Tuesday, February 3, 2009

24 true things about me and one lie. (Guess which one)

1. I have gone to at least 8 public schools in my lifetime. (my family moved a LOT!)
2. My dream job would be "Professional Problem Solver" (I guess they are actually called "Consultants" but I hate that word...) because I think I have the ability to see the bigger picture and suggest creative, out-of-the-box solutions that people might not arrive at themselves because they are too close to the situation. Second to that I want to do something creative. I want to point to something that people actually like and say, "I made that." Third, I would love to be an astronaut.
3. NOBODY beats me up more that I do when I make a mistake! Depending on the magnitude I can stew about it for DAYS. Mind you, I rarely make the same mistake twice.
4. I hate revealing details about myself. This list, therefore, took far too long to write. Not that I like to maintain mystery, just that I think that my life is so uninteresting to others.
5. I play goalie three times a week. I hadn't played since High School but just got back into it about 2 years ago. I play on 3 different ringette teams.
6. I think ringette is a far better sport than hockey! Don't know what ringette is? Wiki it!
7. I always have a "Plan B" (and usually a "Plan C, D and E as well) Someone said that made me a "commitmentphobe"
8. I spent entirely too much (time and money) on my cellphone (Apple iPhone) but it is an indispensable tool to my work. I have a minor freak-out if it is out of reach. Leave the house without it? Fuggeddaboudit!
9. I would rather be too cold than too hot. If you're too cold you can always just put on layers but if you're too hot all you can do is strip naked. If you're too hot after that you're out of luck! Humidity KILLS me!
10. I once stole my Dad's 1927 Model T Ford out of the garage and took it for a half hour joyride around the neighborhood with my friends. I was dead afraid the whole time but thrilled at the same time. We brought it home when it was running low on gas.
11. My dream car is a Bricklin. DeLorean lovers suck gas!
12. I own a PT Cruiser convertible. I can't wait till the first semi-warmish day in early Spring when I can drop the top and cruise for an hour!
13. I never want to retire! I think that if I rest, I'll rust. I'm just going to find something I can do with my mind instead of my body.
14. I cry at movies (but play it off like I got popcorn salt in my eye or something)
15. I'm trying to lose weight.
16. I now wear contacts about 50% of the time but when I do I need reading glasses and that SUCKS!
17. Stephen King is my favourite author. I'll bet if we knew each other we'd be friends.
18. I am very slow to really get angry but when I'm there watch out. I will F you up!
19. I'm a lover not a fighter. (but remember #18)
20. George Carlin (RIP) is my favourite comedian. I like (and share) his no-nonsense take on the world.
21. As a result of moving around so much as a kid I have very few 'friends'. I have lots of acquaintances but really shallow attachments.
22. I've been to every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
23. I wear baseball hats almost every day. I have a huge collection that is nearing (if not already) 100 hats!
24. I go a little nutzo at Christmas and spend WAY too much.
25. I drink way too much coffee. Sometimes 3-4 extra large from Tim Hortons (Timmies rocks, Starbucks sucks, get over it!)

Well, now that's done! OK guys, leave a comment and tell me which one you think is a lie. I promise I'll tell you if you are right.

While you are at it why not do one yourself?