25 random shites about me:

Sometimes I wish I could capture every single beautiful, sad, meaningful, painful, extraordinary, magical moment in photos.

If I had to choose between the two, I would rather be a Mythbuster than America's Next Top Model.

I find an insane pleasure in cooking that I would find a million excuses and invent a million reasons to cook.

Even as a little girl, I have always loved reading. I am fascinated how the author string together words and how, by putting these words together, they give people the key into understanding them better or paint the perfect picture while they tell them a story.

I wanted to be a fashion designer but ended up studying architecture. My mother didn't approve of my first choice but my creative streak could never be stifled. Refocused, but not stifled.

I am ashamed to admit that I am fluent in sarcasm.

I am a fan of new technology and gadgets but even with everything being compact, convenient and portable, there is still something about the smell of a book, the texture of its pages and the weight of it in my hands that alter and add to the whole experience and pleasure of reading, no gadget could top that.

I love the beach. And surprises.

I have this weird yet unconscious habit of memorizing lines from the movies.

I always believed that inquisitiveness is a good thing. But more important than just asking questions, is asking the right ones.

I love teaching almost as much as I love learning.

I get such child-like delight in being inside a moving vehicle while an aircraft flies overhead.

I am an old soul. I love old customs, old trees, old civilizations, old houses, old movies, old songs, old books, old friends.

I believe that man’s greatest achievement is the written word.

I have a mental file of useless nerdy information.

I take my relationships seriously. I refuse to waste my time playing games.

I am grateful that God doesn’t give me everything I ask for.

I am drawn to people with a twisted sense of humor. They seem to me like people the world never truly understand or appreciate. But I gravitate towards them because they are the ones who make the most sense to me.

I find confidence in a man, crazy-sexy.

I cannot stand people devoid of any sense or any humor.

I am never too proud to give someone a compliment or say I am sorry.

Some of my friends are surprised that I remember something about them that they only mentioned in passing. But one of my best--and worst--traits is paying close attention. People genuinely intrigue me. I listen because I want to understand.

I am a closet romantic and incurable at that.

I write poetry to heal my heart.

I love to dance.