Beyond the Books: The REAL Me

This week's topic for Beyond the Books is:  The REAL Me (If you REALLY knew me, you'd know...).  This could be interesting!

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                   I am a voracious reader (this one's kind of obvious).

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                   I like my coffee strong with only a splash of sweetness.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                   I'm allergic to broccoli...but I love broccoli.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                   One of my favorite vacations of all time involved a trip to  Auschwitz.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                   My favorite music is punk and alternative.

If you really knew me, you'd know that..
                                   My first car was a blue '83 Honda Civic Hatchback and that I started driving illegally at the age of 14.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I recharge my batteries by spending time alone.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I believe in ghosts and aliens.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    Fall is my favorite season and I love the rain.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I once "permanently borrowed" a potted plant from K-Mart.

If you really knew me, you'd know that... 
                                    I am a HUGE soccer fan.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I have a very large coloring book collection.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I am a very good judge of character.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I own more books that I haven't read than those I have.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I say sorry too often and give in too easily.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I don't always say what I'm thinking and am more silent than not.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I am an observer and love people watching.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I love games of trivia and hold a lot of useless knowledge in my noggin.

If you really knew me, you'd know that...
                                    I have a vulgar mind.

So, what would I know if I really knew you?

Beyond the Books is a weekly event hosted by Karen at Kissin Blue Karen.  Feel free to join in!

Comments

  1. Katherine PJuly 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    I love your list - definitely a good look behind the blog. I definitely need to time alone to recharge as well. How interesting that you started driving at 14! And that you've been to Auschwitz. I'd like to go I think though I imagine it is emotionally difficult.

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    1. MelAugust 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM

      It was definitely emotionally difficult, but so worth it. Poland has actually been one of my favorite countries to visit! Thanks for stopping by, Katherine :)

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  2. Kate UngerJuly 30, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Great list! My first car was a Honda Civic too, but a 1996. My dad bought it for my twin sister and I when we were 16 because it was safe. We'd been saving up to buy a VW Bug.

    If you really knew me, you'd know that I hate chocolate. :)

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    1. MelAugust 3, 2015 at 10:31 AM

      Really?! Chocolate? I've actually met a lot of people recently who feel that same. Personally, I love dark chocolate. Mmmm

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  3. LolaJuly 31, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Great list!

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