Goodbye 2015

What a crazy year 2015 was. I took a large jump closer to becoming more like the real Me! It was a very strange feeling to finish the year and know that I had a successful year!! So if you feel like it, I answered 39 Questions about 2015. You don't have to read it all! :)

1. What did you do in 2015 that you’d never done before?

Traveled overseas to New Zealand, Bungy Jumped, Zorbed, Ziplined, Jumped completely out of my comfort zone (53 strangers on Contiki tour) Saw a Kea, a Kiwi, a Tuatara, and other amazing NZ animals, went as far south as I ever had, went as far East as I ever had, went through customs (didn’t get in trouble), went on a ferry that carries cars, saw a dormant volcano, climbed to the top of an extinct volcano… so freaking much! Tattoos!!

2. Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and will you make more for next year

I didn’t send cards to my friends like I said I would – I sort of looked after myself (I joined a gym, but stopped going after 2 weeks because someone who worked there was a bitch to me – still paying for it though :( ) I read more blogs, but didn’t blog as much as I wanted… I did start this blog with my bestie… so hopefully next year will be better. I stressed about money sometimes… but not as much as I did in 2014… and I tried to be a better work colleague, but it’s hard when your workplace goes to shit… but we survived and 2016 is going to be awesome!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Yes, my cousin gave birth to her little Ruby!

4. Did anyone close to you die?

No.

5. What countries did you visit?

New Zealand!

6. What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?

confidence – I think I answer confidence to this question all the time. I’m definitely getting better… I still just haven’t figured out how to make friends and meet people without feeling super awkward!

7. What dates from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

Jumping off that bridge in New Zealand! I still can’t believe that I did it!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Travelling to New Zealand on my own, and the whole experience of making new friends, being adventurous and taking a huge literal leap out of my comfort zone!

9. What was your biggest failure?

Being single all year. I haven nothing against being single, I love it, but I would like to experience being in a relationship no matter how short!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

No, I was quite lucky health wise. I’ve been a little mentally down in the last couple of months, but I’m working through it!

11. What was the best thing someone bought you?

My mum bought the air tickets to New Zealand for me! If she wasn’t there to help I probably would of never made it!

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?

I would say my own… I’m very proud of how I handled this year

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?

A few people, new and old, that could just disappear from my life.

14. Where did most of your money go?

New Zealand

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

New Zealand

16. What song will always remind you of 2015?

Lean On by Major Lazer – it was our Contiki Day Song, so whenever I hear it, it reminds me of NZ

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? Happie

b) fatter or skinner? Skinnier

c) richer or poorer? Richer

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Travel

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Stressing

20. How do/did you plan to spend Christmas?

Christmas lunch with the family!

21. Did you fall in love in 2015?

with New Zealand :D

22. How many one night stands?

No

23. What was your favourite TV program?

Sense8, new series of Orange is The New Black

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Yes

25. What was the best book you read?

It’s a tie between Room or The Light We Cannot See

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Star Wars made character playlists on Spotify!

27. What did you want and get?

Trip to New Zealand, Thermomix… heaps of stuff

28. What did you want and not get?

Lots of things…

29. What was your favourite film of this year?

Star Wars The Force Awakens

30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I had the day off work. I got my nails done, had morning tea at my aunts cafe… just relaxed. I turned 29!

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Spending more time with Emmy

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?

Dressing more the way I wanted to, because I could actually buy clothes I liked in my size! YAY!

33. What kept you sane?

Emmy, and my mum

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Oh dear… too many! Currently I’m in love with Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaacs

35. What political issue stirred you the most?

Trump! So glad I don’t live in America

36. Who do you miss?

Spending time with Emmy

37. Who was the best new person you met?

Most of the people I met on Contiki… in particular Veronica, Courtney, Emma, Lucy, and Emily

38. What was the best thing you ate?

Fish & Chips on the foreshore in Auckland! (Fush & Chups!)

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015?

LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE!

All the questions!

First off, I'm going to apologise for not being around very much, that includes commenting on blogs, posting on this blog... and just generally being on the interest (except for Pinterest... I'm still very active on Pinterest) I just haven't been "feeling it". Work has been causing me a lot of stress, so I'm pretty much coming home after work completely drained.

