Nice. Thanks for the tag Colette! Let's see... twenty random facts... I think I can do this (I know some people that have made lists of 100 or more, so I can do at least twenty).
1. I really enjoy reading lately, and just today I visited my favorite local used book store and finally got my own copy of "On The Road" by Kerouac.
2. I don't want to copy any of Collette's answers, so I'm going to copy them all in one point. I enjoy wearing fake glasses from time time time (only one pair though) as well. I also feel grateful for my parents but can't stand being around them too much. And I also have a cat. His name is Sebastian and he is awesome.
3. I've been writing a little more lately in my livejournal, which means a little less on SG. I can't do the daily full entry anymore, because I'm usually too tired. I stopped writing because of a very awkward encounter when someone got upset at me for something I wrote. So, I am back now, just a little more censored and brief.
4. I'm a really big fan of music of many varieties, but my favorite is usually independant and/or canadian. As much as the Arcade Fire is *soo* last year... I've been getting reaquanted with all their work again recently.
5. I think the CBC is vastly under-rated and everyone should listen to it. CBC Radio 3 is a great start. However, all of their channels are worth spending time on.
6. I am straight edge. And vegan. I don't look at these "titles" as restrictive, but instead as paradigms through which I am able to see the world in a more positive light. I've come far enough with both that I don't think I could ever turn back...
7. Sexual orientation? I am straight with exceptions. Ouu la la you say? Well I wouldn't go so far as to say bi (cuz I can't stand most guys), but I would be open to spending some time with the right sort of boy.
8. I work as a fundraiser for charities. Some people say "that's so rad" until they find out that I stand on the street and hassle people as they pass by. But I love what I do, and plan to do it for a little while still.
9. I want to be a writer some day, but I haven't decided what sort just yet. Before I really start any type of school, I'm taking time to develop some independant writing skills (doing what I can with no education...) This translates into some personal writing projects, a couple articles I'm working on for some media outlets, and another zine project...
10. I haven't graduated. I didn't exactly drop out, but the one course that really mattered (English 12) was never completed. If all goes according to plan, I'll be upgrading and completing it by June 2k6.
11. I like cleaning. Actually I just like a clean apartment and so I spend a lot of time scrubbing even the tiniest corners of my place. Today was a cleaning day for me, and boy does it feel great to have a tidy apartment again.
12. I don't play any instruments. I used to regard this as a tragedy, but now I don't really care anymore. It would take far too heavy a commitment to remedy the situation at this point, and i have enough things going for me that it's just not important. (My love for music (see numbers four and five) makes up for it...)
13. I would like to move to Vancouver sometime in the next year. So cliche... seems like everyone wants to go there. Maybe Victoria is just a holding ground for new Vancouver-ites until they're ready for that transition? I fell in love with the city during my first real stay in early September...
14. I'm from Kamloops (and Calgary before that). I don't plan to ever move back to either city, because Victoria is far better. (Point thirteen; Vancouver is better still!)
15. I love my friends but I don't think I have enough. I have a lot of great acquantances, but I've been very hesitant to form anything more with anyone recently. Ditto with relationships (like dating)... I think I'm just taking some time to learn more about who I am first...
16. I don't believe in creation. You would probably classify me as "agnostic", but with spiritual ideals. I think people believe whatever they believe so that they can answer questions (Where do we come from? What happens when we die? Why are we here?) that may not have answers. My answer to all those questions is "I don't know". I do have certain "ideas" surrounding things like reincarnation and life energy (chi), but they aren't based on anything in particular. I *do* believe in Karma!
17. I still have most of my teddy bears from when i was a kid. They're in a box in my closet, and sometimes if I'm really sad (heartbroken?) I'll take them out and hug them. There's at least six of them...
18. There was once a time when i wanted to work with computers and possibly be a programmer. Then I worked at a call center for a year (tech support) and I changed my mind. I never ever want a job that might require me to sit infront of a moniter for the majority of my day. I almost went to college to be part of the programming course, and I'm so glad that I backed out and avoided wasting that time/money on that sort of education now.
19. I love Dance Dance Revolution but I don't know enough people who will go out to play it with me. (I'm not very good anyways.) I also like roleplaying games, but they usually take a large investment of time and/or energy that I just don't want to commit these days. These hobbies are mostly secret at the moment, but someday I will pursue them again!
20. I'm longwinded. I love writing way more than is usually necessary and so you get twenty paragraphs instead of just twenty points.
I'm tagging uncommoncold, Malloreigh, Elle, Pennylane80, and Burn_bomb next! Go to it, mighty friends of mine!
