1. Firstly and rather boringly … the name’s Siobhán – pronounced “Shi-Vawn”.
2. It’s Irish. To all those who’ve made this weird comment, I say no, I don’t think it’s weird to have an Irish name and I’m Scottish. Bryan’s name is Scottish and he’s American. So there.
3. I was born (and raised) in Scotland.
4. With a view overlooking an immense river.
5. I still miss it a lot.
6. I’m an INFJ.
7. I’m also a permanent resident.
8. I moved to the States on 08 Dec 1999.
9. I was coming over for six months for a change of scenery|bit of a challenge|I was in a rut.
6. It’s been a long six months. It’s been eight-and-a-half years. (For those who couldn’t be naffed counting)
7. I’m completely average: 5’5”, American shoe size 7½ (British 5). [Actually, now I'm an 8 (UK 6), thanks to pregnancy.]
8. I was born 8 weeks early.
9. I think that’s the last time I was so early for anything.
10. I’m a middle child, two brothers, one with 6 years on one side and 12 on the other.
11. I met my husband online.
12. He’s a microbiologist. He blinded me with science.
13. A fortune teller (I did it for a laugh) once told me I was a late bloomer.
14. I think I’m just beginning to find myself.
15. I’ve changed my outward appearance drastically over the past three years.
16. Maybe she was right about that.
17. I can be far too accommodating and get walked on.
18. I’m pretty patient.
19. It takes a lot to get me annoyed. But when I am, stand back.
20. I correct peoples’ spelling all the time. Mostly mentally.
21. I’m spiritual.
22. I can be stubborn.
23. I’m sometimes fickle.
24. I’m opinionated when I’m passionate about something.
25. I’m really sarcastic.
26. I’m shy. Honest.
27. I care about what people think of me.
28. I’m very loyal to my friends.
29. I get hurt easily.
30. I have a big heart.
31. I’m sentimental. Or maybe just mental.
32. I notice peoples’ eyes first, even if I’m not talking to them.
33. I really love Spring; the cool air, the new life.
34. I love silver/white gold/platinum jewellery.
35. My wedding ring is yellow gold, I don’t remember why.
36. I love wearing men’s socks.
37. I have come to appreciate alone time.
38. I’m very tactile.
39. It’s one reason I love hugs.
40. I’m a very private person.
41. I don’t wear a watch.
42. I love to travel.
43. I love being around young kids. Especially tweenies.
44. I have a soft spot for marines.
45. I love to design|draw|paint|sketch.
46. I need to do more of it.
47. I also love to cook from scratch, I find it very therapeutic.
48. Meatloaf is one of my fave dishes to make.
49. I have a huge gas cooker (stove) fear.
50. There’s no known phobia name for that.
51. Spiders never bothered me till I came to the U.S. Now they all die, deadly or not.
52. I have a really varied music taste.
53. From Snow Patrol, U2 and Stevie Wonder to Michael Bublé, Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani.
54. And everything in-between. Except country.
55. My guilty pleasure is disco.
56. I’ve never tried illegal drugs.
57. The oldest guy I dated was 16 years older than me.
58. I have four knuckle lines on my left pinky for some strange reason.
59. I love slide puzzles and riddles.
60. I’m a huge cheese fan.
61. I love banana milkshakes.
62. I hate pretzels.
63. I love curry; and spicy food in general.
64. I’m not supposed to eat spicy food. I have IBS.
65. I like football. The British kind.
66. And snooker.
67. I’ve never been to Blackpool.
68. Or Disneyland, World or EuroDisney.
69. I enjoy going to the dentist.
70. I love Coconut & Lime Verbena and Mango Mandarin body creams from Bath and Body Works.
71. I love the smell of leather.
72. And walking into a bakery.
73. I also love the smell of a newly bathed baby.
74. I really enjoy reading.
75. But don’t do it nearly as often as I’d like.
76. I think I had A.D.D. as a child.
77. I’ll never know, no one ever bothered to find out the “why’s”.
78. I used to want to be a policewoman in the UK.
79. I was one inch too short and didn’t have perfect eyesight.
80. I’d never do it here, it’s far too dangerous.
81. I was constantly mistaken for a boy as a child|tween.
82. I still have self-esteem issues.
83. I enjoy teaching myself something new.
84. Even if it’s something like new a game.
85. Like Backgammon.
86. I wish I could swim stronger for longer.
87. If I ever make it into a pool again.
88. It bothers me when people try to imitate my accent.
89. I don’t think it’s endearing.
90. I’m easily excitable.
91. If I’m comfortable around you I’ll talk your ear off.
92. I think the Redwoods (Yosemite Park area) in California is a pretty spiritual place.
93. In my opinion the best fake (American) Scottish accent was Johnny Depp in Finding Neverland. (Don’t mention Groundskeeper Willie in my presence!) Maggie Smith does the best fake Scottish (she’s English) accent ever.
