50 Things About Me

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.

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