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15 Random Things
Nov. 22nd, 2013 02:32 pmIn this meme, people post random things about themselves and if you leave a comment or a Like (on Facebook), they give you a number and then you need to provide that many random facts about yourself.
My friend Alli K., in all her devious sweetness, gave me the number 15. Emily B. was nicer and asked for two, but I'm hoping they all get covered in this list. Jeepers.
15 Random Facts about me
1. Although I live in Montreal now, I was born in Quebec city. Yes Mme. Marois, I am a part of the tiny Anglophone community that lives and thrives still in Quebec city.
2. I have only ever traveled across the pond twice: once to Ireland and once to France.
3. I am still very scared of the dark and I'm quite claustrophobic.
4. Growing up, I was a proud member of Boy Scouts of Canada. I was a Wolf Cub and a Scout, and when I was an adult, I was a Wolf Cub leader in groups in Quebec city and Sherbrooke.
5. Because my girlfriend Gail was a Jeannettes leader with Guides & Scouts du Quebec, I was also became a leader with the Jeannettes (girls aged 8 to 13) in Sherbrooke, Ottawa, and Montreal. I received my Guide Cross in 1992 and I still have all the scarves from the groups I've worked with during those years. Very happy memories.
6. Before my 20s, my metabolism was in high-gear and I used to be bone-thin. I remember thinking that I wished I could put on some weight. Be careful what you wish for. Now, because of a variety of medical issues, losing weight is especially difficult.
7. I've always been fascinated by ghosts and hauntings, so no matter how crappy it is, if there's a TV show about hauntings and ghosts, I will probably watch it. I have only done a couple of investigations personally. Orbs no longer impress me and I'm not convinced that EVPs should be considered hard evidence. I try to be open-minded, but I am a skeptic.
8. In my childhood years, I was a target for many, many bullies because I was small, skinny, weak, and easily prone to crying. This has left me with a profound sympathy for the underdog and I can sometimes overreact to perceived bullying, either directed at me or others.
9. I have one sister who lives in Ireland, one mother who lives in Quebec city, and one father who passed away in 2007. I also have a niece studying in Montreal, while my two other nieces still live in Quebec, one of whom is my goddaughter. I love these girls somewhat fiercely.
10. My first real acting role was in a high school play where I had the distinct memory of being on stage and hearing someone in the audience whisper to me "Hey... Hey Hickey. You suck!" Despite these blistering words of encouragement, I continued to act and direct plays until 1995 when I discovered storytelling.
11. I have been telling tales since 1995, I've been published a few times, I have won storytelling awards and competitons, and I'm currently hosting my own storytelling competition. I dream of becoming one of Canada's favourite storytellers and performing in various parts of the world.
12. I had to consult a bunch of these other meme lists to figure out what to put in here. Coming up with 15 facts is hard. Darn you, Alli K.
13. I've only ever gotten stoned once (when I was 37, funny story), I don't smoke, and I didn't start drinking beer until after I graduated university.
14. I've always been a huge nerd (shock and surprise). I collect comic books, adore Steampunk costumes and gadgets, play in LARPs (mostly in the spring/summer), play video games (mostly PC), I love animation (more 2D than 3D), and watch Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, and Mythbusters. I used to play tabletop D&D, but the rules frustrated me. I enjoy board games (Catan!) and Texas Hold'em poker.
15. I don't drink coffee, but I find a hot mug of tea to be comforting.
16. (because #12 was a cheat) When people find out I'm Pagan, I get the weirdest questions including: "Are you a demon?", "Do you drink blood before casting your love spells?", and my personal favorite: "Are you still Pagan or have you found a job?"
My friend Alli K., in all her devious sweetness, gave me the number 15. Emily B. was nicer and asked for two, but I'm hoping they all get covered in this list. Jeepers.
15 Random Facts about me
1. Although I live in Montreal now, I was born in Quebec city. Yes Mme. Marois, I am a part of the tiny Anglophone community that lives and thrives still in Quebec city.
2. I have only ever traveled across the pond twice: once to Ireland and once to France.
3. I am still very scared of the dark and I'm quite claustrophobic.
4. Growing up, I was a proud member of Boy Scouts of Canada. I was a Wolf Cub and a Scout, and when I was an adult, I was a Wolf Cub leader in groups in Quebec city and Sherbrooke.
5. Because my girlfriend Gail was a Jeannettes leader with Guides & Scouts du Quebec, I was also became a leader with the Jeannettes (girls aged 8 to 13) in Sherbrooke, Ottawa, and Montreal. I received my Guide Cross in 1992 and I still have all the scarves from the groups I've worked with during those years. Very happy memories.
6. Before my 20s, my metabolism was in high-gear and I used to be bone-thin. I remember thinking that I wished I could put on some weight. Be careful what you wish for. Now, because of a variety of medical issues, losing weight is especially difficult.
7. I've always been fascinated by ghosts and hauntings, so no matter how crappy it is, if there's a TV show about hauntings and ghosts, I will probably watch it. I have only done a couple of investigations personally. Orbs no longer impress me and I'm not convinced that EVPs should be considered hard evidence. I try to be open-minded, but I am a skeptic.
8. In my childhood years, I was a target for many, many bullies because I was small, skinny, weak, and easily prone to crying. This has left me with a profound sympathy for the underdog and I can sometimes overreact to perceived bullying, either directed at me or others.
9. I have one sister who lives in Ireland, one mother who lives in Quebec city, and one father who passed away in 2007. I also have a niece studying in Montreal, while my two other nieces still live in Quebec, one of whom is my goddaughter. I love these girls somewhat fiercely.
10. My first real acting role was in a high school play where I had the distinct memory of being on stage and hearing someone in the audience whisper to me "Hey... Hey Hickey. You suck!" Despite these blistering words of encouragement, I continued to act and direct plays until 1995 when I discovered storytelling.
11. I have been telling tales since 1995, I've been published a few times, I have won storytelling awards and competitons, and I'm currently hosting my own storytelling competition. I dream of becoming one of Canada's favourite storytellers and performing in various parts of the world.
12. I had to consult a bunch of these other meme lists to figure out what to put in here. Coming up with 15 facts is hard. Darn you, Alli K.
13. I've only ever gotten stoned once (when I was 37, funny story), I don't smoke, and I didn't start drinking beer until after I graduated university.
14. I've always been a huge nerd (shock and surprise). I collect comic books, adore Steampunk costumes and gadgets, play in LARPs (mostly in the spring/summer), play video games (mostly PC), I love animation (more 2D than 3D), and watch Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, and Mythbusters. I used to play tabletop D&D, but the rules frustrated me. I enjoy board games (Catan!) and Texas Hold'em poker.
15. I don't drink coffee, but I find a hot mug of tea to be comforting.
16. (because #12 was a cheat) When people find out I'm Pagan, I get the weirdest questions including: "Are you a demon?", "Do you drink blood before casting your love spells?", and my personal favorite: "Are you still Pagan or have you found a job?"
