Twenty-Five Facts and A Truth

I ignored this years ago, but I think that now is a good time to do such. Okay, here it goes.
(Note: I got this from Facebook, but decided to post it here instead. I need to update this site, duh.)

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 at least 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. (But I won't tag, because this ain't Facebook.)

1. I was born and raised in the Philippines with English as my first language. I learned the Filipino language or Tagalog back in first grade.

2. In connection to 1, back in pre-school, my class adviser asked my mom if she stayed in America for a few years or if she married an American. Yes, my teachers thought that I'm a Filipino-American, and actually, I looked like one back then.

3. In my pre-school yearbook, it was stated that I wanted to become a doctor someday. But then I realized, I am afraid of surgeries and too much blood.

4. I used to write for the school paper back in my last two years at IJA.

5. I attempted suicide in 5th grade due to bullying (both physically and emotionally), but ended up being an honor student with no grade lower than 85. #medyodeadkid

6. According to Mark 12:31, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." I don't hate people. I have no capacity for hatred. I don't think that "hating" someone would be the answer to anyone's problem/s. I only lose respect for those people who 'I don't like', and as my dad reminds me often, "hate the sin, but not the sinner".

7. I know how to get along with almost all kinds of people, except for those people who are actual pains in thy ass and are considered 'bad influences'. Yup, screw those who do illegal things.

8. Everyone thinks that I am too mature and open-minded for my age, except for my mom and siblings (and dad thinks that my over-maturity could lead to me looking older than my age, noooo!). 

9. I loved my former school, IJA, but I never liked their system after Mrs. C.F. Mallonga died. (Cheers to those IJAians who can relate!)

10. I planted my first tree in 6th grade. It's located somewhere in Liwasang Kalayaan Circle Park (near CnB Circle Mall). Until now, it still exists, and in good condition. Believe it or not, I still visit it whenever I have the time to go there.

11. I suck at time management. Enough said.

12. I never say no to tasks that I can do, but when I get lazy or depressed, I literally isolate myself from everyone.

13. I don't usually get sick. I get severely sick every four years since 2nd grade, as observed by my parents.

14. I daydream about almost everything, except for relationships (if you know what I mean).

15. I had 3 Facebook accounts: my first account was hacked by my classmates back in 5th or 6th grade, my gaming account, and an account to connect with my school mates. Out of the 3 accounts, only my third account exists as of today. (I actually deleted my 2nd account because I don't play Facebook games anymore. And recently, I also deleted my 1st account, because of inactivity.)

16. Whenever I do volunteer work, it usually involves me working with people who are way too OLDER than me. It's frustrating, but challenging. Plus, they know how to appreciate (unlike some people).

17. I am in a church choir for more than a year already, although I haven't been active due to my studies. (Yes, I do sing. Listen.)

18. I attended voice lessons at Center for Pop Music Philippines, and performed at mall shows. Don't judge. Plus, I had a recital with some of my batch mates at UP Diliman's Aldaba Hall. I sang Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" which made my parents teary-eyed.

19. At school, students say that I am intelligent because of attending reviews in MSE (Math, Science, English) and that I love reading printed materials, but I consider myself a street smart than a book smart.

20. I had 11 cellphone numbers so far: 8 of these broke due to PUK (all of them were Globe sims), 2 of them disappeared (1 Smart sim and 1 Globe sim), and my current sim (also Globe).

21. As much as possible, I don't like speaking on stage. I'd rather sing. But whenever I'm already on stage, I feel confident and share whatever information that they need to know.

22. Three things I want to be when I grow up: an accountant, a lawyer, and a writer. My brother made me realize that Accountancy is hard, but I am still undecided between BS Accountancy (UE Manila) and MA Political Economy (UA&P) for college. As for writing, specifically Journalism, still on hold.

23. I have 5 siblings (6, including one miscarriage), and out of the six, I love my older brother the most. In fact, I was named after him. His name is Lord Daniel.

24. So far, I only disobeyed one rule in my entire life: bringing of gadgets at school (specifically my mobile phone and mp3 player).

25. My second name, Danielle, is pronounced as 'dan-nyel-lee'.

Plus, I don't look at the keyboard whenever I type something this long. Forgive me for the typographical errors. And I sometimes ignore my grammar, although I am a grammar nazi at mind.

My truth?

Truth: I never had a boyfriend, nor see myself in relationships. I am afraid of heartbreaks, short-term commitments and rejections. Anyway, I'm not into anyone right now. No plans as of today. I'd rather spoil myself first and focus on my studies, but I sometimes think that maybe it would be nice to often spend time with someone— possible hang outs, have dinner, explore new places. It doesn't seem to bother me, but who knows?