30 Niki Facts

Something I copied from Facebook:


1. Let's start off with my name. The name that my parents gave me is Alyssa Nicole Yokingco. Take note that my last name is spelled with a C-O, not a K-O. Alright? A lot of people get it wrong. Plus Alyssa is pronounced as "ali-sah", not "alay-sah". Alright? Most friends call me Niki. Single K, please take note of that. Kthnxbye. Haha. But some call me Niks, Nikita, Nikitita, etc.
2. I'm confused as what to earn for first: a car or my tuition fee for Graduate School...
3. ...which leads us to one of my ultimate dreams: to earn a doctorate degree in Philosophy and then teach Philosophy somewhere. Plus "Alyssa Nicole E. Yokingco, M.A., Ph.D" doesn't sound that bad, either. ;)
4. I'm sure most people know this, but did you know that Tito Bo was one of the main reasons that I took up Philosophy? I looked up to him, how he preached, and how he wrote, and thought that Philosophy could probably turn me into something like him one day. Well, I thought wrong.
5. If given the chance, though, I would love to take up Music as a second degree. I actually was planning to shift to that course after my first year in Philosophy, but a few friends told me not to push through because of some reasons that I'm afraid I can't divulge to you, dearest reader/tagged friend.
6.I love to sing. VERY MUCH SO. A day does not go by without me singing a full song. And yes, I still sing even though I've lost my voice. I sing pretty much everywhere. Hahaha.
7. I play the guitar... Well, not that much anymore. And I want to learn how to play the drums. BADLY. Anyone willing to teach me?
8. I love to write. Really. About the most random things. I like to jot down what I'm thinking about, or what I think about a certain topic or a certain issue just to continuously sharpen my mind. I'm not sure if writing likes me back, though.
9. I have perfectly straight teeth (according to a dentist/friend). Nope, I didn't really have braces for a period of my time. My mom just taught me a neat trick on how to make my teeth grow straight.
10. I have this unexplainable obsession over journals/notebooks. I buy more than what I need. I used to tell myself that it was because of my passion for writing (and me immediately filling up the journal) that I should every now and then buy a new one. But now I think I'm being just plain silly and magastos.
11. I love stars. Seriously. I would literally jump for joy if you gave me ANYTHING that had stars or maybe even a bottle of those paper folded stars *hint, hint*. That being said, I love pictures of the galaxy. I will continuously be amazed at how wonderful the universe is.
12. I have anger management issues. Seriously. Something so simple can instantly flare me up. Yes, it is one of my weaknesses: I am definitely not that patient, either. And, believe me, you wouldn't want to see me angry.
13. I don't know how to hold grudges. Seriously. It may seem like I will be eternally mad at you, but nope. Just leave me alone for a couple of minutes, then I'll be okay. But if you continue to press the issue and bug me, then sorry, you shall experience my wrath.
14. If you mean something to me, or if you are important to me, I will see to it that I will be there when you need me. That means our friendship is important to me and I hate seeing you sad or problematic. Capice?
15. THAT being said, I treasure my friendships. If I say you are my friend, I mean it. With every single cell of my body.
16. I have low tolerance for physical pain. Seriously. Sometimes, a gentle slap for you may mean hell for me. Oo na, ako na ang maarte. Che. I hate having check-ups and I definitely hate something being pushed into my skin. I am AFRAID of needles. There was a time that I almost fainted while I was being injected.
17. I am now officially a philosophy book hoarder. Recently, I had this thing about collecting philosophical readings so that I won't have to photocopy that much when I start going to Gradschool. If you're going to ask me if I actually read the things that I buy, well, let's just say that I'm trying (and apparently failing).
18. When I was 3, I was rushed to the hospital because I ate a piece of poison from the cockroach hotel. And I remember it all too vividly: I ate it because I thought it was a piece of chocolate cake. DON'T JUDGE ME. Hahaha.
19. I have thunder thighs (THERE, I SAID IT). And I got it from my father, obviously.
20. One thing that I would never say no to is chocolate.
21. There was actually one point in my life that I wanted to become a pre-school teacher. Actually, sometimes, I still want to be.
22. When I'm all alone at home, I dance. As in really dance. Well, actually, I still dance even though my mother's around. She finds it highly amusing. And it's not because I'm very good in dancing, it's actually because I look rather awkward and funny when I do.
23. Even though it may not seem like it, I would love to wear dresses. Deep inside, I can be really girly, too. Heh.
24. Another thing I can never say no to is ice cream. And just so you know, two of my favorite flavors are mint chocolate chip and vanilla. Give me a scoop and I will be your best friend for life.
25. I've always wanted to try a pixie cut. Unfortunately, though, because of my round face, I can't. It'll make me look like a chipmunk.
26. In my spare time (and let's just say that for now, I have a lot of it), I doodle. I doodle a lot, actually. But that doesn't mean that I'm not listening to what you have to say. It's just that I like to keep my hands busy.
27. I can be very moody. One minute I can be all, "tralalala I love you", and then the next I could be, "Please die." Blame the hormones.
28. I love chicken. Really. Kahit anong luto, basta manok, game ako. I also love salmon sashimi and Mcdo's french fries.
29. Most of the people already know this, I've been homeschooled for 4 years: from Grade 3 to Grade 6. No, it's not because I have some kind of disability. Homeschooling is not all about that. And well, let's just say I don't regret my parents's decision to homeschool me. Why? Because it's brought us closer to each other.
30. Lastly, the only dish that I've mastered is that natural tomato-based pasta. And I'm proud to say that my customers (i.e. my family and my boyfriend) are satisfied. Tee-hee.