Forget Instagrammable brunches and “OMG, you HAVE to see this!” tourist traps. These are the seven unconventional things I’d only share with my ride-or-die friends, the ones who get my weirdness and wouldn’t judge me for…

1. My secret karaoke song: It’s not a pop banger, nor a power ballad. It’s a hilariously cheesy 80s anthem that unleashes my inner air guitar hero. Imagine me rocking out to “Eye of the Tiger” with questionable dance moves, and you get the picture. (Just don’t ask me to sing it in public…please!)

2. My irrational fear of escalators: Don’t laugh! I know it’s silly, but the thought of those moving steps swallowing me whole sends shivers down my spine. I’ll take the stairs any day, even if it means huffing and puffing like a beached whale.

3. My obsession with collecting abandoned shopping lists: Found a crumpled grocery list on the sidewalk? Jackpot! I see them as tiny portals into someone else’s life, a glimpse of their culinary preferences and maybe even a hidden craving. My collection is a bizarre treasure trove of forgotten dinners and spontaneous snack attacks.

4. My midnight snack ritual: Forget chips and dip. My go-to comfort food is a bowl of cold cereal with milk, eaten directly from the carton under the dim glow of the fridge light. It’s a ritualistic act of pure indulgence, a moment of pure “me-time” amidst the chaos of life.

5. My karaoke shower playlist: While my friends belt out top hits in fancy karaoke bars, I unleash my inner rockstar in the privacy of my shower. From hairbrush microphone to imaginary backup dancers, it’s a full-blown concert, complete with questionable vocals and epic air guitar solos. (Just don’t peek through the bathroom window!)

6. My superpower (if I had one): I wouldn’t choose flying or invisibility. My superpower would be the ability to understand and speak every animal language. Imagine the conversations I could have with my cat, the secrets I could learn from the neighborhood birds!

7. My time capsule dream: Instead of burying a box of trinkets, I’d create a time capsule filled with sensory experiences. A jar of my grandma’s blueberry pie filling, a recording of my favorite park’s laughter-filled fountain, a vial of the salty ocean breeze – these would be my treasures, transporting me back to cherished moments long after they’ve passed.

So there you have it, my friends. The weird, the wonderful, and the utterly ridiculous things that make me, me. Remember, the best friendships are built on shared secrets and unapologetic weirdness. Now, who’s up for a midnight cereal-carton-milk party and an impromptu shower concert?

“True friends are the witnesses to your weirdness, the keepers of your secrets, and the champions of your quirks. So let your freak flag fly, and share the things that make you uniquely you, because those are the threads that weave the tapestry of an unforgettable friendship.”

Poem of Thought

Not a pact, nor a bound, But a hand reaching out, A shared laugh, a knowing sound, A comfort in doubt. Not a promise, nor a chain, But a journey side by side, Through sunshine, through the rain, A place where you can confide. Not a mirror, nor a claim, But a space to truly be, The flaws, the dreams, the whispered name, Accepted, wild and free. So friendship’s not a thing defined, But a tapestry we weave, With threads of trust, and hearts entwined, A gift we choose to receive.

“Life is too short to be boring, even with your closest friends. Embrace the strange, the silly, and the downright bizarre, because those are the moments that become the most cherished memories, the ones that make you laugh until your sides ache and remind you why friendship is such a beautiful adventure.”