8 Random Things
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OK, OK, it’s not quite official meme week here at the Zone. First there was Tully’s 10 faves meme on Monday. Now here’s 8 random things about me from my friend Arun Rajagopal; a post that’s been waiting in the wings for a few days.
I’ll tell you, normally I don’t like to reveal all that much about myself. After all, I tend to be a somewhat private person (yeah, sure – so I blog, right?) But I figured what the heck, I can surely come up with 8 things about me that won’t really compromise my own sense of privacy. Of course, whether or not it will have been worth it once you read them is another story.
So without further ado (because further do really makes no sense), and in no particular order, I give you:
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Me (That May Make You Rich Insane)
- I am not actually a blue shark, although there are still some folks out there who seem to think so. Back when I first started MZM, I used the image of a blue shark wearing sunglasses as my icon, but during SOBCon this year decided it was time to come out from behind the curtain of
anonmyanonnimitieanonomousness, er, to reveal my true self. Still think the glasses are cool, though. - In spite of the aforementioned tough-guy blue shark image – if I see a spider (or any sort of biting or stinging bug for that matter) anywhere near me, I gather up my hoopskirts, scream like a girl and run from the room. Well, not quite. But I really, really don’t like ‘em. Especially if they’re, like, ON me.
- I played clarinet in the school band throughout most of my junior high and high school years, mainly because I really hated the idea of getting all sweaty and icky during the day in gym class. (It was a choice of one or the other.) Besides, I was, well, let’s just say “not athletically inclined” and leave it at that. I was always the last guy picked for any team anyway, which was a painful humiliation I could do without.
- During a period of
lucidityresearch last year, I discovered a weird report stating that 1 in 18 people have a third nipple (proof that you can find out just about anything worth knowing on the Internet.) Just wanted everyone to know: I’m not one of them! - I have an uncanny ability to visualize in 3-D. What the heck does that mean? Well, I can look at a group of objects and see how they fit into a given space. Which makes me a genius at the sport of car-packing, a talent that’s come in handy over the years while moving from place to place.
- If it were possible to get paid for doing it, I would probably take a job reading books. Especially science fiction. That’s something I could do all day and all night (well, except for eating, sleeping, and, you know, interaction with other people). Of course, since I started blogging, I think I would probably take a job doing that, too, but then you probably already knew that. (But it would have to top what I’m making now, though, since I really like what I’m doing now.)
- I started smoking back when I was attending high school in Holland (I blame peer pressure – at the time I was the only one I knew of at the school I attended who didn’t smoke). Alas, as a college student I smoked like a locomotive. But on my birthday in 1977 I quit cold turkey and haven’t looked back. (For a while, though, I did have a few very strange dreams in which I was smoking – and knew, in the dream, I shouldn’t be. Weird.)
- In my home office is a framed print depicting a businessman sitting at his desk, listening intently while Jesus sits next to him, expounding on some subject. Framed with it is a small metal plaque which quotes Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not harm you; plans to give you hope and a good future.” It’s a gift from Mrs. MZM and is one of my favorite things.
OK, now that you know 8 totally useless things about me – it’s your turn! But (and that’s a BIG but!), instead of specifically naming five victims friends, I’ll open it up for anyone who feels inspired. So what do you think? C’mon, take a shot – hey, you never know!
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I think you revealed more than you realize. I definitely agree with you about the job reading books and the spiders thing.
Ants, Laura; ants too. Brr-rr! Yuck!
For me it’s cockroaches and mice. Spiders I can handle no prob.
The plaque on your desk is a timely reminder to me to meld ALL my worlds - spiritual, family, social AND business. Thanks!
You’re welcome, Pete, and thanks for dropping by!
But keep the bugs out of sight.
Robert, I’m the same way about spiders — and snakes, hellllllllllllllp! In my “8 things” post I mentioned my 83-year-old mom being on Facebook. Well, she’s also the snake killer in the family. I have told her that she can never die because I would have no one to call to come over and kill the snakes.
Also love the plaque on your desk. A great gift from Mrs. MZM
I love that you can visualize in 3-D!
Connie: Appreciate the thoughts, and your post was pretty interesting too.
Roberta: It took me a long time to realize others don’t necessarily have that ability.
“I have an uncanny ability to visualize in 3-D” - ok, I do believe this is why we get along… Oh, and because you killed the meme by not naming 5 other people, I get to point out that in 1977, I was 1.
Have a great weekend Bob!
Oh, and on the ‘bug’ thing… Spiders and I have a great agreement in place - they stay out of sight, and I won’t kill them. Every now and then one will forget and be used as an example to others, but generally we live in times of peace..
At least living in Canada we don’t get too much weird stuff and the bugs are seasonal.. Couldn’t imagine living in a climate with scorpions, or massive spiders.. *shudder*
Tully: “…in 1977 I was 1.” Uh, 1 what?
I always, wondered what it would be like to just “throw one to the winds” so to speak, and see where it lands. Seems to’ve worked, though. I know of at least one pickup, maybe two.
One of the drawbacks to living in the South - the winters here are ‘way too mild to kill everything that crawls. But it’s STILL not enough to get me to migrate!
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Robert,
Highly, highly entertaining post! And I really did love fact #8: There’s nothing like having your business founded on the “Rock”–and nothing like knowing the best Person to go to for advice on both business and life!
Regards,
Jeanne
Howdy, Jeanne! You got it in one, my friend. And thanks for dropping by the Zone!
Hi Bob,
I may be a month late, but I finally got my response up.
Cheers,
Mike
Mike, better late than never, I always say! Wow, great roundup of posts, man. Although… being who I am, I’m naturally rather partial to the one about ice cream and murder rates! Oh, well, go figure.
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