Rashied
Age:
13
Grade:
7
Family:
I live with my Aunt and Uncle and cousins. My mom died when I was little and my Dad works in the Middle East, but he comes to visit me often and phones twice a week. I love my new family a lot. But every now and again . . . late at night . . . I wish my mom was here to hug me. I’m not always as tough and upbeat as my friends think.
Pets:
Einstein the maddest and raddest rat in the south
Languages:
Afrikaans and English and a little bit of Xhosa
Favourite Food:
Corn chips and flavoured water – especially with my Aunt’s famous chicken curry
Favourite Clothes:
Jeans and T-shirts or cargo pants and shirts
Favourite School Work:
Maths
Favourite Toys:
If you’re looking for techno stuff, I’m your man. My fav things are my MP3 player, Playstation, Cool cellphone (its one my Dad isn’t using any more, but still super cool! And my Rugby ball signed by John Smit. Oh and my dad just bought me a great new book about South African rugby called Play Rugby.
Things I Enjoy Doing:
Playing with gadgets, playing rugby, hanging out with my cousins and helping Einstein make Honey go crazy! 
