Linlah over at Corn-Bean tagged me to share seven unknown facts about myself. I’ll make this a travel edition, because I like to think outside the box.
1. My first time ever leaving Newfoundland was less than 3 years ago – Yep, I finally said, “This is bullshit”, took out a student line of credit, and spent a semester in Harlow, England. I’m suffering financially for it now, but damn, it was a great experience for a first-time traveller.
My first time ever travelling, with people I didn't know. Also, with glasses and terrible perm. Good thing I straightened myself out.
2. Up until July 2009, I had never been anywhere else in Canada – It’s true, Ottawa, Ontario was my first time seeing any of Canada outside my province. I learned to appreciate Newfoundland more, and decided I wanted to see more of my own country.
3. I’m a nervous flier – I never was, at all. I actually thoroughly enjoyed my first several flights, but now every time I get on a plane I’m filled with a “OMG THESE ARE MY LAST FEW HOURS ON EARTH” fear.
4. Meeting people from online terrifies me sometimes – It’s hard not to let those insecurities creep in. Despite my insanely busy social life, I’m pretty awkward, and weird stuff happens to me all the time. For example, a few months ago, a guy in a dumpster threw a muffin at me. It just happens. Anyway, preconceived ideas of people are rarely accurate, and pretty stressful.
5. I’m a huge Classics nerds – Hence the Greek Islands being number one on my bucket list. I want to sail around in a giant boat and frolic with Greek men.
6. Men only love me overseas – I have dozens of guy friends here in St. John’s, but nobody is interested in me until I leave the city. Then I have to fend them off with pepper spray and drunk googly eyes.
7. Cailin O’Neil and I are partying our faces off all weekend – Ok, so maybe that’s not a secret, but I’ve run out. It’s hard to share secrets when my entire blog is based on honesty and not giving a shit about what people think of you. Ironically, I’ve discovered that my roommate’s family has been reading this blog, which sent me into bit of a censorship freak-out for awhile there. Anyway, I’ve been plotting this great Newfoundland experience for Ms. O’Neil, and wouldn’t you know that basically it all boils down to a keg party, a pubcrawl, and a brewery tour? Perhaps with a little bit of culture, like the Signal Hill hike. Oh, and cod tongues, or cheeks, whichever we can find first.
I’m supposed to tag some people to do this, but tag yourself! It’s Friday night and I’m doing laundry, I ain’t got time to spare.
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Man, I have become an increasingly more nervous flier too! So weird, I used to love it.
Hope you and Caitlin have fun this weekend!
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I kinda feel like the more I travel, the more likely it’ll happen…or something?
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I swear to god men only love me overseas too, it’s so bizarre. I had a year and a half long dry spell then literally my first night out in London I met like three hot guys who wanted my number, one who became a serious boyfriend- it’s redonk. Part of why I’m so eager to get myself abroad again…
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Agh, I know! I think a lot of it has to do with my red hair. It’s so bizarre.
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I love that laundry came between you and the tag. And I’m your fellow in fear on #4.
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Hahaha, laundry is key!
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i was kind of quietly reading along until i read the line about the dumpster muffin. my brain clicked on all ‘she has my full attention…’ that is awkwardly, awesomely hilarious.
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
The moment was just beautiful, we just kinda stared at each other, him with a cigarette dangling from his lips. I had to smile, I couldn’t help it.
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I completely understand the fear of flying. The trip to SK about killed me. I never got more than a 30 min nap at one time.
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Oh man, when the turbulence hits, I lose my shit.
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It is so great that you just took off to England like that. Very cool. And since men love you overseas, I think you will soon be frolicking with Greek men in a giant boat. Party on!
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Hahaha, that sounds like the best scenario ever!
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hahaha! the nervous thing has subsided for me. but the weird-things-always-happen-to-me is constant for me so i can definitely relate to that!
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Makes for good stories, right?
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I am a terrible flyer too. I get all anxious and nervous and I can’t sit for too long. Ugh, hating to fly and loving to travel is an annoying combination.
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Worst combination ever! Aghhh.
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Who DOESN’T want to frolic with Greek men?
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Frolic is my favourite word ever.
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I lost my drink all over the computer with the “Muffin Man”………..You could never hide the fact that you from Newfoundland……………:)
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Oh man, it was one of the highlights of my year for sure.
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PS……….The only time I was ever nervous about flying was a trip from Halifax to St. John’s. They kept delaying the flight. Finally after an 8 hour wait they had repaired the plane and we were on our way. All I could think of was “I’m on a plane over the Atlantic that was just repaired.” I thought I was going to have an accident!!
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Hahaha… I love hearing of awkward moments like the muffin man! It helps me realise that everyone online is human
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Candice Reply:
May 24th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Hahaha, these things literally happen to me all the time, it’s kinda ridiculous.
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“Anyway, preconceived ideas of people are rarely accurate, and pretty stressful.”
Love it!!!
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Candice Reply:
May 29th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Thanks!
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Awesome post, Candice. I’m fairly certain that the muffin man – like little boys the whole world over – was just trying to get your attention…..you were clearly too far away for him to punch you on the arm, or give you a frog. A smile was the most perfect response.
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Candice Reply:
May 31st, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Hehehe, it was a pretty epic moment. And oh the cigarette dangling from his mouth! The cigarette…
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Sigh… When you said “Classics,” I immediately thought of Vans shoes… Guess that says a lot about me.
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Candice Reply:
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
It makes me like you just a little more.
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