I've been tagged by Richie Escovedo to participate and share Seven Things You Don't Know About Me writing project. This is the first such tag for me in my early blog writing career so naturally I was intrigued at the idea. So here goes:
The Seven:
1. I have a man-crush on Enrique Iglesias
Not THAT kind of crush, but one of those respectable, I love everything he does type crushes. I admit, I'm a sap for liking his music, and his acting performances aren't too shabby either. My wife always points out how funny I am when I start singing his songs on the radio. Not that I can sing, but that a grown man in his 30's is singing Enrique songs. Go figure, he's a studly guy who's got an amazing girl on his arm, what's not to like?
2. My biggest fear as a kid was alien abductions
I've been a sci-fi buff for a long time, watching and loving the classic black and white movies, all the way to the modern sci-fi blockbusters. But growing up watching some of these odd alien abduction films was always something that I held on to. Taken, Close Encounters, Communion, they all weirded me out enough to not want to sleep at night, and believe me, I lost a lot of sleep. Now it seems silly, but I remember the fear back then, I think I'm over it.
3. I turned down being skipped a grade in school
I'm not claiming I'm some super genius, but I always found school easy and never felt challenged enough. I was tested for gifted and talented and passed it with flying colors in 5th grade and they wanted to put me in 6th. I was already doing 7th grade math books and science books, but they felt that it would probably be better for me in 6th grade to get started on some higher end work. I turned it down fearing that I would not be able to be with my friends, and instead opted for harder work inside the classroom without leaving the grade I was in.
4. I'm a butt man
Okay, the cat's out of the bag. There is a lot of men out there with their preferences, but I'm a butt man. Not much more I want to say on that, but very, very, very few people know that about me. I just found out, as disturbing as it was for me to hear, that my dad is one too. Now that's an image I don't need in my mind. : )
5. I lost an opportunity for baseball in my life
I played baseball for 13 years and have many trophies to prove my excellence in the sport. I was scouted in high school and enjoyed playing, but my parents made a decision for me that haunts me till this day. They pulled me out and told me to focus on academics and career. I don't hold a grudge against them, the past is the past, but I do wonder how differently my life would have been had I been allowed to develop my abilities as a professional. Perhaps I would not have been an all-star, but I always found happiness in playing the sport.
6. I love watching cartoons
I don't know what it is, but I love cartoons...all kinds. I love the original cartoons that I grew up watching, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, and anything on Cartoon Network. I'm also a huge fan of Anime and have an extensive collection on my computer of anime movies. I even signed up for an anime Meetup group to get together with others to watch it once a week. I don't share that with too many people, but I've shared it here, so there you go!
7. I have a heart irregularity
I was planning on joining the service for the past two years. I was losing weight, working out regularly, inspired by the fact that my father has been in for 30+ years, and I miss that part of my life. After getting a complete physical they noticed something about my heart that required further testing. It was later concluded that I had heart palpitations and another irregularity that I dont know how to spell, but basically, it's not lethal, but would definitely keep me from serving my country. I feel a little left out of the process, but always honor and respect those that are currently serving and have served our country. Thanks!
So that's it. Hopefully this sheds a little light into who I am, and perhaps will get some conversation going next time I see anyone in my network.
I now tag Jennifer Navarrete, Lans Hobart, Chris Brogan, Cheryl Smith, Nathan Lott,
The rules:
- Link your original tagger(s) and list these rules in your post.
- Share seven facts about yourself in the post.
- Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.
- Let them know they’ve been tagged
(Hat tip to Beth Harte for the rules.)