I like these easy answer the questions posts. Jen from The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth posted this one, so I'm going to do it too!

Basics

Name: On my birth certificate and at work I'm Melissa. At home and with my friends and family I'm Molly
Age: 28
Height: 169cm
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Religion: "Non-practising Roman Catholic Evolutionist" :P
Ethnicity: Caucasian - English/Scottish/Italian
Status: Single

Favourites

Colour: Teal, Olive, Dark Grey
Hair Style: Long "viking" hair with side undercut!
Food: Mexican - Tacos with cheese, avocado, corn, sour cream!
Soda: I don't drink soda anymore. I used to LOVE Pepsi Max, but can't stand it now. I do enjoy Passiona (passionfruit soda) every now and then
Alcoholic Beverage: I don't drink alcohol
Store: Typo, Dymocks, Dangerfield
Mall: Westfield Carousel in Perth
State: Western Australia
City: Sydney
Animal: Otters, Sloths, Birds (most kinds), Reptiles, Cats!
Movie: Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Harry Potter films
Anime: Get Backers
Book: Harry Potter, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, anything by Neil Gaiman
Music: Pop, Rock, a little bit of Indie stuff, soundtrack scores
Song: Invincible by Muse
Band / Artist: Muse, Billy Talent, James Blunt (no shame)
Website: this one :P, Pinterest, Polyvore

This or That

Soda or juice? Water :P
Music or Internet? Internet
Rock or rap? Rock
Cats or dogs? Cats
White or black? Black
Cell phone or iPod? iPhone (best of both)
Curly hair or straight hair? curly hair
Laptop or computer? computer
Mountain Dew or Pepsi? Pepsi
Phone or Internet? Internet
Summer or Winter? Winter
Going out or staying in? Staying In

Random

What do you do in your spare time? internet, read, draw, watch movies
What do you wish you had more time for? baking, traveling, no working
What's your usual clothing style? "hipster goth"
What's your usual hair style? side parted, undercut side, long fringe
What are you wearing? ANZAC hoodie, striped tee, green tank, bright pink bra, black slouch pants, black undies, boots!
Are you single or taken? Single
Who would you die for? my family members
What do you think of one night stands? depends on the person
Who's your best friend? Emma
Do you have any pets? yes, Fenrir the fluff bum with grandpa ears (cat)
Do you plan on getting married? not really
Do you plan on having kids? Yes
How old do you wish you were? I like this age
If you were to be anywhere right now, where would it be? NEW ZEALAND
Ever gone camping? no proper camping!
Have you ever gone skiing on a mountain? No
Ever gone to church? Yes, I went to catholic school... so it was pretty much once a week!
Ever gone to a famous water park? No
Ever gone out of state? Yes
Ever gone out of the country? No (ask me again in 6 weeks!)
What year were you born in? 1986
What do you do in the summer time? stay at home in the air con. go to the beach, have BBQ with family
Are you naturally tanned? PALE AS!
Do you live in a house? yes
What do you have on your mind? so much! this post would be twice as long... plus there is some stuff I probably shouldn't say on the internet!
What time is it? 5.45pm, 30th July 2015.

That was fun! I hope you enjoyed it

Dragon's Loyalty Award

I've been nominated by the super talented and awesome Rosa of Gingerbread Sagas, you really need to check out her blog!

The Rules

1. Visit and thank the blogger who nominated you.
2. Acknowledge that blogger on your blog and a link back.
3. You must share 7 things other bloggers may not know about you.
4. Nominate up to 15 bloggers for Dragon’s Loyalty Award.
5. Copy and paste the award somewhere on your blog.

Seven random facts that you don't (but probably do) know about me

one. Ginger makes me nauseous, even though ginger is suppose to help with nausea.

two. I still sleep with my teddy I've had since I was a baby.

three. I like to waste time watching youtube videos of people playing video games. I'd rather do that than play a video game myself.
four. I collect scarves and beanies, especially if I travel
five. I'm forgetful... like really forgetful, to a point where I even forget about my notebook, with notes not to forget :(
six. I'm a pessimist, and an introvert, but am really good at pretending to be an optimist and an extrovert :)
seven. This took a long time for me to post, because I'm having a really hard time thinking of seven things about myself... should I be worried??

