100 Things about Me

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1. I’m currently reading A Natural History of Love by Ackerman. Beautiful book!

2. I love Haagen-Dazs’ strawberry ice cream. That’s my favorite.

3. But I also like Better than Ice Cream’s Avocado frozen yogurt. Oh man.

4. I wear size 6 ½ shoes.

5. I am 5 feet tall.

6. I like raspberry-scented colognes.

7. I like writing with freshly sharpened pencils, preferably Mongol #2.

8. I wear my engagement and wedding ring on the same finger.

9. I’ve been wearing the same wristwatch for almost 7 years.

10. I can’t leave home without my cell phone.

11. Starry nights make me happy.

12. Babies turn me to mush.

13. Getting stuffed toys as presents still appeals to me.

14. My favorite piece of furniture is a rattan sofa with comfortable cushions – these are my folks’ and they loaned it to me and H for our apartment. We’ve had it in our family for as long as I can remember.

15. Know-it-alls irritate me.

16. I listen to 89.1 before going to sleep.

17. Donald Duck is my favorite Disney character.

18. I dream of visiting Italy with my husband.

19. My teeth are crooked.

20. My weight yo-yos everyday and I hate it.

21. I had my first crush when I was 6, but he had a crush on my seatmate.

22. I won “Best-Dressed” at our Junior Prom, but I thought my gown sucked (I think I just had a lot of friends).

23. I fall asleep more quickly if I sleep on my side, curled up like a ball, with my back to H, one of my legs intertwined with his, and me cuddling his arm.

24. I type fast.

25. I cry when I feel I’ve lost control.

26. Corny jokes make me laugh.

27. 12 midnight is my bedtime.

28. Baby Ruth is my favorite ever chocolate bar.

29. I wish I had a smaller tummy.

30. Sometimes I think I’m too kind-hearted for my own good.

31. But hey, I really find joy in celebrating other people’s happiness!

32. I really want to live in a more comfortable condo.

33. Sleeping Beauty is my favorite Disney princess.

34. I’ve worn my hair short for 7 years straight!

35. I believe that astrology can open our mind to possibilities, but does not dictate destiny.

36. Ryu is my favorite Streetfighter.

37. I would love to learn how to garden, but I’m afraid of worms and frogs.

38. I’ve been writing poetry and stories since I was five years old.

39. I have never given up on love and don’t plan to do so ever.

40. I feel safest when I’m lying in H’s arms, and then he kisses my forehead thinking I’m already asleep.

41. I can’t resist Taisan cake from Red Ribbon.

42. I’d like to have a baby, but I am willing to be patient as I think it’s not yet time.

43. I think I’m a country girl at heart.

44. Angel hair is my favorite pasta, and I like any tomato-based sauce for it.

45. This is my ultimate pizza: thin crust, mozzarella, pineapples, anchovies, mushroom, garlic. Mmmmm.

46. I had a whirlwind relationship with H before we got married.

47. I don’t feel my age… I feel 25. I’m turning 27 this year.

48. I always carry a book in my bag.

49. Someday, I’d like to go back to school and study. Maybe Psychology. Maybe Journalism.

50. I’d like to become a college professor someday.

51. I am a crammer, but I work better under pressure.

52. My favorite pair of jeans is my Bench Overhauled capris.

53. I can fall asleep anywhere.

54. I once had 120 pen pals at the same time!

55. I collect children’s books.

56. I manage an online community in Livejournal called onequestion because I love asking (and answering) questions.

57. I already have a name for my future kid but that’ll be a secret until we do have a kid!

58. My PMS is the worst on my first day.

59. I love taking pictures.

60. I still do not know who to vote for in the 2004 Presidential Elections.

61. If I could have a sport I could be faithful to, it would be swimming.

62. I can’t see without my glasses.

63. I am not good at haggling.

64. I play a mean game of Word Factory.

65. Saving money is something I have yet to master.

66. I like playing the online version of The Game of Life.

67. I can spend the whole day just surfing the internet.

68. A manicure only lasts me a few hours because I always end up either chipping or scratching my nails.

69. I talk to my guardian angel and greet him during several times of the day with “Hello angel!”

70. I think my guardian angel’s name is Spencer.

71. I want to collect all of Neruda’s writings.

72. I’m scared of dogs.

73. TV commercials have fascinated me since I was 6 months old (said my Mom…)… guess that’s why I’m in advertising.

74. I am competitive when it comes to work.

75. I wish I had a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or something. That way, I would’ve been in the IT industry and be making mucho bucks.

76. Sometimes I get up at 3 a.m. because I feel the urge to write… and I do write!

77. I hate small talk.

78. I like collecting quotes and poems that touch my heart.

79. I have keychains of Nemo, Dorie and Squirt hanging from my office bag’s strap.

80. I wear bandannas at home.

81. An old penpal from Bulgaria rediscovered me through snail mail (we were in our early teens when we started corresponding and lost touch after a couple of years) and now we keep in touch through e-mail!

82. When I want to be alone, I go to the spa. (Don’t follow me there!)

83. My favorite spa is Soniare (along Tomas Morato). Good service and reasonable rates.

84. I strongly believe that if something is meant for you, the universe conspires for you to achieve it. (Thank you, “The Alchemist!”)

85. I really hate buying pirated DVDs.

86. I don’t know how to wear make-up.

87. I can’t dance.

88. When I was 14, I enrolled in a John Robert Powers summer program.

89. I always look at my reflection when I pass by a mirror. (Vain!)

90. I think one of the worst sounds EVER is someone singing out of tune but him thinking that’s he’s in tune!

91. When I was a kid, I’d dunk myself in a drum full of water and pretend I was a mermaid.

92. I collect old magazines so I can cut out interesting pictures and stick ‘em in my scrapbook.

93. I am a Sims addict (I’ve been playing it nightly on H’s Gameboy Advance).

94. I’ve woken up late for work AND missed an important meeting because I had overslept… because I was playing the Sims till 3 am.

95. I can zone out and meditate anywhere I am at.

96. Statistics is the only math subject I like (and am good at).

97. I don’t know how to swim in deep waters.

98. I don’t know how to ride a bike.

99. I miss ice candy (maybe I should make some for my cousin, who I think has NO idea what joy it is to eat one).

100. I find it difficult to lie.

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