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The 20 random things you may not have known about me... thread.

1. I am 1/2 black, 1/2 Mexican
2. My kids are 1/2 Caucasion (and if I break that down it's a mixture of French, Irish and Jewish, probably others), 1/4 black, 1/4 Mexican - I call them my Heinz 57 kids :p
3. When I was 19 I was swept off a cliff by a huge wave and almost drowned Luckily my friend saved me - 22 years later I still consider him one of my closest friends and still teasingly call him "my hero"
4. I am addicted to "dash" games - Diner Dash, Cake Dash, etc.
5. My musical tastes remain firmly entrenched in the early to mid 80's - my dream tour: Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Cure :D
6. I am a budget analyst for local government and for the most part I really enjoy my job.
7. My father and his entire family were born and raised in Bermuda. I lived there for a year when I was two and have visted numerous time since then.
8. I have never been to Hawaii, but my husband loves it so I suppose we will get there one day
9. I have been to Tahiti which I thought was beautiful but a bit boring as I was there with 2 other girls. It seemed far more geared towards honeymooners.
10. I just started to get into wine tasting, but I'm a complete noob that definitely prefers whites over reds and I don't see that over changing.
11. Margarita on the rocks w/ salt + Carne Asada Nachos = A Perfect Meal
12. I used to be able to type 90+ WPM but computers have absolutely ruined my tying skills.
13. The biggest transition for me when getting married was my lack of alone time - 5 years later and I still struggle with it. I guess I'm really a loner at heart.
14. I moved to my current town when I was 19 and have never left - it really "fits" me
15. I have champagne tastes, but am most definitely on a beer budget
16. I don't let my beer budget stop me from buying the things that I really want.
17. I enjoy cooking, but when the kids eat nothing but cheese (sandwiches, quesadillas, pasta, etc) it's hard to get motivated to cook good stuff
18. I have been on a mac & cheese kick though - one of my favorite recipes uses Gruyere & a Sharp Australian Cheddar - yummers! Getting ready to try a new recipe that has 5 cheeses, including Fontina and Manchego - sounds equally yum.
19. I don't have a ton of friends, but the ones I do have I have been friends with for a least 20 years
20. After re-reading 1 - 19, I realize that I am just not that interesting! :p
 
1. This is my fourth time trying to start one of these lists...
2. I use to teach Master Gardener classes, but I'm not much of a gardener.
3. I met my wife at Master Gardeners - she was one of my students!
4. I play piano, trumpet, baritone, french horn, and trombone, but none of them well.
5. I tried everything I could do to move away from Indiana, but ended up right back in my home town.
6. Most of what I do at work is not in my job description.
7. I changed jobs to get away from the politics - now I work for the state!
8. I have a habit of fiddling with things in my hands: Taking apart pens, rolling coins, spinning my wedding ring.
9. Things I have tried and failed to learn: Spanish, Sign Language, Macromedia Flash, and what to say when my wife asks "Does this make me look fat?"
10. I love woodworking and home remodeling, but I could do without the painting.
11. I enjoy puppetry and coordinate the puppet group at our church.
12. I cried the day Jim Henson died.
13. I have an Albert Einstein action figure on my desk.
14. I write and eat right handed, but find myself doing most everything else left handed. My brother is just the opposite.
15. I am fascinated by puzzle boxes.
16. I am hooked on Dave Ramsey! WE'RE DEBT FREE!!!!
17. This is my 699th post.
18. I love scuba diving, but haven't gone in years.
19. Third Day is my favorite band.
20. I need to start running again!
 
1. I enjoy changing unsecured WiFi networks SSID to "No Password = Idiot":D
2. I have 4 iPods (including my iPhone)
3. I'm 14
4. My friends enjoy tormenting me about using a Mac
5. I enjoy photography
6. I'm currently on WeightWatchers
7. I used to be a Microsoft fanboy
8. My favorite subject in school is World History
9. I have daily chronic headaches that morph into migraines at least once a week
10. I still have not found a medicine that helps with my migraines
11. I have found that acupuncture helps with my migraines, and see an acupuncturist once a week.
12. I have Bipolar disorder, and I don't care what people think about me because of it
13. I wear glasses
14. I attend the Ann Arbor Art Fair every year, and always purchase at least three things
15. I have a cat named Mushu (pronounced Moo•Shoe) and a dachshund name Mocha
17. I currently take 7 prescriptions
18. I have three friends, and find most other people annoying as hell (I'm antisocial)
19. I only like "oldies" music
20. I collect LPs and 45s

Don
 
allmIne said:
I find it absolutely hilarious how many people on this thread consider themselves part Irish. Genuinely.
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I actually am part Irish, and I'm part French, Scottish, German, & Hungarian.

I just don't see the point in bragging about my bloodline, it's not like it's something I accomplished.

Don
 
Dmac77 said:
I actually am part Irish, and I'm part French, Scottish, German, & Hungarian.

I just don't see the point in bragging about my bloodline, it's not like it's something I accomplished.

