There is this chain-letter type thing being passed around on Facebook recently called '25 Random Things About Me'. Basically you are supposed to fill people in on quirky little facts that they may or may not already know about you. It's very self-gratifying and reading other people's posts is kind of like spying on their personalities. I mean, some people put heart-wrenching facts up there (like 'I was molested as a kid' or 'I've been contemplating suicide for years') and other people write things that are way more (in my opinion) boring and dull (for example 'I love Cheerios' and 'I am a terrible speller'). I'm not sure what promoted me to do one of these myself because I had sworn it was something I would never do, but sure enough one night I found myself trying to come up 25 Random Things. And it was pretty freaking easy, but then again, I'm rather verbose. So here's an idea I had for this blog. Since I love to shamelessly talk about myself, I thought I'd start adding to that list of 25 things with more Fun Facts About Anne (or FFAA if you're into abbreviations). This is going hand in hand with my attempt to become more transparent and honest, but if it freaks you out, feel free to skip over these posts. I won't be offended, I swear. So to get things started, I'll re-post the original '25 Random Things' and in between videos you'll get to know me more than you ever wanted to. Congratulations, friend!
25 Random Things About Anne
1. While I am typing this, I am experiencing terrible acid reflux (from my turkey chili) and keep having to get up and burp in order to expel excess air.
2. In my head, I sometimes refer to myself as 'Annie the Nanny'.
3. I gave up Diet Dr. Pepper because I was so addicted to that sweet delicious that I believe if it had been crack, then my title would be 'Annie the Crack Whore' instead of 'Annie the Nanny'.
4. I am planning to get up to workout at 5:30am, but I have only been successful in doing that once in my entire life...except for swimming. Swimming I'll get up for.
5. I have always thought that if it weren't for my struggles with weight, I would be famous. Maybe not Julia Roberts famous, but at least Chelsea Handler famous.
6. I have a love/hate relationship with Oprah and have written her at least 12 times to try to be on the show. Each time was for a different 'topic'. I've also applied for 2 jobs at Harpo Studios, but I never heard anything back. Coincidence or restraining order?
7. I truly believe that one day I will win the lottery...big time. But it might be the 'who died first' lottery, or the 'most embarrassing public moment' lottery. We shall see.
8. I have never been kissed...or anything else for that matter.
9. Despite #8, I have a remarkably filthy mind/mouth.
10. I am almost as bad with money as I am with food. It makes me feel powerless and possessed.
11. If you took away my iPhone, I would cry.
12. If you took away my MacBook, I would physically and verbally destroy you.
13. I would trade anything in my life (including my iPhone and MacBook) to be able to live and work in London.
14. If/When I win the lottery, I am going to take you there for a holiday (as the Brits say).
15. Sometimes, I have a lot of contempt for my married friends. I often feel abandoned by 'married only' events and conversations, but I don't want their pity so I act like it's okay when it's really not. One day, I will confront this issue, but not right now.
16. Until recently, I lied to everyone so often and so well that I believed the lie could become true if I just said it enough times. I am extremely saddened and ashamed by this.
17. I have been in counseling for almost two years and it has been the most honest and brave thing I have ever done in my life.
18. I am quasi-obsessed with symmetry. I want things balanced and in order because I find it aesthetically pleasing.
19. I was changed forever by a view from a double decker bus in London. I saw hundreds of people strolling about in all black and literally said "I want to look like them." I think people look smart, important and attractive when they wear black.
20. Oddly enough, my favorite color is green.
21. I am enjoying my independence very much these days, but I worry that it will never end.
22. I believe God designed me to be a mother and I think I'm gonna be really pissed if I hit menopause and I'm still alone. Pissed like, me and Jesus are gonna have words. I'm aware He will win, but He's gonna have some 'splaining to do.
23. I am going to write a book one day. It will probably make you laugh AND cry, just be warned. Also, there will probably salty language so if that offends you, stay away.
24. The first and last thing I do every single day is read. It doesn't matter what it is, I just have to read before I can fall asleep and before I can get out of bed.
25. When I was younger, I used to 'play' The Tonight Show in my room by myself. I would either pretend I was Jay Leno and interview celebrities or pretend I was famous and being interview by Jay Leno. So I spent a lot of time talking to the mirror in my room as if it were a camera. One day in college, some friends were talking about their favorite childhood games (Flashlight Tag, Capture the Flag, Light as a Feather/Stiff as a Board, etc. I chimed in "I always love playing The Tonight Show game!") Crickets...crickets...crickets. Yeah, apparently no one else played that game. Just me. I was good at it though. I usually ended up getting asked out on television by Leonardo DiCaprio or George Clooney before the game was over. Overactive imagination much?!
