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Post by Crystal on Oct 12, 2007 10:33:59 GMT -5
Gabriella Marie Iaconelli
Nickname: Gabi
Age: 16
Birthdate: June 22, 1990
Height: 5'6
Weight: 132
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: dark brown
Skin Color: lightly tan
Heritage: Italian/Sicilian
Occupation: junior at Bay Ridge High School
Friends: Rafael, Sasha
Enemies: sometimes Anthony 
Gabriella, more commonly known as Gabi, is daddy's little girl. She's a sweet girl and good to her family, always willing to help out. She's an honor student at Bay Ridge and doesn't get in trouble too much. She is usually happy, but is very emotional. She gets upset easily and cries at almost anything emotional, especially when embarassed or in trouble, when that does occur. She loves to have a good time though, whether it be at church, school, or a sleepover at Sasha's. She has a small girly-girl streak in her, especially when around Sasha. She loves her family dearly, but can become annoyed with her brother Anthony and her younger sister, Emily. She is usually very honest, except recently, because she's been hiding a 6 month relationship with Rafael Rossi from her family.
Learn more about Gabi at: www.geocities.com/dynagirl1228/characters/salaise/gabisalaise.html
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Post by Crystal on Apr 9, 2008 10:56:31 GMT -5
What did I ever do to Bianca Tagliatti and her friends?  Apparently they went over to see Rafael and made up this lie about how I told them I didn't want to go to prom because it was just about people "hooking up." I don't even talk to them! But even worse, they told him that I said it would be okay to take one of them to prom. Why would I say that? It really hurt my feelings because, even though I don't talk to them a lot, I've always tried to be nice if they asked me anything about homework or tests. I even helped Jordan with finals last semester because she was in my Science class. So why would they do that? Unfortunately, it just reminds me of the situation with Christy. I'm really glad that Rafael threw away the number they gave him, but it still bothers me. I just don't know what I did to them to make them say that. A lot of people don't like them and I think I know why. Anyways, Rafael and I are still going to prom together. We're going to have a lot of fun and my dress is so pretty. It's red, since that's Bay Ridge's colors and because the theme is Cinco de Mayo. My mom was really excited to help me pick it out and now she's already planning what to do with my hair!  She was excited last year when I went to Rafael's prom too. I guess she's waited a while for this since Anthony and Luca are older and Dad's the one that makes sure the suits are right. They probably have "guy talk" beforehand. She'll have to wait for about 11 years before Emily's ready for prom! I don't know what she'll do with herself haha.  |
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Post by Crystal on Aug 25, 2008 14:59:50 GMT -5
Oh my, it's been 4 months! Big things have happened! Okay, not too big, but big in my book. Most importantly, I finally graduated high school! So long Bay Ridge!  I'm so glad to be a high school graduate. I worked at a summer camp at my church over the summer and I have now started classes at Rochester University! I have to admit, I was so nervous on my first day of school. I know I'm in college, but it just seemed so overwhelming! Rafael's at Bedford, so I don't get to see him at school, and I think I saw Ramona once, but it was just in passing. Luca's at Arcadia. I just don't really know many people here. There are some people I know from high school, but not many are in my classes. And Rochester's a pretty big campus. I was so early to all of my classes because I was afraid of being late. I wasn't sure how long it would take me to get to class. But I'm used to it now and I'm like a pro at getting around campus!
Rafael is at Bedford, and he joined a fraternity! I was a little surprised, but I think it's so neat. His father was in the same one, so he's a legacy. I've heard a lot of horror stories about frats, you know, on tv and all, so I was a little nervous, but he seemed to really like it. Of course, that was before their pledge process and initiation. He told me that there was a lot of hazing going on and it was making him uncomfortable.  And then he said that he had gotten arrested!!  Oh my gosh, I couldn't believe it. But he said it wasn't serious, so that's really good. But still...arrested! Rafael would never get arrested and it makes me wonder what kind of people he's hanging out with and if they knew he was going to get arrested. Had it happened before? I hope it doesn't continue and they make him do things that he wouldn't normally do. I like Rafael the way he is! I don't know. I'm going to try not to worry about it because Rafael seems to like it and he doesn't seem too worried, so...but I told him he could talk to me about things like that so he's not stressed.
But anyways...with Rafael joining at frat, and Ramona and Jake are in the Greek system here at Rochester, I decided to get some information during my lunch break at the student center. There are a lot of Greek organizations on campus, some of them I don't think I would like, but there are some that interest me. The Zetas seem sort of snobby and I overheard them making fun of one girl as she left their table. It reminded me too much of some cliques in high school. But then there's ACO, and they seem super sweet. Their table had a lot of scrapbooks of their events and their philanthropy and I got along with some of the girls there. Rafael said he wasn't sure I would fit into Greek life though, so...I mean, he's probably right. I never really thought about joining a sorority, but everyone else seems to like it, and I don't think they do hazing here. Maybe the frats, but I don't think the sororities would do that. At least some of them. I'll have to look into that before making any drastic decisions!
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Post by Crystal on Sept 7, 2008 10:15:51 GMT -5
Things have been so busy lately!
