Facebook has this thing where they show you "Memories" of your stories from the same date of different years. Recently, Facebook showed me a post from 2009 where I shared 25 Random Things About Myself. I also shared this information (shockingly) in a blog post. Again, this blog is really old. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to revisit the 25 random things.
1. The first concert I ever attended was Neil Diamond. The most recent concert I saw was also Neil Diamond.
The last concert I attended was Billy Joel. I also saw Billy Joel several times in high school. Perhaps I'll see a performer that's not an AARP member this summer!
2. I spend a good five minutes each morning trying to find a pair of matching socks.
It now only takes me about two minutes each morning to find a matching pair of socks. Major improvement!
3. I enjoy being a soccer referee and know that I am a good ref; however, I don’t attempt to get to the next level because I don’t want to deal with even worse parents and players.
I have worked higher level soccer games the past few years, and yes, the coaches and parents are definitely worse. I don't know what it is, but there is just so much complaining and arguing over any little call. It really has gotten worse.
4. I am addicted to fantasy leagues. Over the past year, I have participated in football leagues, 3 baseball leagues, 2 hockey leagues, a Rock of Love 3 league and several NCAA Tournament brackets. I joined a NASCAR league a few years ago, even though I know nothing about the "sport." Should I also mention that I’ll probably run an Oscar poll for this year’s Academy Awards?
I've cut back significantly. Now, I'm down to 4 fantasy football leagues and 2 baseball leagues. If there's a new season of Rock of Love, though, I'm all in!
5. By waiting in line for over five hours, I earned free burritos for a year from California Tortilla. Over the next 52 weeks, I saved $278.09 in burritos and quesadillas.
Ah, the good old days! Of course, I also earned free paninis for a year and burritos for a year again in 2014-2015. Between the two, I probably ate about $750 worth of free food.
6. Before meeting my wife, my longest relationship was 6 months.
This is still true.
7. The idea of buying and selling a home (the process is going to start soon) really, really scares me.
We sold our condo and bought a townhouse about 6 years ago. Yes, it was scary.
8. Due to a stupid car accident that occurred just before the end of my junior year, I was voted Worst Driver in high school. I also finished second in the class clown voting.
There is no truth to the rumor that there was a recount based on inaccurate balloting.
9. I cannot ride a bike; I am not going to elaborate on this.
I still can't ride a bike, and my older son will probably start learning to ride this spring. I'll teach him how to drive in 11 years, but I'm not going to be of any use teaching him how to ride a bike.
10. My blog is an extremely important part of my life. Although it may not look like it, I spend many hours each week writing posts.
With kids, I just don't have the time to write like I did 7 years ago. That's why you only see a few posts a week these days.
11. Many people work retail jobs in high school or college. I worked at Blockbuster and Kohl’s after earning my Masters degree.
I wore my Blockbuster shirt this past Halloween.
12. Assuming that the bus and Metro run on time and aren’t too crowded (huge assumptions here), I enjoy my 50+ minute commute each way as I have read more books for pleasure since I started my job 4 years ago than the rest of my life combined.
The bus has been fine, but Metro is hit or miss these days. Plus, I haven't read any books this month though I'm up on my Washington Post Magazine.
13. I was a Politics major in college and even interned with my Congressman. Although I still follow politics, especially during elections, I hate all of the partisanism (is that even a word?).
Things have certainly changed, haven't they? Everyone gets along now and both political parties work together effectively in the best interest of the American people.
14. I love my kitten and let him get away with just about everything. I hope that I’m not the same way when I have kids (the letting them get away with everything part).
I'm probably a little lenient with the kids, but as long as they aren't hurting themselves, hurting each other or damaging property, I'm generally fine with what they do.
15. Speaking of kids I don’t have, I’m convinced that my children will not be Pittsburgh Pirates fans. I can’t see them supporting such a horrible team especially when they will likely attend dozens of Nationals games. They are going to think that racing presidents are better than racing pierogies!
The Pirates have actually been good. My kids really might be Pirates fans!
16. When I lived in Columbus, I was a below-average beer-man for the Blue Jackets, Crew and Clippers.
Ah, the good old days of Columbus. Back when I was a full time grad student and worked three jobs. Good times! (I'm actually being serious. Good times!)
17. My driver’s license states that I am 5’ 7” and as a legal form of identification, it must be true.
Sadly, a late-30s growth spurt didn't happen.
18. I used to be involved in dozens of activities, clubs and sports in high school and college. I don’t do much of anything anymore.
Well, at least now I have the being a parent excuse. That eats up any free time.
19. The first concert I attended without my parents was Debbie Gibson. I was 24. (The age line was a joke; seeing Debbie Gibson was not.)
My Debbie Gibson knowledge remains strong and finally paid off. I had a top 10% finish in a Learned League Debbie Gibson quiz.
20. I want to write a book someday.
Did you see where I don't have time to blog? How I'm not involved in activities anymore? Sure, I have plenty of time to write a book.
21. I love traveling and always need to have a trip to look forward to.
Now this is sad. Besides going to Florida to visit the kids' grandparents and traveling for work once a year, I don't go anywhere. I want to go on a real vacation!
22. I performed in two award-winning musicals in high school. I made the cast through an awesome dance audition coupled with the fact that they needed more guys.
Nothing new to add here. I'll just reiterate that I was amazing in my dance audition.
23. When I took the Myers-Briggs test about 10 years ago, I was an extrovert. The older I get, the more introverted I become.
I really think I would land on introvert if I took the Myers-Briggs test today. Meeting new people is hard for me these days, and I find that I need my own time at the end of the day to recharge.
24. Here are random thoughts I have: how many total miles have I driven; what song have I heard more than any other; what toilets have I used the most in my life (#1 and #2 are in my parents’ house; #3 is my current home; there are several possibilities for #4).
Recently, there was a major renovation of the office bathroom with brand new urinals and toilets. So do the new toilets restart the count or is the bathroom, and not the actual toilet, the key factor in the count? Um, so I guess I still have random thoughts.
25. I was a three-sport star in high school in soccer, tennis and swimming/diving. OK, star is a bit of a stretch. As you can probably tell, I also like self-deprecating humor.
Still got that wonderful sense of humor!
Well, that was fun. Maybe I'll revisit this again in 2023.
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