I'm going to copout and nominate "anyone who wants to do this"

I want to thank Rosa again for the nomination and apologise for the amount of time it's taken for me to finish it :)

One Lovely Blog Award

The rules of the award:

1. Thank the person nominating you and link back to them in your post

2. Share seven things about yourself

3. Nominate fifteen or so bloggers you admire

4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know

Thanks to Kerry from Kerry's Nerdy Habitat for nominating me for the One Lovely Blog Award!

Thank you so much! YAY!

Now for the 

Seven Things About Me!

1. I'm afraid of balloons. It was very hard for me to explain this to 3 year olds.

2. I have an aunt named Sarah Jane, named after Sarah Jane Smith from Doctor Who. My grandfather is a geek :D

3. I've studied Accounting, Hospitality, Art, IT and finally Childcare.

4. I've been blogging for over 10 years, this blog since 2008.

5. I want to have children, and they're going to be the geekiest, spoilt children ever! :)

6. I'm distantly related to Donald Sutherland (President Snow in The Hunger Games films) we share the same great great great great great grandparents.

7. I'm a hoarding, multi-tasking, distracted crafter. ie I find something new, I buy lots of stuff for it, then I get bored straight away!

I nominate:

Emmy - who's about to start a new blog 

Nerdjoy

Highly Functioning Sociopath i.e. my little sister Alex

whoever else wants to join in :)

<3 Molly

The "Spring" Tag

Happy Easter everyone!

I've been tagged to do "The Spring Tag" by the awesome Kerry @ Kerry's Nerdy Habitat! I'm very excited, but going to mix it up a little... since I live in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring is still a couple months away (WINTER IS COMING) So I'm going to do the "Spring Autumn Tag" :)

1. What’s your favourite nail colour for Spring (Autumn)?
The thing I love most about Autumn is the ability to wear darker colours and not be cooked when the sun shines. I don't wear nail polish, but I know as the weather gets colder it's time to take better care of your nails. Using hand lotions, minimising how much nail polish remover you use (it drys your nails) and just keep up you nail care.

The colours I'm loving for Autumn/Winter are pretty much the colours I love all year around. Black, Grey, Silver, Olive, Dark Green & Teal.

2. Best drink for Spring (Autumn)?

I'm not a fan of hot drinks (I always always burn my tongue or mouth) but as it gets colder, I go looking for drinks a little bit more substantial than water. Warm Milo, or hot chocolate! YUM!

3. What goes on your lips in Spring (Autumn)?

Lip balm, lots of lip balm! I'm heading to Perth next weekend to go to Lush, to get myself some lip scrub. In the cold weather my lips get very very dry and start to peel, it's gross! So I need to stock up on some lip scrub and a chapstick :)

4. What’s your favourite thing about Spring (Autumn)?
The cold. I love the brisk, clear, cold evenings. I can finally get my scarves out, I can layer my clothes, wear jeans without people judging me (I wear jeans in Summer too) and just snuggle up in bed on cold nights!

5. Best perfume for Spring (Autumn)?
I'm still rocking Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh. It's my favourite (I bought 3 bottles when they were on special) It works all year around, but especially in autumn and winter, when you don't have to worry about covering the smell of sweaty yucks! (stupid summer)

6. What TV series are you watching the most at the moment?
Game of Thrones. Series 4 is being releases every Monday as we speak, I'm rewatching series 2 and 3... I'm very excited of things to come!

I'm also enjoying re-watching South Park, as politically incorrect and silly it is, I'm still loving it. It's bringing back memories of trying to secretly recording it, (because it was on past bedtime and dad didn't like me watching it)

7. Do you wear a different colour eye shadow in Spring (Autumn)?

Smokey eyes! Black, black and black! Rimmel and Nude are my favourite makeup brands. I don't wear much makeup but I recently discovered Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Pencils. It's pretty much a thick eye liner pencil :D They come in dark colours, like matte black, sparkly black, forest green and dark blues, but also some really nice "frosty" colours, like icy blue and pink! I love them, it makes putting eye shadow on even easier!

