10 Things About Yourself

[Guardian85]

1. I am an ex-military marksman who loves to shoot. But I don't own any guns.
2. I love classic Metal, Star Wars and fantasy novels.
3. I have practised many martial arts, including Ninjutsu.
4. I consider myself a hobby conisseur of beer and spirits.
5. Have lived for worthmentioning periods in 4 different countries, visited 22.
6. Have been single for so long it' not funny anymore.
7. Once worked as a sub in a kindergarden. :verysad:
9. Once got shot by a friend. (Accident. Not fun. Hurt a lot.)
10. Once had a discussion with myself and lost.

[hismikeness]

I remember this thread from like 6 months ago. Here's updates to my ten:

In Roman Numerals:

I. I recently realized I should have studied Astronomy or Astrophysics. The universe amazes me. Still does. I recently had the college aged daughter of a very close friend facebook me and ask me for clarification of topics in her 100 level class. That felt pretty cool.
II. I can barely do anything left handed. Yeah, sometimes it slips off the homryoe and back in the middle of typinh.
III. I am 6'6", 370 pounds. Most people wouldn't call me fat though. At least not to my face. I'm just big. After watching my dad lose 40 pounds recently solely by altering his diet, I realized I will always be a big guy, not a big slightly skinnier guy, because I like food too much. Sue me.
IV. My thighs are 34" in circumference. Calves are 25". That was an awesome pickup line in college, "my thighs are bigger than your waist." Makes buying jeans rough. Don't let the name fool you; Big and Tall does not mean big and tall, it means big OR tall. I happen to be both, and clothes are hard to find that fit.
V. I have a dog, a bloodhound named Daisy. Had to give her to another family because of the move. Bummer, she was just becoming a cool chilled out dog.
VI. I have a Fiesta Bowl Ring Still. Had the 10 year anniversary of that team this past season. It was cool to meet up with the fellas.
VII. I can't drive a stick shift. Not because I can't but because I never learned... because trying to lift my left leg up to push the clutch would require the steering wheel to not be there and the steering wheel is important.
VIII. I am an Apple fanboy. But never will I buy the first generation of a new product (ex: iPad). The 2nd gen are always better. Look for an announcement in February or so...
IX. I will be moving soon and I can't wait! Moved! Hopefully not again for a while.
X. I once had my foot run over by a tractor. It felt slightly below average. My foot went in between the treads of the back tire, but it still hurt like a bitch.

[Cecilie]

2. I love classic Metal

Bands?

[Guardian85]

2. I love classic Metal

Bands?

Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, AC/DC, Motley Crue, and so on.... All the good old guitar heroes.

[Cecilie]

Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath ftw.

Iron Maiden

Awesome.

Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen: Yes!
Van Halen the band: ehh. Only song I like from them is Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love. Awesome riff.

AC/DC

Yep. Not metal though.

Motley Crue

Don't like glam metal.

Do you listen to Judas Priest?

[Guardian85]

Do I listen to Judas Priest?
Does the pope wear a funny hat?  

[Cecilie]

Do I listen to Judas Priest?
Does the pope wear a funny hat?  

The most awesome thing is that you've heard of Diamond Head. Such an underrated band. Lightning to the Nations was such an amazing album.

[Guardian85]

Granted they are not my favourite band, but "Am I Evil" is a classic. End of discussion. With that opening you know something important is about to happen.

[Cecilie]

Granted they are not my favourite band, but "Am I Evil" is a classic. End of discussion. With that opening you know something important is about to happen.

My mother was a witch, she was burned alive
Thankless little bitch for the tears I cried
Take her down now, don't wanna see her face
Blistered and burnt, can't hide my disgrace

A classic indeed.

[Guardian85]

I was actually thinking about the instrumental intro. But yeah you're right.

[Cecilie]

I was actually thinking about the instrumental intro. But yeah you're right.

So, the only part of the song you like is the intro?

[Guardian85]

No, the intro is the best part, but the whole song is good.

[Asmodean]

No, the intro is the best part, but the whole song is good.

Of course there is a best part. Every song has those... Except for some electronica and rap and cheezy teenpop. Those can be exactly the same from a to z. When I say, for instance, that I like the chorus in Hollow Life by KoRn, that doesn't mean that I dislike the rest, yes?  

[Guardian85]

Exactly! What the crazy person said...

[fester30]

1.  I have been in the military for 8.5 years, and plan on staying in for at least another 12 or 13.
2.  I have a BS in Social Psychology, then realized that there aren't any real jobs for that, besides the fact that while I loved Psychology, I didn't particularly enjoy Sociology.  I'll need another Bachelor's before I retire from the military.
3.  I'm one of those Jeopardy, Cliff Claven types, which annoys people when I don't keep a lid on it.
4.  I have been deployed for six months, will be going home soon to my beautiful wife and two cats.
5.  I have ten fingers and ten toes... commonplace to some, but for me to make it 33 years with all attached is a remarkable accomplishment.
6.  I am a Cubs fan, which is why I cry every fall.
7.  I am a Bears fan, so I cried a couple weeks ago, too.
8.  I went to college twice.  The first time I did not earn a degree, but dropped out after 3 years.  I was studying meteorology.
9.  I love stormchasing.  The wife and I do it whenever work does not conflict.
10.  I've been told my driver's license picture looks like an angry thug, a mug shot, a mobster that has come to collect or break legs, or like a man who just found out his daughter lost her virginity at the age of 15 to a 28 year old drug dealer.