100 Random Things About Me

1. I was born October 16, 1973.
2. My first name means “one of special birth”.
3. My middle name is Olaniye. It means “for the righteous I will bring wealth”.
4. I almost lost my leg in a car accident 10 years ago. It was broken in 15 different places.
5. I am both loner and social butterfly.
6. I am 5’4”.
7. I was born premature.
8. I use to be able to play the piano by ear.
9. I have partial hearing loss from listening to music with headphones.
10. I have two younger brothers.
11. Between them I have 5 nieces and 1 nephew. I love them dearly.
12. My blood type is O positive.
13. I have a form of sickle cell anemia.
14. I have crushes on Anderson Cooper and Jeffrey Wright.
15. I have a cousin that is a voodoo shaman. When I was born he performed a naming ceremony whereas your “ancestoral spirits” pick your name.
16. I auditioned for a part in the Blues Brothers movie when I was five. I didn’t get it because I cried instead of dancing.
17. I’m afraid of flying.
18. I’ve lived in 6 different states so far.
19. Before it’s all over I will have lived in a foreign country.
20. I was raised Catholic.
21. I doubt the existence of God more than I would like to.
22. I’m contemplating becoming a Buddhist.
23. I once had eight cats.
24. My biggest pet peeve about myself is my indecisiveness.
25. I watch too much TV.
26. I want Barack to win just so I can see Michelle kick ass as the first lady.
27. My favorite ice cream is rocky road.
28. My biggest pet peeve about other people is a lack of authenticity.
29. I make the best mac and cheese.
30. I have been arrested once.
31. I love the beach, I can watch the waves for hours and hours, but hate the sand.
32. One of my favorite places is Catalina Island.
33. I love playing badminton.
34. I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was little.
35. I was a avid gardener when I was young, now I kill cacti.
36. My first job was gift wrapping at Nordstroms.
37. I was force fed a avocado as a child, now I hate guacamole
38. I have never been married.
39. I have a teenage daughter.
40. I am afraid of spiders.
41. I cry every time I see The Color Purple.
42. I am double jointed in my legs.
43. I had a full scholarship to USC.
44. I have to sleep with the TV on. It keeps me from thinking.
45. I think smoking is stupid, but It does make certain people look cool.
46. Autumn is my favorite season.
47. I love Cherry Blossoms.
48. I would cry as a child if my mother put more than one food item on my plate at a time
49. I am a decedent of German immigrants, African slaves and American Indians.
50. I am most creative when I am sad.
51. I think certain good things happen for a reason to make up for the awful randomness of everyday life.
52. I love Chai tea
53. I think I’m more interested in having a wedding than getting married.
54. I think napping is underrated.
55. I am not a “morning person.”
56. I love Oprah.
57. I don’t trust anyone else’s driving.
58. I love seafood but eating crabs is the most frustrating endeavor.
59. I like sleeping during thunderstorms.
60. I use to sleep walk.
61. I like spooning.
62. I’ve been told my toes look like fingers.
63. I still believe true love exists. I’m still holding out for mine.
64. I think you should use any excuse to celebrate.
65. My dream destination is Tuscany, Italy.
66. I don’t have any tattoos.
67. I believe direct eye contact is extremely intimate. I tend to avoid it with strangers.
68. My dream job would be a songwriter.
69. I don’t have a favorite color.
70. Picasso’s “The Mistress” is my favorite painting.
71. Andrea Bocelli is one of my favorite artists.
72. I’ve always wanted to live in a Victorian house with a wrap around porch.
73. My favorite flower is the Sunflower.
74. I can spend hours in Target.
75. I love pumpkin anything.
76. My favorite day of the week is Saturday.
77. My great grandpa never called me by my name..he called me perch-mouth..he said i was perfect.
78. I’ve been accused of being flirty,
79. And a racist.
80. I believe in karma.
81. I can’t drive a stick.
82. My first pet was a German Shepard named Smokey.
83. I grew up on Kenwood Street on the south side of Chicago.
84. So my “porn name” is Smokey Kenwood.
85. I think having children for most is a selfish endeavor.
86. One goal is to have my writings published.
87. I’ve always believed I would win the lottery.
88. I love house/disco music.
89. Math scares me.
90. I drive a VW Jetta.
91. My dream car is a hybrid Range Rover.
92. I’m messy..but in an organized way.
93. I believe sarcasm is sexy.
94. I was listed as one of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” for my academic achievements.
95. The first album I bought with my own money was AL.B.Sure’s In effect Mode.
96. I’m convinced all my gray hair is premature.
97. I Google everything and everybody.
98. I distrust anyone I can’t find on Google.
99. I can be intensely curious about people, which sometimes is mistaken for sexual interest.
100. I use to be a hopeless romantic, now I’m a hopeful realist.