15 Random Facts

I'm not really sure what to talk about so I guess I'll just write 15 random facts about myself ☺

⚡ My mom told me that my name was supposed to be Gabrielle instead of Beatrice. So I would've been a Gabby instead of a Bea. I think Gabrielle's a beautiful name but I'm quite happy with my given name now.

⚡ I love reading random facts. I really do! In my spare time, if I'm not reading a book or watching an episode from one of my favorite TV shows, you would definitely find me in my room reading loads of trivia. 

⚡ To continue the random fact previous to this, I could say that I'm particularly fond of reading film trivia. I guess it really interests me how a certain movie was made and all those things that you wouldn't usually know about it. I swear, I enjoy reading up on who was supposed to be cast, random mishaps during filming and more.

⚡ I love reading up on useless facts too. Like, did you know that Queen Elizabeth II has a rubber duck in her private bath with an inflatable crown? Or that more than 10 people a year are killed by vending machines (how on earth, I have no idea either haha)? Yes, it's useless information I know but you have to admit, it's still pretty darn interesting.

⚡ I am scared of cats. Well, I don't think I have an extreme fear of them (or maybe it's just a mild case of Ailurophobia). But honestly, they freak me out. Their eyes are creepy! And their long, swishy tails.. Ugh. Sorry to the cat lovers but I am no fan of cats. The only cats I like are imaginary (Garfield & Puss in Boots). I can still stand my ground when I see a cat though. But most of the time, I get frozen in fear. Ask my sister. She always has a good laugh every time I encounter cats.

⚡ Traveling all over the world has always been a dream of mine. I even have a list of places to go to before I die. The idea of going somewhere completely foreign to me has always piqued my interest. I mean, c'mon. Just thinking of immersing yourself in different cultures, meeting different sorts of people and just being exposed to so much different things. It sounds amazing.

⚡ I am a Potterhead. Always will be. I even remember the very first time I laid my hands on the first book (I was 8 years old!). I have my aunt to thank for that. I immediately fell in love with the world of Harry Potter. I adore J.K. Rowling. She is brilliant! Beyond brilliant. The way she wove the whole story together, it's ridiculous! There will never be a fantasy series that I will love more than Harry Potter. The fact that I practically grew up with this series and also the movies (and cast) makes me feel an even deeper connection to it.

⚡ I always wanted to have an older brother. I like the idea of having someone who will always protect you and will always keep you safe.

⚡ I like baking. And by baking, I mean baking something completely from scratch. (I don't bake using instant cake mixes, etc) A few years ago, I never thought that I would know how to so I was really pleased when I discovered that I wasn't that bad at all. I even remember the first thing I ever baked - a red velvet cake. It was for someone's birthday and I wanted to do something I never did before. His favorite color was red, so naturally, that's the first thing that popped in my head.

⚡ I'm not a good singer but I do love singing with my sister. She's a great singer though. Anyway, I always make her sing with me when we're on the road (duets in particular). I'm glad she puts up with me because I remember recording my voice one time just to hear how I sounded. Definitely a letdown. Hahaha. 

⚡ I love dessert. I think it's the best part of any meal. Don't get me wrong though, I love love love food. But sometimes, I would gladly skip everything just to get to dessert.

⚡ I enjoy working out. It's one of the most satisfying things ever. I only got a gym membership last September 2011 but before that, I was always able to work out somehow. In high school, I was a member of the cheerleading squad and we would have regular training so that helped me keep fit during those years. I haven't joined the squad in college now because I can't commit to something like that anymore (I need to focus on my academics more too). Enrolling in gym was my best option at working out.

⚡ I have the weirdest timing when it comes to food cravings. Again, my sister knows this very well. I remember one time, I was craving for tapsilog and it was like 10 PM. Or there was this time that what I was craving for was frankly just really weird. You know what it was? Rice mixed with cheese spread. (Yes, you might find it gross but it's actually pretty good paired with the right viand) But yeah, I've craved for worse haha.

⚡ I get very attached to fictional characters. Be it from books, movies or tv shows. I find it hard to let them go or forget about them.

⚡ It's not just the characters though. I get attached to the lives they live. I think it's because when I immerse myself in their different worlds, it's not hard for me to pretend that they're real. Fictional worlds are an escape for me. Be it imagining myself studying at Hogwarts, exploring Narnia, having adventures in Middle-earth, waging war against the Capitol, or being involved in Percy Jackson's world and so much more.

So there, just the first 15 random facts that popped in my head. I hope they don't seem strange or anything ☺