28 Trivial Things About Me

1. According to my mother, I was born on May 26 at 11:55 P.M. (important to her because May 26 happens to be Mother's Day in Poland). According to the doctor who signed off on my birth certificate, I was born on May 27 at 12:00 A.M. I use the May 27 date.

2. I have no tattoos, but I have a design for one that I've been contemplating getting for the past 6 years. It is based on an illustration from a New Yorker story about flamenco dancer Bianca Li . Maybe I'll get it when I turn 30.

3. I took a motorcycle riding class once. I was the only one in my group that did not pass.

4. From adolescence to about the age of 20, I had a foot phobia/insecurity issue. Other people's feet disgusted me and I wouldn't let anyone look at my feet... I just felt too exposed.

5. I went to the dentist for the first time when I needed to get my wisdom teeth pulled. I was knocked out and had all four of them pulled at once. Afterwards, I went out for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. These days my dentist tells me that my check ups are "uneventful" (in case you do not know, this is a good thing).

6. I have never owned my own car, but I might need to get one soon. The thought of having to buy one terrifies me. I know NOTHING about cars and, car dealerships bore me to tears!

7. My favorite color is red.

8. I didn't always have curly hair. It started to curl when I was 21.

9. I think that crackers slathered with Miracle Whip, a sliver of cheese, and a slice of pickle (the kind in brine) make a yummy snack.

10. I like to keep handwritten reminder notes and lists, but I can't always read my own writing.

11. Although it may be challenging, I like to think that it is possible for ex-whatevers to still be friends after the whatever ends.

12. Regardless of item #7, I hate answering questions that begin with "What is your favorite...?"

13. I have a wonderful relationship with my mother.

14. I sometimes enjoy listening to Polka music (it is oddly comforting and it makes me smile).

15. Thrifting is an activity that I enjoy a lot; however, it is something that I prefer to do alone.

16. I find many things funny. The more nonsensical it is, the better.

17. I had my first alcoholic beverage when I was 15. I can't remember what it was, but I saved the bottle (one of those mini ones). It is in a box marked "memories" in my father's attic.

18. The smell of vinegar makes me salivate. So, does the smell of onions.

19. I used to have nightmares about being in a vintage or thrift store full of the "perfect" finds. The store would either have a big sale or it would only be open for limited hours after which it would go out of business. Of course, I would be in the store without enough money to buy a single thing.

20. I much prefer dogs to cats. Currently, neither is a part of my life.

21. Picky eaters annoy me; although I try to be very accomodating to their needs when the situation calls for it.

22. I started wearing glasses at the age of 12. My father thought I was doing it to be "cool." Which only proves how out of touch he was with what cool was when I was 12.

25. I started to wear contacts in high school and I wore them throughout college. These days, I wear glasses.

26. I am easily startled, which I think makes me look suspicious.

27. I got my nose pierced when I was in high school, but only had it pierced for a limited time b/c my father found out (yes, I managed to keep it hidden for a while).

28. One of my pet peeves is when people you've met a number of times do not recall that you have met a number of times.