Saturday, February 7, 2009

25 Random Things

This is something I posted on Facebook, but since I haven't had much time lately for blogging, I thought I would publish it here as well.

1. I'm pretty much a geek.
2. I have 4 kidneys and I don't drink (okay that's two things... 5 if you're counting closely)
3. I can say the alphabet backward and know pi to the 10th decimal place.
4. I was adopted at birth.
5. I have a deep need to stay connected to friends but...
6. I am not comfortable being around lots of people.
7. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
8. I love Apple products, especially my iMacs.
9. I would be happy eating Mexican food every day.
10. I lived in the same house until I was 18.
11. I was awarded the Wayne Wymore award for engineering excellence in 1989. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._Wayne_Wymore
12. I'm not an engineer by trade.
13. I used to drive a motorcycle and really miss it. (Blue Honda Nighthawk 750)
14. I don't like being the center of attention, especially in front of a crowd or when I'm put on the spot.
15. I get migraine headaches when I eat food with MSG or caffeine.
16. I love food with MSG and caffeine. Most notably: Doritos, Coke, asian dishes, great chocolate, sauces, dressings...
17. I love dating my wife.
18. All my fingers can to a funny double-jointed thing where I can bend the top joint while keeping the middle one straight.
19. I am very conservative and a strong faith.
20 (Old). I love ketchup? Well I thought I loved ketchup, but after hearing suggested uses for ketchup from true ketchup lovers, I think I just really like it.
20 (New). I love Peanut Butter! It's great to eat with Grape Nuts. Or on a toasted sandwich with bacon. Or on a sandwich with honey and banana. Or on apples. Or with chocolate!
21. I love to cook... my friends call me a food snob.
22. I can't wait to be a grandpa.
23. I met a guy at Disneyworld last year who won the Wayne Wymore award. He's not an engineer, either.
24. I love the idea of woodworking and wish I had more time, tools, and room for it.
25. I can speak Dutch and served a church mission in Belgium.