reintroducing myself

Well, I feel like it's been so long since I've been on here. (ten months, guys. ten. months. *mind blown*) So I decided that maybe  I should re-introduce myself to y'all. I am sorry if this post is just a bunch of randomness that you either already know or don't care about. Also, if there is something you'd like to know about me that I don't tell you in this post, don't be afraid to ask me in the comments below!

boston, 2019. pc: cousin Janeya

Hello. My name is Daminika. I was born in October of '99. So, come this fall, I will be twenty. Twenty. . . *blinkblink* a n y w a y.
I live in a small town somewhere along the West Coast of the United States of America. I would rather not say where on the West Coast, so if you do know, please try not to mention it. I know that by the pictures I post and the places I mention it is pretty easy for people to figure it out, but I'd rather not say it outright. (I hope you understand) I have always lived here. My dream has always been to never leave this beautiful place. But we'll see what God has in store.

I have three sisters. Felicity. LaKaysha. and Liberty.
I have one brother. Chancy.
My parents are amazing. Just so y'all know. *winks*

LaKaysha has always been my best friend. She probably always will be. But I do have other friends who I love very much. Most of them are also my cousins . . . who am I kidding? All of them are my cousins! *laughs*

When I was seven years old I lost my Grandma to cancer. I still miss her. I miss the memories I don't have. I miss her smiles. I miss her hugs. I miss her laugh. I miss her wisdom.
I miss her.

I have a large extended family. Aunts. Uncles. Cousins. The works.
So yes, I've done a few posts about my cousins in the past. And I want you to know that I still love them just as much as I ever have. Even though some of them have moved on in life and rarely seem to have time for their younger (or older) cousin, Daminika. But that's ok. Things change. But my feelings for these cousins never will.  Know that.

A lot of little things bring me joy. Something as simple as a thoughtful note received in the mail. or even just a smile across the room can make my day. A few lucky people even get to see me squeal about little things. like fireflies. bubbles. turtles. stickers. stars. I say "lucky people" because I will only act this way if I am completely and totally comfortable with the people I'm with. And I don't feel that way around many people.
Tell you what. If you want to see the silly-school-girl side of me, take me to the Zoo or the Fair. I can almost guarantee I will act foolish *winks* (random fact #1)

I talk too much. but once again - only if I am completely comfortable with you. (random fact #2)

I not only clean houses for a living but I also homeschool. Not many people know that about me. I help homeschool a couple kids. I really enjoy this part of my job. Though I haven't started teaching yet this school year.

I have been keeping a diary for almost 11 years now. (random fact #3)

I like the Zoo. I like the Fair. I like the Rodeo. I like Tuff Trucks. oh. and I like Disneyland. (random fact #4)

Never ever, ever, ever ask me who my favorite singer is. unless you're willing to sit there for hours while I give you a list a mile long. Shall I name a few? (jk. i won't do that to you)

I actually enjoy flying. I hate security. But everything once you're through that. Yup. I enjoy the airport just as much as I enjoy looking out the window while up in the air. And I even enjoy take off. Not many people I know share this enjoyment with me. Except my Grandpa. He's such a cool guy *winks* (random fact #5)

There are three famous people who I consider family and if you don't share my love for them... well don't get started *winks* (random fact #6) who are they, you ask? Well, I'm curious if any of you can guess. So I'll let that be. Comment your guesses below and I'll let you know who gets them right. *smiles* (hint: one made movies. one wrote books. and one sang songs)

I really, really, really, really, really, really, really like coffee. Like. really. I like it hot. I like it iced. I like it blended. I like mochas (both white and dark). I like latte's. I like frappuccinos. But I also like tea (iced or hot). and smoothies. and Italian Sodas. So yeah, this causes problems when I pull up to a coffee shop. *laughs* (random fact #7)

Almost all my nicknames mean small. Peanut. Small Fry. Smidgen. *shakes head* guess I just take up a small space in the hearts of people. *winks* (random fact #8)

I'm a Disney snob. Sorry. But it's true. These live-action remakes they've been doing? nope. *wrinkles nose* (random fact #9)

And that reminds me! I wrinkle my nose a lot. (random fact #10) Not only when I'm not happy with something. but also when really, truly happy. If I'm so happy I might burst, I will wrinkle my nose when I smile. (note the above picture). This is something I used to be insecure about and so would try my best not to do it. But I finally told myself that "this is me". I wrinkle my nose when I'm happy. Nothing to be embarrassed about. If people don't like it... well then they don't like me. and who needs those kind of people? *winks*

So!

Now that you know a little bit about me. Tell me about YOU! Also, don't forget to guess those famous people *winks*

p.s. I have a tag coming soon!