Basically, this is currently a Facebook fab. I figured I would also share it with my blog audience to lighten the mood on "The Path to Peace."
"Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you."
I'm doing this because today is my day off... I have no classes and I plan to enjoy it!
1. I cried in front of the TV when Nelson Mandela was released from prison. I must have been around 7 years old and since then he's been my hero... though I still haven't met him.
2. I've always been interested in international politics...the last 5 mins of CNN covered by Trinidadian news was always my favorite.
3. When I was little I wanted to be a calypsonian (someone who sings Trini music which contains lots of political satire), a Prime Minister, a historian, an anthropologist, a lawyer, a linguist, a flight attendant and an economist. I've finally decided on the UN but that can also change...
4. I love swimming. It is one of my biggest passions in life... followed closely by politics. I'm also a certified PADI scuba diver!
5. I love traveling... I live for new experiences, to try new foods, learn new languages and meet new people. In many ways I'm still wanderlust:)
6. I love being from "the islands" more specifically sweet, sweet T&T...not many people can say they grew up with the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in their backyard. I can...
7. I haven't changed much since I was 9 years old... I've actually spent the last 16 years trying to fulfill the dreams of the 9 year old Asiya! It was definitely my favorite age... and favorite birthday!
8. My faith, my family, and my friends mean the world to me:)
9. I don't believe in ethnicity. I think it's a conspiracy theory gone wrong.
10. I can't decide on my favorite song. I really like Richard Marx... but it's a tough call.
11. I'm not good at music or art. I've tried the piano and the steel pan (Trinidad's national instrument) but they both take so much time and effort... I always wish I were better.
12. My favorite food is salt fish and provisions: Trini creole food:) If you don't know what it is google it! yum yum!
13. My favorite pet dog was named Pooky Lou Mohammed. He died last year but I still love and miss him...
14. I love talking and laughing... I actually do alot of both.
15. I've been trained in classical Indian dance, katak, when I was younger. Since then I've learned the waltz, fox trot, tango, salsa, rumba, cha cha and merengue. I love dancing and hope to learn Sega soon:)
16. I absolutely love new dresses!:)
17. I wish life could be more simple. If I had it my way I would live in a simple cottage on the beach for the rest of my life.... drinking coconut water... and eating fish everyday!
18. Nothing is more beautiful than the ocean... not even snow! The serene blue, green water... the birds, the mountains. I love ocean swimming! If I died while swimming I would have died a very happy person!
19. I love reality TV... can't take my eyes of of it... especially The Bachelor and America's Next Top Model!
20. I go through different phases in my life: both culturally and culinary. I've wanted to be Latin American, Chinese, Arab, African... it changes quite often. I also enjoy cooking for a few months or baking... and then I forget about it completely..ha ha:)
21. I am living, loving and learning. Each day brings with it the hope of a new dawn.
22. I always lose umbrellas... that's why I never take them with me...
23. I love teddy bears! In fact, I have a global family of teddy bears that travels with me everywhere I go. The latest addition is from Cyprus:)
24. I hate packing... and moving... there are few things I dread more in life.
25. My mom is my personal role model. If I could be half the person she is, I would have been a success in this journey called life!