I am now in a sorority!! ;D Oh my gosh, I never thought I would join and I was kind of having second thoughts about it when I went to some of the houses for the recruitment events. The girls seemed...well, some of them just seemed mean or in it just for the parties. I wasn't feeling it at all. I wasn't connecting with any sorority. The girls in charge of this recruitment process said that we would just know which one was right for us, but I was starting to think none of them were! Until...  I went to the Alpha Chi Omega house. I felt right at home! Granted, I was still nervous, but one of the girls immediately came to me and sat me down to talk all about their philanthropy and what they do in the community. They help out at women's shelters and fight against domestic abuse. What a great philanthropy! I think the odds are that most women will experience that, so this is able to help those who are victims of domestic abuse. They also help out with St. Nick's, I believe. And they are all so involved on campus. I've laready had some people tell me about great organizations to join! It's all sort of overwhelming, really, but I'm so glad I stuck it out and went through this recruitment. My dad was kind of wary, I guess because what happened to Rafael, but I assured him that there was no hazing, and I told him that Murphy's girlfriend was in it as well. And, of course, that my schoolwork came first. I'm really happy though. I will be getting a big sister soon and I'm really excited about that! I hope it's someone I can get along with well!
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Post by Crystal on Nov 28, 2008 14:56:40 GMT -5
Sometimes I hate how Anthony is so protective of me. I know I'm only 18, but I'm not an idiot and I'm not naive. Yes, I tend to trust people easily, but I have no reason not to! Rafael has never given me any reason not to trust him. He treats me so well! I know he's had some problems before, especially with the fraternity. But that's not Rafael and he's making that up. He's doing community service for the grand theft auto and I know he would never do that again. I understand where he's coming from. Sometimes it's so hard to not go along with everyone else. Some of the girls in the sorority were wanting me to go to this frat party and the parties are notorious for getting the sorority girls drunk and everything. It's not the best frat on campus and I think they've had a few sanctions. But it was really hard to say no because I want all of the girls to like me. They didn't say anything when I turned down the invitation, but I always worry that they won't hang out with me or anything. I know it's nothing like Rafael's fraternity, but it makes me understand a little bit.
So why can't Anthony understand? Rafael was hazed, basically. It wasn't his fault. Are you telling me that Halifax never hazed anyone? Maybe not Anthony, but I'm sure some rookie cadets are. I just wish Anthony would get over it. I know Rafael and I trust him. I love him! I trust my own instincts and my instincts tell me that Rafael is not Tobias. I wish he would see that. I just don't understand how Anthony can stereotype Rafael and say he's doing things like drugs. He knows very well that Rafael would never do that. Dad trusts Rafael, so why can't Anthony? It makes me so frustrated! I hope this doesn't continue at Christmas.
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Post by Crystal on Dec 23, 2008 22:30:32 GMT -5
We're in Sicily right now for Christmas! ;D It's fabulous. I love when we get to come here because I love seeing everyone in the family. Plus, Vittoria is just so relaxing and a nice change from the Arcadia. We're here with the Rossi family, so I've been able to hang out with Rafael, who loves Vittoria more than I do! Everyone brought someone to be with. Anthony even brought Cassie. Thank goodness because that allows me to spend time with Raf without Anthony breathing down our necks!
We're going to spend Christmas morning with my Grandma and Grandpa Iaconelli and then Christmas afternoon with my Grandpa Napriono. And then I'm sure we'll do something with the Rossi family, or at least I hope I get to see Raf. I feel like I've eaten more than anything in my life though! lol...we always eat a lot over the holidays, but being here in Sicily makes me eat even more!
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She was excited last year when I went to Rafael's prom too. I guess she's waited a while for this since Anthony and Luca are older and Dad's the one that makes sure the suits are right. They probably have "guy talk" beforehand. She'll have to wait for about 11 years before Emily's ready for prom! I don't know what she'll do with herself haha. 
I'm so glad to be a high school graduate. I worked at a summer camp at my church over the summer and I have now started classes at Rochester University! I have to admit, I was so nervous on my first day of school. I know I'm in college, but it just seemed so overwhelming! Rafael's at Bedford, so I don't get to see him at school, and I think I saw Ramona once, but it was just in passing. Luca's at Arcadia. I just don't really know many people here. There are some people I know from high school, but not many are in my classes. And Rochester's a pretty big campus. I was so early to all of my classes because I was afraid of being late. I wasn't sure how long it would take me to get to class. But I'm used to it now and I'm like a pro at getting around campus! 
And then he said that he had gotten arrested!! 
Oh my gosh, I couldn't believe it. But he said it wasn't serious, so that's really good. But still...arrested! Rafael would never get arrested and it makes me wonder what kind of people he's hanging out with and if they knew he was going to get arrested. Had it happened before? I hope it doesn't continue and they make him do things that he wouldn't normally do. I like Rafael the way he is! I don't know. I'm going to try not to worry about it because Rafael seems to like it and he doesn't seem too worried, so...but I told him he could talk to me about things like that so he's not stressed. 
I went to the Alpha Chi Omega house. I felt right at home! Granted, I was still nervous, but one of the girls immediately came to me and sat me down to talk all about their philanthropy and what they do in the community. They help out at women's shelters and fight against domestic abuse. What a great philanthropy! I think the odds are that most women will experience that, so this is able to help those who are victims of domestic abuse. They also help out with St. Nick's, I believe. And they are all so involved on campus. I've laready had some people tell me about great organizations to join! It's all sort of overwhelming, really, but I'm so glad I stuck it out and went through this recruitment. My dad was kind of wary, I guess because what happened to Rafael, but I assured him that there was no hazing, and I told him that Murphy's girlfriend was in it as well. And, of course, that my schoolwork came first. I'm really happy though. I will be getting a big sister soon and I'm really excited about that! I hope it's someone I can get along with well!