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My real name is Ariadna, and I was born in Cuba. When I was nine-years-old however I moved to the United States and have been living here in Miami ever since. Most of my education was taken here, which is probably why by now my Spanish is mostly gone, except for when I speak with my family. I am an art history major at Florida International University, doing my Bachelor's degree so far. It's my passion, so I am really excited about my choice and can't wait to graduate.then go to my Master's.then my Ph. D. Obviously my education will never end, but I enjoy learning something new everyday, so I don't mind too much. When I was in eleventh grade, the whole Lord of the Rings mania started. I was in high school at the time, and I remember seeing kids, in the hallways before class, reading the books to catch up before the movies came out. I remembering rolling my eyes every time, thinking how ridiculous this craze was. I was constantly told by a friend of mine to read the books, but just shrugged it off always and didn't pay any attention. When The Fellowship of the Ring came out in DVD, my cousin's husband lend it to me. I thought, "okay, I'll watch it and just make everyone leave me alone and stop harassing me." So I watched it, and the moment it was finished I started to laugh because I realized that I had just become a fan. I automatically bought the DVD when the special edition came out, bought all three books, and read them during the Christmas break. I was hooked, I was a part of the craze, and I couldn't have been happier. |
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Ciarda was born in Rohan. Her father was a Rohirrim knight and her mother a gentle woman daughter of elves. When Ciarda was four years old the stronghold she'd lived in and all the homes around it were overtaken by orcs. Ciarda's father told her mother to take Ciarda away and save themselves. Ciarda traveled with her mother to Ithilien and there was raised along with her cousins and the help of her aunt and uncle. Ciarda's father fought bravely but was defeated during the fight to save their home. When Ciarda was eighteen her mother died after telling Ciarda where she had been born and who her father had been. A year after her mother's death Ciarda decided to return to her birthplace, knowing that she had never belonged in Ithilien. Upon arrival in Rohan she made her presence known to its rulers and proceeded to acquaint herself with the place in which she was born. She instantly decided to unite with a group of new friends in the re-taking of her home, conscious that she had a debt to pay to her father for having saved her life. She joined the Cavalry of Rohan instantly, and upon completion of her training entered the Meduseld Eored, knowing that this would better aid her in her efforts and goals. She has made many friends along the way, and is more than ever happy to have made a place for herself in her country. The road ahead is long and hard, but everyday she strives harder to finally arrive at her destination. |