50 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Me:

1. I have had moderate chronic depression for approximately 3 years. Actually, I didn’t technically “know” this about myself until today. I wasn’t surprised when the doctor told me, though, since I basically know how and when it began.

2. I’m sure the reason why it’s considered “moderate” is only because I have never wanted to kill myself.

3. I despise all forms of mood-altering medication, including the majority of all painkillers (except Advil, which is my BFF). It is for that reason that I refused treatment when my depression began 3 years ago, even though it would have helped me back then.

4. If I could have any pet in the world (and not be allergic), it would be a fennec fox. I find them absolutely adorable and their ears make me do little girly squeals inside.

5. Those iPod commercials? That’s me. Whenever I listen to music from my iPod, I feel compelled to break out in crazy dance moves or drum along with the band I’m listening to. Unfortunately, when I listen to my iPod, I tend to be around a somewhat large number of people who might find it odd for a girl to break out and dance without any warning.

6. I played the xylophone in my high school band for about 2 years. It was the best experience of my life.

7. I love Disneyland. I would prefer going there than… pretty much any other theme park. This does not include California Adventures, although “Soaring Over California” is one of the best rides ever.
8. I have a pair of combat boots, thanks to the help of my sister. I have yet to get the guts up to wear them.

9. I’ve been stabbed with a pencil twice, once in my chest (when I ran into a wall with a freshly sharpened #2 pencil) and once in my foot (when I was running through a classroom in 5th grade.) I had to get a tetanus shot the second time.

10. I don’t use pencils if I can help it. I write everything in pen and religiously carry around a bottle of whiteout with me. Eraser pens are ridiculous.

11. Eggs disgust me. I don’t mind them being in desserts (since they are an essential baking product) but I cannot stand anything predominantly eggy. Such as an omelet. Boiled eggs are ok.

12. I listen to the soundtracks from Glee to put me in a good mood.

13. I cannot write if my nails are painted. My father didn’t believe when I told him this and forced me to get a manicure. I picked all the paint off in about 48 hours and was able to pick my pen up again.

14. I don’t like ice cream. This bugs my aunt during family gatherings because ice cream is the easiest dessert to get. Apparently “everyone” likes it.

15. I’m afraid of always being seen as “the hardware girl.”

16. My new nickname at the newspaper is “Hasselhoffman.”

17. I’ve never broken a bone but I’ve split my chin open and had to be taken to the hospital for stitches. And I didn’t shed a single tear while the stitches were done.

18. I still watch Lost. I have watched it every week since it started and, even though people make fun of me, I am proud for sticking with it.

19. I adore soap opera shows that aren’t exactly defined as a soap opera. “Grey’s Anatomy” is one. “Ugly Betty” is another.

20. I gained my allergies to cats when I was about 10. No one’s sure how I grew into allergies when we’ve had cats my entire life.

21. I also gained sports asthma freshman year of high school after playing soccer for about 6 years.

22. If you use “really” and “a lot” in the same sentence, I will find out where you live and beat you up.

23. I don’t have a favorite number. I don’t know why people have one.

24. “The Emperor’s New Groove” is my favorite movie ever. And I don’t own it on DVD.

25. I don’t know what I would do without my cell phone.

26. In preschool, a little boy wanted to give me a box of chocolates on Valentines Day. My dad had a fit.

27. I was dumped the first time in 3rd grade by a boy who played the piano. I should have known I wouldn’t end up with a musician.

28. My favorite food is sushi. The shapes macaroni and cheese comes in a close second.

29. I cannot stand drinking any kind of liqueur straight.

30. I hate scary movies. Unless they’re about zombies.

31. The only cat to which I am not allergic (oddly enough) is a deaf cat named Helen, who happens to belong to a good friend of mine. I cuddle Helen at least once a week.

32. The first concert I ever went to was to see James Taylor in Bakersfield with my mom. We had the best seats in the stadium.

33. I had braces for 6 years and had to beg my orthodontist to take them off before my senior graduation. I got them off the day before.

34. When I was younger, everyone thought my sister and I were twins. Now, we don’t look anything alike and everyone’s convinced that SHE is the older one. Pshaw.

35. I think buying a gift for a guy is impossible. Girls are easy. Jewelry.

36. My favorite cereal in the whole world is Berry Berry Kix. But they no longer exist.

37. I cannot fall asleep if my bedroom door is open. The light from Esther’s tank shines in and keeps me awake.

38. I have an irrational fear of being “burglared.” I will sometimes check the door to see if it’s locked 2 or 3 times before I can safely fall asleep.

39. I enjoy writing by hand more than typing on a computer but typing is a little more convenient.

40. I cannot do any homework on the weekend unless I’ve had a shower first.

41. When making cookie dough, I have to force myself to keep going after putting together the vanilla, brown sugar, white sugar, and butter or else I will eat it all.

42. I wont eat cooked fish.

43. On a regular basis, I long for a good steak. I maybe eat one about once a year.

44. I would spend obscene amounts of money on my mother if she would let me.

45. If I could, I would drop everything and go help out in Haiti right now.

46. Only being enrolled in technically 3 classes makes me feel like I’m not pushing myself hard enough.

47. It is possible I am causing my own depression.

48. Although my favorite soda is Pepsi, I would spend quite a bit of money on Goose Island Rootbeer, which I had for the first time in Chicago.

49. I will watch anything with Nathan Fillion in it or if Joss Whedon directs it.

50. Although my favorite color is lavender, I love the way blue and brown look together.