Get to Know Me Tag!

Since this is the first blog post, I wanted to start with something very casual and fun. And what better way than a 'Get to Know Me Tag'? I'd love to read your answers too, so you could leave a comment! I hope you all enjoy!

1. Were you named after anyone?

My mum once mentioned that there was a girl in her class named Adril, and she fell in love with that name. So... yeah? haha

2. When was the last time you cried?

Before sitting down to write this, I went for a shower and had a good cry. What's embarrassing is that it's only Monday and I've cried six times this week.

3. Do you like your handwriting?

When I start to write, yes. But after a while, it get's quite sloppy and is unpleasant.

4. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?

To be completely honest, I don't think so. I'm extremely quiet and shy - and I mean extremely quiet and shy - and most people perceive that as standoffish. The really close friends I do have, have know me for years and I'm still not completely open with them.

5. What makes you respect someone?

Empathy.

6. Do you think you are strong?

I used to think being sensitive meant that I wasn't strong. And if you haven't figured out from the previous answers, I am a very sensitive person, I cry a lot and have been told to "grow up" by many. But over the years I've learned that I can be sensitive and still be strong; that the two things can co-exist. I've learned that my sensitivity is my strength and I'm embracing that.

7. What is your favourite ice cream?

Is this basic? I don't know. It's a plain vanilla chocobar!

8. What is the first thing you notice about people?

Their hair and what they're wearing.

9. Who do you miss the most?

My friends! Aw... they're just so easy to be around and they’re incredible people. I haven't seen them for over a year and it's the longest we've been apart. Obviously, we've seen each other's faces with Zoom classes and sessions, but it just isn't the same, you know?

10. What was the last thing you ate?

My ride or die - coffee and biscuits.

11. What are you listening to right now?

I'm currently listening to 'The Wisp Sings' by Winter Aid.

12. Favourite smells?

My sister uses this bar soap which honestly is the best smelling thing in this world. And lavender!

13. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

There was a minor earthquake over here and I called my mum to check up on her.

14. Hair color and eye color?

Brown and green, respectively.

15. Scary movies or happy endings?

Hands down happy endings.

16. Last movie / TV show you watched?

The Bold Type on Netflix.

17. Hugs or kisses?

Give me all the hugs and cuddles!

18. Any tattoos?

Unfortunately, I'm too young to be getting any. But I'd love to once I'm older. Got a Pinterest board and everything.

19. Funniest moment throughout high school?

There was this time when one of my close friends and a few other classmates were gathered around for this activity outside school. We were there the whole day and were exhausted. And one of the other classmates mispronounced a word and me and my friend completely lost it. It was silly and stupid, but I've never laughed that much and don't think I ever will.

20. What is your animal of inspiration?

A cat.

21. What is your Starbucks coffee order?

A caramel vanilla Frappuccino could cure anything for me.

22. Do you know your personality type?

INFJ babyyyy!

23. Who is your role model?

My mum, mostly. But also, Little Mix. They're all strong, ambitious, hardworking women who never apologize for who they are authentically and I could only aspire to be like them.

24. What is your star sign?

Aquarius.

25. If you could live in a city or in the country, where would you choose?

Too many to choose from - Amsterdam, Greece or France, but many more.

26. How would you describe your fashion?

I like to switch things up.

27. Any guilty pleasures?

Whenever I start watching a movie or a series, I can't help but look up spoilers.

28. What family traditions were important to you?

My mum, my younger sister and I used to prepare this family recipe for dinner ever Thursday and after cooking it together, we'd watch the tele. We still do it sometimes but not quite as often as I'd like for it to happen.

29. Are you more organized or messy?

I'm an organized mess.

30. Are you close to your family or any particular family member?

I'm very close to my mum and sister, as is apparent in the above answers. Also close to mum's side of family and a few from my father's.

31. How do you define the term family? Do you find it worthy now?

Personally, family isn't DNA or blood. Family is the people you choose to stand beside you, through the good, the bad, the ugly. It's someone who cares about you, loves and respects you, without any conditions. They accept you for who you are and would never give up on you. There's warmth, safety and familiarity whenever they're around. And you could argue and tell them you hate them, but the love you have for each other never diminishes; it's always there and will always be there. My family - my mum, sister and my best friends - mean everything to me.

32. What is your weirdest wish in life? Do you believe it will get fulfilled?

Alright, I admit that this is very random and would probably never happen, but I'd love to grow a pair of wings...

33. Would you like to be immortal if you get an opportunity?

This is a tough one. I guess, if I was thriving in my life and career, yes I would love immortality, thank you very much. But the only reason people cherish life, love and connection is mortality. The fact that we know about that there would be a time where we might never see each other again makes us work harder in our relationships.

34. Do you believe in people easily? Are you satisfied with your this trait?

Nope, I do not. I am very satisfied with this because it protects me and the people I care about.

35. Are you immediate water in the morning or do you keep snoozing the alarm? Or else, do you wake up without even an alarm?

Embarrassingly, I cannot snooze an alarm - I know, very weird. Anyways, so instead I just create multiple alarms (eg. 5:50, 6:00, 6:05...). And even then someone has to drag me out of bed.

36. What’s one word to describe you?

Intuitive.

37. How is your relationship with your parents?

My mum is my best friend.

38. How many countries have you visited?

I've visited six countries.

39. What’s your talent?

I play the guitar, ukulele and the keys. I write, cross-stitch and can open literally any bottle cap.

40. Favorite quote?

"The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff." ~ Carl Sagan, Cosmos.

Whenever I feel overwhelmed with emotions or just feeling anxious, I like to think about how our bodies are connected to the stars. How every particle in the universe are all basically made of the same things. It makes me feel like no matter what happens to me or what decision I make, there'll always be a part of me out there that's totally unaffected by how badly I messed up or how it's all too much for me.