Seven Deadly Sins

Titaxy tagged me to write 7 random facts about myself. However, based on her post, I am guessing we can modify it the way we want. I thought I'd take a shot at writing about 7 random facts that are about the 7 Deadly Sins. I am not good at the whole religion thing...but I'm guessing if I've sinned, I'm going to hell. So here's what is going to get me there... :)

Envy: I used to envy people that could read once and memorise everything. I remember back then thinking if there was one thing I could have, it would be that gift to just read a page and remember all that I have read off the top of my head!!  I remember going through school in India trying my hardest to learn things by rote...but for some reason, nothing stayed in my head if I didn't grasp the concept (Something mum couldn't understand and kept telling me to just memorise it like other students) I still remember this girl who if you asked her a question would rattle off the answer without stopping. But...if you asked her something from the middle...something that wasn't in the same order...no answer! I'm now glad I couldn't just learn by rote. So it resulted in me not doing too well at school. But at least today, I do understand psychological concepts because I actually put in the effort while studying than just memorising things.

Gluttony: Open bars are the worst thing ever! It's almost like I have the mentality that I have to make the most of it or else it's all wasted. One of the first times I got really drunk here was at a residential end-of-term party where it was an open bar for wine. I cannot remember how many glasses of red and white wine I had but I can tell you, next day was no picnic. Especially since I had to go for a training for a new casual position. Travelling and training with a hangover ---- not the best idea. 

Greed: The one thing two things I am greedy about are: books and computers. I can never have enough books. But you already know that. I am not a big electronics person and couldn't care less about the latest IPhone or mobile phone but every time I see a new laptop at the stores (HPs or Sony or Toshiba) I long to have it. Even though I have a perfectly functioning one. Or even if I might have bought one recently. It's a good thing I don't have that much money or else there would probably be more than one laptop here! 

Lust: Everyone knows I lust after Adam Gilchrist. So that's not what I will talk about. But I have been told I have weird taste in men. Apparently guys I find attractive, nobody does. Adam Gilchrist is an example. Everyone I know has laughed at his ears which I think are perfect for him. I remember telling friends back at school...at least I wouldn't have competition when it came to a potential partner given that my friends would probably not find him attractive!   

Pride: It took me a long time to give myself a pat on the back for what I have achieved. I still remember someone telling me that they were surprised I knew what I wanted to do at 21 and that I started my Masters at 22. To me it was "just another degree" and "no big deal". But some people have shown me that it probably is an achievement. And today, I am proud of myself. I am even more proud that I did 3 years of postgraduate study successfully without any family to support me here in terms of keeping house, paying bills, cooking and working. I also feel proud that despite being the youngest in my group of friends from uni here, I am the only unmarried one not living with mum and dad (There are other friends not in this group that don't live at home...these are my friends from uni)

Sloth: Ah....my parents used to constantly say how lazy I was while growing up. I learnt something smart...if there was something I needed say from the kitchen, I wouldn't go get it at once. Instead, I'd wait until say my sister or my mum got up and then say "Since you are up and going that way...could you pleeeeease get me...." I say sis and mum because my dad never maintained that behaviour in me. It was nice while it lasted. Then I moved to Australia and realised I couldn't really do the same with flatmates. Shame.

Wrath: If you follow my blog, you most probably know about my road rage. I still do not get why people drive below the speed limit on the right hand lane. Or why others don't follow road rules. Or how people will almost run into you while merging even though you are the P-plater. Funnily enough, I don't get very angry in traffic. Unless it's because some idiot has caused it by trying something stupid! Just so you know, I am not a short-tempered person...it usually takes a lot to get me angry. But for some reason, I am a different person on the road!

So anyway, looks like I am going to hell. But I bet it will be more fun than heaven. =D

I tag Nu, Richa, Clarissa, Sid, Sam, Dew and Kellyansapansa. Do share 7 random facts about yourselves...

Until next time,

Cheers!!!