20 [+…] Random Facts About Me, BAR NONE!

Recently, it occurred to me that I’ve never really done a proper introduction of myself. Not really proper though but more of tilting towards the unknown facts that you may find a teeny-weeny weird.

So here are some random facts about me that you may not have known;

1.     God is my number 1 Role Model! I am so in love with him that I have what I refer to as my own personalized family home cell sessions. Just the girls and I. Will definitely throw more light on this in my next post.

2.    The inspiration of this blog’s domain name came from the names of my first two girls, Nicole- Niki and Stephanie- Amanda, hence the Mandi. And so there, you have it- Nikimandi ! Read this post,  My Family’s Breakfast Routine to find out more about them.

3.    I am a beef lover, from kebabs to potlucks to beef sauce. Chicken does not tickle my fancy most of the time.

4.    I bite my nails when I’m jittery. In fact, that’s the major reason why I don’t fix nails. It has become so chronic that I find myself wishing I could stop but can’t. You should see my nails *walking away dejectedly*

5.    I have a phobia for cockroaches (Katsaridaphobia). Don’t know why… Maybe I had a traumatic childhood experience… or did I have a peculiar encounter in my previous life?

6.    When I was much younger, I used to sniff things a lot before use. It was so bad that I always avoided body contact with strangers, unfamiliar furniture and generally, people who weren’t family. If I ended up brushing past them or being touched accidentally, I would sniff and sniff the touched region and end up going to wash and disinfect the area. I don’t do that anymore though. So don’t worry, I’m open to bear hugs anytime. *grinning from ear to ear*

7.    I can be really shy sometimes. Some people see me as an introvert but my family and I don’t think I am though. Or is it just among my wish list?

8.    I hate going to the salon. I get so bored and sore from sitting for so long. But then these hairstyles won’t fix themselves right? So what can I do? If you love me, please buy me a box load of stylish wigs and maybe hair stylists will lose a customer! Not that they will notice anyway.

9.    Hubz is my personalized ‘personal shopper’. Jokes apart! He is my fashionista! Unbelievable? You should see him selecting my work cloth items for the week. He believes I have zero fashion sense and so always brings his A game when selecting my cloths. It used to piss me off initially, but now I wonder why it ever did. Thanks Hubz. *smooches*

10. I cry a river when watching or reading an emotional scene or book and also laugh in hysterics when watching or reading hilarious scenes or books. Not that I watch lots of those anyway because I am more of a book lover.

11.   I love to read!. It’s a favorite hobby. Anytime, Any day, Anywhere! Can’t even think of trading it for anything better. Who knows the feeling? I have over a thousand collections of fiction eBooks and a couple of hard covers too. When I read, it’s like I’ve gone into hibernation in my own world of fantasy. Have you seen this quote; “I’ve Gone To Find Myself. If I Come Back Before I Return, Please Keep Me Here!” This is absolutely and indisputably me when I read.

12. I crack my knuckles most of the time. A habit I would trade my job to give up.  Am open to tips please. I need to STOP.

13. I definitely don’t ever feel wanderlust and I totally detest long road trips. I always feel so nauseous and uncomfortable. It’s totally not my thing. I don’t see myself driving carpool in the future in any way.

14. During a flight take off and landing, I always have this jinxed, spell bound feeling. Can’t really explain it.

15. I don’t have stamina for tedious and long exercises, it tires me out easily. But I am very strong FYI… incase you were wondering.

16.  I’m allergic to envy and having envious people around me. And I just know… Telepathy. Don’t worry, I’m not paranormal or anything. I’m just like you more or less.

17. I love the burnt part of jollof rice a lot, so I slightly burn it intentionally so I can get to eat that part. Weird right?

18. I chew bubble gum when I’m tensed. It distracts me. I need to look for a healthier way of easing out tension. It fizzles out eventually though.

19. I am not a lotion kind of person. Because I have an oily skin, I forget to apply body lotion most of the time. I always have to make a conscious effort to remember. My body lotion can last for over a year.

20.I hate make up. It gives me acne and all.  If I must wear at all, it has to be light. Hubz makes me wear them though so I gladly do it just for his sake. *To be a lady,… smh*

21. I deliberately watch what I eat so that I don’t go beyond the 75kg mark. Not like I am on the big side or anything but you can never be too sure or too careful. You know how the post partum body just happens and all. This is the only time when the saying ‘Forward Ever, Backward Never’ would not suffice for me.

Feel free to leave your questions and comments and a random fact or two about yourself too. Would love to know you a little bit more as well. *winx*

XOXO,

Yours Truly.