something old, something new

I've had a couple friends who did this and I really enjoyed learning things about them I don't think I otherwise ever would. So here goes, 25 random things about me.

1. Every year on my birthday I dedicate a portion of time to spend thinking about my birth mom. I think she does this for me too. At least, I pretend she does.
2. I have an insanely good memory. People think it's actually stalker-ish how much I remember about the past. It’s more of a curse than a blessing.
3. When I was 8 years old I watched the movie Big. I thought it was so cool that Tom Hanks got to play with toys at work. I decided then and there that when I grew up I was going to be a child psychologist, so that I could play with toys at work.
4. I was very quiet in grade school. I went on a cruise the summer after my freshman year. I was forced out of my shell on that trip because I knew no one. I ended up meeting some amazing people and from then on have been social, sarcastic, and awkward. It is so much better that way.
5. Almost every time I go out, a stranger tells me I need to smile. I feel like I'm smiling, but I guess I never am. It really bothers me.
6. I really don't know why my Will Smith obsession ever started. I always told people that I would meet him and no one ever believed me. Meeting him gave me the hope I needed to realize I can do anything I set my mind to.
7. A lot of people tell me that when they first saw me, they thought I was a complete bitch. They had no reason to, but I gave out the vibe I guess. This saddens me because it makes me think I've missed out on a lot of good people in my life over something I have no control over.
8. People think I am nuts for wanting to get my PhD, especially going straight through. I think people are nuts for wanting to work a 9-5 job.
9. I could never have imagined how close I would grow with the family I babysit for right now. I feel like they are my own family. I met them via Craigslist.
10. When my parent's told me my mom was pregnant, I didn't talk to any member of my family for a week. I hate change that much. Frankie is the best thing in my life and I couldn't imagine her not being here.
11. I have a lot of different groups of friends. They each provide a very necessary aspect in my life. I also hate letting people go.
12. I started taking a hip hop class at the gym a couple of weeks ago. Even though I look ridiculous doing it, it makes me feel really good about myself.
13. Out of left field I’ve developed really bad anxiety. I wouldn’t wish it upon my worst enemy. This mixed with over-analyzing sucks real bad somedays.
14. When I was little I would watch Wheel of Fortune with my grandpa. He told me he wanted me to go on the show cuz he thought I would win. I watch it every night I can and am pretty darn good.
15. I am obsessed with Mexican food, especially taco bell, even though people tell me it isn’t really Mexican. My parents joke that they got me from Mexico because it’s literally all I ever want to eat.
16. There is nothing better than a long drive on a spring day. Especially paired with hardcore emo music and/or 80s music.
17. I developed an obsession for heels over Christmas break. I have a horrible shoe collection and am slowly trying to change that.
18. When I was in 4th grade I saw a tornado. We were at Banner Mattress and Furniture, buy my sister a new bed. I hit under a desk and watched it go down the road. Whenever there is a tornado warning I freak.
19. The three best vacations I have ever had were: summer before freshman year at UD with all my best high school friends, Daytona junior year, and Amsterdam last Spring. I am betting that Italy this summer will join that list.
20. I started pre-school when I was 2. I could do multiplication tables at age 3. I read 578 books in 1st grade for Book-It. I wish I had that much motivation to do anything at this point in my life.
21. My relationships with my two best friends had unusual starts. Mary stole my best friend in 3rd grade during a Girl Scout event and I went home and cried in the bath tub. When she left in 5th grade we became best friends. I invited Amanda to my freshman year birthday because a friend liked her brother and I didn’t know who she was.
22.I did gymnastic for 12 years. The only part of it I enjoyed was tumbling. I literally would close my eyes, move my body, and somehow land. It was awesome.
23. I want to write a memoir of my life and have it published when I die. I don’t want people to discuss it while I’m alive.
24. I absolutely love that one day I will get to tell my grandchildren I was a sex ed teacher.
25. I want 5 kids. I’m pre-disposed to have twins and I want to adopt an Asian baby. I might get more than 5!