Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Facts About Me

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish, where we list our top ten according to a topic of the week. Check out future topics here!

Top Ten Bookish Facts About Me

I know this topic is an old one, but this week's Top Ten Tuesday is to do a catch up post and I figured it'd be fun to let you guys know a bit more about me! 

1. I've been reading since I was in Primary School 

Exactly at the age of 8 or 9, and since then I've never looked back

2. I read a lot more adult fiction than young adult when I was younger 

Only recently, say in the past 2 years, did I immerse myself in the YA world courtesy of blogging and booktube

3. I once nearly received a suspension slip for reading a book in my lap whilst the teacher was teaching in class 

I don't really regret it that much TBH

4. My record for books read in a year is ... 103

And I'm super proud of myself for it 

5. Book buying is a serious problem for me

There are three shelves in my room, and I don't plan to stop 

6. On average, I rate books at a 3 stars

I don't like to be harsh with reads, so long as I enjoy it even the slightest then it'll be a 3 stars from me

7. I don't like to DNF a book unless necessary

And by necessary I mean, every moment reading this book is killing my brain cells and will bring me closer to my grave - looking at you ACOMAF 

8. Physical Books > E-Books 

This is a no brainer for me. I've struggled to read e-books, unless they're easy, one sitting reads a.k.a New Adult

8. I'm more of a one book at a time reader

But props to those who can read multiple at once. That's some skills.

9. The only book that's made me cry is The Time Traveller's Wife

When I was in Year 11, and to now I still don't know why it was the saddest thing I read when there have been so many other books that have been equally as sad, or worse. 

10. I really hope my children will grow up loving to read 

Reading is such a fascinating hobby to me, I've grown up with a strong imagination and a love for words and if my kids could share that with me it would be amazing.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Non-Bookish Things I Love

Hosted By: The Broke and The Bookish

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish, where we list our top ten according to a topic of the week. Check out future topics here.

This weeks Top Ten Tuesday is a freebie topic so I decided to shake things up a bit and do something not book related! Besides letting you guys know a bit more about me, it's just nice to talk about some of my other interests because yes, I do have other interests.

Pho Restaurant | Hardware Societe | Cacao Green | Mocha Jo

1. Food

It's kind of insane how much I love food and eating. I live to eat and my favourite meal would have to be breakfast/brunch, along with Vietnamese and Korean cuisine being my top picks! Food really is a daily enjoyment.

2. Music

Music is a huge, huuuuuuge part of my life. Favourite genres are dependant on the phase I'm going through, which right now is a toss up between Hip Hop and RnB. Others include the usual Pop, K-Pop, V-Pop, 70s-90s and recently Trap. Share me some recommendations!

3. TV Shows/Movies

Pretty much a no brainer considering this is a popular interest for everyone else. I'm usually either on Netflix or playing some movie, mostly in the background whilst I'm studying or blogging. Check out the Top 5 Shows I'm loving right now! Although Totally Spies isn't on that list, which I've been binge watching.

4. Swimming 

I didn't start swimming until mid primary school years, but after that there was no going back. I trained hard until I quit, and to this day I really wish I hadn't. I still swim on and off, when I have the time and weirdly enough, it makes me feel relaxed.

Singapore | Korea | Thailand 

5. Travelling 

Travelling is probably a universal interest for everyone. For me it's intensified after coming back home from Exchange. I've realised there is so much more the world has to offer - so many opportunities and experiences.

6. Driving

Driving anywhere and everywhere is something I really enjoy. I do prefer driving alone with just my music. It's great me time.

7. Planner Organisation 

This is a weird one but I've been sucked into decorating my planner after constantly watching YouTube videos about it. I've always used a planner, ever since High School, and I've been pretty loyal to Kikki.K leather bound ones - gorgeous! Planning my week on a Sunday night is very therapeutic.

8. Summer

I bask in warm weather and just love everything that comes with Summer. From beach days to ice cream, Summer is my absolute favourite. I don't think you've experienced Summer until you've lived in Australia though. 

Local Beach | MCG & Etihad AFL Games | Nha Trang, Vietnam Beach 

9. Australian Football League (AFL) 

If I have to be honest, I love watching all sports - even Cricket - but AFL just takes the cake. I grew up with footy and it became my bonding time with Dad. We both follow the same time - Carlton - as well.

10. Crime Cases

This pretty much ties into my major, and I know it involves reading but I can sit and read different court cases or watch real criminal cases being solved for hours. In fact that's what I did during my last year of High School - oops. I was obsessed with 48 Hours, the show, and reading Australian cases off Austlii.

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