long overdue

A few months ago, Tara "tagged" me to fill out this fun little quirk-finder. So without further delay...

#1--Even when I'm not cold, I must have a blanket over me when I'm reading or watching television. It just relaxes me. I do discriminate; until recently the blanket-of-choice was one made by Grandma D. It was replaced by one my mom made with that soft minky material on the back which greatly increases the snuggle factor.

#2--At the tender age of about 10, I read the encyclopedia to memorize the breeds of dogs, cats, and horses. I also looked up the different types of rocks and then tried to find them in my backyard, secretly hoping I'd stumble upon a fossil. Oh dear. What's wrong with Barbie dolls??

#3--Despite the fact that my car is only a 4-cylinder, I still feel like a race car driver because it's a manual. When I open up that second gear, you can just feel the horses racing! I would consider doing some stunt driving on the side to keep life interesting.

#4--The time I feel most inadequate is probably when I try to cook. I think this is because after cooking, I compare the somewhat mangled/burned dish to the beautiful meals made by all the women in my family. I'm hoping that will rub off someday, or my chef-genes will eventually kick in. Otherwise I may have to move back home, and that would just be sad.

#5--I have a strong aversion to foods that have passed the expiration date, even if they smell fine and have no sign of spoiling. When I was little, I found a hard-boiled Easter egg long after Easter was over, and I ate it. But wait...it gets better. I shared it with Krystina.

#6--I would consider selling my soul to get to Europe. Paris specifically. And Italy, Switzerland, Scotland, Austria, maybe Greece. And then back to Australia, where I might stay forever.

Hope you enjoyed it. There are many more, but I'm limited by the rules to only post six. You should all post six of your quirks.