winding whirlpools...

I'm just an ordinary gal in search of the perfect handbag and shoe to match. Here's my list...

1. I always thought my name was not very good.I longed to be called Saiba – which translates into Darling in Goan. I have come to love my name courtesy some one special :) he makes it sound like the most amazing name on the face of earth.

2. I have good word for everyone. Its rare that I do a turn around on that side of my character.

3. My favorite food is ice cream.

4. Chocolate chip ice cream, vanilla ice cream with strawberries – sinful!!!

5. I'm creative.

6. I'm also analytical.

7. I know that is a contradiction. It drives me nuts sometimes. I am a walking talking oxy-moron. Love this word.

8. I'm an information junkie.

9. I'm proud of this!

10. My personal philosophy involves serving others.

11. One of my gifts is seeing word and number patterns easily.

12. This makes me good at Scrabble.

13. I'm an avid reader.

14. No kidding! Stop laughing! I do manage to find time

15. I have a "thing" for paint and glass. I love them! Gives me a chance to be messy. I am very clean person otherwise. Routine is boring!!!

16. Some women shop for clothes, I shop for shoes …and clothes. Stop rolling your eyes!

17. I love taking long walks... especially in the rain.

18. I like to… sorry make that - love to eat!!! Surprisingly, I'm not overweight.Don't hate me

19. Love sleeping- eyes open or not!

20. I refuse to go to movie theaters alone. It gets scarey. Plus I want someone next to me to pass weird comments with ;)

21. There's something about being in crowds that I don't care for.

22. I have a paralyzing fear of getting lost. But then again I am the adventurous sort. Might just be something I’v always wanted subconsciously.

23. ……Or being separated when out with friends.

24. I believe silence is golden! Give me a book and you will know what I am talking about.

25. I've been called a traditionalist. hehhehehe! Come read my deep innermost thoughts people.

26. I have lots of things going on in my mind but most times find it difficult to express myself.

27. I wish I was a better writer.

28. Communicating verbally is sometimes difficult for me. My brain and mouth do not work in co-ordination with each other.

29. I prefer dark chocolate over milk chocolate with a tall glass of milk. Actually I will take it in any way / any form

30. It breaks my heart to see children unattended!

31. I cherish my friends.

32. I'm a worrier.

33. But have no gray hair or wrinkles ( though a microscope might reveal otherwise) or worry lines on the forehead.

34. I'm not afraid of the dark. Ghosts enthrall me.

35. I don't bullshit people regarding things I know nothing about. I would rather stand up and say I don’t know and be laughed at then make a total fool of myself by proclaiming I do when I don’t .

36. I consider myself an independent thinker.

37. I deal with depression alone, but then again, who doesn't?

38. Sometimes I think there are too many hours in a day, and sometimes I think there's not enough.

39. Rap music isn't my cup of tea. Songs I cannot follow or hum along are out!

40. Everyday should be your birthday.

41. I feel comfortable in my own skin. I don’t want to change anything about me.

42. Will anyone actually read this list? If anyone does read it, will they care?

43. I often wonder if I'm making a difference, or an impact in this world. I try my best though!

44. I consider myself an accepting and progressive individual.

45. I'm running out of things here.

46. Black is my favorite color.

47. My feet are always cold. They would have been an Eskimos’ in their previous birth. They are frozen solid every single time I touch them. The rest of me feels very hot no matter what time of the year. I have to have the fan / a.c on.

48. I think the word "basically" is way overused! I don’t like people who use it out of context.

49. My fingernails are strong. Very tough to cut them with a nail cutter. My toenails are brittle!

50. Holding anyone’s hand without or with a reason is a wonderful moment.

51. I was born on the 26th of January 1982. Stop Sniggering I am not that old! My date of birth is something I am proud of. My country became a sovereign republic that day. I love my counrty. Wouldn't trade my citizenship for even Australia or a place on the Moon.

52. I have 16 (overweight) cats. Stop falling off your chair every other minute! My neighbours and I take care of them.

53. My favorite color is black and sometimes blue for reasons only a certain someone knows. He also knows why I like pink and white stripes on a garment

54. I enjoy watching sports – cricket & football mostly.

55. People should be valued for what is on the inside, not for what is on the outside.

56. I love an adventure and a challenge.

57. I can operate on 5 hours of sleep a night.

58. I believe children hold the key to the future.

59. I love the Movies

60. Integrity means a lot to me.

61. I have faith in the goodness of people.

62. I'm an optimist most of the time.

63. Some days I'm pessimistic, but it doesn't take long for me to snap out of it.

64. Theory will always clash with common sense.

65. I'm a terrific speller. I watch the spelling bee international championships and do manage to get a lot of the words right.

66. I've danced in an over crowded disc, almost stood on top of my partners feet, and I've slept in beautiful solitude under the crisp open sky. In an ironic way, both experiences compliment the other.

67. I'm a shoe person. I loveeeeeeeeee them… my shoerack is overflowing I wish my wardrobe was.

68. I'm a certifiable chocoholic.

69. Certifiable choco-alcoholic, I love the liquor chocs my friends mom makes . out of the world.

70. I only consume some of the finest chocolate made by man (thanks to my friends and cousins who live abroad).

71. Chocolate is my weak spot (I think this is obvious now).

72. I truly live life to the fullest every day!

73. I treat people the way I want to be treated. Never do unto others what you don’t want done to you is my mantra for life

74. I enjoy traveling – to and fro between home and work ;) no freedom for anything else. I want to be free someday!

75. My philosophy about luggage is: Never take more than I can carry! And that is not much ;)

76. My collection of books is mostly a mixed and crazy assortment.i don’t know how a Mills & Boons one landed there. Someone must have left it at my place. I hate the book. Too predictable!!!

77. I love chocolates and pizzas …I eat them by the packages (no need to have ½ open packages laying around for others to eat).

78. Surprisingly, I'm not overweight.OK! i should stop pushing my luck!

79. I would rather be a driver than a passenger.80. I am truly thankful for every day.

80. I suffer from STM- short term memory. Such a show off! Psychology was one of my majors.

81. I have a passion for words! Love the way the some words roll out of my mouth. I love the fact that I can transcribe words the way the Oxford Dictionary does. Those wierd symbols you see next to the actual word in english are Phonemes.

82. It's the small things in life that matter to me, like a smile.

83. I love to smile. I love to flaunt the deep dimples that accompany them. I love my mom for giving them to me. I love my entire family as well :) Every one of us has a dimple or a pair of them, I have the most - 6 in all :D

84. To me Quality is more important than quantity.

85. …which is why I'm ending on #85.

86. Wow, I'm on #86 already. Never thought I would make it this far.

87. I told you I suffered from STM. Should have stopped at # 85 but did not. I forgot ;)