50 Facts About Me—Liv the Lister

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As I state in my profile, I’ve always been a “lister.” It’s how I make many decisions. It’s how I organize my life. And it’s a quick way to process information, which sparked my idea to start a blog that consists of lists on a variety of topics.

I’ve written blog-like posts before. For two semesters, I wrote for The Odyssey Online and one of my articles was a measly 23 facts about myself. So, why not use this method in order to introduce myself and Lists to "Liv" By simultaneously?

Here I go...

Lafayette = Home of (probably)
the only college with a swamp

1) Almost-Name = Megan Elizabeth 

2) Almost-Hometown = Lafayette, Louisiana 

3) I’m an ISTJ-turned-ISFJ. 

4) My feet are always cold, so I’m rarely barefoot. 

5) If I had to become an animal, I’d be a pterodactyl. Not only could I fly, but I could see everyone’s reactions when they spot a supposedly extinct creature. 

6) Those candy corn pumpkins that they only sell around Halloween should be in stores all year. They’re so darn good. 

7) The first story I remember writing was called “Annie’s First Haircut.” I was around seven years old and wrote it on my mother’s sticky notes. 

8) <— The iPhone I currently have 

9) Bacon and Nutella are overrated.

10) Wendy’s chicken nuggets are underrated.

11) I enjoy solving crosswords, Sudoku, and the like. 

12) ZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA—I wrote this from memory. 

13) <— My favorite number (Yes, I know it’s unlucky.)

14) The back of my right calf was mildly frostbitten after I fell asleep with an ice pack on. Oops. 

15) My most embarrassing moment was wiping out on a stairwell at 15^th Street Station in Philly. It managed to grab everyone’s attention.

16) When I was in middle school, I wore this ring that turned my finger green. 

17)  I didn’t know if I was truly claustrophobic until I had to get my first MRI at age 17. The answer is yes—yes, I am.

I'm a fan of the TCU Horned Frogs,
but not of hot weather.

18) I can’t whistle. 

19) Genealogy fascinates me. 

20) My vision is 20/20 (or extremely close to it). I’m very grateful. 

21) I always have the AC on. Even during winter in Philadelphia.

22) Honestly, I’m in my own political party.

23) If I hadn’t attended Texas Christian University for undergrad, I probably would’ve gone to either Louisiana State University or Loyola University New Orleans.

24) If I hadn’t attended Drexel University for grad school, I probably would’ve gone to DePaul University.

25) Who Dat Nation—no matter where I live. Geaux Saints!

26) I like peanut butter, but not jelly.

27) Before I die, I hope to write at least one novel and one memoir. 

28) My first tooth didn’t come in until I was 11 months old. Thus, my 12-year-old molars didn’t come in until I was nearing age 15.

29) I’m obsessed with Pinterest. It’s the most used app on my phone.

30) A tin barrel once hit my car while I was driving into Dallas on I-30. Miraculously, I continued driving without incident. 

31) On a great night, I fall asleep within an hour. On a horrendous night, I watch the sun rise and then finally pass out. 

I love reading :)

32) A bird once chased me on the TCU campus. For no reason.

33) I rarely wear heels. My go-to shoes (besides sneakers) are ballet flats.    

34) If you don’t like Blue Bell ice cream, you’re wrong. It’s the best brand by far.

35) There’s a tiny scar on my right elbow.

36) I’m a book hoarder but, with everything else, I try to be a minimalist.

37) The first concert I attended was Hilary Duff… and now I feel elderly.

38) A Joke I Made Up: “What kind of swing makes you sleepy?” “A tire swing!” *Insert drum noises here*

39) I have two concentrations within my bachelor’s degree—nonfiction prose and publications & communications.

40) No cop has ever pulled me over.

41) However, I did get a parking ticket once. PSA to TCU Freshmen: If there are signs that state “FS Only,” it refers to the faculty/staff and not freshmen students.

My very first apartment

42) I’m possibly allergic to cobalt.

43) During my college years, I lived in three dorms and four apartments. 

44) My friends and I won the costume contest at our middle school’s Halloween dance, two years in a row.

45) I’ve flown first class twice, one of which I was too young to remember.

46) A large amount of my studying took place at Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack.

47) I was able to meet three of my great-grandparents.

48) When I go to Disney World, I must visit the Magic Kingdom first. And, for dinner, I usually end up in Epcot.

49) Liv is just one of my many nicknames.

50) I hope I’ll have the discipline to write on this blog consistently.

Thanks for reading! Be on the lookout for upcoming blogs that will be more useful for YOU. In the meantime, can anyone relate? Are we freakishly similar? Or nothing alike? Feel free to comment with a fun fact about YOU. 

- Liv