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Seven Confessions

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Elaine

I was tagged to do “seven confessions” by the lovely Banhannas, so here we go!

1.  My hair is naturally curly and I’m the only one in my family with this crazy hair.  (Well I have some uncles with wavy hair, but nothing like what I have!)

2. My background is Indonesian.  I don’t meet too many so when I do find out someone is Indonesian I get super excited for some reason.   I have never been there though – never even been to Asia!

3. I can’t ride a bike.  I never learned.  I was an indoor child preferring to play with Barbies by myself!  My husband used to race road bikes professionally – how’s that for opposites attract?  😛

4. I don’t drink alcohol.   I just never liked the taste of it – I’d much rather have a smoothie, or a latte or a tea!  I also find drunk people annoying but I hear that’s normal for all sober people.

5. I get obsessed with songs.  I’m the type of person that can listen to a song over and over and over again.  I will look up the lyrics to the song of the moment so I can sing to the the song on repeat.  This is obviously one of the reasons why my husband love me 😛

6. I can’t eat a lot at one sitting but I’m ALWAYS hungry.   I get hungry about every hour so I feel like I always need to be eating.

7. I talk myself out of things a lot.  Which is why I tend not to get a lot of things done!  I’m a great planner and “leader” when there are other people involved but when it’s just me I’m such a slacker.

Not sure if that was really interesting or not, but I’m a pretty simple person LOL!

I think I’m really late to this game and everyone has already been tagged!

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30 thoughts on “Seven Confessions”

  1. PetiteXXS says:
    December 16, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    I know I’m super late but thanks for sharing! I had no idea you were Indonesian either… don’t think I actually know any Indonesians! I’m not an alcohol drinker either, don’t like the taste, the cost, or the calories haha. I’ll take a boba milk tea over a cocktail any day 🙂 I get hungry a lot too, I always have to carry small candy bars or snacks with me because I get hypoglycemic easily.

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  2. Yvette says:
    December 14, 2010 at 4:06 am

    It was nice reading this!

    Check out my blog and stay tuned for new updates! Feel free to leave a comment or to follow me with google friends!

    xx

    http://www.afashionhouseofcards.blogspot.com

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  3. DSK Steph says:
    December 13, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    I have naturally wavy hair! Only one in my fam too! It’s so weird lol

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  4. Esther says:
    December 13, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    haha I HAVE NATURALLY CURLY hair too! and sometimes it gets me crazy!! XXXX ♥

    http://theglamorousmess.blogspot.com/

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  5. Maryjane says:
    December 13, 2010 at 7:09 am

    I love posts like this. They’re so sweet and personal. It’s nice to get to know someone a little deeper. Thanks for sharing!

    Maryjane xoxo

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  6. curls-and-pearls says:
    December 12, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    LOL @Sharon – right now there’s too many Christmas songs playing on the radio so it’s all about those 😛

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  7. Sharon (The Backseat Stylers) says:
    December 12, 2010 at 1:36 am

    Great confessions! What song are you listening to over and over right now? 😉

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  8. Elaine says:
    December 12, 2010 at 1:08 am

    I get obsessed with songs too!!

    www.clothedmuch.com

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  9. curls-and-pearls says:
    December 11, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Thanks for all the comments ladies! So funny to know how much I actually have in common with others 😛

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  10. Fashion Fabrice says:
    December 11, 2010 at 10:39 am

    This is a great post!i love reading such personal thing about ppl:) Im really happy I ran into your blog! it’s a great read and i like your style:)
    Im gonna follow your blog!

    Hope you visit me and follow me back! That would be aamzing:)

    love
    fashionfabrice.

    Have a fabulous day!

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  11. jamie-lee says:
    December 10, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    i can’t believe that you can’t ride a bike! for everyone that i’ve known growing up, it’s just one of those things you do.

    great to learn more about you xx

    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/

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  12. Jen HaHA says:
    December 10, 2010 at 1:56 am

    I’m with you there on the curly hair! Long story, but mine made an appearance while in college. Some people find themselves during college, I found curls. About seven years ago my cousin told me that “Filipinos don’t have curly hair!” I don’t know why it took her so long to notice because seven years ago was way after college.

    If you ever visit Seattle, there’s an Indonesian restaurant that has my Indinesian co-worker’s seal of approval.

    Anyway, just found your blog. Clever name! I’m bookmarking you (I’m so inconsistent with following, blogrolling, etc.). I hem and haw about it.

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  13. Michelle says:
    December 9, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    Your main ideas for 3,5,7 are exactly me! So crazy!

