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
Sasha says
Happy Birthday dearest Paris!! You must blog and share more skincare tips..\’coz you do not look anywhere near your newly revealed age!! I\’m an avid follower and reader, and only comment when i feel its necessary. And its necessary for a birthday shoutout 🙂
Paris B says
Thank you so much Sasha and I appreciate your taking time out to comment – means a lot to me 😀
Nabihah says
I thought you are 28 to 32 years old. Seriously! Anyway, many wishes to you Paris. Stay blogging forever because I love your blog so much. You are interesting in the way you do review and blog about the truth rather than just bland information.
I always aspire to be such a hardworking, extraordinary and informative blogger like you. 😀
Stay healthy Paris and keep up with your brilliant blog!
Paris B says
Thank you so much Nabihah, your kind words and support mean a lot to me and I wish you all the very best with your blog too 😀
LM says
Happy belated birthday Paris! Thanks for sharing the 40 random facts about you. Hope you have a nice break but not for too long! 😉 You will be missed by many I\’m sure. Take care! x
Paris B says
Thank you LM. I’m trying to return but it’s taking me a little longer than I expected. But thank you so much for your support!
Jerine says
Happy 40th birthday. I wish I look as young as you when I\’m 40.
Paris B says
Thank you Jerine and you already look so young! Keep up with the skincare 🙂
Pomdsandleaves says
Hey welcome back! You are my inspiration to start blogging again. Mind if I can email you some questions? I really think you are a cool person especially how u can read maps, its incredibly amazing. And the whole socially awkward thing, and Jesus! U have amazing patience in replying to every single one of the message. I really so wish to meet you. But then, awkward to strangers… Lol.Thank you so much for your dedication and patience in nailing everything perfect.I would say \”PARIS I LOVE YOU\” like a fan girl but ….awkward. Lol.Once I revamped the blog I will link my pondsandleaves.wordpress.com again in the comment.Don\’t worry, I hold grudges too like there\’s no tomorrow… Haha
Paris B says
Hiya, not yet back but just back to reply to the comments so I don’t get overwhelmed later 🙂 You’re incredibly sweet and yes, feel free to email me if you have questions. I may take a while to reply but I’ll get to it eventually if it’s not too urgent. I love meeting new people and while I agree, it’s rather awkward initially, it’s always interesting so please do say Hi if you see me around 😀
Junni says
Hi Paris,
I am one of your many readers who is in anticipation of your return! Take a good rest. 🙂
Junni
xoxo
Paris B says
Hi Junni, thank you so much. I’m trying! 🙂
Amanda says
#14 – You read Terry Pratchett’s novels! 🙂 My husband is a big fan of sci-fi and fantasy novels. That’s how I got to know Terry Pratchett is.
#33, 34, 35 – Sounds like someone I know very well *myself* lol.
#40 – You look so much younger!
Paris B says
Hey Amanda 🙂 Yes I’m a huge huge fan of Terry Pratchett! His writing is amazing and keeps me entertained over and over, which is more than can be said of most authors 😀 And thank you, I swear I’ve aged more in the past months than I have but I suppose it makes me wiser too? 😉 Merry Christmas!
Jeann says
Hi Paris,
Have read your previous blog posts previously and I always find them really informative and very objective of you with your product reviews, which I love.
Boy, am glad that I am back again and went through this one. You are a funny one, looking at these random things about yourself. I bumped into you in a few events this year but never really garnered enough courage to go say hi to you *_^ Perhaps next time then.
Looking forward to seeing you back in action again after your break from your blog. I guess it’s a place where I could not quite understand just yet as blogging on LUMINNEJ is still such a new adventure for me (though I started blogging about something else, my love for movies way back in 2005 *_^). But I guess it’s always good to have a change in life!
Wish you all the best and come back even bigger and better than you already are now.
Cheers,
Jeann
Paris B says
Hi Jeann, gosh, I feel so blind and out of touch with the blogging world! Next time we are in the same event please do say Hi! I don’t bite (even if sometimes, my reviews do hehe) All the best on your blogging adventure and hopefully you never experience the burnout or discomfort I feel in striking my balance 😀 See you around!