Blogging Challenge Day 1 | 20 Random Facts About Me

I think the last time I did one of these was way back when I had just started blogging in 2012 (read post here) so a Random Facts About Me post is long overdue. Without further ado, here are 20 random facts about me as of 2018.

1. I'm a morning person. I love mornings. I always have such a burst of energy to tackle the new day.

2. I'm the eldest of five. Many people find this hard to believe.

3. I can eat a large packet of potato crisps by myself. I also love banana crisps.

4. I love the rain and cold weather. I'm at my most productive this time of year.

5. I'm a vodka kind of girl. I don't do cocktails or Guarana or the stereotypical chics' drinks

6. I love going out clubbing. I don't go as often as I could but when I do, I make sure to have a good time.

7. I've always wanted to learn how to dance better.

8. I'm painfully shy. I get so anxious when I have to go to social settings alone and I don't know anybody there.

9. I am very forgiving to the point where I have been taken advantage of.

10. I have become very interested in fitness.

11. My faith is the most important thing to me. I'm Roman Catholic, by the way.

12. Inasmuch as I believe in finding your life partner and settling down, I am also not afraid of going solo if I don't find the right guy.

13. I would love to live abroad.

14. Interior decoration fascinates me.

15. I'm a stickler for organisation. I am always reorganising the house trying to get it perfect.

16. I would rather take a cup of black tea than eat ice cream.

17. I would love to travel more, within Kenya and outside it.

18. I love trying new things. I discovered I liked dancehall music as a result of this.

19. I find housework (cleaning and cooking) very relaxing.

20. Many times I have whole conversations by myself.

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