I'm loving these 3 colours the most. I have the plain black and the green so far.

8. Do you change your hair for the changing season?
I recently had my hair cut very short. I love it, it's so easy. I'm not a morning person, and as the days get shorter it gets harder and harder to get out of bed for work. So my hair is usually not even brushed, just pushed back with a headband or a clip. Nice and simple :D

9. What kind of music do you listen do in Spring (Autumn)?
I started my Autumn playlist of Spotify, check it out! But my music choice doesn't change much between seasons. I don't listen to the radio, so I don't know what is popular etc. My music choices depend on what I hear when I'm on the net, what other bloggers post about etc.

10. What kind of fashion items/accessories do you opt for in Spring (Autumn)?
Scarves! Lots of scarves in all different colours. I usually wear black, so having a pop of colour from a scarf makes an outfit an outfit :D I love scarves, the quirkier the better!

May I present my Autumn Moodboard!! Inspired by flannel shirts, tea leaves, succulent gardens and moon shine!

Autumn Moodboard by princessgeek86

Hope you enjoyed the post. Anyone is welcome to do this tag.

Are you looking forward to Spring/Autumn? Let me know what you are looking forward to most in the comments!

<3 Molly

Liebster Award... again!!!

I received about Liebster Award, this time from Kelsey at April Sprinkles, because I already did one last week, I'm just going to answer the questions Kelsey has posted! To see my last Liebster Award, CLICK HERE!

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1.) If you could dye your hair any color/colors without any negative affects (physical or society wise) what color(s) would you choose? If you're not interested in any particular color, what style would you try?

I've always wanted to have Teal hair! I love the colour. Whether it's a pastel teal, the whole head or just a few strands and the full on bright! I would love to have "Mermaid Hair" as my kids at work call it!

I have short hair at the moment. I was planning on growing my hair long, but gave up (because I'm too lazy to take care of it myself!!!) and cut it! But I would love to have long hair and dye it pastel rainbow!

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2.) What's your favorite one-liner from a movie or quote from a book?

"My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die!" from The Princess Bride :) Thats the first thing that popped into my head when I read the question!

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3.) Light side or the dark side? Jedi or Sith? (Or any other good vs. evil references you care to use.) Which side would you be on?

So hard! Personality wise... I would be on the light side (i.e. the Order of the Phoenix) but I choice wise (purely for pure love of certain characters) I would be on the dark side (i.e. the Death Eaters) maybe I could be like Snape, and be on both sides!!!! Plus I get an awesome tattoo and can summon Voldemort anytime I want to hang out with him!

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4.) If you could have an unlimited supply of something, other than money, gold, or anything that can be traded for goods, what would it be?
Super Fast Internet with unlimited downloads, anywhere I am (even in the middle of nowhere)

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5.) Favorite snack you probably shouldn't eat but do anyway because it's so delicious?
Chocolate in general...

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Thanks for the award Kelsey. Remember to check my first Liebster Award post to see if you were tagged! :)

<3 Molly

Liebster Award ♥

I'm been nominated for the Liebster Award, and I'm very excited! It's the first ever blog award I've been nominated for! For those who don't really know what a Liebster Award is, check out this quick post about the "rules" {pretty much... you get nominated by someone, they send you questions, you answer the questions, then write your own questions and then nominate another blog... EASY}

I was nominated by Steph from Nerdjoy! Check out her post here! I was so excited to be nominated that I told a non-blogging work colleague, who now thinks I'm a weirdo! But I don't care! Stupid Muggle! Anyway on to Stephs' questions!!!

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1. What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

I think the good thing about being a geek, is you don't really have to feel guilty about stupid things you love, it's who we are! I guess one that freaks everyone out a little {Americans will understand} is peanut butter with chocolate! It's not a big thing in Australia, and from my experiences, peanut butter from USA is a lot sweeter than Australian peanut butter... I might be wrong. Salty peanut butter with chocolate... OMFG Amazeballs!!

2. Who would be in your dream Comic Con meet and greet?

I've met my favourite actor {twice} already :D

I guess the best Comic Con meet and greet would be ensemble cast, like ALL the dwarves from The Hobbit, or even better the WHOLE Fellowship of the Rings (including Sean Bean)... yeah that's it! The fellowship!

