I think it would be kind of fun if the more brave of us would make a list of five strange or unique things about ourselves that don't go along with the grain. I will start it off. 1. The bottom shelf of my refrigerator is reserved for dirty dishes when I am too lazy to wash them. 2. When I get a book, I will read the first five or six pages. If I don't like it, I will give it away but if I do, then I will usually non-stop read until it is finished. It does not matter if it is 100 pages or 1000! I put the rest of the world on hold. 3. When I am preparing food, I don't mind getting my hands sticky and having to wash them often, but when it comes to eating, I use a fork and knife. Even with pizza. In my world, finger food does not exist. 4. I hate peanut butter. I have been saying that for years, but if I do buy a jar, I will eat it until it is gone. 5. I don't believe in the word no when it comes to trying something new. I may know beforehand that I will not be successful, but I will try anyway (even if I realize it may be painful)! OK, now what about you?
I sued for custody of the neighbor's 6 year-old when I was 20, and won. I didn't marry until I was 48. I have never gone longer than six months without a cat. I can lose a significant amount of weight on pretty much any diet for the first month, but then it becomes ineffective. I stuttered throughout high school, yet I could take part in drama club presentations and never stuttered reciting lines.
1. I can tell a story that's not true and have you believe it. 2. I can't tell a joke but I'm quick witted. 3. I have an excellent poker face when needed. 4. I haven't changed a bit since high school, so I've been told. 5. I can be as mean as #x!-x when I'm crossed like most females
1.I can be real picky, do it this way not that way type of thing. 2. I love chocolate anything chocolate I want it. 3. I have a very quick mind and see things most people don't see in situations. 4. My expressions show in my face no matter what I do to not show it. 5. I have a green thumb, I am the plant doctor.
That was one great story, Ken! Thank you very much for sharing it with us. Not everyone, especially so young, would have kept on going when it seemed as a doomed project!
1. I'm an avid gardener and have beautiful gardens outside, but can't keep an indoor plant alive to save my life. 2. I was born on my father's 30th birthday. When I was born, I was 1/30th his age. When I was 5, I was 1/7th his age. When I was 10, I was 1/4 his age. When I was 30, I was 1/2 his age. He swears one day, if he lives long enough, I'll actually catch up and be older than him. 3. I owned and operated a dragstrip, along with my husband. 4. I have both skydived and scuba dived - I still scuba dive. 5. I lived on a sailboat for about a year, along with my husband (I bring him along for a lot of my adventures). I'll throw in another just to be contrary - 6. I'm bipolar Fun game @Richard Paradon! Who's next????
Ok, Let me think. 1. I completed grade school in three years, and then I didn't go back to school until I was 35. 2. My father arranged my marriage when I was thirteen. 3. I became a mother eleven months later at the age of fourteen, and again at sixteen. 4. I became a grandmother at thirty-two years old. 5. I am now sixtythree, and I'm trying to figure out how to be single.
There is nothing unusual about me. As a young man I was stupid; now that I'm older I go with the flow and regret my stupidity and ignorance.
My turn: I secretly wrote a book but never let anyone read it. I had two affairs with married men. When I like something, I stock up so much, that I get turned off every time (right now it is roasted seaweed, one year it was imitation german wine and I bought about 100 bottles) I get sick every time it is going to rain or storm. People think I am crazy I was a virgin when I got married.
You don't fool me, @Bill Boggs, I've been reading your stuff for some time now, and I know there isn't much room for stupidity in your head. Fess up! Your were just a little depressed on this day. You need to start telling your stories again. There are many that would enjoyed them as much as I have.
Believe it or not, I read this thread when it was newly posted. I have been struggling with it since trying to put together five things about me, and looks like I will to say the same
I ran my own rubber stamp business, out of my house, for 15 years until I moved to Florida. I quit school and went to work when I was 16. Finish education in Army. I was brought up in the country and have no trouble entertaining myself. I have never been without a job, many times two jobs. I hate crowds. Would be happy with just a neighbor here and there.