100 facts about me
A week has past and i’ve been up to no good (spending most of my time catching up on Gilmore Girls so I can watch the final season ~ guilty pleasure).
With just a few days to Christmas, the atmosphere is getting increasingly merry and relaxed. By avoiding the crazy holiday jumble I’ve decided that I should write a post so that you guys can get to know me a little bit better.
So here is a list of a 100 random facts about me. You might find them interesting…or you might not, decide on that when you’re finished reading them.
1. My full name is Connie Jade Sheppard-Lillington
2. I was born in 1995
3. I was born breech (and survived!)
4. My zodiac sign is Cancer
5. My ruling body is the Moon
6. My birthstone is Moonstone
7. My element is Water
8. I did not crawl until after I started walking
9. I started to walk at a very young age ~ 7 months old
10. My first tooth came through at 5 months old (I was an early child)
11. I lost my first tooth at 3 and a half.
12. All of my adult teeth were through by the age of 10
13. By age 12 I had all 4 wisdom teeth (which probably means I’m smarter than you ;P)
14. I am 5’4”
15. My mum is a qualified high standard Canine Beautician
16. My dad used to be a circuit racing driver
17. My stepdad is Chris Sanigar, a former professional boxer
18. My brother attends Clifton College
19. I went to 2 different primary schools (Dundry C of E and Sacred Heart)
20. After secondary school at Chew Valley, I went to the City of Bristol College
21. I studied at UWE (University of the west of England)
22. I began my graduate studies in Drawing and Print, but left the course after 1 year
23. I re-started university studying Graphic Design
24. In June 2017 I graduated from university
25. I studied abroad for 6 months in Tokyo Zokei University
26. I loved school
27. I hated university
28. I used to ride horses
29. I used to do gymnastics
30. For 10 years, I competed as a Synchronised swimmer in the National Age Groups
31. My name was in the Synchronised Swimming GB Junior development team
32. After retiring from Synchronised Swimming I took up waterpolo
33. I played waterpolo for UWE
34. I helped coach waterpolo for Bristol One when the junior club started out
35. I used to be head chorister at Dundry Church Choir
36. At age 16 I formed the band “Encompass” as their Lead Vocalist
37. I can play the Piano by ear
38. I am studying guitar
39. I want to form a band (hit me up if your interested)
40. I own 7 guitars, 2 of which are bass guitars, 1 violin and a piano
41. I worked as a personal assistant at Bristol Boxing Gym
42. I worked as a lifeguard (not a job I recommend)
43. I worked for 5 years as a host and waitress at COSMO restaurant in Bristol
44. I want to work as a mountain guide
45. I have plans to open a cafe in the future
46. My favourite food is Blueberries
47. My favourite British meal is a Roast Dinner
48. My favourite Japanese meal is Ramen
49. My least favourite food are mushrooms
50. I have a phobia of prawns (they look so alien and bug like)
51. I don’t like butterflies (or anything that likes flying near my face to be honest)
52. I used to fear the ocean (now I love it)
53. Human skulls creeped me out when I was younger, so much to the point of crying when I found one in the school biology room at break time
54. Whistling annoys me
55. I have TMJD (Temporomandibular Jaw Disorder) that I developed at a young age due to cracking and popping my jaw on purpose
56. I further injured my jaw after dislocating it during a waterpolo game in 2016
57. I suffer from depersonalisation
58. I believe in pre-birth memories and existence, and that I chose my path in this life
59. I have visited The Republic of Ireland, Spain, France, Lanzarote, Jamaica, Portugal, Finland (Airport only, but still) Florida, Japan and the Okinawa archipelago
60. I want to visit The Northern British isles, Iceland, Norway, Alaska, China, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, Patagonia, The Artic Circle and The Himalayas
61. I want to climb Mt. Fuji
62. I climbed Pen Y Fan 6 times in the course of 1 year (probably too much)
63. I have failed to reach the top of Snowdon twice ~ 3rd time lucky right?
64. I have climbed Mt. Takao and Mt. Rokko in Japan
65. My favourite view spot is Llyn Clwedog in North Wales
66. I want to dive with sharks
67. My favourite animal is the wolf
68. I dreamed of working in Yellowstone Park with the wolves when I was a girl
69. I have a cat called Marmalade
70. I have a dog called Buddy
71. Both my pets live in the UK
72. I am a freelance illustrator
73. I also do freelance landscape photography
74. I got interested in cinematography during university
75. I have Instagram: @karasu_travels (just incase you missed it)
76. I also have a Vimeo channel with my university cinematography if you’re interested: @ConnieSheppard
77. I enjoy reading books
78. I like to think I might write a book one day
79. My current favourite musicians are One Ok Rock and Coldrain (although this is always subject to change)
80. If I could follow any religion it would be Old Norse (my viking blood is calling)
81. I like beards. (again, viking blood (…Riku…grow one…)
82. I hardly ever say “sorry” but when I do, I mean it
83. I’m a bit of a coffee addict
84. I also love chocolate
85. I’d like to start a youtube channel for this blog. It might take a while to set up though, I’m a bit camera shy
86. My favourite J-Vloggers on Youtube are Tokyo Lens, Abroad in Japan, Texan in Tokyo (I wish they’d update us on their life <3)
87. My favourite Daily Vlogger on Youtube is Taylor R
88. I admire the television director, Andre Dupuis
89. I was inspired by an old family friend; Anton Bantock, to travel to Japan
90. Since I started traveling I haven’t been able to stop
91. I don’t like change
92. I haven’t had my hair cut in about 4 years (it grows, and its healthy, don’t judge)
93. I loose motivation easily
94. But if I want something or want to do something really badly, I will stick to it
95. I am a shy person and it takes me a while to get used to people
96. I can be quite judgemental
97. I am normally right though 😉
98. I get a lot of people asking me which part of the States or Australia I am from, but the truth is I am Somerset-bred through and through
99. I believe that I am who I am because of other people
100. I believe I am destined to do something in life
So now you know about me, why not tell me a fact about yourself?
~ Connie ~
2 Replies to “100 facts about me”
…I am proud to be your Auntie😊
Thank you Ann! Im so happy to be related to you too! We are a very talented group of relatives! 🙂