Since this site is rather new, I figured I’d speed up the getting-to-know each other process by sharing 10 things about me. I would love to get to know you better as well, so please drop a comment at the bottom with some things about yourself too! Let’s make travel a community. Enjoy.
10 THINGS ABOUT THAT TRAVELISTA
1. I CAN’T SPEAK MY FIRST LANGUAGE
My parents are from Eritrea, where the most-spoken language is Tigrinya. It was the only language I spoke until I was 4, when I went to preschool and was horrified on day one when the kids didn’t understand me. I demanded to know why once I got home. When my parents explained that the other kids were speaking a different language, I apparently refused to speak Tigrinya ever again and began making English sentences within a week. It would have been nice if I had kept both, but alas.
2. FRENCH FRIES ARE MY FAVORITE FOOD
I was the pickiest eater as a kid, so naturally French fries were my favorite vegetable. My palate has since expanded to include other things, but these bad boys will forever and always remain my favorites. Mmmmm.
3. I’VE LIVED IN 3 STATES AND 3 COUNTRIES
I was born and raised in sunny California, but I’ve also lived in Illinois and Ohio for work. I also studied abroad in the UK and worked for some time in Germany.
4. I LOVE WATCHING THE WORLD CUP AND EURO CUP
Growing up, I spent exactly half my summers in Germany, where my mom’s side lives. We went every two years and stayed for the entire 3 months of summer. One summer always was the World Cup, and the next summer was always the Euro Cup. Since Germany’s team is was always really good (I’ve tried to erase summer 2018 from my memory…), it was always a great atmosphere to watch it there.
5. I’M A TERRIBLE SLEEPER
Some people can knock out anywhere. Oh, how I hate envy those people. I’m possibly the world’s most sensitive sleeper! I can’t sleep on planes (even in first class) or cars, I can count the naps I’ve ever taken on one hand, I wake at first light or sound, and I can’t fall back asleep once I wake. I’ve actually Googled tips on how to become a better sleeper. Haven’t had much success yet, but I’ll keep y’all posted…
6. I PREFER DAYTIME, BUT I’M A NIGHT OWL DEEP DOWN
I love hiking, the beach, bright skies, and warm air. I’m not a partier, and I prefer 5pm dinners to 8pm ones. But despite my love for daytime activities, I’m actually a night owl at heart. I’ve always studied and worked best late at night, and I used to sleep in ’til noon on weekends throughout high school and college. Thanks to 3+ years working in corporate, though, I guess my internal clock has changed.
7. I GOT PERFECT ATTENDANCE EVERY YEAR EXCEPT TWICE
Yep, I was one of those kids. I hated breaking the rules and was pretty much never in trouble. My homework was never late, and my parents were pretty strict growing up. Funnily enough, now that I’m an adult, I’m often a couple minutes late to everything that’s not insanely important.
8. MY FAVORITE COLOR IS GREEN
I find it calming. It also reminds me of nature. Ironically, my closet has always had pretty much zero green of any shade.
9. I’M THE OLDEST CHILD
I have one younger sibling, and we grew up as best friends.
10. PASTRIES ARE MY WEAKNESS
Cinnamon rolls, croissants, Danishes, apple turnovers…you name it, I’m obsessed with it. I actually eat rather healthy (my mom was a nurse and very strict about junk food), but I’ve definitely got a sweet tooth. Bring me donuts, and I will love you forever.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
And there ya have it, folks. 10 new things about me. Did anything surprise you? Share some things about yourself below! I truly would love to get to know you. Let’s make travel a community.
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