50 Random facts about me
January28
I thought this was a great way to get to know me better… and I always need to know me better so what the heck, right?
50 or so Random facts about me:
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I am 5’0″ tall, I weigh anywhere between 100 and 116 lbs depending on the week.
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I have a very hard time gaining weight, but lose weight easily, which tends to concern people
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I am not a stress eater, when I am stressed I do not eat.
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I like chocolate, but it can take me up to 6 months to finish one chocolate bar
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I am seriously afraid of skunks. I admit they are cute, but I have no desire to see one ANYWHERE near me in person
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I am very near sighted and wear corrective lenses. I try not to let most people see me without my contacts on because I hate the way I look in my glasses
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despite this fact I wore ONLY glasses from 1998 through 2008.
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It has only been 2 years since I stopped dying my hair… I didn’t realize my real hair colour was so DARK until then
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I have only really accepted that my hair is naturally curly/wavy and learned to live with that
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I hate shopping for clothing for myself because I can’t find anything that fits without needing alterations
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I collect:
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blank/journal books
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pens
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tarot cards
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I love my handwriting
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I spend an average of 5 hours a day typing
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my preferred mode of communication is in type (email, Text or IM), secondly I would rather talk in person or on the phone
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I have 2 “unusal” things that turn me on.
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I have only told 2 people about my unusual “turn ons” in my entire life because they are so embarassing
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I have 3 “adult toys”. I rarely use them.
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I am easily embarassed
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I have panic attacks a LOT, but I don’t take medication for them
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I have a hard time phoning people, but I think I am getting better at that
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I generally drink 2 cups of coffee a day every weekday. Most weekends I don’t drink coffee in the mornings
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I have unusual rules surrounding my daily routines, these are rules that I follow but I don’t expect anyone else to follow these rules
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I HATE driving up or down hills, doing so causes my heart to race. I have never driven in mountains
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I can’t stand to touch raw meat, although I will if I have to.
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I freak out if I feel sick to my stomach, but I have learned to handle the situation when other people throw up (ah, such is the necessity when you’re a single mother) calmly and matter of factly.
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I have not thrown up since I was 10 years old. I have made myself SICKER because I cannot allow myself to do so.
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I love frogs, but I don’t necessarily collect frog items
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I love to cook, but I’m rather indifferent to eating preferring to view it as a necessity rather than a pleasure
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I drink on ocassion (i’m sure RGG hates that) but I only drink wine and I have never been drunk in my life.
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I have never really even TRIED to get drunk, I get bored after half a glass of wine
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I have recently come to terms with the fact that I am a sexual person. There are very few times that I don’t want to engage in sexual activities (if I like my partner… which I DO).
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This fact still embarasses me when I am asked to talk about it.
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I am allergic to peanuts but not to any other nut OR any other legume
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I have wanted to travel to Ireland since I was 8 years old and have made plans to do so 3 times only to have other things come up.
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I am afraid to complete my passport application, but I really need it done (so I’m gonna do it this week if possible)
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I love to keep lists… I have lists of EVERYTHING in my life
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I love to give gifts but I often can’t wait to give them (laugh) and I am terrible at accepting gifts
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I would get married again, but I am in no rush to do so just for the sake of getting married. I learned my lesson the hard way with TheEx. If I never marry again I will be just as happy without it.
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I would gladly reverse the tubal ligation and have another child and would do so without a second thought if it were possible and even if I knew I would have to raise a baby completely on my own.
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I cry to the song “Colours of the Wind” and won’t listen to it because it brings me to tears every time I hear it.
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I will sing to any music I know the words to, even if I hate the song
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I love languages.
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I write anywhere from 1-5 posts for my blog per day. I post about 75% of them eventually.
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I find writing a soothing practice.
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I love mind maps and have started to further explore this way of finding patterns and connections in my thoughts
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I love RGG… sometimes the fact that I feel so strongly about him scares me, but in a really good way. I know myself well enough now to allow things to develop naturally.
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I have severe issues with numbers and calculations, but one of my degrees is primarily in statistical analysis.
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I have 2 bachelor level degrees. I intend to go for a Masters level eventually.
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I find crying mortifyingly embarassing and I try to hide that from almost everyone. Unfortunately I am also a softy and tend to cry over gooshy movies (and songs and commercials and stories)a LOT.
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I keep a journal, although I don’t write in it everyday.
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I have pens and paper on me at all times.
So, there you have it… 50 random facts!
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With great affection, the world tall really shouldn’t be used anywhere near you. You’re 5 foot zero inches short. ;P
Skunks are way less intimidating when they’re disarmed.