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  1. I was born and raised in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada (which is in the Southeast corner of BC); it's very rural, very mountainous (population of around 7000) and I couldn't wait to get outta there.

  2. However, a lot of the people I knew in high school either never left (despite swearing that they would, first chance they got) or have come back. I'm appreciating my hometown more now that I left, but I don't think I could live there again.

  3. I am thirty-something but still feel twenty-something.

  4. My Dad’s side of the family is Russian, my Mom’s side is Scottish and Irish.So yeah, I’m definitely a Heinz 57.

  5. All of these nationalities are known for their tempers. Yup. I’ve got one of those, although I tend to do a slow burn for a while until I explode.

  6. I have one sister, who’s 2 years younger. We’re pretty close.

  7. I have a MASSIVE extended family (on my Mom’s side) and would love to do more work on our family tree

  8. I was (and still am) a tomboy. I definitely do not like ‘girlie stuff’.

  9. I’m so horrible at Math I needed tutoring in Grade 2!

  10. However, I love English and writing (hence this blog); my original dream was to be a published writer (or journalist or editor) but I don't think I'll ever attain it (sigh).

  11. I took French up to Grade 12 and still remember a fair bit of it even though I'm by no means fluent. I do not speak Russian.

  12. I ultimately chose teaching as a career because I wanted to share my love of literature with teenagers.

  13. BUT I didn’t graduate from university. I am degree-less due to burnout. Long story. It’s probably best not to go there.

  14. I am trying to finish my degree through Canada’s open university but it’s taking ages because it’s difficult to find the time due to work etc.

  15. I hated high school; I was considered a ‘geek’ and bullied. Other than English class, school clubs like Interact and Amnesty International were the only things I liked.

  16. I used to be fairly proficient at piano playing until I had to give it up; I reached Grade 8 in the Toronto Conservatory programme.

  17. I would like to get back into it though, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t be "good enough". I would like to learn to play Irish jigs and Jazz, not just Classical

  18. I have struggled with clinical depression.

  19. I am not very ‘techy’ with computers and do not know how to program/write HTML on my own--I'm sure glad I have my own personal 'Resident Techy' to help me out, or I'd really struggle!

  20. I crack my knuckles and pick my nails.

  21. I am a Christian but not of one particular denomination.

  22. I am a Mum to a little boy--he was the best surprise gift I've ever had.

  23. I like children's literature and can't wait to introduce my son to all my favorite books.

  24. I feel most comfortable in mountains but am growing fond of flat spaces also.

  25. I am a 'disgrace to the Canadian race' as I cannot downhill ski.

  26. I am not particularly athletic but I enjoy outdoorsy things like cycling and hiking.

  27. I am afraid of trying things like kayaking and rock-climbing because I’m afraid I’ll look stupid in front of the "hardcore people". See also the next item.

  28. I am a klutz. (in some instances more than others—like when I’m dancing or when I inevitably find something to trip over)

  29. I would really like to try curling, though.

  30. I met my hubby, online through the Tori Amos mailing list (called Really Deep Thoughts); we just started out as penpals (honest!)

  31. I have been living in England since we were married.

  32. I work for Asda, which is a grocery chain in the UK owned by Wal-Mart.

  33. I do wear glasses (I’m very myopic).

  34. I was a greeter at Asda at one time.

  35. I have hay fever and asthma.

  36. Living overseas has made me very passionate about Canada.

  37. I cannot drive.

  38. I always have a book ‘on the go’ and cannot fall asleep without reading something first.

  39. The only genre I am not particulary 'into' is science fiction/fantasy.

  40. I find it difficult to read ‘classic’ novels like The Brontes and Dickens because of the sometimes-difficult language but I still enjoy them.

  41. I particularly like biographies and finding out about how the world works.

  42. My secret indulgence is to read ‘trashy' magazines like People and women's magazines.

  43. My not-so-secret indulgence is chocolate--especially 'proper' chocolate.

  44. I have never taken illegal drugs.

  45. I do not smoke.

  46. I have never been drunk.

  47. I need a minimum of 2 cups of coffee in the morning in order to wake up properly.

  48. But once I’m awake I’m a pretty perky person (caffeine aside!). Some might say I'm 'too loud'

  49. I get shy in groups, especially if I don’t know people very well.

  50. But I enjoy meeting people, especially from other cultures.

  51. I like observing people and just listening to what others have to say.

  52. I like learning slang and colloquialisms from other languages and countries.

  53. My motto where food’s concerned is "I will eat (almost) anything as long as it’s not tied down".

  54. I have eaten a prairie oyster. (It does NOT taste like chicken!)

  55. I am not a vegetarian but am not a mega-carnivore either.

  56. I like to cook and I find baking therapeutic although I don't have time for it anymore.

  57. I ‘read’ cookbooks.

  58. I have a collection of almost 200 Beanie Babies.

  59. I watch Coronation Street.

  60. I have never seen an episode of Big Brother/Pop Idol/Fame Academy. But I do like Survivor.

  61. I do not get obsessive about famous people.

  62. I have never met a famous person.

  63. I have a very eclectic taste in music; I like almost anything except R n B and most Country.

  64. I like straying from ‘the beaten path’ where music’s concerned; I like World, Celtic, and music not necessarily in the Charts at the moment.

  65. I like comfortable clothes; think LL Bean/Land’s End/Roots.

  66. I love all things 80s.

  67. I cry at some weepy movies like Fried Green Tomatoes and Dead Poet’s Society.

  68. I have owned and worn a pair of Birkenstocks.

  69. I do own a tie-dye T-shirt.

  70. I do not like wearing skirts and high heels.

  71. I am a very loyal friend and do not give up on people easily (even when they give up on me!)

  72. I have high expectations of myself and am ‘hardest on myself’ when I make a mistake.

  73. I don’t like criticism.

  74. I don’t like hearing the sound of my voice; I can't sing very well.

  75. I prefer dogs over cats; I would love to own a Border Collie someday.

  76. I like to laugh.

  77. I am a sensitive soul.

  78. I am not very good at lying or presenting a "fake self". With me, it’s very much WYSIWYG.

  79. I can be very sarcastic and have to watch my tongue.

  80. But I love ‘sarcastic’ humour and my favourite is British Comedy.

  81. I love getting mail—either email or snail mail.

  82. I wish I had time to write more letters to my friends and family but I love getting 'care packages'.

  83. I am better at buying a pressie for someone else than buying something for myself.

  84. I get homesick easily.

  85. I am sort of crafty. I like doing things like decoupage and making my own greeting cards and scrapbooking but cannot paint or draw to save my life.

  86. I like handcrafted and homemade things.

  87. I am a slob by nature but living in a small house with no closets has forced me to improve on that.

  88. I do not like housework.

  89. I am a wuss when it comes to pain and I also get squeamish at blood and guts (and have to look away during ER or shows showing surgery).

  90. I rarely wear makeup.

  91. I like wearing perfume though; my favorites are The Body Shop's perfume oils and my favorite expensive perfume is Eternity.

  92. I tend to print, not handwrite things. I have yukky handwriting.

  93. I can keep secrets.

  94. I freak out at spiders and snakes.

  95. I have weird dreams sometimes which I vividly remember.

  96. I like flying.

  97. I haven’t travelled very much but want to.

  98. I tend to analyze myself too much.

  99. I put myself down far too often.

  100. I find it difficult to take compliments.

  101. I become quite attached to the people behind the blogs that I read.

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