They always say that some people do not show their true selves to the world. They probably offer a quarter of their real personality because they feel unworthy, inadequate or shy to do so. I myself am not quite true to the people around me, not because I have something to hide, but rather because I hate sharing facts about me. I would much rather keep to myself rather than go out and socialize.
When I was thinking of what to write, I decided to list down a few things about me, partly to discover who I really am.
- I’m a Libra, born in September. Counting backwards, I was obviously made in December. Cuddle weather and all. Haha!
- I’m a middle child, in between an older sister and a younger brother. Totally a displaced offspring, I hated my brother while we were growing up. We have a five year age gap so I technically was the youngest child for a while before he showed up.
- I grew up in a single-parent household because my father always worked out of town. He would come home for a month or so in two years and I distinctly being afraid of him when I was in Kindergarten because I didn’t know who he was. He only stopped working when I graduated college.
- I grew up with a lot of cousins, back when we were able to go out and play together during summers, take meals at their houses, go swimming at the beach and the like.
- I am a bookworm. I started reading at age 9, paper backs and fairy tale stories. My first books were Beauty and the Beast and Jack and the Beanstalk. Then the popular books were Sweet Valley Twins, Sweet Dreams, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. Up to now, I read books and purchase them at discount book stores already. I can no longer spend so much on books because there are cheaper alternatives.
- As I said, I hate people. Even then, I wasn’t very sociable. I didn’t know whom to share my secrets, except my sister of course. I was really quite happy with my books and staying in my room. And besides, my mom wasn’t such a fan of us going out anyway. I am actually quite pleased with the #stayhome thing because then I wouldn’t have to go on meetings and work.
- My favorite movie is The Sound of Music. I watch it at least once a year and can sing all the songs, word for word. I also loved Coming to America, Little Rascals, White Chicks, The Godfather series, The Phantom of the Opera and many more.
- I used to binge watch a lot of TV series but due to lack of time and desire, I have stopped. I did finish about 4 Korean Dramas this quarantine season. I decided no quit because it was wreaking havoc on my sleeping pattern.
- I like songs more than the singer. I am not choosy on who sings the song as long as I like it. But I did love Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, Westlife growing up.
- I suck at nursing sick people. I do not know what to do with them and I hate getting sick myself. Added to that, I absolutely abhor needles, getting blood drawn and injections. I was only confined to the hospital twice, one when I gave birth, the next when I got into a motorcycle accident. (We were hit, by the way, just near the house.)
- I can cook but not as deliciously as my mother and sister. I barely taste the food I make but they can pass muster. I am better with desserts although I am not into baking because I find cakes too much trouble and finicky.
- I do not have a lot of friends now. I spend more time at home or at work and only go out with a few friends from church and some family friends. Other than that, I have no social life to speak of.
- I always tell the truth, I trust easily and just take it in stride if people cheat or lie to me. When they do, I no longer like them and cut them off from my life. Simple.
- I am so bored right now.
Mole on my Foot 