There have been these “Random things about me” posts and tags going around for a while and I’ve been tagged on Instagram to share random facts about me but I mostly chose not to do them. I’m not a very interesting person and I’m not all that random, so I figured there isn’t anything very interesting to say.
But I was told by someone recently that just because I didn’t find myself interesting didn’t mean that others would as well. So I thought “Alright, let’s do this” So here are 40 Random Things About Me and if you didn’t find it very interesting, don’t say I didn’t warn you! 😀
- I like country western music and oldies. I can sing along to a lot of oldies which can be embarrassing, or just amusing.
- But I can’t really sing and I don’t delude myself into believing I can, so no karaoke for me!
- I just moved house this year for the first time, and I don’t want to do it ever again! It’s exhausting! (But ultimately very fulfilling)
- I didn’t wear any makeup till I started working. In university, all I owned was one brown lipstick and 1 powder foundation both of which lasted me all through university.
- I still rarely wear makeup on weekends unless I’m going out or meeting people and don’t want to scare the general populace.
- I don’t eat tofu or most soy based products. I am not a proponent of them either as I try to avoid processed foods and tofu is processed. Think about it.
- I love to drive and I love cars.
- I can’t dance. No rhythm no soul.
- I learned classical piano for almost 12 years. I can’t play a note anymore (sorry Mom!)
- I’m very analytical and logical. I often feel like Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation although I often wish I could switch off feeling like an android can.
- I love watching anything sci-fi.
- I love reading but I hate chick-lit and romance novels.
- I don’t read self help books either.
- I read a lot of crime fiction and fantasy novels. I’m a huge fan of Terry Pratchett and have almost all his books which I read and re-read often, discovering something new with every reading.
- My sense of humour lies in word play so I love dry humour. Not a fan of slapstick and comedies with canned laughter really bug me.
- I have an over-active imagination.
- So I tend to over-plan and over-think things. That’s why I have bouts of insomnia.
- I do my best thinking and planning in the shower so sometimes, I take really long showers.
- I can read maps and I love it, although the GPS has made my map reading skills practically obsolete.
- I can fix things and put things together and I like working with my hands.
- When I’m stressed, I cook.
- I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, but I cook from my gut and according to my tastebuds and I don’t really follow nor create recipes.
- I can’t bake. It involves following instructions that are too precise and I can’t do that.
- So it follows that I don’t eat sweets or desserts. I’ll eat most savoury foods but am happy to pass on sweets, desserts, cakes, ice-cream, puddings…
- I’m a conspiracy theorist. Yes I’m Mulder and I believe in aliens and Government cover-ups because y’know, it’s true *dons anorak*
- I don’t enjoy going to the gym. I signed up with one once and swore I’d never join another.
- I hate exercise. One day, I swear I’ll end up looking like Jabba the Hutt.
- Everything I know about computers, HTML and coding, I taught myself.
- I was told once that I should be a children’s book writer. Maybe I could be the next JK Rowling *snort*
- I enjoy solving puzzles and mysteries.
- I have a very short fuse and I bear grudges.
- I only keep in touch with 1 person from school and we’ve known each other since we’re 3.
- I have trust issues and am very wary especially when meeting new people.
- Which is why I have a reputation of being icy, which is something I’ve accepted as a personal quirk, but which used to bug me when I was younger.
- Which is also why I don’t have many close friends but those who are, I cherish and am very loyal to.
- I’m not very fashionable and I don’t particularly enjoy reading about fashion.
- Which is why I stick to a very simple style of dress that I hope comes across as classic, if not old-fashioned.
- I’m not very good with wearing accessories either and when I do, I tend to wear earrings or necklaces only. Silk scarves are a mystery to me and one I can’t solve.
- However, I have an unabashed love for designer bags, and I can spot one from a mile away. I still own my very first designer bag that I bought with my own savings the day I turned 30.
- Today, I turn 40. I told my sister a few years ago that I’d reveal my age if I was still blogging at 40 and since I am, I’m keeping my word 🙂
Told ya I wasn’t very interesting 🙂
But this is also a good time for me to let you know that as I do at this time of year, I’m going on a blog break. I know I haven’t been quite on the ball with the blog this year as I have been in previous years and I just need to step away and back for a while, to gather my thoughts and to gain some perspective on things.
