100 Things About Candicissima

  1. Candicissima derives from a combination of my first name (Candice) and middle (Simone) and 5 years of Latin
  2. As well as being the nickname that a friend gave me in Latin class in 7th grade
  3. Both stories count as the origin equally
  4. But it's some real bastardized Latin because it should be Candissima, but I don't like how that looks.
  5. It means loosely "The Candicest" or "The Ultimate Candice"
  6. I'm vain enough to like that
  7. But not enough outwardly that you would know I do, really.
  8. I don't really give off the impression of being a vain person in real life
  9. And I'm probably not but I like to exaggerate that I am because it's true enough
  10. I have healthy self-esteem (most of the time)
  11. And I think I'm damned good-looking
  12. I've worked hard to feel that way over the years
  13. I was a late-bloomer
  14. A lifetime tomboy just now getting used to this whole girl thing
  15. I'd still rather wear jeans and t-shirts/sweaters whenever possible
  16. But I'm a shopaholic
  17. Well a poor one, so I can find a bargain like a bloodhound
  18. I have a weakness for soft materials
  19. And high totally impractical shoes
  20. I'm sucker for stilettos 
  21. But usually I talk myself out of it until this one pair I just bought
  22. They're my first pair of really "sexy" shoes
  23. I think the trend of calling everything "sexy" is thoroughly "unsexy"
  24. Though I love those shoes, I suck at walking in heels
  25. And they'll probably join the collection of nice but impractical shoes in my closet
  26. Sneaks and flip flops are my footwear of choice
  27. I love to dance
  28. I do it whenever I can
  29. I suck at dancing with a partner. 
  30. I have trouble following leads and directions
  31. Dancing is an organic experimental thing for me
  32. I'd rather dance alone
  33. But there is something to be said for grinding
  34. I'm very critical about dancing
  35. I will make fun you and walk away if you're doing something ridiculous
  36. I think I'm a really good dancer
  37. And I take dancing seriously
  38. Almost as seriously as drinking
  39. But I don't have to do either in order to feel like I'm having fun
  40. I love dancing to hip-hop, house, basically anything with a hard beat
  41. Drinks of choices: gin and tonic
  42. Vodka and cranberry
  43. I'm a woman of simple tastes
  44. I know what I like without a doubt
  45. Though I'm open to new things
  46. Sometimes too open
  47. But different isn't always better
  48. Still I like to experiment
  49. I love wandering 
  50. That's why I love New York
  51. I'm a NYC girl through and through
  52. Born in Brooklyn
  53. Raised there and in Queens
  54. Went to HS in Manhattan
  55. Brooklyn and Manhattan are my favorite boroughs
  56. Brooklyn has the spirit
  57. Manhattan has the liveliness
  58. Queens annoys the hell out me
  59. Pet peeves are recent transplants who think the sun rises and sets on Manhattan Island
  60. Especially those who use the term "bridge and tunnel"
  61. Considering they don't know that we hate obnoxious poseurs more than anything
  62. I'm talking about one kid in particular
  63. But it's something I run into a lot in NY unfortunately
  64. I hate it when interesting people buy solely into their own hype
  65. And think their reputation is all they need to make this girl swoon
  66. They are not challenging enough for me
  67. I'm easily amused
  68. But hard to impress
  69. Many have tried, most fail
  70. I give the impression of being a ball breaker on purpose
  71. But I'm a softie on the inside
  72. Not too soft though
  73. I've been burned more than a few times
  74. I have a weakness for strong and silent boys
  75. With sharp tongues
  76. And great senses of humor
  77. That give good...
  78. Conversation too.
  79. I'm not really all about the innuendos when it matters
  80. Just on this nice wholesome family site
  81. Most of the real stories behind what I write on here are far from G-rated
  82. But just as drawn out
  83. I write like I speak
  84. I've wanted to be a writer since I was 6
  85. But I don't know what I want to do now
  86. I think graduating from college will be the happiest moment of my life so far
  87. The 4 years have been really essential for me
  88. Though I'm definitely still a work in progress
  89. I'm trying to let go of regrets
  90. And seize the opportunities when I can
  91. It's been working so far
  92. I'm not always as confident as I should be
  93. But I'm stronger than even I think sometimes
  94. I'm ready to be out on my own
  95. Though I have the most supportive family
  96. That encourages me to be headstrong
  97. And self-reliant
  98. Personal motto: Excelsior
  99. I'm not half as serious or self-involved as I portray myself to be
  100. But I am indeed a melancholy Pisces

3/21/03

There's a fresher one around here somewhere...