why 17 things? well, 17 is my birthday. and 7 has always been my favorite number. so somehow that number just feels right.
so here are 17 things about me that you probably don’t know.
1. i sniff things.
this habit started when i was a kid and it somehow never left me. i smell everything. clothes, books, random objects, food, even the air sometimes. i don’t even notice i’m doing it anymore.
2. i have trypophobia.
those clusters of tiny holes? absolutely not. they make my skin crawl in the worst way possible.
3. i also have a bit of megalophobia.
huge things make me uncomfortable. gigantic statues, enormous ships… anything that feels overwhelmingly large gives me this strange uneasy feeling.
4. i’m secretly afraid of death.
not in a dramatic way, but sometimes the thought of it just appears out of nowhere and i start overthinking.
5. rejection scares me more than i like to admit.
6. i have social anxiety… even though i have a degree in communications.
ironic, i know.
7. my ultimate comfort food is carbonara samyang ramen.
it’s spicy, creamy, chaotic, and somehow perfect.
8. my favorite smells are very specific.
freshly built houses (that mix of paint and cement), brand new books, petrol, and the smell of freshly baked cookies or cakes.
9. my morning routine is embarrassing.
the first thing i do when i wake up is open tiktok. like it’s my morning newspaper.
10. i secretly enjoy taking the train.
there’s something comforting about sitting by the window, watching the city move past you.
11. i also love wandering around the city alone.
window shopping, walking around malls or streets, pretending i’m in a movie scene for no reason.
12. i enjoy doing things alone more than people probably expect.
going to cafés alone, sitting quietly somewhere, just observing people.
13. wholesome or sad videos on tiktok makes me emotional.
i’ve cried over strangers’ stories more times than i’d like to admit.
14. i am very particular about colors and aesthetics.
most of my things have to be pink. and if it’s a bag or accessory, the hardware has to be gold. if it’s silver, i won’t buy it even if it’s really cute.
15. i have to eat dessert after meals.
it doesn’t feel complete without something sweet at the end.
16. i notice small details about people.
how they laugh, how their voice changes when they’re excited, the way they react when they’re listening to someone talk. i don’t always say anything about it, but i notice.
17. i spend a lot of time inside my own head.
imagining things, observing people, thinking about random ideas, or reflecting on life. i may not say much sometimes, but my mind is always busy.
so yes, those are 17 random things about me. maybe in the future i’ll write another version of this. who knows, maybe there are many more things about me that even i haven’t realized yet.
xoxo, a.