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The lovely Meghan tagged me to do a post sharing 5 things you may not know about me.  Normally, I like for PPF to remain fashion & beauty-focused and I try to keep my personal life out of the blog as much as possible.  But, I also want this to be a space where I can connect with readers, so on occasion I will take the opportunity to get a little deeper.  With that being said, here is my list of 5 random facts about me:

1) I have a photographic memory – this really came in handy when I needed to cram for a final in school or when I was memorizing lines for a play (although it really annoyed the other actors that I knew all their lines too and could remind them when they were wrong). I also have an uncanny ability to remember song lyrics, even if I’ve only heard them once or twice. 

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2) My brother, sister & I formed a singing group called “BirthRight” when I was in my early twenties.  We performed at funerals, charity events, fundraisers, etc.  I still look back at this and laugh hysterically, though we did harmonize pretty well together.  But, seriously, what were we thinking?!

3) In 2009, I was diagnosed with Ménière’s Disease, which is a hereditary inner ear disorder that affects balance & hearing (my mom also has it).  It basically means that I will have to get hearing aids one day, I can’t ride on the carousel with my kids & my husband has to repeat himself several times before I actually get what he’s saying…though I like to blame it on his mumbling.

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4) I don’t like ice cream…or any sort of frozen dairy treat, for that matter.  I also don’t drink milk (even after a super-rich dessert).  I think it’s due to the fact that I was lactose-intolerant for so many years growing up that my body somehow lost a taste for it.
 
5) As much as I am a girly girl & enjoy getting all dolled up, I absolutely love camping.  Sleeping in a tent, cooking over a little stove, snuggling up around a campfire, hiking through the woods (no makeup or electronics allowed!).  It’s probably the thing I look forward to the most each summer because it’s a chance to get away from our hectic everyday lives – and it can be just our family, playing games together & making memories.
 
So that’s it for me – and now I’m tagging Alyson, Jenn, Caitlin, Lynette & Megan!

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  2. Anna Jane says

    I also (think) I know ANY song after just hearing it once! Unfortunately, my photographic memory is seriously lacking 🙂

    xx

  8. hes says

    It was nice to learn these things about you! I also don't drink milk…being Filipino, it's not really part of our cuisine, and I never developed a taste for it.

  11. fleurani says

    Kim that was just so interesting to get to know you a lil better. I am sorry to hear of your ear problem but it's always important to make the best of a situation and you handle it perfeclty right? 🙂 I always have the benefit of a photgraphical memore, isnt it just great?

    No ice cream? *touching your forehead* What's wrong with you Kim? 🙂 hahahaha. Voted on you for the Wallis 🙂

    ani
    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

  15. Lynette Marie says

    Ahhh I like seeing a little bit about the girl behind the blog! I can appreciate and respect wanting to keep as much of your personal life out of your blog (I would say that's a smart idea for sure!), but you definitely start feeling like you know someone when you've followed their blog for a while, and it's nice to see little details about your life! 🙂

    Thanks for tagging me! I just did this post recently so I'm not sure I'll be able to come up with another five facts about me, ha! But thanks for thinking of me! 🙂

  16. Chantelle says

    Wow we're learning about Meniere's in med school. Here's to hoping that medical technology continues at its fast pace, and solutions will become more and more abundant.

    P.S. I want your photographic memory. I only have it in bits and pieces.

  19. silvergirl says

    Thanks for sharing
    I always enjoy getting to know bloggers a little better.
    Did the camping thing when the sons were younger, my philosophy on that is that I did my time and I have moved on. LOL
    Brett

  20. Lorie says

    Wow Kim I have read your blog for some time, but rarely comment. I have meneres disease too. I have hearing aids now, and have had the disease for 7 years. It's tough. Sounds like you are doing well, and wish you the best. Ann

  21. Lorie says

    Kim, I have read your blog for some time. I have meneres disease too. I was diagnosed at 40. I am 48 now. I do have hearing aids, and I hope you are doing well. I am fortunate that I do not have spinning and drop,attacks like a lot do. I just have the loss in both ears. It's tough, but I have an amazing husband and family that help me. Thanks for sharing. Ann

  23. Amanda Lenore Cheairs-Cabral says

    Wow, I always feel like I am the only one that loves camping in a tent these days. I love going with my sons. No distractions from tech, no make up! Just us! People always make fun of me because of it. Glad to know someone else out there loves it, too! I'm lucky because the weather here in Texas allows for us to go most of the year with great weather.

    Oh and I too have a photographic memory. 🙂

  24. Alyson says

    Love this and thanks for the tag! You know I've maybe gone camping once in college?! I can't even recal to be honest. I've done bonfires and little things but not really overnight though sounds fun!

    Enjoy getting to know more about you all the time. 🙂

    PS: Your monochome outfit is so good. I have that blouse too and can't wait to style it. Now need green pants!

  26. LT says

    Aww, my mom had Meniere's disease. It took the doctors a long time to diagnose it, and it was very scary watching her suffer from these suddenly severe symptoms and not knowing why. Eventually she had to have surgery (the most extreme treatment), but now she is back to normal (aside from losing all of the hearing in one of her ears). I'm sorry you suffer from it as well and I hope your symptoms are mild!

  27. A J says

    I like learning more about the bloggers that I follow, so thanks for sharing!! I cannot believe you don't like ice cream….its SO good!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  29. Tiffany M* says

    Love this! It's fun to get to know more of the personal side to you. Lets us all really know who you are. I completely either forgot or didn't know that your brother, sister and you were in a band. That's so funny and cool.I'm with you on the milk- I love cereal though so I try to do skim milk but it still grosses me out to drink it.
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    http://www.beijostiffany.com