Starting A New Journey // Fifty Facts About Me Tag

I’m starting a new online journey and awkward introductions are part and parcel of that. After seeing the Fifty Facts About Me tag floating around other blogs, and on YouTube, I thought it would be a nice way to launch this space. I will have an About Me section, which I’ll update more regularly. But for now, here are fifty facts about me…

1. I am a child of the ’90s.
2. My star sign is Taurus, with Leo as my rising, Virgo as my moon, and Taurus as my sun. I’m definitely still learning what all of that means.
3. I tend to be called ‘H’ or ‘Han’ a lot.
4. I am the oldest, with one younger brother.
5. We have a family dog, Gwen. She is a black and white collie…technically my shadow.
6. My favorite number is 12, but I also like it when things come in sets of four.
7. When I was eight years old, I saw Shania Twain perform on Top of the Pops. Since then, I’ve had a love for country music.
8. I have a degree in Criminology and Psychology. I chose that course after completing a BTEC in Forensic Science during my sixth-form years.
9. I would love to study at a postgraduate level. The difficulty is deciding what to study. Not only do I have lots of different career interests, but there are also many routes my undergraduate degree could lead to.
10. Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter… I am pretty much an equal opportunist when it comes to “the fandoms.” I actually rewatch the Harry Potter films every Christmas.
11. Fancy dress is one of my favourite ways to go out and celebrate. My 19th birthday was Heroes and Villains themed, my 20th was Western, and my 21st was Masquerade.
12. One of my travel dreams is to visit America. I’d love to stand on the Grand Ole Opry stage—Nashville is calling.
13. Being tall means clothes shopping is a mission. Most UK retailers don’t stock their Tall sections in-store, so there’s a lot of kerfuffle sending items back.
14. I prefer taking photos rather than being in them. I also love looking through old pictures.
15. I have a phobia of needles and anything that pierces the skin. No surprise to say I have no piercings or tattoos.
16. I’ve always been a picky eater. Until the age of six, my go-to was bread and butter.
17. My favourite comedian is Sarah Millican. More than once, I’ve had to pause or rewind the TV because I was laughing too much to keep up.
18. I like talent show competitions on TV, mainly because I enjoy discovering something or someone new. I’m always especially excited about the possibility of a new magician or ventriloquist.
19. I’m not hugely into sports, but I enjoy the NFL and MLB. I support the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers.
20. A genuine smile can make my day.
21. A little Christmas tradition I love is buying or making tree decorations. I gift them to the younger ones so that when they’re older, they have ornaments to start off with.
22. I eat coloured sweets in a specific order…but the order changes depending on the brand.
23. Vintage fashion has always interested me. I feel happiest in a vintage-style circle skirt. Brands like Collectif and ModCloth are my go-to because reproduction vintage is more budget-friendly.
24. I was fortunate enough to attend Country to Country in London and see one of my favourite artists, Tim McGraw. He sang two of my favorite songs, The Cowboy in Me and Just to See You Smile.
25. Growing up, I had a very prominent overbite. It took years of braces and lower jaw surgery to correct it.

26. I’m from a big family…lots of cousins.
27. I’m the worst at applying liquid eyeliner. I think I’ve tried every YouTube tutorial trick.
28. I don’t smoke. My parents did when I was a child, and I saw how hard it was for them to quit, so I never started.
29. Blue Raspberry Slush Puppies are my go-to summer treat.
30. At home, I prefer wearing PJ bottoms. They’re so much more comfortable.
31. Old movies or “the classics”, as they’re called in my house, are favourites for a lazy afternoon. Actors like Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, and John Wayne… just to name a few.
32. I’m also massively into American TV crime shows. Bones, Criminal Minds, NCIS… just to name a few. I’d love to have a part in one someday.
33. Romance, fantasy, and classic literature are what I gravitate toward most, but I’m open to other genres.
34. I believe Christmas should be spent at home.
35. As a kid, I loved Saturday morning cartoons. They led me to watch more anime—Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura are favourites.
36. I have a huge interest in ancestry research. Seeing how my ancestors fit into history makes me feel connected in a way I can’t describe.
37. When I was 14, I had an amazing experience in China. The highlights were visiting the Terracotta Army and walking to the highest point of the Great Wall.
38. I’m awful at texting back.
39. I hate the feeling of insects crawling on my skin, it’s like nails on a chalkboard to me.
40. I always wanted to be a singer, but I sound like a cat in a blender.
41. Pick ‘n’ mix sweets are the best accompaniment to a movie. Along with popcorn, of course.
42. I went to so many concerts during my teenage years. I love those memories with my friends, seeing bands like McFly, Jonas Brothers, and Elliot Minor.
43. For me, organisation is the only way I can stay focused. Although to some, it may look like organised chaos! I use multiple physical and digital planners and notebooks.
44. If it’s a takeaway night, Chinese or pizza are the go-to options. I always order the same thing every time.
45. I used to dye my hair a lot in my teens. I still want to go fully blonde, but every time I’ve tried highlights, I end up with that yellowish blonde, which has put me off.
46. I hate wearing trousers for formal events. To me, they just feel like work clothes. I suppose it’s lasting trauma from working in retail.
47. Belle is my favourite Disney princess.
48. Captain America is my favourite superhero. Of course, that has nothing to do with Chris Evans at all… ????
49. Come Christmas, I do all the gift wrapping in the house. I love folding the edges perfectly, adding bows and ribbons. They basically have to look like they belong in a Hallmark movie.
50. One day, I’d love to publish a book. I have so many ideas for standalones and series…Maybe one day.

And that’s just the first fifty facts! It is hard isn’t it? Talking about yourself. I know most people start their online journey with an “About Me” style of post, but it does feel strange.

As always, thanks for reading…

Hannah Marie x