Siblings of Sartell: Bella & Abby Aizcorbe
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.” -Marian Sandmaier
For this edition of Siblings of Sartell, I spoke with Bella Aizcorbe (senior), and Abby Aizcorbe (sophomore) to get a glimpse into their sisterhood.
Q. What is something that you have in common?
Bella: “We borrow each other’s clothes and both care about fashion.”
Abby: “Nothing.”
Q. Describe your sibling in 3 words
Bella: “Annoying probably, funny, and kind.”
Abby: “Pretty, fashionable, rude.”
Q. What is something your sibling does that drives you insane?
Bella: “She takes my clothes.”
Abby: “When she talks.”
Q. What is something about your sibling that has changed with age?
Bella: “We get along better now that we’re older.”
Abby: “We abuse each other less physically and more verbally.”
Q. Have you ever been compared to each other?
Bella: “People say we look alike.”
Abby: “Yes.”
Q. Which of you is the favorite child?
Bella: “Me. For real me.”
Abby: “Me.”
Q. Do you have nicknames for each other?
Bella: “Mean.”
Abby: “Ugly.”
Q. Finish this sentence: “My sibling is…”
Bella: “Abby”
Abby: “Bella”
(interesting perspectives, huh?)
Q. What is a personality trait of theirs that you wish you had?
Bella: “She’s outgoing and personable.”
Abby: *looks at Bella “What do you have that I don’t?”
Q. What is your favorite thing to do together?
Bella: “Get coffee and food together.”
Abby: “Shop.”
Q. If you fight, what is it about?
Bella: “Clothes.”
Abby: “Clothes.”
(I didn’t find this answer surprising!)
Q. What is your favorite thing/quality about your sibling?
Bella: “She’s funny.”
Abby: “She’s my chauffeur.”
Q. Would you break your sibling out of jail?
Bella: “Yes.”
Abby: “No, because if she’s in there she should be learning a lesson.”
(fair enough)
Q. What is your best memory with your sibling?
Bella: “Going to swim meets with each other.”
Abby: “Vacations.”
Grade: 12
Go-to Article of Clothing: turtleneck
Living Room Decoration Must Have: ceramic cats
Favorites:
Movie: Chasing Mavericks
Coffee...