My sis tagged me. God-Knows what that means but I kind of get the idea. You are supposed to list down ten little known facts about myself. Though, for me, it's quite hard, cos I'm like an open book. And this is actually pretty juvenile but what the heck. Anything to break the monotony of work. So here goes.

10 little known facts about moi.

1. I have a lot of insecurities. I might seem like a really confident person, but deep down inside I am actually unsure about a lot of things. But I have to be confident cos many people depend on me. Which brings me to the next point.

2. Many people say I'm bossy and always need to be in control. What they don't know is I did not start off like that. I have to be in control as I'm the unofficial head of the family. So this bossiness was more of a progression due to circumstances and lack of options. And the need to ensure my family doesn't get pushed around.

3. I actually own my flat. It's not my mom's. I bought it when I was 23 for my mom, myself and my younger sis. I got the contractors & painters down, arranged for renovations, bought furniture, the works to get my house ready. And it's something I'm very proud of cos I did all that when I was only 23.

4. I wasn't an exercise addict before. I am now because of Dev, who lives in the gym. And ever since then, I can't go without gymming. I get withdrawal symptoms when I skip gym and I feel like shit. Seriously.

5. At one point in time in my career, I was seriously considering switching profession. From a teacher to a fashion buyer. I know, you guys are going, 'Fashion Buyer???' But I contemplated and decided against it. I'm so weird, I know.

6. Despite my tough demeanour, I am actually a softie. I cry very easily, though I do it in private.

7. I am very proud of my culture and heritage and being a Malay and a Muslim though I don't act like it sometimes.

8. Until recently, I found it hard to have platonic friendships with guys as something always develops from the friendship.

9. I am actually a good cook. And I can bake too. What can I cook? Nasi lemak, chicken rice, asam pedas, beef chop, curry chicken, sambal belado. What can I bake? Brownies, muffins, strawberry pies, kueh hari raya. I'm not kidding. I'm just too busy now.

10. I'm very protective towards my family. Especially towards my younger sis cos she's at a stage in her life where she's unsure of what she wants to do, my mom cos she's scared of a lot of things due to the many falls she had gone through, and my neice and nephew cos they are my babies. So when my elder sis tells me that they are being bullied, I always have this urge to go down and beat the shit out of the bullies though it's not the best solution. Many people think I'm not a family-family person but I am. I just show it differently. Only I can say anything negative towards my family. No else can.

There, 10 things about me you might not know. Or you might already know and I'm just reaffirmng things. Whatever it is, enjoy reading this. I'm not going to bother tagging anyone cos all my friends have better things to do with their time but if you are free, go ahead and tell me your 10 things. :)