Vingt - Cinq Choses

1.Okay, here's the one that you've either heard a million times or you haven't, and you'll go "ooh, really?". I have three kidneys! Not three bladders or livers, as some people think, but kidneys; the things that look like kidney beans funnily enough.

2. I play the recorder, and have done for 10 years, although I'm only on Grade 6, as I think that playing should be for enjoyment and leisure, not a parent-driven-compulsory activity. I know people who hate playing an instrument because it's something that they've had no choice in. I can play the descant, treble, tenor & bass recorders, which you probably didn't even know existed! I also teach the recorder to complete beginners, which is fun.

3. My taste in music varies from acoustic to rock, classical to (rarely) pop, dance to alternative. I love soundtracks to film, but hate how they're more expensive than regular albums. I'm a CD person and only download from iTunes - don't steal!

4. I'm a fan of technology and would love to live somewhere that has various automatic things and ingenious gadgets to help with everyday life. I want a MacBook, as I'm slowly being converted to Apple (although it may just be because of the badge that goes with it) and I love my iPod - the invention of the MP3 player was one of the highlights of whatever century they were invented in :-)

5. I am a practising Christian (as if you didn't know already ;-}) and find it hard to tolerate people who say they are but then contradict themselves with their actions. My faith is something big to me and don't like it when it's something that separates me from people, rather than something that is accepted. I try not to be judgemental and I think that I'm a pretty nice person!

6. I've come to realise that my heart is in the country, although I don't know where. I really don't want to spend the rest of my life in London. I love the city and all that it has to offer, but I miss the quiet and clean of the countryside/highlands/other parts of Europe.

7. Par contre, I LOVE London, Paris & New York for the cosmopolitan cities that they are, with their bright lights and thriving culture. Maybe I'll live in a city before I settle down and become a bumpkin... :-)

8. I believe that laughter is the best medicine and that those who laugh and smile often are generally happier. Apart from the comedians who HAVE to be funny all the time and get depressed.

9. I'm a little bit obsessed with Stephen Fry... although not in a freaky stalker way, mainly in an admiration way! I love his books, films, documentaries, humour and wit and just think that he's generally a legend.

10. Education is important to me and I think that with the system that we have in Britain, there isn't an excuse to be a drop-out or a bum who doesn't work because he knows that he can earn more off benefits. That's plain lazy. I love learning and am full of useless facts, although when the opportunity comes to share one, I feel elated!

11. My mum was born in Detroit, but her family comes from Scotland. My Dad was born in South East London and we think that older generations came from Greece, as my Grandma has the maiden name 'Bezodis'.

12. I want to live an eventful and unrestricted life - I think that I would be miserable in a 9-5 desk job in the city; work experience was bad enough!

13. My favourite films would have to be Amélie, Australia, A Beautiful Mind, Little Miss Sunshine, Benny & Joon, Moulin Rouge, Brokeback Mountain & I enjoyed the Matrix films, Star Wars & most of the superhero ones.

14. I am studying English Literature, French, History of Art & Photography and aspire to go to probably Warwick or Bristol University to study History of Art, maybe after a gap year. I really enjoy all of them, apart from the volume of homework that I get in French!!!

15. I am enjoy writing and creative things, although it doesn't feel like I have the time to do them enough. I would love to live by myself somewhere serene and peaceful for a week or two to just be and think and create and spend time with God.

16. I love taking photos but don't want to be a kid who has a DSLR and doesn't know what they're doing - I NEVER use auto mode!

17. I have met some of the most amazing people and I value my friends a lot, although sometimes I don't act like it.

18. My parents have taught me a lot and are two of the best people on earth, in my opinion anyway! I love them and enjoy spending time with them, even if it's not cool.

19. I'm not a cool person - I'm awkward, nerdy and strange, but that makes me who I am, I guess!

20. I still have Christmas cards up in my room. I should probably take them down now.

21. I miss aspects of high school, although years 7, 8 & 9 were the most miserable of my life. I hated that time.

22. I keep all of the old Vaseline pots that I have used. I don't know why.23. I like long journeys when you're not in a rush to be anywhere. I enjoy going for wanders and enjoying time to myself. I want to travel more when I'm older and have interesting experiences.

24. My Great Uncle, Peter Page, was the head chef at Buckingham Palace and cooked for the Queen. He would bake Prince Charles' birthday cakes when he was young. I have met Arthur Smith, although I didn't know who he was at the time, so I don't know if that counts! I haven't really met many famous people, but would love to get stuck in a lift with Stephen Fry!!!

25. I can't wait to decorate my house/apartment when I'm older!