7 things about me you didn't know

We have first snow today! Bummer :( [Manju, do you wanna change?]

The incredibly talented Mauritian blogger Manju dared me to write 7 things about me you didn't know before. Manju says that according to the rules of this award I'm supposed to tell you 7 things you might not know about me, and then tag 7 other creative bloggers to do the same. So here are 7 random things about me you didn't know before:

1 When I was 3 years old, I already knew how to spell, read and calculate to 10. I was considered a prodigy in that regard. Mum told me that her colleagues, who came to visit us, couldn't believe their eyes, when they saw me reading from the newspaper fluently. Keep in mind that the language was Slovenian, which uses 1 letter for 1 sound. Nevertheless, it was still exceptional. [I do wonder now where my genius went after that... -_-]

2 Although I speak German fluently and I have a Bachelor's degree in German language and literature, up until today I have never been in Germany. [Ok, before you start tearing out your hair like a crazy professor, let me tell you that I live 1km away from the border with Austria, which is also a German speaking country. I'm sure I've been in Austria more than hundred times.]

3 Last year I would stay up very late just to listen to an Obama speech, which was broadcast live during prime time in America, but due to the difference in time, it was aired at 3 or 4am in Europe. Yes, I could! And yes, that's how much I believe[d] in that man.

4 I never dated someone from my hometown.

5 I collect chopsticks.

6 I'm allergic to pollen, so every spring [usually from February to June] is my worst time of the year. I sneeze every day, my nose and eyes are red, it feels like a constant flu. That's one of the reasons I felt so good in the tropical Malaysia and Singapore, because I'm only allergic to the blossoms in our climate with 4 seasons. And it would be one of the reasons for me to consider emigrating and settling in a warmer [allergy-free] place [most likely in Asia].

7 I hate reading books. I would read a book only, if it was really really necessary. I do read a lot of stuff though, but online.

Now, don't worry, I won't tag anyone, but you can do the same list, if you want. And sorry, I didn't reveal anything scandalous here. Hope you know a bit more about me now :)