50 random facts about me
1) I have a bachelors degree in film and video.
1) I have a bachelors degree in film and video.
2) I broke my arm when I was 4.
3) I was on the swim team in high school (for a little bit).
4) I'm a huge fan of The Sims and have been since I was 12.
5) In high school I won first place in an art competition where my photograph hung in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. for a year.
6) I took a special effects makeup class in college.
7) I am
8) My grandpa invented the first radio-controlled helicopter. It’s in the Smithsonian!
9) I taught myself how to use my SLR camera when I was 13.
10) I’m a horribly light sleeper.
11) My favorite dog breed is German Sheppard. We had two growing up.
12) Shoes bore me and I never wear high heels.
13) I used to go kickboxing 3 nights a week. There is nothing better than throwing a good punch ; )
14) I would much rather snuggle up at home on a Friday night than go out.
15) I have 20/20 vision. Probably not for much longer as everyone in my family wears glasses/contacts…
16) I lost both of my grandmothers to cancer before I was 10 years old.
17) My mom and her sister are 17 months apart in age. My only sister and I are 17 months apart. My oldest cousin and I are 17 months apart. That cousin and his younger sister are 17 months apart.
18) I learned how to cook by watching the food network (and my mother of course)
19) I’ve been crocheting for five years but I believe it's in my blood.
20) I took a couple ASL (American Sign Language) courses in college.
21) My favorite apple is golden delicious.
22) My cousins and I have a whole collection of RIDICULOUS homemade movies (the kind with plots and costumes) from when we were younger... Which still crack us up.
23) I have a driver’s license… but I don’t drive.
24) I adore goofy horror films with practical effects. Two of my favorites are Evil Dead 2 and Re-Animator.
25) My birthday is February 25
26) I love video games. (all Silent Hill, most GTA, Oblivion/Skyrim, most Halo, Dead Rising, Fable(s), Resident Evil(s) and the list goes on. such a nerd.)
27) I'm obsessed with candles.
28) My favorite cookie is chocolate chip without the chocolate chips.
29) I love Pink Floyd. David Gilmour was my first concert.
30) I took tap dancing lessons for 8 years when I was little.
31) I can’t keep a houseplant alive to save my life.
33) Religion has never been a part of my life.
34) I’m 5’7”
35) My parents both call me Man as a nickname for Amanda.
36) I’m a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. HUGE.
37) I've been to a cadaver lab. My biggest concern was that one of my fellow field-trippers would throw up (#32).
38) I’ll always prefer film over digital. I miss being in the dark room. But I still love my digital camera!
39) I love The Simpsons.
40) I used to sell my own handmade jewelry during recess in middle school.
41) I’ve always had an absurd amount of nail polish in my collection.
42) I love documentaries.
43) I'm a Pisces.
44) I don’t believe in ghosts but I’d like to.
45) I’m a horrible speller.
46) I taught myself how to use Photoshop when I was 15.
47) I love making ice cream.
48) I would love to one day own a store of upcycled furniture and other décor. Fun!
49) I’m a pro at procrastination.
50) I hate popcorn!
One thing you should know about me is that I love photography. Every photo on my blog has been taken by me and if I didn't take it there will be a link to where I found it. I would appreciate the same courtesy if you would like to use my photos.
