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xxmadsenxx) wrote2012-08-19 11:29 pm
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Day 1 (again...with a new one)
So...a while ago I tried doing one of those 30 Day meme things as a boredom cure and time killer, and only made it through day four or five...and that was over the course of about ten days lol. But I decided I didn't like that one. It was lame. This one will probably hold my attention better and give me something to do when I'm up really late. I doubt I'll do it every day for 30 days. More like I'll do a couple at a time sometimes (if they're short ones) and skip days and stuff like that. But yeah, the old one sucked. This one is better.
The first day is one of those things pretty much everyone on LJ, ever, has done before. I should just copy and paste an old "20 things about me" post, because I know I've done a couple of them in the last few years...one this year, but those were supposed to be unique things. I've added a few people in the last little while, so for introductory-ish purposes I'll post a few things most of you already know. And some will probably be repeats from another one, I'm sure. But whatever...I'm bored.
1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
1. I've been a vegetarian for about 11 years. Something like that.
2. I'm engaged to my ex-wife. There's an incredibly shortened, simplified explanation of our relationship history for the couple newer people haha. Strange, I know.
3. My main job is a pretty uninteresting office job, but I also work a few hours a week at a substance abuse treatment center for kids. I just refer to it as the youth center. We have a residential facility too, but it's separate from the one I work at. Same organization, but separated. So I work in a place that does out-patient treatment, group therapy, meetings, classes, stuff like that.
4. I'm an identical twin, but my twin brother Jeremy died six days before our 20th birthday.
5. I've been playing the guitar for 20ish years, and I love it. I can also play bass, drums, and a little piano, but I mostly stick with guitar.
6. I've been in a shitload of bands. Some lasted for a while, some barely lasted at all. I haven't been in one for years though. Maybe 5 years? Sometimes I kinda miss it.
7. I hate regular cigarettes. They have to be menthol.
8. I'm a pool shark. Close to it, anyway. Maybe not a great white, but at least a hammerhead or something. I wouldn't be able to beat a pro, but I'll play any "regular" player under the table. Clearly I'm very humble haha. I used to like hustling people that way lol. It was pretty fun. Now my conscience kind of gets the best of me though.
9. I can't bowl for shit.
10. I'm like a pregnant woman when it comes to chocolate and ice cream. Meaning I crave those things and eat them constantly.
11. I really want to see a tornado one day. Videos just aren't good enough.
12. I'm fascinated by serial killers. I'm starting to think my neighbor might be one. Not really. But the fact that he has an insanely huge shed and uses a chainsaw for who knows what is a little creepy.
13. I'm not a fan of condiments, as a rule. I like BBQ sauce, and I like ketchup with fries, but that's it. I would never put it on anything else. But all other condiments? Hell no. I don't know if salad dressing counts as a condiment, but none of that either. I've mentioned that before. Salad sucks anyway. Except croutons. I love croutons. Now I want some. Just croutons, no salad.
14. I'm pretty much always drinking Diet Coke. Coffee in the morning, Diet Coke the rest of the day. Really, I almost always have one. I have one sitting next to me right now. In the morning I drink a bunch of coffee, but by 10:30 or 11:00 I always have one on my desk at work. Always. It's rare that I don't have a Diet Coke on my desk. The few times I have been Diet Cokeless at work, I had people comment on it lol. So everyone knows about my Diet Coke habit. Better than the other type of coke habit I had, for sure haha.
15. I talk a lot. I can also be really withdrawn, but overall I talk a lot. I bet you could never tell by how much I ramble on here haha. Never. I blame ADHD. And yes, I really have it! I'm not just one of those people who says "I'm so ADD" without actually having it.
16. Everyone knows I'm obsessed with Friends, but I also really like South Park, Family Guy, House, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, among others. But those are my favorites. Not like I watch a lot of TV or anything...hahaha. Oh, and I'm including this here because it's relevant but not a fact. And like I said, I talk a lot, which translates to typing a lot. Speaking of Friends, Jenny claims the reason I love Chandler so much is because I'm in love with myself (I've been told by multiple people that I remind them of Chandler for quite a few reasons, for those people who haven't heard--well, read--about that). I will neither confirm or deny what Jenny said.
17. I was raised Catholic, but I quit going when I was 13. I think 13, anyway. 13 or 14. Now I'm agnostic. I'm not a big fan of the Catholic church. Actually, I'm not a big fan of organized religion in general.
