But I'm still in school now, so here goes:
Backtrack to your earliest memories of The First Day of School. Were you still glowing with your summer tan? Did your backpack still smell new? Did your mom actually lead you into the classroom instead of dumping you in front of the school yard? And finally, but most importantly, did you have to scour your mind to find a "fun fact" about yourself as required by the teacher to have in your general introduction to the new kiddies?
Now, wasn't that harder than that arithmetic test you put off because the new episode of Dragontales was on? You had to say something cool, not that you secretly love reading or that you have PB&J for lunch. No, it had to be something...exotic, something that makes your classmates ooh and aah and declare you the king of the playground. Oh yes, I, like you, dreaded those moments.
Alright, let's be honest here. Did you fib? Tell a little white lie? Say that you have an entire stack of Pokemon cards or that you can recite the alphabet backwards, but you really can't? Don't worry, we've all been there. Consider this AA, just say to yourself "My name is _______ and I lied on the first day of school." Feel better? Maybe not, but for sake of this blog, lie to yourself, again.
And this being my blog, I decided that any of you readers out there who have been in the same class as me, seen me around school, or just know my last name can get an opportunity to know some facts about me. Now, this is NOT stalking if I'm the one giving the information. You can secretly learn about me without actually talking to me (thrilling, isn't it?).
1. I have a mole on my lower lip. I'm not going to insist that it's a "beauty mark", because it's probably not. It's not really noticeable anyway. But if you did notice prior to me telling you, it could border on stalkery.
2. If you've talked to me less than five times in high school, I'm usually quiet, though that's totally not me. I prefer to remain elusive.Ooo.
3. My favorite thing in my entire house is my bedroom light-switch. I have a decorative image of Michelangelo's David screwed on to an otherwise dull, white plaque. Let's just say, it gets very "excited" every time I flick on the lights.
4. No, people who take an interest in fashion are not all snobby. Just like some people who don't even bother to change from bedroom attire are.
5. I love food. It may be even my downfall. So if you see me eating what looks like three courses for lunch (as noted by some people), well...maybe I am. But if I am, I must be in heaven.
6. Talk to me about food. I worship the food network and travel channel (Anthony Bourdain, anyone?), and it would be so thrilling to find another foodie.
7. I have an eraser from 1st grade that is still alive. It erases like magic, like Harry Potter magic! I'm too terrified to bring it to school because I'm scared of losing it. But this year, I'm taking a risk. If you ever steal this eraser...
8. I appreciate everyone who comes into my life. And I like most people. In fact, I wouldn't run out of one hand if I could list the people I do not like...or even half of a hand for that matter. I try not to associate with the people I generally dislike instead of hatin'. That's my only clue.
9. I'm usually always happy, but everyone would be, too, if they have the life I have. I'm so grateful for I have everything I could ever want. Amazing amazing family, morals, faith, education, strength, and vision. I'm such a lucky kid.
10. I have the privilege to travel around the world, and I love it. My parents and I are like little explorers in foreign places. Numerous sights take my breath away. My top destination goals? India, Morocco, Argentina, Mongolia, Sweden, and the Maldives.
That's it, kids. I'm not going to reveal my social security number or anything. Relax! Enjoy the rest of the day before school beckons.
