Post 10 Facts About Yourself

[thestrangequark]

^Who?

10. I'm polyamorous and most people don't know what that means or have really weird assumptions about it.

Interesting. Both my roommates are polyamorous as well. It's not the lifestyle for me -- I could barely put up with one partner!

 

[Gryffindorian]

Wow, this is better than reading a juicy romance novel. Keep them coming!

Posted by maclaus:

8. I passed my driving test on the first attempt in two different countries, though you'd never think that if you saw me drive.

It took me two attempts to get my driver's license at age 24.

Posted by thestrangequark:

5. I'm a polymath.

I had to look that one up. I thought it meant you were really good with numbers.

 

[RandyS]

1. I was born
2. I eat
3. I drink (water)
4. I live
5. I am the second of the two most beautiful people on Earth
6. I'm smart
7. I'm great
8. I'm perfect
9. I'm modest
10. One day I will die, but there WILL be a fight first

And:

11. I am completely incapable of counting as high as ten.

 

[thestrangequark]

Posted by maclaus:

8. I passed my driving test on the first attempt in two different countries, though you'd never think that if you saw me drive.

It took me two attempts to get my driver's license at age 24.

I'm 27 and still don't drive. It's not really worth it in NYC, and I prefer my bicycle anyway.

Posted by thestrangequark:

5. I'm a polymath.

I had to look that one up. I thought it meant you were really good with numbers.

Not I! Well, I can do simpler calculations in my head quickly. I can figure a tip in 1 second flat, but when it comes to mathematics more complex than basic multiplying and dividing, I'm quite slow.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

It did not take me two attempts to get my driver's license at age 24!

 

[thestrangequark]

^Oops! Sorry for the misquote! But, as you've already corrected it...

 

[Gryffindorian]

It did not take me two attempts to get my driver's license at age 24!

What then? Three or more?

 

[Robert Maxwell]

^Oops! Sorry for the misquote! But, as you've already corrected it...

Thanks.

It did not take me two attempts to get my driver's license at age 24!

What then? Three or more?

You hush!!

 

[kirsten187]

1. I'm 30 years old.
2. I have 2 older brothers.
3. I'm an administrator at a bakery.
4. I live in Edinburgh.
5. I often class myself as worthless.
6. I love ABBA.
7. "To Kill A Mockingbird" is my favourite book.
8. I like Star Trek 4 The Voyage Home best of the Star Trek films.
9. I like TOS, TNG and DS9.
10.I do not drink.

 

[captcalhoun]

1. I was born at 5:31PM
2. I was born in Gloucester
3. I succeeded in convincing a Trek tie in author to name a starship in a Vanguard novel 'U.S.S. Gloucester'. Said vessel appeared in the next novel too.
4. I share my birthday with James Doohan, by date but not year.
5. I have a collection of 100 GI Joe A Real American Hero figures. 75 of which I've bought since January last year.
6. I don't understand why people think Seven of Nine's catsuits are so bad.
7. I have mastered five different weapons on Modern Warfare 2 by unlocking all the attachments.
8. Up until I got Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, i used to play first-person shooters solely using the keyboard.
9. Despite a strong streak of British patriotism, I love the character of Captain America and can't wait for the movie next year.
10. I have a crush on at least two members of this forum.

 

[Chaos Descending]

1. I have hazel eyes.
2. I grew up with my maternal grandparents.
3. I quit smoking just over five years ago.
4. I have three half-siblings. Same father, all different mothers.
5. I am 24 years older than my little sister.
6. I could eat (American style) "Chinese Food" for every meal, every day, and not get tired of it.
7. I put "Chinese Food" in quotes because I have eaten real Chinese food, in China. Well, Hong Kong, anyway.
8. Add sushi to #6 in this list.
9. I've had real sushi from Japan, IN Japan.
10. I'm 9 years older than my wife, and she considered me to be almost too young to bother with when we first met!

 

[Amaris]

1. I have hazel eyes.
2. I grew up with my maternal grandparents.
3. I quit smoking just over five years ago.
4. I have three half-siblings. Same father, all different mothers.
5. I am 24 years older than my little sister.
6. I could eat (American style) "Chinese Food" for every meal, every day, and not get tired of it.
7. I put "Chinese Food" in quotes because I have eaten real Chinese food, in China. Well, Hong Kong, anyway.
8. Add sushi to #6 in this list.
9. I've had real sushi from Japan, IN Japan.
10. I'm 9 years older than my wife, and she considered me to be almost too young to bother with when we first met!