3. Spa day! What would be your ideal way to unwind?

I've never been to a spa! I don't really find it appealing (being an introvert and all!) So an unwind day, would probably just be a day at home, watching some movies, reading a book, gardening, maybe baking :)

4. What has been your greatest achievement in life?

I don't know! I haven't really done much in my life so far! I'm proud of this blog, I'm proud of the sort of the person I've become, I'm proud of my brain and my knowledge :)

5. How would you describe your blog in five words?

Crazy Princess Geek of Awesome!

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So it's time for my questions and who I'm going to nominate! I hope you take the time to answer my questions :D

I nominate:

Highly Functioning Sociopath aka my little sister

XL as Life

Planet Millie

The Emmy Chronicles (a blog so new... it has no posts, but is still deserving!)

A Book Between

Here are my questions:

1. If you could be anywhere in the world, where would you be? Be specific, down to the store, or building or cross roads :)

2. If you could read one book for the rest of your life, what would it be?

3. A trip to the moon or a million dollars?

4. Who is you favourite scientist? What do they do?

5. Pirates or Ninjas?

This was so much fun! Thanks Steph for the nomination! I can't wait to see everyone's answers :) please leave a comment with a link to the post so I can check it out!

<3 Molly

10 Day Challenge - One Picture

One Picture.

I was going to post a photo of myself, but I'm not really feeling up to it today.

So here's a random photo!

It's a good quote.
I need to pay more attention to it more often.


So that's the end of the 10 Day Challenge.
I think it took more than 10 Days :)
But it's over now.
I don't know what to write about now.
I really need prompts and questions.

We will see what I find :D

10 Day Challenge - Two Songs

Two Songs

only two songs!

how am I supposed to choose just two!

I've decided to choose 2 of my favourite songs right now!

one.

Underwater by Mika
(Official music video)

two.

Swallowed Up By The Ocean by Billy Talent

(Audio only)



Both these songs are the most played songs on my current playlist.
The playlist is called "Pirate"
The music reminds me of pirates.
It's either folky (like Flogging Molly)
or about the ocean, like these ones.


The 10 Day Challenge is almost over.
What do you want to see on my blog once I've finished?

:)

10 Day Challenge - Three Films

Three Films

one.

The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug

out December 2013

with all the Lee Pace and Thranduil (who are the same people)

I'm so excited!

But honestly.

Smaug looks a little weird!

Am I the only one that thinks that?


two.
Elysium

 out August 2013

Sharlto Copley!
I'm so excited for this film.
I love this sort of sci-fi films.
YAY!


three.
Riddick

 out September 2013

Karl Urban is going to be in this.
Don't know how much screen time he will get.
I loved the Riddick films.
Very excited from this one!

10 Day Challenge - Four Books

Four Books

one.

The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy

by Douglas Adams

This will always be my favourite book.
The first one of the (now) five part trilogy.
I could read it everyday for the rest of my life.
I've talked about it on this blog many times.
If you haven't read it.
Read it!

two.

Neon Pilgrim

by Lisa Dempster

I picked this book up a couple of years ago on a whim.

The cover was interesting and a quick read of the back

"Seriously unfit and unmotivated..." I'm seriously unfit and unmotivated!

 "...Lisa Dempster is an unlikely candidate for a gruelling outdoor adventure...." hmmm.... not a big fan of this "outdoors" stuff! 

"....When her life needs a shake-up...." oohhh That's what I NEED!

 "...she decides the only thing for it is to hike the henro michi, a 1200 kilometre..." say what!!?? how many!?

 "...Buddhist pilgrimage through the mountains of Japan..." ooooh, I like Japan!

 "...Lisa’s journey from overweight dole bludger to intrepid explorer is a witty and fascinating insight into Japan’s famed pilgrimage." okay.... you had me at seriously unfit!

I read it in 2 days!

It's her personal account of the adventure. All the blisters and temples and wonderfully old Japanese pilgrims. It's the first book that made me start thinking about doing Pilgrimages.

I would love to do the Henro Michi one day!

three.

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

by JK Rowling

I didn't know what to put here.

