Hudgens also opened up about her fear of things that go bump in the night.  However, she's ready to face that, especially because she enjoys her house so much.  "It's weird living by myself," she said.  "I thought I'd be the person who, every time I hear a little noise, would hide under my bed.  But I've fallen in love with my home.  When I'm in there, I feel safe."

Even so, she won't be taking any chances. "I don't think I've gotten scared once -- knock on wood -- in my house by myself.  Then again, I do sleep with the TV on so that I don't hear all the little clinks and clanks at night!"

But her home can't really protect her from all the noises that surround her, particularly those coming from the ones who put her down.  "I honestly try not to pay attention," Hudgens explained.  "I try to live my life, do what I want, and just let everything else follow along.  I try not to read the blogs or what people say about me.  Because that's what brings everybody down--no matter what you do, you're always going to have haters."

It's one reason why she's trying her best to ward off any rumors, particularly those regarding her relationship with her boyfriend, High School Musical co-star Zac Efron.  "That's why I'm extremely guarded," Hudgens said.  "I really do try to watch everything I say.  Because one little tiny slip, and it's like the world is coming to an end!  It is hard."

She even goes on to talk about her evasive strategy.  "Usually I'll run around in hoodies, and I've got this massive head of hair, and I throw it all in my face so that nobody can see me.  But if I want to do something, I'm going to do it, and if people recognize me, the fans, then great.  They're the reason why High School Musical is what it is, and they're the reason why I'm here, so I'm thankful."



-Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Parade.com
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