It’s been quite a tumultuous time for me in recent times (mostly off blog and not blog related) and I don’t want to be half-hearted about the things I do. So today is a good day to tell you that I’m going on a break and that it will be longer than usual. I cannot tell you when I’ll be back, but I promise I will eventually. It will just take me a while, and no, it’s nothing to do with getting older 😀 I’m actually comfortable about getting older. It happens and we just have to age gracefully and accept our limitations 🙂
Thank you all for all the support in reading the blog and for your comments and emails and sharing you’ve done with me all this time. I’ve spoken to many people who tell me that MWS readers and commentators are the best because you guys are intelligent and actually “talk” to me and we hold lovely discussions and you help each other out, and I truly appreciate that. I hope to come back and “talk” to you again soon 🙂
In the meantime, I would likely be most active on Instagram @ParisBMWS if I pop out of seclusion, so if you’re wondering what I’m up to while on a blog break, it’ll be best to look for me there. Otherwise, there are over 3070 posts you can dig through in the archives or just use the navigation bar at the top. Maybe you’ll discover some new tips or discussions or posts you might enjoy 🙂
Be good! I’ll be back once the dust settles 😉
xoxo
Paris B
Victoria says
Have a blessed birthday my dear and do enjoy your break. I will definitely be looking for you on Instagram and it is because of you that I got hooked onto Instagram actually. LOL. You share the same birthday with my cousin sister today and you do not look anything like 40 in person :-). I love oldies too by the way and I think its the only music genre that will still be around even after we passed on.
Paris B says
Thank you Victoria and I’m glad I turned you onto Instagram haha! It’s a great place to be and it’s fun capturing pictures too although I haven’t been on there a lot in a while. Felt it was pointless for me to just drivel on when I didn’t feel like it so I took time off 🙂
Ling says
Shut the front door! You’re not 40!?! Gosh, you certainly look young!
Also, I love these lists. We actually share a lot in common. I hate chick lit too! I also don’t generally follow recipes. I can’t do fashion either. Word play is the best. Self taught HTML etc. Also, over active imagination and overthinker here! Although I don’t hold grudges 😛 I am wary of new people too. Anyway, happy birthday and enjoy your much deserved blog break x
Paris B says
LOL Yes, absolutely 40 and feeling every day of it 😛 I often think the camera is sometimes kinder to us and I missed meeting you in person last time I was down in Melbourne! I hope to next time ok! 😀 Oh and we do share a lot in common haha! And unfortunately, I’m very much a holder of grudges so that’s a big chip on my shoulder I guess 😀 Glad to see you’re back to blogging and even starting a new blog! Well done! 🙂
Ayu says
Happy birthday~ \(^o^)/
Paris B says
Thank you Ayu! 🙂
Charlene says
Happy birthday Paris! Thank you for sharing your 40 random facts. Hope u have a great time off. Well deserved 🙂
Paris B says
Thank you Charlene 🙂
Sunny says
NO WAY YOU’RE 40!!! I mean, just no frickking way!!! You look way younger, Paris. WAY younger.
With that said, happy happy birthday!!! Have a good blog break. Also, number 17: now I know why I sleep well. I tend not to overthink things, or maybe I just know when to switch that function off :p
Paris B says
Haha thank you Sunny and that was a glorious stroke to my ego 😉 I think it’s great that you don’t overthink things. It’s a disease! >.<
Elaine says
Happy birthday Paris. Blame my silent reader and follower but I have always enjoyed your honest and well written blog posts. Also, you’ve changed me into a more confident and happier person with makeup passion.
Paris B says
Thank you Elaine! 😀 I don’t blame anyone for being silent but I’m so happy you delurked to leave a comment and I’m also glad that you’re enjoying your makeup passion. It’s a fun and harmless activity and we end up looking good, so why not? 🙂
Shasha says
How can you be 40 omgee? You certainly look half your age! 🙂 And who says you ain’t interesting? I love Terry Pratchett too hehe 😛
On another note, Happy Birthday! Have a great celebration, and turning 4-0 is a big milestone to celebrate ( the older the wiser and all that jazz).
Look forward to you returning, and I do hope the tumultuous times passes quickly!
Enjoy the well deserved break!
Paris B says
Terry Pratchett fans unite! 😀 Thank you Shasha for the well wishes. Not sure about getting wiser but the old bones certainly have started creaking 🙂 I’m hoping to be back to a routine soon too so here’s hoping I see the light at the end of the tunnel (and that it isn’t an oncoming train!) 🙂
Mrs Top Monkey says
Number 32! I like! I liiiiiiiike!
Happy 40th, PB. We’re going to be SO fab in our 40’s!
Paris B says
😀 Thank you and yes, we will be, we’ll make sure of it! 😀
Jennelle says
Happy Birthday!!! and you look way younger than your actual age and i believe all the skincare regime works for me. My fav reads from your blog is about skincare…andhope to read more of that 😀
Paris B says
Thank you Jennelle 😀 I definitely enjoy talking about skincare too so I’ll be sure to talk more about it in time to come 🙂
AnT says
Oh… 🙁 I am actually sobbing now, feeling so guilty that I have not been reading your blog for so many months 🙁 Fortunately I always remember 24th October! 😀 Tee~hee!! Happy Birthday to you my dear Paris B!! Omigosh. You got to be kidding me about your age!! I thought you just waved goodbye to your twenties 🙁 I have always thought you are in your late 20’s 🙁 Anyways, BLESSED Birthday to you my dear. I am sure you will enjoy your break 😀 I am still praying hard I get the chance to meet you in time to come! Big big hugs to you my dear beautiful friend. Muacks~!!!
