GET TO KNOW ME: 70 Random Facts About Me….

As a blogger, it is very important to get feedbacks from your readers believe me it is one major thing that keeps me going in this blogging of a somethinggg. In December, A loyal blog reader sent me a dm asking why I never go personal on the blog.So I promised her that my first post in January will be a “get to know me” post but January came with loads of goodies that got me on my feet hence the late post. But I am here now. Hurrayyyyy!. I find it weird talking about me really. I don’t know why but hey, anything for my loyal readers.

So here are 70 random facts about this Arewa Pikin ( that’s a lot though.)

1. My name is BARAKAH, not BARAKAT(where is the Kat coming from?)…if you have to add the T then add a U to it: BARAKAHTU
2. I am in my early 20’s….. Gosh, growing up comes with loads of responsibilities
3. I am a medical student in Turkey
4. I am a big time daddy’s girl.
5. I am a development worker and a freelancer
6. I am low-key religious…  God, first
7. I started working at the age of 14… it’s been a long time..(oya complete the song)
8. I am always positive…in all circumstance. I mean why not. My God is ever living.
9. I don’t wallow for long… while i am down or crying trust me i am 100 percent thinking about how to move on and most times my bounce back is always crazy.
10. I am very organized… it’s fair to say I have obsessive compulsive disorder.
11. I am very principled. …..my siblings call me the disciplinarian….. smh
12. I always make friends with people older than me and i am always the youngest at work….probably the reason why people say I am nothing my age. but hey that’s a good compliment.
13. Are you full of negativities? oh really..byeeee i can’t stand negative people
14. I hate competing.. we are fam, let’s succeed together
15. I hate African Time…. Should I ever find the person who started it, I am sure to punch them right in the face. I am always on time
16. I am short sighted… I use glasses even at home
17. I am slim and small…  yea right!(i try not to go out when it is windy)
18. I speak English,Hausa, Yoruba. A little Magyar,Arabic and turkish
19. I rarely hangout.. do once in a blue moon but when I do, I make sure I have fun to the fullest
20. i believe in mistakes… They have only shaped and made me
21. My No is a No….. don’t try to hard to change my decision cos you are just gonna get frustrated…. My mum’s popular saying to me is ” you are so stubborn
22. I never argue…. there is plenty other things to channel my energy to.
23. I have zero tolerance for bullies… trust me i switch from a 0 to 100 when someone tries to be a bully.
24. I have never prayed to be famous… i like peace too much to deal with all that comes with it.
25. i always like to be behind cameras but somehow i end up in the front… I try to hide myself so people don’t get to know me… but the truth it’s not been working.
26. I can be shy, but somehow my confidence cover it up and people don’t get to see it.
27. Women with visions are my push buttons…. #girlpower
28. I am a realist and can be blunt…
29. I can listen for Africa, even when I know everything you are about to say, you have got my listening ears.
30. I probably can give you reasons as to why some part of  your house is dirty, But your kitchen? Noo! i can’t stand dirty kitchens and i tryyyyyy not to use public washroom
31. I love culture….
32. I love reality shows.
33. want to make me melt…have some courtesy/be polite irrespective of your age…
34. I am always willing to learn and tap from people’s knowledge
35. I am a junkie…..I always have them at home and in my bag. hence, my eating habit is horribly annoying.
36. people say I am accommodating. I do agree with them.
37. Modesty and comfortability are the main things I look for in an outfit.
38. I never wear tight clothes, asides religious reasons, it affects my blood flow leading to an itchy body which i can’t stand.
39. I don’t do trends at all ( i mean i just don’t like to do what everyone is doing) and i never use swear words.
40. I love veggies. ….hardly do I ever cook without them.
41. I  get dehydrated easily, so i always have water with me but i rarely drink cold water
42. Watermelon is bae.  I could survive on it without food and water for months… (my fav fruit)
43. I don’t have a favorite food …. but I don’t like solid, it makes me sleepy.
44. I don’t take acidic fruits or gaseous drink due to bad peptic ulcer… Don’t be like me (eat healthy).it’s important.
45. I am a 110 percent sarcastic..my sarcasm is out of this world I joke a lot…. I just like it when everyone is happy
46. I never believe when people shower praises on me….I am always like, I am not even that nice. lol
47. I rarely get intimidated… My father used to say ” never allow anyone bully you and never be intimidated because in you in so much strength and confidence, I believe in your Abilities” ….Hi daddy.
48. I enjoy watching football and basket ball…Hi Kobe
49. I love to see people succeed most especially women… Joy! joy! joy!
50. I can’t digest wheat so I eat bread occasionally…..
51. flat shoes any day, at most wedges…. I rarely do heels.
52. I have had only one foundation all my life and it’s not finished yet… I am not a fan of makeup. will rather have some extra sleep.Today’s kind of makeup takes away my confidence.I  find confidence in looking natural or at leaset an everyday subtle kind of make up.
53. I don’t like English. I feel it’s one hard language
54. I rarely use a spoon to eat, I feel like my mouth is going to tear.
55. i can go a whole day without my phone so long as i know where it is.
56. I never keep long nails and i am obsessed with clean nails. It’s one of the first things my eyes sees when i meet someone… dirty nail is such a turnoff.. lorrrrd!
57. I am very lazy with making my hair because it is natural, long and takes the whole day to get it sorted out…
58. you want to get my attention, wear a nice perfume..ot a heavy perfume… I love nice and subtle fragrances. I never go out without a pocket perfume and a hand sanitizer.
59. When I am not schooling, I am either working or sleeping.
60. Don’t try to get flirty with me.i find it really annoying… we can always have a benefiting conversation you know..
61. I care less about guys really, all I do is have them as colleagues and relatives, i literally  know nothing about them and to be honest, i stuggle not.. (don’t even judge me) cos i am hoping i will change.
62. I am very loyal….even to the pen I write with.
63. I am never serious with issues related to me, but when it has to do with others, getting it sorted is a must.
64. I can’t stand pain… I avoid anything painful.
65. i am 0.0 percent romantic. all that mushiness works not for me.
66. comedy movies all the way and some times Adventures
67. I don’t like skirts. 90 percent of my clothes are maxi dresses.
68. I don’t like noise…. you never find me in crowded places. mother nature is such a friend
69. vanilla flavored ice cream any day any time
70. I sometimes over think issues just because I don’t enjoy taking risks.

Such a long list… you now know a little about me, I would also like to know a little about you in the comment section, tell me at least one random fact about you and if you will like me to blog about anything specific. let me know and i will gladly do…