at twenty-four

24 things i've just discovered about me:

1. my favorite colors are still white and pink.
2. i like reading children's books and watching black and white movies.
3. i rely heavily on coffee to function.
4. i'll never get tired of walking and dancing.
5. i have a short attention span.
6. i turn scarlet when i'm drunk.
7. aside from being a travel writer and photographer, my ultimate dream is to be a mortal combat warrior one day.
8. my family is my most treasured possession.
9. i can live without friends, but i'd rather not.
10. i'm starting to enjoy being sad.
11. i am not as narcissistic as i once thought i was.
12. i love asking questions.
13. i like my food extra spicy.
14. i enjoy getting lost in a non-english-speaking country.
15. i'm not an avid fan of pop culture.
16. i can't cry in front of people.
17. i'm a nerd, and i'm proud of it.
18. i'm scared of large bodies of water, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to learn how to surf.
19. contrary to popular belief, i'm not weak, dependent, and lazy.
20. i enjoy listening to world beat or any melody that doesn't require discernible lyrics.
21. i like keeping and buying small things and trivial objects i'll probably never use.
22. i enjoy the company of myself.
21. i daydream a lot.
22. i'm a frustrated fashionista, culture vulture, and art lover.
23. i'm very spiritual. (note that i didn't say "religious")
24. i may not be that intelligent, but i have a high emotional and adversity quotient.