30 Random Facts About Me

I've loved reading everyone's 'facts about me' posts so decided to do my own.  It has reminded me that we're all different people, and it's lovely getting to know more about someone other than what clothes and makeup they like!  I've decided to split my post up with some of my photographs/artwork too :)

1.  I am 4'11.  I stopped growing when I was about 12.

2. I went to a private school for 5 years and pretty much hated it.

3.  I used to be really artistic but my 6th form art teacher destroyed my confidence and passion.  After my first year he took me to one side and said 'Everything you have created this year has been crap.'

4.  However I am currently on a games art and design course!

5.  I have flown a plane a few times.  I have also been taught how to use a gun (but I'm pretty sure I'd need to be reminded how to use one now).

6.  I have a phobia of telephones.  I will rarely pick up a ringing phone and I have to write things down before ringing someone so I know what to say.

7.  I love animals.  I have 2 cats, 11 fish and a leopard gecko.  I have owned 2 other cats, 4 hamsters, 2 gerbils and a pony.

8.  I grew up with video games and my fondest memories usually involve them.  I would list games that I've loved over the years but there are too many.

9.  I have recently started watching Adventure Time and it's hilarious.

10.  I love anything to do with Rilakkuma and Beatrix Potter.

11.  I have never been very girly.  Growing up I was a huge tomboy and preferred playing with my brother's toys.

12.  I was bullied in primary school and private school.  One boy in particular sent me threats and abuse almost constantly.  I ended up complaining and got him expelled.  However my 'best friend' turned out to be one of the worst bullies.

13.  Because of this I have low self esteem and a negative view of my body.

14.  I am a huge bookworm.

15.  I have not been on many holidays but I did get to go to Italy with a friend years ago.  It was amazing.

16.  I love am obsessed with dinosaurs.

17.  Some of my favourite movies are: Lilo & Stitch, Princess Mononoke, Jurassic Park, Avatar, Lord of the Rings, How To Train Your Dragon, The Road To El Dorado and Wall-E.

18.  I'm a very open-minded atheist.

19.  I have 2 tattoos: wolf paws on my chest and a pixel heart on my left wrist.  I would like to get a lucky cat on my foot next.

20.  I saw the Spice Girls in London when I was very little and I barely remember any of it.

21.  My favourite animals are wolves, African wild dogs, deer and foxes.

22.  My dream cars are a classic mini, classic VW beetle and a Lotus Elise.

23.  I have always wanted a husky and a german shepherd.

24.  I name loads of my things after Lord of the Rings characters.

25.  I prefer Digimon over Pokemon.  I am unbelievably excited for the next Pokemon game on the DS, as well as the Animal Crossing game coming out this year.

26.  Bath is one of my favourite places ever.

27.  I have a Summer job selling sea food on the coast.  I tried eating most of it last year and found it all disgusting :(

28.  I love listening to orchestral music, especially movie and game soundtracks.

29.  I am a dog and a cat person.  I could never pick between them.

30. I am having a rhinoplasty operation this Wednesday and I'm so nervous and excited!  I have a bump on my nose that causes horrendous headaches so hopefully this will fix it.  Fingers crossed!