If I may:

#3: Congratulations! I hope you're breathing better!
#7: Does it taste any better than Chinese restaurants here in the U.S.?

 

[Chaos Descending]

You may!

#3: Thanks! I am, and the weirdest thing is HOW I quit smoking.
#7: Hmmmm some things do and some things don't. The American version of Chinese food is like the American version of BritComs. Good if you mean Sanford and Son and The Office, bad if you mean Coupling.

 

[Amaris]

You may!

#3: Thanks! I am, and the weirdest thing is HOW I quit smoking.

Okay, now you can't say that without explaining.

#7: Hmmmm some things do and some things don't. The American version of Chinese food is like the American version of BritComs. Good if you mean Sanford and Son and The Office, bad if you mean Coupling.

Ah, I see. In other words, if the cook has no talent, it's going to suck anyway.

 

[DarkHelmet]

1. I just turned 37.
2. I've been married for 8 1/2 years.
3. I have a 6+ year old son and a 1+ year old daughter.
4. I spent entirely too much money on my new audio equipment for our home theater.
5. I have at least 45 stitches in my face and neck due to various injuries
6. I have two Harrington Rods in my spine from a surgery when I was 17 to remove what turned out to be a benign tumor in my T11 vertebrae. It was causing me massive pain. There have been no complications since.
7. I have what some would consider an extensive wine collection. Others would not consider it so.
8. I studied abroad in Belgium for my junior year of high school.
9. For college, I majored in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition.
10. My right foot is one (U.S.) size larger than my left.

 

[sbk1234]

8. I'm not fond of camping or roughing it. But i hope to have an RV someday soon and travel the US in it.

When you make it to Los Angeles, you are required to look me up and have lunch.

 

[Chaos Descending]

You may!

#3: Thanks! I am, and the weirdest thing is HOW I quit smoking.

Okay, now you can't say that without explaining.

Oh, durrrrr.

Well, I was a pretty dedicated smoker from the time I was around 18 until I quit.

I was at least a pack a day guy, and if I was drinking I might smoke two packs in a day.

My routine would usually be on my way to work I would stop at 7-11 for a coffee and a pack of smokes.

One day in November of 2005, I skipped it because I woke up a little late, and I didn't want to be late to work. I had probably five cigarettes left.

After I'd smoked those, I threw away the empty pack and went back to work.

About two days later, I realized I never stopped for more. Then I realized I had gone two days without smoking without even thinking about it. Then I realized I didn't want any then either.

So basically I randomly became "un-addicted".

 

[Gryffindorian]

1. I'm cheating by posting ten more facts. I suppose it's okay, since I started the thread.
2. I took band classes in high school and played the trumpet.
3. I often have recurring dreams with familiar themes--Las Vegas, big houses, living abroad, etc.
4. When I was growing up in another country, I was terrified of two things: dogs and insects.
5. Although I'm not color-blind, I used to have trouble distinguishing between certain colors. I still do sometimes.
6. Having come from a big family, I have a strong bond with my parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. They're my real treasures in life.
7. Lately I've tried manscaping with a new electric razor.
8. I have no known allergies to medication.
9. I like to shop at Target, JC Penney, and Borders Books.
10. I enjoy watching House Hunters International.

 

[Kestra]

I enjoy watching House Hunters International.

My mother-in-law's friend was just on that show recently. Actually my mother-in-law was in a clip or two as well!

 

[Amaris]

Oh, durrrrr.

Well, I was a pretty dedicated smoker from the time I was around 18 until I quit.

I was at least a pack a day guy, and if I was drinking I might smoke two packs in a day.

My routine would usually be on my way to work I would stop at 7-11 for a coffee and a pack of smokes.

One day in November of 2005, I skipped it because I woke up a little late, and I didn't want to be late to work. I had probably five cigarettes left.

After I'd smoked those, I threw away the empty pack and went back to work.

About two days later, I realized I never stopped for more. Then I realized I had gone two days without smoking without even thinking about it. Then I realized I didn't want any then either.

So basically I randomly became "un-addicted".

Awesome. So the solution to end smoking addiction is to make everyone almost late to work for one day. Brilliant! When I make millions from this, I'll give you a [small] percentage.