Facebook lists

So there's a thing going around Facebook right now. The idea is that you write a list of 25 "random" things about yourself to share, and then "tag" people who you would want to write the list back.

While I was getting ready to put my list up, I realized there are a lot of people I'd like to share the list with, so I don't want to make a bazillion tags and instead just put it up here to share with everyone. (and write run on sentences, too)

Therefore, you will now get to see 25 semi-random tidbits about myself. Some are obvious, some are silly. But it should be a little fun, right?

Be seeing you,

Jon

25 Random Things - a BSer list

1. I love games of all kinds - board, video, sports, party, casino - but am not a fan of gambling. Stakes might make a game "interesting" but I know that the house always wins. Oh, and my luck really sucks when money's on the line.

2. I love my family more than games. This is an important statement that some people who are gamers don't understand.

3. My children amaze me on a daily basis. They are the best thing I've done with my life.

4. Science was my thing until the end high school when it was revealed to me that was not the case. I'm not the geek people think I am.

5. Movies and television are a shared experience for me. If no one I know watches a show, I probably won't watch it either.

6. In the early 90s a tv was only used for movies and video games. I got cable only to record Babylon 5 when TNT picked up the fifth season. Now the only time I watch a live broadcast is for BBC America World News in the morning. Everything else resides on the DVR.

7. Originally I believed I had a fear of heights, but now I know it's a fear of falling. Huge difference.

8. My desire to learn Japanese began in 1984 when my high school offered it and I was done with Spanish. 25 years later and my skill with both languages is atrocious.

9. Personal goal - visit each continent. I only have three thus far, and Asia is kind of iffy since I only went to Japan.

10. If someone tried to force me to choose between music and games I'd tell them to stuff themselves. Both are a very central part of me.

11. Instruments I have attempted to learn in chronological order: Recorder, Violin, Trombone, Guitar, Flute, Violin, Piano. Never buckled down on any of them. I still have some ability with the guitar, but my best instrument remains my voice.

12. People tell me I have a good radio voice. So now I'm working on a podcast to see if it's true.

13. Lactose intolerance kicked in late for me. Which means I know the joys of an unfettered Special from the Pig N' Whistle - three scoops of custard, hot fudge, bananas and chopped peanuts.

14. Growing up I wanted to be six feet tall. I stopped growing at five feet, eleven and a half inches. Go figure.

15. While in college performed in a children's theater production of Babar. I was the waiter, the priest, and the salesman. No spoken lines, but I did get paid.

16. I have always been into video games, but did not own the first Nintendo system (NES) until much later in life. And I don't own a single NES cartridge.

17. One of the best things my mom pushed on me was learning to swim. While I don't have any swimming "accomplishments", getting into the water is not a problem for me. Just don't try to make me dive.

18. Jethro Tull is one of my favorite bands, but when I saw them in concert I didn't know their biggest hits like Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, or even Too Old to Rock N' Roll. I just loved the album Songs from the Wood. Yes, it's slightly more obscure.

19. In 15 years of car ownership, I only had two cars that were "mine". The first car, which was a Ford Escort. And a Honda CRV. The rest have been "family" cars.

20. Roller coasters are awesome. I miss the G-Force that was at Six Flags Great America back in the day. My favorite at the park now is Raging Bull.

21. In 3rd grade I was a wimp and started getting bullied by a kid in another class. When the kids in my class found out, the girls all comforted me while the boys went over to deal with the bully. That is what happens when you are not Hispanic and mess with a Hispanic class. The bully was no longer a problem for me, and I learned a lot about the Hispanic concept of family.

22. I have pulled all-nighters for various reasons, but in the past few years it's only been when I have a book that I just can't put down. For me, the last 100 pages is "I'm near the end. I will finish this before going to sleep."

23. I still have no idea how I'll handle video games with the kids. Since they are so prominent, it will be hard to maintain a good schedule. At least I don't get into the morally questionable games.

24. Urban over rural every time. Tokyo and Paris both gave me a thrill that I've never felt outside a city. Don't know if I would be able to live in either place though.

25. Sometimes I have to flip a coin to make a decision. I don't always abide by the result of the flip, but it brings into focus what I really want.