25 Things About Kirby
You’ve seen museums I’ve explored, coffee shops I’ve relaxed at and books that I’ve read. I thought that it would be nice to introduce you all to myself further! To write something fun, that shows you all a different side of me than you may not see through my usual posts. So here’s my list of hopefully interesting facts about me:
Photo credits: Bridget Graham
1. My real name is Kirby. For some reason I’m always surprised when people ask “Is Kirby your real name?” or “Is Kirby a nickname?”. I even had someone ask to see my driver’s license once because they didn’t believe me. Kirby has been my name since birth. No, I am not named after the video game character (but I do always play as Kirby in Super Smash Bros).
2. Wishbone is my favourite kids show! I hope all you 90’s kids know the cute little Jack Russel that I’m talking about. The show’s intro song “What’s The Story Wishbone?” was super catchy. Wishbone, a small dog who would alternate between problem solving in his own life and acting as main characters in literary classics, made reading cool.
3. Okay, yeah I’m a kid at heart. Some favourite cartoons include Scooby Doo and Spongebob. I recently finished Avatar: The Last Air Bender which is AMAZING. GO WATCH IT NOW. I highly recommend all three seasons!
4. When I’m sad I like to drive to the beach, sit in the sand and watch the waves come in and crash. I find it calming.
5. I’m a sucker for a good Alfredo (and most pastas honestly).
6. I’m a serial sleeper during movies and tv shows. I know, it’s bad. I love television. My friends tell me that I have a talent for binging shows. Something about having a familiar, constant voice in the background makes me comfortable enough to doze off.
7. I can fall asleep anywhere – The floor? The bus? A plane? The couches in a University Atrium? Yes. I have this super power of being able to fall asleep anywhere I wish.
8. Cats are my favourite animals, but of course I love dogs too. My cat’s name is Wilbur.
9. Trousers are the best pants. I haven’t worn jeans in years.
10. I really like board games. I tend to be drawn to games with a character or a scenario that drives your motive to play. Examples include Ticket to Ride, Azul, and Castles of Burgundy.
11. I have a brother. We’re about 5 years apart in age. His name is Morgan. You can probably tell that my parents were really into gender neutral names.
12. My favourite band is July Talk. I’ve seen them twice live. The last time I got to meet them after the show and snap a photo with them!
13. I’ve always wanted to learn to play the piano. Currently I am on-again-off-again trying to teach myself to play the ukulele (my first instrument since quitting the flute in 6th grade band).
14. I’ve never visited Europe. I want to organize multiple trips where I can go see a few countries at a time. Maybe Italy and Greece together, then France, Belgium and Switzerland. Afterwards Austria, Romania and Hungary. I’d also love to stop over in Iceland for a few days on the way to Scotland and England.
15. I used to be a competitive swimmer. I competed for about 6 years until I aged out of my team. I still enjoy swimming laps at the pool.
Swim team photos, circa 2010.
16. I have lived in Nova Scotia my whole life. I never want to live far from the ocean.
17. I had to learn to sing for a tour guide job I had a few years back. Yes, I sang in front of complete strangers. No, I did not have any previous experience singing (apart from in my shower).
18. One of my nicknames is “Kirburrito” because when at home I live in a blanket burrito. I am writing this from a blanket burrito.
19. Crumbs are one of my worst enemies.
20. I love cards. And letters. And postcards. Part of it is the historian in me. The other part is just purely cheesy. I’ve never thrown out a card.
21. Indiana Jones was my role model as a kid.
22. I made myself like tea. It was a long process, but a lot healthier than daily drinking my beloved mochas. Now I have a cup 1-3 times a day.
23. I really like making gifts. When I was a kid, I used to make birthday cards I would give and write “Kirby’s Card Co.” on the back. I have made a few scrapbooks and gifted them for special occasions.
24. I have loved reading from a young age, but my tastes have changed drastically. I started off my teen years with dramas like V.C. Andrews and thrillers such as Sidney Sheldon’s. During my degrees I’ve had to read A LOT, so I ended up taking a break from reading outside of school for awhile. It’s only been in the last year or so that I’ve gotten back into it, but non-fiction and graphic novels have trailed my Goodreads recently.
25. My favourite thing to thrift is art. Something about finding a piece that speaks to me and being able to hang it in my space is fulfilling. It’s like adding happiness to the room. More character. Helping to fill a blank canvas. It makes me feel like I live in a home, not just a house. I love decorating, so these two interests mesh well.
BONUS: Here is my wonderful partner Seth, who occasionally freelances as my photographer and often guest stars in my blog posts 🙂
Photo credits: Jillian Edwards -you can find her on Instagram at @jilledwardsphoto
I hope you have gotten to know me a bit better from this post! As always, feel free to send me feedback or suggestions.
Bye for now 🙂
Kirby
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One Comment
Paul MacNeil
Congratulations and Nicely done Kirby! I just came across your website for Halifax’s Mount Olivet Cemetery: The Historic Cemetery You Need to Visit May 31, 2021. Nice to read your Maritime History as Historian. I was following up on a Titanic story in April 2024 KofC Columbia Magazine ” ‘Spiritual Lifeboats’ on the Titanic: The three Catholic priests”. Did you know KofC Halifax Council 1097 within 2 hours on Dec 6 1917 at City Hall offer to shelter 150+ children the same day and night before snow storm at the Columbus Hall, four story building, on Hollis St. ( before own/know as Keith Hall) for several months and with two nurses, and they were gifted each a watch. One watch is on display at the Maritime Museum in the Halifax explosion display. Keep up your keen interest in Maritime History and world connections! Kind Regards, Paul MacNeil Halifax NS.