    I am loving all these confessions! 🙂

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  14. Lilly's Style says:
    December 9, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    Oh I’m so with you on #6…always hungry. And I’m also not big on drinking. I’ll have a drink once in a while, lately it’s been vino only (and it has to be pretty sweet though) 🙂

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  15. Lisa - respect the shoes says:
    December 8, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    You and I need to hang, I am totally on the same page with #7. I do logistics for a living, so when it comes to life things, I am worn out! We should veg together. ;o)

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  16. 20 York Street says:
    December 8, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    Number 5 – so me too!

    My dear Elaine, please go see:

    P.s. Please check:

    http://twentyyork.blogspot.com/2010/12/stylish-blogger-award.html

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  17. AubreyOhDang! says:
    December 8, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    I would love to see you w/slick straight hair. I’m not sure if you ever had a post w/straight hair.

    I don’t drink alcohol. Mainly b/c I’m one of those asians who are allergic, but the bitter taste really is an acquired taste, I think. However, I love being around drunk ppl. I don’t find it annoying-more comical and I live to tell their story the next day @ brunch. I also like being the DD, but I think this is b/c I”m a control freak and like to be the caregiver.

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  18. Sands says:
    December 8, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Oh man, amen to #4 through #7! Especially #6! Me too, I’m alwayyys hungry, lol.

    xo
    Sands

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  19. Olyvia says:
    December 8, 2010 at 12:31 am

    I think you’re the first Asian person I know with those kind of curls! That’s so cool! I had my hair permed all through junior high and high school because everyone complained my hair was too thin and that curly hair gives body!

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  20. Emma Ann says:
    December 7, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    hello! wow I have never known anyone who cant ride a bike.and ditto with the songs!<3

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  21. SewPetiteGal says:
    December 7, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    You are so lucky to have naturally curly hair – it’s gorgeous! And so rare in Asians! I’m also not a big fan of drinking. I did in college but haven’t had a drink in years.

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  22. Nelah says:
    December 7, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Yay I love the seven confession posts and get to learn these facts about you. I have recently come across a few Indonesian bloggers (I am not Indonesian though), you will probably come across some too.

    I have a similar song obsession too, I will listen to the songs I like about 100 times until I can’t take it anymore.

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  23. The Little Dust Princess says:
    December 7, 2010 at 11:55 am

    Thank you for the post! 😀 Can’t believe you’re Indonesian, though I don’t know what I would’ve guessed. LOL omg you should go biking with your hubby this summer. : ) It’s really fun and I’m sure you’ll have fun learning from him. 😀

    I get obsessed with songs too. LOLLL To the point where it’s ALWAYS on repeat 24/7 and the artist will be the ONLY artist I listen to. Crazy us, huh?

    xx The Little Dust Princess

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  24. kileen says:
    December 7, 2010 at 10:47 am

    oh I would’ve never thought you were Indonesian! and I’m totally jealous of your curly hair. mine is stick straight and won’t hold a curl to save its life.

    great confessions! i love reading these things. 🙂

    cuteandlittle.com

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  25. Elle says:
    December 7, 2010 at 8:27 am

    Thanks for sharing, I love reading these posts. 🙂 I am exactly like you when it comes to songs I like, I too will listen to it on repeat and annoy everyone around me. 🙂

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  26. Really Petite says:
    December 7, 2010 at 2:48 am

    I have slick straight hair and want curly hair! And yay for no alcohol! I thought I was the only person in the world that didn’t care for it..heheheh

    Thanks for sharing and I am hungry every sec of the day!

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  27. N says:
    December 7, 2010 at 2:37 am

    Thanks for sharing seven things about you! I think it’s cute how you stayed in to play with Barbies! I always wanted to do that, but my parents pushed me to go outside and play-or practice piano. Hahaha…

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  28. Alterations Needed says:
    December 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

    I’m the only one in my immediate family with curly hair too! I’ve heard I have cousins with curly hair, but I’ve never met them. And just like you, I also eat tiny meals, but am hungry ALL THE TIME! My poor bf gained so much wait after we started dating. Poor boy kept taking me out to eat every time I was hungry…LOL.

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  29. CutieCocoChanel says:
    December 6, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    I believe that opposites attract cuz its the same with me and my bf 🙂
    I dont drink alcohol either theres no appeal to look a state at the end of the night and not know what happened on an ‘amazing’ night out.
    It’s so cute that you get obsessed with songs and it should be a very good reason for your husband to love you!
    With Love Chanel
    Check out my blog: http://www.cutiecoochanel.blogspot.com
    xox

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  30. Cee says:
    December 6, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Yay it’s nice to learn more about you 🙂 I have crazy wavy hair too, not as curly as yours, but it definitely stands out in family photos! I’m with you on #4 as well… there’s just something about the taste that I can’t stand. Mixed drinks are a-ok in my book though as long as the fruity flavor is overpowering 🙂

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