Random Things

I just got back from an evening out with my mom. She met me after work and we grabbed a bite of dinner at one of my favourite restaurants downtown and then we went to see Shopaholic. Just us. It was so fun - I have the best mom. :) This weekend we're also going to Vancouver together, and we're going to go shopping and hang out and have a good ol' mother-daughter time!

So it's been a long time since I updated, and because I'm feeling at a loss for what to write, I thought I'd do one of those 25 15 Random Things that was circulating around Facebook a while ago.

1. I have gone through a love-hate relationship with my name. Love it because it's a little unique; hate it because I grew up with no one spelling or pronouncing it correctly. While we're on the subject, it's pronounced Ma-reeee-sa. Get it? That's with a long 'e' sound.

2. I have a chicken pox scar in the middle of my forehead, which I've had mostly a hate relationship with (although now it's barely noticeable). I can still remember being in the Safeway lineup with my mom, recovering from chicken pox and picking at the scab on my forehead, and then picking it off, and leaving the resulting scar. (Eww, okay, that sounded a little gross.)

3. I really, really like to read. I was one of those kids who'd sit at home on the weekends and just read for an entire afternoon. I remember going to the library and checking out 10 books at a time. I still always have at least one book on the go.

4. I listen and watch a lot. I feel uncomfortable when I'm in the spotlight.

5. I have never broken any bones or been in the hospital except for having my wisdom teeth removed.

6. My parents met on a blind date and have been together for 25 years. I hope to one day have a relationship like theirs. My mom didn't marry until she was 31, and that makes me realise that I've got lots of time and not to rush into anything.

7. I own two sets of glasses as well as coloured contacts but my eyes are perfect.

8. I have known my best friends since grades 3 and 4. We've been through years where we drifted apart, but they're the best.

9. I'm an extremely emotional person. I will cry at the slightest thing in movies or on TV or in books. Because of this, I can make rash emotional decisions without thinking things through clearly.

10. I used to be really insecure as a teenager. I avoided wearing my hair down for fear of looking too pretty and people noticing me. It's only been the last 5 years that this has really changed.

11. Speaking of insecure, when I was young, I used to think that I had grown-up's legs because I thought they were too big. I hated wearing bathing suits as young as 8 because of this. Now I think my thighs are just fine.

12. When I first started using the Internet, I created a pseudonym, which ended up being more like an alternate personality, for myself: Karlynn Alyssa Woods. Through her, I was able to let go of my teenage insecurities and be who I wanted to be. It did backfire on me though, as I created some relationships based on lies.

13. I've had 3 very influential relationships in my life, all of which have taught me so much about life, relationships, and myself. I think that love is the most important experience in life, and I wouldn't take any of it back, even if a lot of mistakes were made, that's what's helped me learn.

14. Another thing that's very important to me in life is traveling. I have traveled a lot throughout Canada and the US, Europe, and Thailand, but I don't think my travel bug will ever be satisfied.

15. I am a sleep whore. I need it. Up until 2 or 3 years ago, I used to make sure I got 9 hours every night. Now, I make sure to get 8. If I get under 7, I'm not functional. So, I've never really been one for going to bed super late, because I don't like waking up super late. And now, because it's almost 11:30 PM, even though I've only made it to 15, I will end this.

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posted by Maresa @ 1:32 AM