If I have learn something in almost thirty years, is that change is life’s only constant and as I recently wrote, I like to thing about myself as a work-in-progress. So, while this is a list of true facts today, that doesn’t mean it will not change tomorrow.
- I was born on a holiday; hated it as a child, love as an adult
- I go by my second name because I don’t like my first name
- I’ve multiple family nicknames: Güera and Pele are the most popular
- I could eat sushi and tacos every day for the rest of my life
- I’m scared of heights, but defy speed
- I love (an understatement) chocolate and avocado
- I get annoyed when people don’t pick up calls
- I’m terrified of rodents and insects
- I love the smell of coffee, but don’t drink it nor like it
- I get moody when I’m hungry or sleepy
- I suffer from trypophobia
- I find peace in sunsets and in seating in front the sea
- I enjoy long drives in the freeway listening to music
- I hate feeling dirty, sticky or sweaty
- I enjoy taking long showers
- I’m really playful and fool around people I’m close with
- I’ve a talent for numbers, but a terrible coordination
- I love reading, my Kindle comes always wherever I go
- I thrive symmetry and get bothered by the lack of it
- My favorite colors are pink (stationary), gold (decor) and black (clothing)
- I’ve very-specific recurrent nightmares
- I have to sleep with a comforter/blanket no matter the room temperature
- Fall is my favorite season, sunny-cold-air days and fall leaves landscapes fill my soul
- I love flowers, my favorites: pink tulips
- I can spend hours and hours organizing things
- I cannot whistle nor twist my tongue
- I talk really fast specially when it comes to subjects I’m passionate about
- I collect anything that speaks truth in a powerful and succinct way: quotes, speeches, movie lines or lyrics
- I never ever watch horror movies for my own sanity
- I’m a native Spanish speaker, but find thinking/writing in English more comfortable
- I’m and optimist, but like always knowing the worst case scenario
- Christmas and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays
- I get excited with anything around home decor
- I love going to the movies, my favorite movie:
- My favorite shows: This is Us, Grey’s Anatomy (up until S11), Breaking Bad
- I’ve always wanted to get an ear piercing (debating on getting one for my 30th birthday)
- I bruise very very easily
- I’m a Taurus and my horoscope is pretty spot on
- I don’t drink nor smoke, never will
- The trait I find most attractive in people is honesty
- I cook the best made-from-scratch pancakes
- I’m highly perceptive and have a sharp intuition, my instincts about people and situations are usually spot on
- I always look forward to dessert
- If I could have any superpower, I would teleport
- I look up to strong and powerful women: Michelle Obama sits at the top of my list
- I have a very expressive facial expression, can’t hide my mood
- I rarely ever have cash on me, which has put me under the most embarrassing situations
- I am an extremely motivated and determined person
- I always have cool feet and like rubbing them against people when sleeping to get them warm (not everyone enjoys it!)
- I’m not a morning person, it take 5 alarms for me to wake up