Paris B says
Aww don’t be AnT and thank you for always remembering my birthday and sending me those lovely e-cards! 😀 Unforunately, I waved goodbye to my 20s by the time I’d started blogging haha 😀 I’m sure we’ll meet one way or another. And if we do bump into each other please say Hi and let’s have coffee! 😀
Anthea says
Happy birthday Paris!
Paris B says
Thank you Anthea! 🙂
z_mazlina says
happy birthday paris. Keep on blogging for the next 40 years and more 😀
Paris B says
LOL You made me laugh Z_Mazlina! Are you sure you want to read the rantings of an 80 year old? 😀 Thank you so much for the well wishes 😀
Sandra says
Happy Birthday, ParisB!
I only started to wear makeup (eyebrow pencil & lipgloss only) after a makeup artist so-called trimmed my almost non-existing eyebrows to close to being ‘botak’! Then I learnt about the importance of wearing sunblock, of course, through your blog. So even if I want to go out with naked brows & lips, I’ll put sunblock because that’s a must!
🙂
Paris B says
Thank you Sandra 😀 Yay I’m so happy to have converted you into a sunscreen wearer! 😀 It’s the first step in an anti-aging regimen and your skin will thank you for it! 😀
ShopGirl says
Are you kidding, I wouldn’t miss 40 Facts About Ms P. for anything!
This was a wonderful installment in the life of MWS and perhaps my favourite post (it’s so hard to choose, there are so many posts to love) because it an acoustic version of the beauty blogger we have all come to love and something of a ‘Paris Unplugged’. Love it!
Enjoy the sabbatical, Paris! I’ll stalk your foodie adventures on Insta to tie me over until your glorious return.
Paris B says
PB Unplugged – has a nice ring to it 😀 Thank you so much SG 🙂 Been a bit quiet over on IG but then you know how that goes. Will try to climb back on the wagon soon. See you around! 😀
Tracy says
Happy birthday Paris! I enjoy reading your blog a lot. It’s very real, honest and with a good dose of wit and humour. Have a great 40th!
Paris B says
Thank you Tracy and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading MWS 😀
Jennifer says
Happy birthday dear Paris! Here’s to another fabulous year! Hope you get pampered and spoiled till you’re blushing whee hee hee 🙂 I’m glad to have met you in person, you’re as beautiful and witty like your lovely blog. Keep calm and blog on. Xoxo
Paris B says
Thank you so much Jennifer and it’s been absolutely lovely getting to meet you too! 😀
Mabel says
Happy birthday! Have read your blog for many years now, but this is my first time commenting. Have a good break, hope you come back relaxed and refreshed! Take care!
Paris B says
Thank you Mabel and thank you so much for leaving your first comment! Hope to hear from you again when I’m back 😀
Joy says
happy birthday, paris! i’m also a huge fan of data and TNG was my favorite out of the star treks although my favorite character was deanna! i also love science fiction/fantasy novels! my favorite authors right now is patricia briggs, steven burst, tanya huff, elizabeth haydon and sara douglass! hope you enjoy your blogging break and the holiday season.
p.s. now i’m curious. which bag and brand was the first bag?
Paris B says
Thank you Joy! Ooh and Deanna, the sexy counselor! I used to marvel at how she fit into the costume that leaves nothing to the imagination 😛 I haven’t yet come across the authors you mentioned, but now I have to right? 😀 My first designer bag was the LV Speedy 25 in Monogram. Still love it especially now it’s got a lovely patina 😀
joy says
well it would be a pleasurable way to spend your break! do you feel like you have more time than you know what to do with now? 😛
Paris B says
Actually yes and no because there’s other things taking up that spare time now haha! 😀
shannen says
Happy birthday! You ARE very interesting. Some of your random things, are mine too. I will miss you very much. Enjoy your break. And, really, 40? I thought you are younger than me!
Paris B says
Thank you Shannen and for the compliment too! Hehe 😀
Krisztina says
Happy happy birthday!! I could never tell you are 40, you look amazing! 🙂 I hope you will come back to blogging soon, since your blog is the first beauty blog I\’ve read (I don\’t know how did this happen from Hungary, but still..). So enjoy your time off and we are waiting for your comeback!Kriszti from Hungary
Paris B says
Thank you so much Krisztina and I can’t believe you found me all the way from Hungary! 😀 I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading my blog despite the global distance and I hope some day to visit Hungary. I probably should have when I visited Prague last year but that gives me another excuse to head back to that region! 😀