18. I'm very, very liberal.
19. I like big butts and I cannot lie.
20. I have a deep, burning hatred for Elmo.
1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misunderstood most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.
The first day is one of those things pretty much everyone on LJ, ever, has done before. I should just copy and paste an old "20 things about me" post, because I know I've done a couple of them in the last few years...one this year, but those were supposed to be unique things. I've added a few people in the last little while, so for introductory-ish purposes I'll post a few things most of you already know. And some will probably be repeats from another one, I'm sure. But whatever...I'm bored.
1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
1. I've been a vegetarian for about 11 years. Something like that.
2. I'm engaged to my ex-wife. There's an incredibly shortened, simplified explanation of our relationship history for the couple newer people haha. Strange, I know.
3. My main job is a pretty uninteresting office job, but I also work a few hours a week at a substance abuse treatment center for kids. I just refer to it as the youth center. We have a residential facility too, but it's separate from the one I work at. Same organization, but separated. So I work in a place that does out-patient treatment, group therapy, meetings, classes, stuff like that.
4. I'm an identical twin, but my twin brother Jeremy died six days before our 20th birthday.
5. I've been playing the guitar for 20ish years, and I love it. I can also play bass, drums, and a little piano, but I mostly stick with guitar.
6. I've been in a shitload of bands. Some lasted for a while, some barely lasted at all. I haven't been in one for years though. Maybe 5 years? Sometimes I kinda miss it.
7. I hate regular cigarettes. They have to be menthol.
8. I'm a pool shark. Close to it, anyway. Maybe not a great white, but at least a hammerhead or something. I wouldn't be able to beat a pro, but I'll play any "regular" player under the table. Clearly I'm very humble haha. I used to like hustling people that way lol. It was pretty fun. Now my conscience kind of gets the best of me though.
9. I can't bowl for shit.
10. I'm like a pregnant woman when it comes to chocolate and ice cream. Meaning I crave those things and eat them constantly.
11. I really want to see a tornado one day. Videos just aren't good enough.
12. I'm fascinated by serial killers. I'm starting to think my neighbor might be one. Not really. But the fact that he has an insanely huge shed and uses a chainsaw for who knows what is a little creepy.
13. I'm not a fan of condiments, as a rule. I like BBQ sauce, and I like ketchup with fries, but that's it. I would never put it on anything else. But all other condiments? Hell no. I don't know if salad dressing counts as a condiment, but none of that either. I've mentioned that before. Salad sucks anyway. Except croutons. I love croutons. Now I want some. Just croutons, no salad.
14. I'm pretty much always drinking Diet Coke. Coffee in the morning, Diet Coke the rest of the day. Really, I almost always have one. I have one sitting next to me right now. In the morning I drink a bunch of coffee, but by 10:30 or 11:00 I always have one on my desk at work. Always. It's rare that I don't have a Diet Coke on my desk. The few times I have been Diet Cokeless at work, I had people comment on it lol. So everyone knows about my Diet Coke habit. Better than the other type of coke habit I had, for sure haha.
15. I talk a lot. I can also be really withdrawn, but overall I talk a lot. I bet you could never tell by how much I ramble on here haha. Never. I blame ADHD. And yes, I really have it! I'm not just one of those people who says "I'm so ADD" without actually having it.
16. Everyone knows I'm obsessed with Friends, but I also really like South Park, Family Guy, House, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, among others. But those are my favorites. Not like I watch a lot of TV or anything...hahaha. Oh, and I'm including this here because it's relevant but not a fact. And like I said, I talk a lot, which translates to typing a lot. Speaking of Friends, Jenny claims the reason I love Chandler so much is because I'm in love with myself (I've been told by multiple people that I remind them of Chandler for quite a few reasons, for those people who haven't heard--well, read--about that). I will neither confirm or deny what Jenny said.
17. I was raised Catholic, but I quit going when I was 13. I think 13, anyway. 13 or 14. Now I'm agnostic. I'm not a big fan of the Catholic church. Actually, I'm not a big fan of organized religion in general.
18. I'm very, very liberal.
19. I like big butts and I cannot lie.
20. I have a deep, burning hatred for Elmo.
1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misunderstood most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.
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Have a deep burning hatred for Elmo? Watch this! You're going to love it. Trust me.
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