Quirks
2:02 PM
You know those meetings, where you have to say something interesting about yourself?
Just some casual ice breakers right? More like a Mr. freeze moment if you asked me.
"Ehh, I am not a student anymore?"
"I am Asian, but specializing in Chinese?"
"I have small eyes? What about you?" #keeneyes
"Ehh, I am not a student anymore?"
"I am Asian, but specializing in Chinese?"
"I have small eyes? What about you?" #keeneyes
So I thought about it. Am I really not that interesting of a person? Is there nothing that sets me apart?
1. I am an only child. That probably already explains away a lot of my idiosyncrasy. (I always wanted to use the latter word in a sentence. #ididit)
2. I excel at washing dishes. I do.
3. I can listen to the same song on repeat for weeks. Ask Gab.
4. I have anger issues.
5. But I am also a people pleaser.
6. How are the two items above considered as quirks? #combobaby
7. Sometimes, when 2 people start to date, I go, "Woah, this person is so much more attractive all of a sudden!"
8. I allergenically hate cats. #ciaosu
9. I'm sho fancy. I like cool but useless schtuff.
10. I want to be the ultimate Asian by being fluent in Mandarin, Korean and Japanese. Wouldn't that be cool?
11. I am spoiled by my mom.
11. I am spoiled by my mom.
12. And I have daddy issues.
13. But you probably know that by now.
14. I like to dance by myself when nobody sees me. Of course shiz goes down in the elevator.
15. I secretively hate sharing stuff.
16. But I like hosting people.
17. I am really a control freak.
18. I have about 900 movies on my hard drive that I've never watched.
19. I collect.
20. But I don't hoard.
21. Because I ruv getting rid of stuff too.
22. Me secretively gusta when people tell me I look Korean.
23. Less when Chinese.
24. I am really racist.
25. I don't enjoy that much being touched.
26. But I like touching others.
27. I really like biting my nails.
28. I wish they grew faster.
29. I am a Swiftie. If you saw me grooving to the beat, I am Shaking em haters Off.
30. I like to compliment people about their ootd and general appearance. #iNotice
31. I also enjoy informing them about their weight gain. #thechineseway
32. People have told me I tend to flirt with guys. Why not.
33. I have legit genuine bromantic love for some of my guy friends.
34. I am a spiritual baby.
35. One of my coworkers called me stubborn recently. I hate to admit it, but he is spot-on.
36. I hate when people call me a diva. I say I'm just being myself. #extra
37. I am more of an indoor person. #houseband
37. I am more of an indoor person. #houseband
38. I still haven't figured out how to look good wearing a cap.
39. Often, I feel empowered listening to female artists. #beyzfordayz
40. Sometimes, I ask God why I am not white. #facialhaircomplex
41. On a good hair day, I think I am pretty decent looking.
42. I like to cuddle. #cometodaddy
43. I wish guys didn't always just talk about Tap Tap Revolution among themselves, if you know what I mean.
44. Sometimes, I wonder if any younger Asian guys looked up to me. #pride&prejudice
45. I don't really like to talk about my love interests, but the convo would often swerve in that direction.
46. The way I rationalize my gossipy ways: "I am just stories telling?" #frommyarse
47. I abhor criticisms. They make me cringe and die a little inside.
47. I abhor criticisms. They make me cringe and die a little inside.
48. I am super competitive, but I try not to gloat too much when I win. #baaaa
49. I am super sensitive, but you already know that. Getting better doe.
50. I suck at taking selfies. #disface
51. Sometimes, I'd daydream being a celebrity. Then I'd realize the total loss of privacy that would bring.
52. I want to collect more variety of teas in order to show em off to my guests. I feel healthier knowing that I own teas.
53. I obsess fast. My recent fad, tailoring all my tees.
54. I regret fast. My recent mistake, tailoring all my tees.
55. I'd sweat doing nothing.
56. I secretively want a bigger peach, if you know what I mean.
57. Heaven for me would be eating Chinese food all day errday, without getting fat.
58. I don't think I give out the best first impression.
59. I get socially turned on when there are > than 3 new faces around me.
60. I don't know my memes. #toimproveon
61. I hate when people tell me I have an accent. I say if only they spoke three languages.
62. I could just sit somewhere and listen to people talk about their life all day errday.
63. I suck at self-disclosing. I tend to dodge those bullets if I could.
64. I am rather a perfectionist. You should see how many times it takes for me to edit this blog. Still editing some of the old posts.
65. I want and need a mentor.
66. I am very picky with what I eat but I would eat anything in front of others.
66. I am very picky with what I eat but I would eat anything in front of others.
67. I would shut down and ignore you if I felt annoyed with you. #notflawless
68. I secretively like to watch others cry. #notasadist
69. I enjoy encouraging others, but I suck at encouraging myself.
70. My ultimate dream: to be a cool but relatable adult who owns a private counselling practice and works part-time as a chef. In my free time, I'd write songs, teach hip hop dance and make Youtube videos. #iknow
71. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to finish a meal and lick the plate.
72. I was placed third at a speed eating contest back in Korea. #burritosamigos
73. I cry.
74. I like crying. It feels good. It does, trust me.
75. People tell me I am not manly. I say, okay :'(
76. I still don't know how to match clothes properly. Red tee and pink shorts? #sho
77. I secretively wish I can model. #desepimplesdoe
78. I can never be serious in big group settings. "MUST...MAKE FUN...OF SOMEONE...."
79. I can make myself laugh, by talking in a LSP voice. #allbymyself
80. Life is a stage and I am constantly performing.
81. I am finally over my Instagram phase.
82. I adore black women. Nobody can crack me up as much. #WendyWilliams
83. I like to spoil myself...with Wikipedia. Plot section anyone?
84. Silent but deadly. The explosions in my heart when people compliment me. I know, I am one of those.
85. I have guys crush. Don't judge, Google says it's okay to have a man crush.
86. I secretively fantasize about walking down the street with a bunch of really cool and good looking peeps. #theentouragedream
87. I am usually very intimidated when I am in the presence of very good-looking people. #dontlookatme
88. I often ask God to grant me white friends. God has been good.
89. I don't usually take myself seriously.
90. I am constantly having a taste of my own medicine. "So that's what you must have felt when I did that to you..."
91. Sometimes, I feel naked if I am not listening to music in public.
92. Life is a song and I am singing it, loud.
93. I mostly operate in the world of ideas.
94. I can write myself to tears. #gift
95. I don't like the idea of me snoring at night.
96. It's been three hours since the inception of this post. #3am
97. J'adore putting people on the spot. #shocker
98. I am becoming more comfortable in my skin. #inshedcure
99. But I still wonder what you think about all this. TMI?
100. The last but most important thing:
For tuning in to have a piece of my pizzas, even if it's just once in a while. I am so appreciative of my readership, you have no idea. I often ask myself,
So it's a huge relief when I get positive feedback from you guys (or negative?). Thank you for being part of my journey in this way. I hope this blog will always be a place where you can check in/check out to find solace or simply to indulge in your peep'n Tom/Tamsin way ha.
Oh won't you stay with me?" -SamSmith
THANK YOU x100
"Why would anyone even bother to read what I have to say?"
Oh won't you stay with me?" -SamSmith
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