Do I write Harry Potter series....? but thats 7 books so I would be cheating.

Do I choose my favourite book...? which is The Prisoner of Azkaban

No.

I decided on the book that started it all.

The first one.

The Philosophers Stone

(or The Sorcerers Stones in US)

It started the love.

The passion.

THE FREAKING OBSESSION!

I started reading when they announced they were making a movie.

At that point the 4th book (The Goblet of Fire) had just been released.

Then on, I stood in line at 5am to get the 5th, 6th & 7th book!

I actually got pneumonia after the release of the 6th book :(


four.
Saved By Cakes
by Marian Keyes

and yes, if you're wondering it's the same Marian Keyes that writes all those novels...
Which I haven't read because they're not really my thing.... I assume....
They seem to be very romance/family/friendship related...
give me a good fantasy or sic-fi any day!

Anyway
It's my favourite cookbook.
Marian suffered really bad depression and anxiety and baking saved her.
It saved me too.
When I'm feeling sad or depressed I bake (if I can)
There are some pretty weird recipes in it, but some really yummy ones too.
One day I will make everything in it.
Even the stuff I don't like.

10 Day Challenge - Five Foods

Five Foods

one.

Cupcakes
love this infograph.

two.

Macarons

I've made Macarons 3 times.
Only been successful once :(

three.

Cheese Pizza
I LOVE CHEESE PIZZA!!!

Now I want Pizza!!!

four.

Sprinkle Cookies

recipe on Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

five.
Avocado!
A couple of years ago if you offered me Avocado I would
of told you to bugger off!
Nowadays!
I love it!

10 Day Challenge - Six Places

Six Places

one.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

two.

St. Jean Pied de Port, France

the starting point of the Camino de Santiago

three.
Hong Kong, China

four.
The White Cliffs of Dover, Great Britain

five.
Easter Island, Chile

six.
Sydney, Australia
I will be here in just over a month!
YAY!

10 Day Challenge - Seven Wants

Seven Wants

one.

my own house.

that I can decorate how I want.

tell people they're not allowed to come over.

paint walls green and pink.

have awesome geeky wallpaper... in the kitchen!

have a bathroom full of plants.

a library full of movies and books.

two.

lootcrate to ship to australia

seriously, they're missing out on millions!

they're certain missing out on my $160 a year!

I WANT LOOTCRATE!

three.

go to europe.

see it all.
go to New Zealand and America and everywhere!

four.

Torchwood on blu-ray :)

five.
Kitchen Aid Mixer.

six.
children.

seven.
to finish my studies and get a full time job in childcare.

10 Day Challenge - Eight Fears

Eight Fears

one.

balloons

yes I know it's completely irrational.

but there are a lot of people who are scared of balloons.

Roy, from The IT Crowd explains it best.

"Balloons explode, Jen. They explode suddenly, and unexpectedly. They are filled with the capacity to give me a little fright, and I find that unbearable."

two.

big waves and stormy oceans.

the scene in Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

where Dumbledore and Harry are standing on that rock

in the middle of the ocean freaks me out so much

I have nightmares!

three.

not being good enough.

this is a main symptom of my anxiety.

it leads to perfectionism and worse...

procrastination!

four.

running out of time to have children.

I'm 27 this year and never been in a serious relationship.

I have come to terms with the fact that I may never find "THE ONE"

but I want children!

But, you need a man to have children.

Unless I just buy some sperm.

That could work :)

five.

poisonous snakes.

I'm not afraid of snakes that aren't poisonous.

and being from Australia, I know that snakes are more

afraid of me than I am of it.

I know where they're most likely to be found

and avoid it.

six.

white tailed spiders & red back spiders

& other poisonous spiders.

If there's a white tailed spider inside I kill it.

if there is a red back spider outside away from the house

I leave it.

if there is a non-poisonoous spider in my room

I catch it and put it outside.

seven.

low heights.

for example, climbing ladders, or standing on chairs to get things

I'm fine with high heights.

I guess my reasoning is...

if I fall from low heights I'll hurt myself and be in pain

if I fall from high heights I'll die and then theres no pain.

yeah I know I'm weird.

eight.

Dinosaurs.

yeah.... hahaha just kidding!