24 Facts About Me (How well do you know me?)

1. My full first name is Chinazor, short form is China (pronounced Cheenah) and nickname- China (pronounced Chyna). Please don't call me Chichi, lol, too many girls with the name; and  I think some people call my sister that.

2. I am a neat-freak, Borderline OCD. Thanks mom!

3. I am a very picky eater. It's so hard to surprise me with food- I'd politely turn it down. My favorite restaurant is anything Italian.

4. I love eggs. Scrambled or boiled.

5. I love fish too. Preferably Tilapia.

6. I don't keep that many friends. I have a very small circle. I am very friendly however; I do know [of] a lot of folks.

7. In as much as I Snapchat my cooking escapades a lot of times, I am a very lazy cook.

8. I don't know how to speak Igbo- my tribal language. Biko, before you criticize me, most Igbo children that weren't born in the east, don't know how to speak the language. Don't ask me why, but I'm not fluent in Yoruba neither. (I was born in Lagos, my mom is an avid Yoruba speaker). I understand both languages though.

9. I used to love writing stories. I wrote a book once that was in its publishing stage when I was in SS2 (in high school), through my Business teacher. But then America happened. Never heard from that man, *sobs*, he probably stole my story!

10. I used to know how to dance and sing. I was on my school's hip-hop dance team. I'd always been in dance/cultural teams since primary 3. I tell people that my talents were revoked because I stopped utilizing them. *I was in different church choirs for 6 years, maybe?*

11. Ciara is my girl. The only artist whose music I've heard all off. I'm not up to date with albums and Hot 100s, but when it comes to Ciara...forget.

12. I watch reality TV shows more than TV drama series because with the later, I tend to get bored with the story line overtime. Some of my faves (when they first started) were: The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, Empire..that's all I remember for now lol! 

13. From J.S.S. 1 to S.S.S.1, I was either the class captain, or a school prefect. Mind you, I was always nominated/appointed *side eye* I once was the scapegoat because I didn't write *Names of Noise Makers* as the class captain.

14. I love high-rise buildings with a bomb ass view; overlooking the lake, or a beautiful skyline.

15. My favorite number is 15. It's probably because I was born on the 15th of July. I was also 15 years old when I came to the U.S.

16. I created this blog when I started nursing school... for my sanity, in August 2011.

17. I love interior designs. I can spend long minutes online or on Instagram (I follow many interior decor accounts).

18. I used to be quick to anger and hold grudges. Years ago. [Edit] I've been told that I'm not the most compassionate person with words; that I'm very blunt and don't know how to relay words/messages to overly sensitive/emotional people. I'm working on that.

19. If I sense that a certain person is acting some type of way towards me, I hit them up to see if I've  wronged them (so it can be acknowledged)- if I haven't, and they give me a reason to pick a fight, I let them go.

20. I am not an only child o- as a matter of fact, I have four siblings. I don't have the luxury of spending time with them as much as I want to, because I always end up living away from everyone else.

21. Coca~Cola over Pepsi. Don't argue with me, lol.

22. I love granulated sugar in my popcorn. No butter, please.

23. I love all things art.

24. People always say I act older than my age. Please, how's a 24 year old supposed to act? Btw, I've been told this since I was about 15 years old.

How much of the facts did you get right?
Leave comments; let me know if we have anything in common.

Merry Christmas!!!

It's the "most wonderful time of the year". It's the season to be jolly...

...but why am I not in the Christmas spirit?

Each year, I look forward to the 25th of December. I look forward to Christmas more than my birthday (well, not really). It's the atmosphere, the Xmas carol, the parties/events, the togetherness, the lights and decors- everything!

It's all different this year. I don't feel like it's Christmas- maybe it's because it'll be my first time EVER working on Christmas day, or because some of my siblings won't be home...I don't know. 

We have a Christmas tradition each year (like most families) where we all gather around the living room, share past stories, open up gifts, and win bonus gifts- if you're able to tell which wrapped gifts are yours. All of that.

Hope you all have a beautiful Christmas celebration.

Happy Holidays.

Leftover Cravings

Whether it be from the beginning of the year, mid-year, or currently, there are some cravings I'm yet to fulfill. 

These leftover cravings have thus become my Christmas wishlist, and I thought to share them, perhaps I'd get lucky. Hehe.

• My love for sandals make me crave these Tom Ford patchwork leather cage sandal even more. I love the many variations in color, but this brown/rust and maroon tops it for me. I also love the leather and velvet mix. But of course, it's sold out everywhere! *I wear a US size 9 if you find em ;)*

• When the Apple watch came out, I wasn't a fan [don't ask me why], but after seeing a few coworkers with it, I can't even begin to tell you how convenient it'll be to use, especially with a job like mine.

• Ohh dear Wrangler! If you know me, then you know what the craze is. I've always liked Jeep. This Wrangler is the sexiest car ever, and I often tell folks, if you were to put a Benz  and a Wrangler in front of me and ask me to take whichever one I wanted, I'd go with the Wrangler! The love is deeply rooted and I can't explain further. I'll take the 2015 Wrangler in black or white.

• I'm not too big on pumps, but if I have to wear one, they'll to be pointy-toed. After getting the So Kate (in nude) from Neiman Marcus earlier this year, I knew I wouldn't rock it much because those shoes are uncomfortable, especially since I have very weird feet. The 39.5 is somewhat tight on me, but the size 40 is too loose. Tsk! I do want these black Pigalle Plato 120mm however.

• Lastly, the Louis Vuitton Neverfull in GM is a must have for me. I'm not a big fan of LV, or bags that have their logo all over them, but this LV tote in Damier Ebene print is fab! I love the structure and size of it. It'll make a great travel bag.

What's on your Christmas list?

Night Ops

Am I the only one that loves taking photos at night, with a great camera??

Nah, my friends do it too! Hehe