Don
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True. It just amuses me that the common heritage seems to be Irish. I'd be interested to see just how tenuous / non-existent some of these links are.
 
allmIne said:
I find it absolutely hilarious how many people on this thread consider themselves part Irish. Genuinely.
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Maybe it's just because I'm from Boston, but I think you are under-estimating how many people in the US are Irish, due to the fact that you want to remain "special", and hate people thinking they're as "special" as you.

I mean, I'm no doctor, I just call 'em like I see 'em.

Edit: nope, not done with this...If you find people's heritage "genuinely hilarious" then you need to get some (funnier) friends! Allow me to volunteer to be the first - Hey man, I'm Ben, and I'm a quarter Irish. Let's be friends! Want to hear a joke? etc...
 
allmIne said:
True. It just amuses me that the common heritage seems to be Irish. I'd be interested to see just how tenuous / non-existent some of these links are.
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My Grandmother is 1/2 Irish 1/2 scottish. Does that count for tenuous or non existent? The part of the family that came here from Ireland, did so sometime around the turn of the century and their last name is Flanigan. (My grandmother's maiden name). My great grandfather (Flanigan), married a scottish girl (My great grandmother) with the last name Larabee.

SLC
 
9 more:

21) I refuse to befriend anyone that disses Macs. Even worse, praises Vista.
22) My first Apple product was a blue 1st-gen iPod Mini
23) Then a 3rd-gen (RED) nano, then a 1st-gen 16gb iPod Touch, then a white MacBook, then a 15" Unibody. I no longer have the Whitebook.
24) I have a 12 year old sister. She is going through this phase where all she talks about is cows. She has stuffed cows, cow slippers, cow blankets, .........
25) My real name is Jamie (I'm a boy)
26) I'm straight
27) I have three cats and a dog
28) I'm typing this at Blenz Coffee. Looking at the "Shared" column in Finder, it looks like there are three other people with Unibody MacBooks.
29) I have yet to find a girlfriend
 
Forgive me if I repeat tidbits about myself.

21) I live in Indianapolis, but my mom has a lakehouse in Muskegon, MI.
22) I spend my summers there.
23) My first Apple product was a silver iPod Mini back in 2005. Woot.
24) My first Mac was a Penryn MacBook Pro in July 2008. My mom now has that computer and I paid to upgrade to the Unibody MacBook Pro last October.
25) A majority of my friends are females (I'm a male). I think it comes with my personality...I'm friendly.
26) Although I'm 15, I think I can be more mature than people twice my age at times.
27) I use Vista on a daily basis...I have a Dell with dual 20" displays. :D
28) I have my learners permit and can't get enough of driving.
29) I'm looking into BMW 530xi's for my first car. My dad has rubbed off on me...he has a fetish for German cars.
30) My mom is 49 and kiteboards regularly in the summer time. If you don't know what kiteboarding is, Google it. Think surfing with a huge kite above you.
31) Caffeine gives me headaches...I shouldn't have just drank that Diet Coke. Ouch.
 
barr08 said:
Maybe it's just because I'm from Boston, but I think you are under-estimating how many people in the US are Irish, due to the fact that you want to remain "special", and hate people thinking they're as "special" as you.

I mean, I'm no doctor, I just call 'em like I see 'em.

Edit: nope, not done with this...If you find people's heritage "genuinely hilarious" then you need to get some (funnier) friends! Allow me to volunteer to be the first - Hey man, I'm Ben, and I'm a quarter Irish. Let's be friends! Want to hear a joke? etc...
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I never stated my heritage on this thread, so I'm unsure what you mean by wanting to remain special, etc. Can you explain?

You'll also note that I said I find it hilarious how many people on this thread consider themselves part Irish. This is a worldwide forum; remember it's not just Americans - there's a whole world of Mac users out there, Ben.

Next time, read more carefully - you do yourself a disservice with sarcastic responses like the above. :rolleyes:
 
uiop. said:
Forgive me if I repeat tidbits about myself.
26) Although I'm 15, I think I can be more mature than people twice my age at times.

28) I have my learners permit and can't get enough of driving.
Ouch.
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I feel the exact same way, about both of the ones I quoted from you. We're like twins lol.
 
1. I am 2/3 Scottish and a wee bit German(on my grandmothers side)
2. I love Redwall
3. I love watching the old good cartoons and am the proud owner of the carebears movie which i use with great job to annoy my partner.
4. I dislike people and don't trust them
5. I love climbing on rocks on the beach and have done since i was a wee lass
6. I collect 1.1 scale plushies of my favorite cartoon characters but only one of each because i feel having more than one is a clone and removes value from the first one.
7. I am dislexic and OSD
8. I will no eat white food because it looks and feels in my heart to be cheese
9. I am allergic to cheese
10. i am lactose intolerant but still drink milk by the half pint because i like the flavor.
11. I have the sandwich shop clean there hands, utensils and bunkers before making my sandwich as i don't want any cheese on it, though i make sure i go well after busy time.
12. I love my cat more than anything else in the world he is braw
13. A synecroprint octopus thingie almost cut me in half and i have more stitches than i can count.
14. I love programing though i am not terrifically good at it i keep trying and soak up as much from people around me and then rewrite all of my existing and old projects with each peace of new knowledge.
15. I am a Communist and believe in a world with no bounders between people and a common world language.
16. My warcraft toon is a Twilight Vanquisher and imba geared on the server 5th guild and i am a Class leader.
17. I hate doing anything easy, i prefer doing something that is far to difficult for myself as it makes it all the more better when i crack it.
18. I once thought people were nice but soon realized people are selfish and money driven and still don't understand why.
19. My music taste is described as random and interesting.
20. I hate internet and txt talk and wish i could greatly improve my writing skills without the words moving about frustrating me.
 
