1. I have this weird love affair with odd numbers & square shapes.  # 5 is my favorite.  I find them 'heavy' & complicated & so lacking 'ease' of the even #s.  When I was little, I recall leaving my uncle's house with my cousin and hopping into the back seat of my mum's car – watching the cars whiz by – I counted in fives *lol*  I started drawing 3d squares since grade 4.  In most {if not all} of my books, you'll find squares drawn on the papers’ margin.  I've only met a few people who aren't into circles & who love odd #s – most were Libras, like yours truly (=  Others, after being around me for a long while, {positive influence ;p} have come to like odd #s and no longer find even #s appealing.

2. I don't like green peas >.<;  Honestly.  In our home, the most amazing Chinese mixed rice is prepared, and you can imagine what I do right?  Pick out all of the green peas then enjoy the meal!  I've tried to push myself to feel differently – but failed.  Oh - asparagus & avocado – should be added to the list too *lol* No lectures puleeez, won't do any good in this case!

3. I don't BS.  If you ask for my opinion, be sure that I will give you an honest one – even if it portrays me as a 'harsh' person.  I just can't pretend & make excuses for anyone.

4. People's first thought {in most cases} when looking at me is: proud.  Once they deal with me, then it's a different story - thank God.  My facial features are the drivers for the first conclusion.  It can be challenging at times, especially @ work, but thank God, it's from these people - once they've come in contact with me, that I've heard the most beautiful words. 

5. Those I love, I love to the core.  Family & friends.  Family – is off-limits; most especially my mum.  Friends – you have to know something about me: I don't 'change' except in one case, where the friendship doesn't make sense anymore – that's when my brain over-wins my heart.

6. My health issues, get to me a lot [more than what I portray]; like when I can't: tidy up my room, blog whenever I feel like it, drive for long distances, play tennis, paint etc..– just enjoy my life pain-free, you know?

7. I love to speed while driving.  I totally enjoy it [external highways].  & I have been told that {@ moderate speed} I'm an: astounding driver =>  The spread of radars has somewhat 'tamed' me though >.<;

8. I have a weakness for beautiful interiors.  Even while watching a movie, I'd admire how a room is set & the colors/materials used.  So it's no wonder my business aspirations are focused in that field.  I've driven our new house's interior designer insane with my ideas/requests *lol* Poor man – but truth be told, he does enjoy all the design discoveries I share with him.  Here's to hoping that my new room ends up being f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s. <3

9. During certain scenes in a few movies, tears escape my eyes.  Yes - I have a soft heart underneath it all {sometimes I think too soft} 

10. I fear any sort of flame/heat.  I witnessed an incident when I was about 6 years old that took place in the kitchen – since then, even lighting candles makes me anxious.  In the last few years, I've tried to overcome it; baking/cooking etc has helped but I still have a long way to go!

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اللهم إنا نشكو إليك ضعف قوتنا وقلة حيلتنا وهواننا على الناس
أنت رب المستضعفين وأنت ربنا لا إله إلا أنت
إلى من تكلنا ؟ إلى عدو يتجهمنا ، أم إلى عدو ملكته أمرنا
إن لم يكن بك سخط علينا فلا نبالي غير أن عافيتك هي أوسع لنا
نعوذ بنور وجهك الكريم ، الذي أضاءت له السموات والأرض وأشرقت له الظلمات
وصلح عليه أمر الدنيا والآخرة من أن يحل علينا غضبك أو ينزل علينا سخطك
لك العتبى حتى ترضى
ولا حول ولا قوة لنا إلا بك