1. I really enjoy reading lately, and just today I visited my favorite local used book store and finally got my own copy of "On The Road" by Kerouac.
2. I don't want to copy any of Collette's answers, so I'm going to copy them all in one point. I enjoy wearing fake glasses from time time time (only one pair though) as well. I also feel grateful for my parents but can't stand being around them too much. And I also have a cat. His name is Sebastian and he is awesome.
3. I've been writing a little more lately in my livejournal, which means a little less on SG. I can't do the daily full entry anymore, because I'm usually too tired. I stopped writing because of a very awkward encounter when someone got upset at me for something I wrote. So, I am back now, just a little more censored and brief.
4. I'm a really big fan of music of many varieties, but my favorite is usually independant and/or canadian. As much as the Arcade Fire is *soo* last year... I've been getting reaquanted with all their work again recently.
5. I think the CBC is vastly under-rated and everyone should listen to it. CBC Radio 3 is a great start. However, all of their channels are worth spending time on.
6. I am straight edge. And vegan. I don't look at these "titles" as restrictive, but instead as paradigms through which I am able to see the world in a more positive light. I've come far enough with both that I don't think I could ever turn back...
7. Sexual orientation? I am straight with exceptions. Ouu la la you say? Well I wouldn't go so far as to say bi (cuz I can't stand most guys), but I would be open to spending some time with the right sort of boy.
8. I work as a fundraiser for charities. Some people say "that's so rad" until they find out that I stand on the street and hassle people as they pass by. But I love what I do, and plan to do it for a little while still.
9. I want to be a writer some day, but I haven't decided what sort just yet. Before I really start any type of school, I'm taking time to develop some independant writing skills (doing what I can with no education...) This translates into some personal writing projects, a couple articles I'm working on for some media outlets, and another zine project...
10. I haven't graduated. I didn't exactly drop out, but the one course that really mattered (English 12) was never completed. If all goes according to plan, I'll be upgrading and completing it by June 2k6.
11. I like cleaning. Actually I just like a clean apartment and so I spend a lot of time scrubbing even the tiniest corners of my place. Today was a cleaning day for me, and boy does it feel great to have a tidy apartment again.
12. I don't play any instruments. I used to regard this as a tragedy, but now I don't really care anymore. It would take far too heavy a commitment to remedy the situation at this point, and i have enough things going for me that it's just not important. (My love for music (see numbers four and five) makes up for it...)
13. I would like to move to Vancouver sometime in the next year. So cliche... seems like everyone wants to go there. Maybe Victoria is just a holding ground for new Vancouver-ites until they're ready for that transition? I fell in love with the city during my first real stay in early September...
14. I'm from Kamloops (and Calgary before that). I don't plan to ever move back to either city, because Victoria is far better. (Point thirteen; Vancouver is better still!)
15. I love my friends but I don't think I have enough. I have a lot of great acquantances, but I've been very hesitant to form anything more with anyone recently. Ditto with relationships (like dating)... I think I'm just taking some time to learn more about who I am first...
16. I don't believe in creation. You would probably classify me as "agnostic", but with spiritual ideals. I think people believe whatever they believe so that they can answer questions (Where do we come from? What happens when we die? Why are we here?) that may not have answers. My answer to all those questions is "I don't know". I do have certain "ideas" surrounding things like reincarnation and life energy (chi), but they aren't based on anything in particular. I *do* believe in Karma!
17. I still have most of my teddy bears from when i was a kid. They're in a box in my closet, and sometimes if I'm really sad (heartbroken?) I'll take them out and hug them. There's at least six of them...
18. There was once a time when i wanted to work with computers and possibly be a programmer. Then I worked at a call center for a year (tech support) and I changed my mind. I never ever want a job that might require me to sit infront of a moniter for the majority of my day. I almost went to college to be part of the programming course, and I'm so glad that I backed out and avoided wasting that time/money on that sort of education now.
19. I love Dance Dance Revolution but I don't know enough people who will go out to play it with me. (I'm not very good anyways.) I also like roleplaying games, but they usually take a large investment of time and/or energy that I just don't want to commit these days. These hobbies are mostly secret at the moment, but someday I will pursue them again!
20. I'm longwinded. I love writing way more than is usually necessary and so you get twenty paragraphs instead of just twenty points.
I'm tagging uncommoncold, Malloreigh, Elle, Pennylane80, and Burn_bomb next! Go to it, mighty friends of mine!
malloreigh:
wait, do i now have to write twenty random facts? dizzaaaaaamn! i'll do that on my next update, although i can't promise that i won't re-use some from the time i did this in my lj a couple months ago.
colette79:
Hey, those are really good! Nice work.