I decided to do a few more....

1. I live on Maui.
2. I hate Maui.
3. My friends birthday is tomorrow, and were planning to go to a hotel. :)
4. My name is Sean.
5. I just bought SimCity Societies, and although the reviews are quite negative, I find it quite addicting.
6. I am addicted to Acai Berry Cups from Jamba Juice.
7. Im going to New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Virginia, and California with the friend stated above. Were super pumped.
8. I dont want to go back to school on monday, as it signifies the end of spring break.
9. Its currently 12:00 AM, and I should be asleep.
10. Im 14 years old, and Im a freshman in high school.
11. I go to a private school where one kids parents own Rocky Mountain Chocolate, and where Woody Harrelson daughter goes to school.
12. I cant wait to drive, because until then, Im stuck taking the bus that doesnt even come up to my house.
13. I was part of the Hawaii All State Marching Band that performed in the Rose Bowl Parade in January, 2009.
14. My current goal is to beat that stacker arcade game and win a X-Box 360.
15. Flying is a huge fear for me, and I once had a panic attack on one.
16. The only sport I play is Tennis, and Im not very good at all.
17. I was obsessed with Tamagotchis in 5th grade.
18. I hate the word "excrete". *shiver*
19. I am terrible at grammar, and spelling. I would die without spell check.
20. I am quite lazy.
 
Mmmm, I think I interperted it exactly the way you meant it, and I'm clearly not the only one. Also, you should take a little of your own advice.

allmIne said:
I never stated my heritage on this thread, so I'm unsure what you mean by wanting to remain special, etc. Can you explain?

You'll also note that I said I find it hilarious how many people on this thread consider themselves part Irish. This is a worldwide forum; remember it's not just Americans - there's a whole world of Mac users out there, Ben.

Next time, read more carefully - you do yourself a disservice with sarcastic responses like the above. :rolleyes:
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1) I'm Maltese and proud!
2) I'm 17 years old
3) I'm a stutterer but gradually getting out of it. I have blocks rather than unnecessary repeating syllables/letters.
4) I hopefully am going to university next year if I pass my exams next month!
5) I am a video news editor at a local television station (part-time job for now)
6) I started admiring Macs at work because we use Mac Pros!
7) I have a girlfriend and I love her more than I love myself. I'd die for her!
8) I really have high hopes and the willpower that someday I'll become somewhat rich, but I am fully aware that I carry nothing with me after I die!
9) I want to have as many children as possible!
10) I am sort of a shop-aholic. I constantly try to find ways to spend my hard-earned money.
11) I believe very much in myself and believe that with willpower one can achieve anything
12) I'm rather a computer/tech geek and been like this since I was 5
13) I wrote my first program at the age of about 8 for a PIC 16F84
14) I now am targeting to continue studying IT and start the Artificial Intelligence Course in University
15) I smoked for a week and got bored as I saw it as pointless
16) I love math
17) I am very jealous. Very!
18) I have been with my girlfriend for a year and a half
19) My handwriting is horrendous
20) I sometimes take unnecessary risks! I like to challenge my odds!
 
barr08 said:
Mmmm, I think I interperted it exactly the way you meant it, and I'm clearly not the only one. Also, you should take a little of your own advice.
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I would expect you to. Otherwise I'd have said it differently, so you'd interpret it differently!

Cheers, lol.

Anyway, I'll bite and respond with 20 things about me.

1) I'm 22
2) I first used a Mac in 5th year work experience, around 6 years ago. I tried my hardest not to have to use it initially
3) I heart snowboarding
4) I've been with my girlfriend around 4 years
5) I study Quantity Surveying at university
6) I hate it
7) As of next week, my part time job at a ski store ends. It's summer, so it's off-season
8) Right now, I'm procrastinating from Quantity Surveying coursework. See number 6
9) I'm 5 foot 11 and 3/4's after I stretch in the morning
10) Bad grammar irritates me more than it should
11) When I'm finished university, I'd like a BMW
12) My favourite country is Canada, because the Rockies were made for snowboarding
13) My favourite beer, coincidentally, is Coors Light. Or Heineken...
14) I hate being tickled
15) I very nearly passed pilot selection for the RAF. I passed aptitude tests, but was deemed not to have enough leadership ability
16) I'm a gym addict
17) I love console games. A lot.
18) I love comedy; especially Jimmy Carr, who I've seen live twice
19) I most recently saw Kylie in concert; next, Beyonce. I'm a straight male.


That's it. 19 things. I don't even know the 20th thing about myself yet, but when I find out, I'll let you all know.
 
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