94. I taught myself basic and advanced HTML.
95. I like a clean house. Toddlers are not conducive to this idealism.
96. I love penguins and zoos in general. I could spend hours there.
97. I love making people laugh.
98. I learned conversational Italian in 5 months.
99. I’m somewhat of a recovering Internet addict, but still spend far too much time online.
100. I also watch far too many reality shows, even though I don’t like them.
101. I just read through this and realised I’m a freak no one will ever want to know.
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13 responses so far ↓
mumof4 // Tuesday, 29 January, 2008 at 7:19 am
Found you!
We have a lot in common - feet that grew the same in pregnancy - we were the same size before and after….we came over just for 2 years - in 1996. We are legal aliens but all my kids are US citizens…sarcasm - yes love it…..spelling - oh yes - wait til your kids start US school and you have to write ‘color ‘ etc - it’s hard! Also wanted to be a policewoman but also too short (5 ft 2) - I don;t get so many people trying to imitate my Yorkshire accent but they try and do their best British - usually involves the word ’scone’ and is not really any good at all. Also speak conversation Italian (self taught) - worked out there a few summers. Have no qualifications in it but used to mark oral GCSE Italian exams and get paid for it!
Now I am intrigued what you looked like 3 years ago……….
Sue // Tuesday, 29 January, 2008 at 18:39 pm
Hi there! Haha..you are funny..thanks for stopping by my blog..I’ll be back..interesting blog…Cheers!
Dylan // Friday, 1 February, 2008 at 16:09 pm
What is it about men’s socks that you like?! And why do you fear gas cookers? I badly burnt my hand on one when I was 2 but I seem to have got over it thankfully…
anglophilefootballfanatic // Monday, 4 February, 2008 at 18:42 pm
Did I totally miss this? I have varied music taste, too & I love disco! I also love silver & platinum…won’t wear gold. I think our personalities in the shy unless comfortable & very loyal are exactly the same. My shoe size went up (and wider) from pregnancy.
jameil // Friday, 8 February, 2008 at 6:36 am
i liked this a lot. the knuckle thing just had me staring at my hands for at least :30. i didn’t notice anything untoward. i’m the queen of imitating accents. tho usually not to the person’s face. alright alright i’ll STOP! i just think they’re so delightful. i say i don’t like reality shows but as many as i watch that must be a lie. i’ve been to eurodisney and disney world and will go to disney land when i go to cali. this makes me want to take your 101 and do my own post b/c i have far too much to comment on!!
TX Poppet // Tuesday, 26 February, 2008 at 21:16 pm
You can correct my misspellings any time.
Katrina // Wednesday, 5 March, 2008 at 16:25 pm
I have just found my Scottish roots and will not ask if you know any Colqohouns or if you’ve been to Luss. ;o) I do hope to visit this summer though. I enjoy your blog.
bigdogmompam // Thursday, 17 April, 2008 at 19:18 pm
You’d be surprised at how many of us are a lot like you. I’m shy, love disco, and have a nasty sarscastic streak. Oh, and I’m a middle child, too. With all the middle child issues. I have a grand dislike for electric stoves. Has something to do with Home Ec classes in high school. Will only cook on a gas range.
Leah // Tuesday, 20 May, 2008 at 13:03 pm
Four creases on the inside of your left pinky finger (what you call “knuckle lines”
is refered to as an extra interphalangeal crease. In fortune telling, this can indicate a higher IQ, higher sex drive and/or writing ability. I have this, too, and I am a writer. I couldn’t say about the other two.
marmiteandtea // Tuesday, 10 June, 2008 at 6:16 am
Great list. Where are you from in Scotland? My Dad was from Aberdeen and we visited every summer - possibly the coldest, windiest place on earth!
I’m very similar with the shy, private, loyal, opinionated thing, oh and I love penguins too!
floridabob // Sunday, 15 June, 2008 at 6:28 am
I enjoyed “My 101″. Many of them sounded very familiar to me. I’m Irish, though I haven’t been there, yet…someday. Have a great day!
Gabriel FJ // Saturday, 5 July, 2008 at 10:21 am
Why would you call yourself a freak? Even after reading all those I just can’t tell even a bit of a freak in you. But to each his own, right?
"Mac" // Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:29 am
(It’s me again…after reading and commenting on your delicious looking High Tea a few days ago.)
From this post you made me think of my daughter who just graduated college. She took some sign language classes while completing her degree, and became fascinated with baby signing. She’s working on a book about baby signing and we know several new/newer parents who talk and “sign” to their infants and toddlers at the same time. At 6 months of age, and if you know what to look for, babies can begin to mimic some “signs” back as their first conversation. My daughter also tells me that children whose parents spoke and signed to them actually developed earlier and better verbal skills overall.
Terribly interesting stuff.
“Mac”
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