Monday, March 2, 2009

25 (and more) Random Things About Me

One of the big things that hit Facebook (or FB) the past few months was the 25 Random Things "chain letter." You would write in your Notes section 25 random things about yourself and then send it to people by tagging them. It was quite cool actually. Here are my original 25 Random Things:

1. I once was busted by my parents for being in California when I was supposed to be in New Hampshire because they saw me on ESPN

2. I had a near-death experience last fall when I crashed my bike in a triathlon. Didn't see any white lights but it did scare the crap out of me.

3. Seeing the Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 is one of the greatest moments in my life. Marrying Andy and having Noah will always be the best moments.

4. I used to be a camp counselor and cannot believe people entrusted me with their kids. I was 19 and did not have a clue!

5. I used to be a pack a day smoker and a borderline alcoholic and workaholic. Now I work in a running shop and compete in marathons and triathlons. I guess people can change.

6. I hope to qualify for the Boston Marathon. 3:40 here I come!

7. I look like I am 16, sound like I am 12 and act like I am 5.

8. I have been to 3 other continents and love to travel, but I am deathly afraid of flying. Yet I want to go skydiving.

9. I sometimes wonder if everyone else knows what is going on but me.

10. I know all the words to the songs in High School Musical 2 and 3 and I am very proud of that fact.

11. I used to want to be an Olympic swimmer and would have mock Olympic ceremonies in my backyard.

12. I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan - I was first in line for the midnight release for Books 5 and 6 and second in line for Book 7.

13. I don't think I could ever run for public office because there are too many people out there who have incriminating photos of me from my past. But I also have photos of them!

14. When I was 20, I thought 22 sounded far away and that 27 was old. Next thing I knew, I was 31.

15. Every once in awhile I have the urge to sell all my stuff, buy a VW bus, travel cross country with the family and write about it from the view points of my cats Belle and Padfoot. I would call is "Paw Prints."

16. I do not trust people easily, but when I do, it is usually the wrong person.

17. I sometimes dream in a foreign language.

18. During a hiking trip in college I once saw a bear and did not freak out but an hour later I saw a snake and almost had a heart attack.

19. I have a secret amibition to be on Broadway - too bad I lack coordination and that I cannot carry a tune.

20. I almost dropped out of college to run off to London. And I sometimes wonder what would have happened if my friends did not talk me out of it.

21. I used to own a beat up Honda Accord called Margaret that would stall every time I slowed down, shake if I went over 55 and would overheat even on the coldest days. I miss that car!

22. I wonder if there was a reality show about my life if anyone would watch it or believe it.

23. I held a lot of parties at my house in high school and responsible for a lot of people having their first drink. Sorry about that folks!

24. If I was really rich, I would spend my money by: going to sporting events, getting a massage every day and opening my own camp.

25. I love getting in touch with old friends on Facebook!

And some more (because I love me some me....well, someone needs to love me)

To be continued................

Long time no blog

Okay, so I suck as a blogger! I am an old school journal writer at heart and find it hard to get into the whole "blogging" thing. Plus, it feels very Doogie Houserish to me. Between journals, Facebook notes and talking to my counselor, what else is there?

PLENTY!!!

To be continued....................