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
Teresa says
I agree with Sunny: seriously, you don\’t look a day over 25. Ridiculous!I too learned the piano from a young age, even getting my Grade 8, but can I play it now? Ahahahahah!Have a fabulous blog break — you truly deserve it.
Teresa says
Oh dear, I have no idea what happened to the formatting of my reply…
Paris B says
Thank you Teresa! 😀 I have to thank genes for that as well 😉 Ooh I too went till Grade 8 but these days, I have trouble finding Middle C on the keyboard LOL I know, it’s so horrible! All that money wasted 😛
Amalia says
Happy Birthday from the far away Greece! Big hugs
Paris B says
Thank you so much Amalia! And Greece is one of the countries I plan to visit some day in the near future! So happy to hear from someone from there 😀
Shija Rahim says
Now i know u more… Happy Burppday Miss P! Remember age is just a number!
Paris B says
Teehee yes you do Shija and thank you! 😀
Beauty Box says
Awww I am going to miss your blog posts! But I understand the need for a break. Have a good rest from blogging but am so glad to hear I can keep up with your updates vua Instagram 🙂
Paris B says
Thank you Yuming and yep, still on IG (although taking a break even from that for a bit)
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend! Reading your random things I kept nodding the whole time! We are very much a like and that’s why I love chatting with you. I think we’d be even greater friends if we lived closer!
Have a good break my dear! I know you’ll be back. I haven’t been blogging every day either-finally hahaha. And you know what? I like that so much better. I just don’t have the time anymore to blog 24/7. UNCLE I cry. I think we need to make this fun again, and hopefully a break does that. Enjoy it!
Paris B says
Haha Thank you Tracy and man, I do think we’d definitely be buddies if we lived in the same town, much less the same continent! Some day, I’ll make it to see the Rockies 😀 I know exactly what you mean about slowing down and I remember you’ve been planning to for a while so I’m glad you’ve finally been able to do it. Taking a break, not thinking about the blog and just living, has been wonderful and it’s also been a good time for me to reassess how I feel towards this whole venture. It’s good for the soul 😉
Wai Mun says
So it’s your big day!!! Happy joyful birthday Princess Paris!!!
It’s kinda sad though to know you will be taking long breaks.. coz i remember how i bump into your blog like.. woah awesome blog i can learn a lot of stuff here instead of keep searching online for product reviews and lifestyle blog. My Women Stuff is really one of the awesome blog i have ever seen. I remembered reading your every post of new updates when I was still taking my degree. All credits to the write and blog owner here!
Can’t wait you to be back and wish you have your best day out there.
Love,
Wai Mun.
Paris B says
Thank you so much Wai Mun 😀 Thank you too for staying with me all the way from uni! OMG that really makes me feel old now haha 😀 I’m so happy to have long term readers because it really does feel like we’re family here, watching each other grow and mature. Thank you and I’ll be back when I’m feeling a little more settled 🙂
sataa says
Happy Birthday 🙂 may you have a blessed day!! thanks for sharing the 4o random facts about you it was nice to know more personal things about you.Enjoy your break but promise to come back soon O.K ? because we will miss you <3
Paris B says
Hi Sataa, thank you so much for your kind words and support. I will try but I can’t promise it’ll be very soon that I’ll be back.
gio says
Happy birthday! Enjoy your break, it is well deserved!
Paris B says
Thank you so much Gio 🙂
Shuang says
Happy birthday PB! My sister shares same birthday as well. I got her hooked up on ur blog too haha. I can’t believe how time flies. Been reading your blog since uni and here I am, mother of a toddler and still love your blog! Enjoy your time off 🙂
Paris B says
Hi Shuang, it’s so lovely to know someone else shares my birthday too! I can’t believe how much we’ve all “grown up” together. Thank you for the support through the years 😀
Sam Bear says
Wow! Happy birthday! Have a wonderful break (you surely deserve it!) I’ll be in anticipation of your return ^_^!
Paris B says
Thank you Sam Bear 🙂
Tuti says
Happy Birthday, PB! You look amazingly great at the age of 40. Can’t believe it. Enjoy every moment you have and we will be waiting patiently for your new coming blogs.
Paris B says
Thank you so much Tuti! 😀
Unpaletteable says
Only recently discovered this great blog, but already know I’ll miss you while you’re on posting hiatus, sniff. Oh well, will be hitting the archives hard.
And uhh, I’m not sure I can believe you’re even 30….you’re pulling our legs, right?! Well, happy birthday wishes regardless x
Paris B says
Hi there, thank you for your kind words and support and I can assure no legs are getting pulled here haha 😀
dj says
40?! Are you serious? No freaking way! You look way to young to be 40. Anyway, happy birthday PB! Enjoy the break and I hope to hear from you soon.
p/s: an ice queen who hates to exercise? You and me both *fist bump*
Paris B says
Haha thank you DJ, I love how we all share some similarities one way or another! 😀
lisa says
Happy 40th ! Wishing you more happiness, more wisdom and great health. May you also have all the ‘right’ people in your life. 😉 Happy Birthday!
Paris B says
Thank you so much Lisa and your well wishes mean more to me than you know 🙂
Marina(Makeup4all) says
WOW, Happy 40th Birthday!!! You look fab, and I am sure you know it 😉
Loved reading this! We have a lot of similarities actually. I have a similar cooking attitude, hate chick flicks and “help yourself books”, also not a big fan of desserts. And also OVER-analyse things.
Paris B says
Thank you so much Marina 🙂 We do share many similar traits. It must be why we get along 😉
Applegal says
You don’t look 40!!! I thought you were in your late 20s!! *pengsan* All the serums and facial oils are really paying off!
Paris B says
Haha Now that’s a lovely compliment! 😉 Thank you Applegal 🙂
jessl says
Hi Paris,
It’s certainly not easy coming up the those lists !!! I salute to you for sharing that :D.
Meanwhile , enjoy your breakie and I look forward for more interesting articles when you’re back !!
Paris B says
Hi Jessl, you’re right, it’s horrendously hard coming up with lists like this haha! Thank you!
fanny says
Happy Birthday Paris. You don’t look 40 at all!! Anyway…enjoy your holiday!
Paris B says
Thank you Fanny! 😀
tatanka says
What?! You have been in Cesky Krumlov? I thought that my browser opened a wrong blog when I saw the picture…
Happy birthday and enjoy your break!
Wishing you lots of inspiration 🙂
Paris B says
Haha yes I have been to Cesky Krumlov Tatanka last year, and I love it! It’s a beautiful town and I spent some of my happiest hours of my trip to Prague there. Thank you for your well wishes!
Ting says
Happy belated birthday, Paris! Wishing you always healthy and forever 20! 😀 I had fun reading random facts about you. Thanks for sharing! 🙂 Hope you had a good time offs and come back soon! xxx
Paris B says
Thank you Ting! Wouldn’t it be nice to turn back the clock eh? 😉