Many of my friends look at me and say if they did not know who I was, they would presume that I was a girl who does not like to be bothered because of the serious facial expressions that I always express.
Who am I though?
I am the complete opposite. It was difficult to choose only images that represent who I am, so I decided to incorporate those images into a video and add a few video clips to better explain the purpose of the images. I am Briana Arnold. I am a shy and quiet girl who was born in Belize City, Belize, the only English speaking country, although unknown to many, located in Central America. Sometimes it is difficult identifying myself because I do not feel that I can relate to my nation’s regional surroundings. Instead of identifying as a Central American, I prefer associating myself with the people of the Caribbean nations since I feel more connected to them culturally. At the age of eight, I migrated with my family to New York City. My family is essential to me because my family members are always there when needed and have great influences on my life. Since moving to NYC, I have always attended Catholic school and graduated from an all girls high school with only 360 students. Since I am shy and kept the same group of friends throughout the four years of high school, I am still adjusting to the large community at Baruch and making new friends. One of my hobbies includes stepping which I have participated in since the seventh grade. I also enjoy dancing which I have loved from a young age since my cultural dance includes many beats. I even had the opportunity of participating in a rendition of West Side Story even though I have never taken professional dance lessons. I am very adventurous and I am willing to try many new activities. I also love food, and I am open to trying many new foods. Lastly, I love listening to music since I cannot play any instruments. Whenever you may see me, I will most likely be listening to music because I feel relaxed even if I cannot relate to the song in any way and enjoy tapping along to the beats. I am open to listening to most types of music, but I must say that I prefer R&B, pop, and any music originating in the Caribbean; therefore, my favorite artist is Bruno Mars who combines the genres mentioned whether he sings a ballad, a tune with a quick pace, or even Reggae influenced songs.
So after asking myself who I am, I am just a young girl who wants to have fun in life as Cyndi Lauper said. As cliche as it may sound, I just want to take life day by day, enjoy the present, and hope for great outcomes in the future.
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