I had to scroll back to find out what in the world is going on with everybody listing stuff. But it sounds like an interesting challenge... because I don't think it'd actually be easy for me to come up with 20 factoids that you guys may or may not already know. I'm just a really boring guy in real life haha (though this is a personally chosen way of life so I am not sad about it or anything).
1. I was originally here under a different name, but some of you knew that already.
2. I changed name here when I had convincing evidence that my ex-wife (along with some work employees) knew who I was on here, and I wasn't comfortable with that.
3. I am now officially divorced longer than I have been married.
4. I am no longer as active here because my life is mostly back on track... and therefore don't have much of anything interesting to add. That and changes in my work schedule.
5. I have 3 kids in real life. Ages 16, 18, and 26. Yikes, where has the time gone?
6. I am very serious about privacy. It is very difficult to find any information about who I am online, and I am proud of this fact.
7. I've literally spent more years living between my parent's house and my aunt's house than one that is my own... which some of you probably already knew from reading from my blogs.
8. However, the results finally paid off this year when I was able to purchase a house without having to take on a mortgage.
9. I am a legal conceal carry pistol carrier for more than 20 years.
10. I am currently typing this in jail.... Yes I work here and not because I did something wrong haha.
11. I have trained in four different martial arts in the past... Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kempo, and Krav Maga. (A lot of ground fighting as well, but the list may not reflect that.)
12. There are at least two buddies out there who share the same shoulder tattoo as I do. Something something younger and dumber but it isn't anything bad. In fact, it's based on the "go with the flow" philosophy.
13. I play a lot of video games in real life. It's something that I think hinders me more than anything in terms of actually not being uh single. However, it's also like my only hobby really. Otherwise, I don't spend on anything else.
14. The last two women that I've dated both played video games. In fact, that's how we met. It didn't work out, but not because of video games.
15. One of them that I dated was also a US/Canada national champion in those Dance Dance Revolution video games. At their level, the competition and even athleticism is intense. Lots of example videos on YouTube if you want to see what that's like.
16. My mom is trying to hook me up with people she knows, but to be perfectly honest... I think I am getting to a point where I may actually prefer to just be single. I don't know.
17. For just myself, I am most proud of my financial accomplishments. As some of you already know, my car is paid off, my house is paid off, and I am debt free. I just want to live a simple life and be happy....
18. I still yearn to be mobile and free (aka living in a tiny house or camper van). Mostly because it would be financially cheaper.... However, I am currently in a regular house due to family and work commute reasons. No idea how long I will be here.
19. My closet is still my bedroom, and I've converted my bedroom into my living room. I know it's crazy, but it works for me. My real living room is completely empty right now. Maybe I'll turn it into a gym or something, I don't know.
20. I've only met one SA member in real life. She was a lurker more than anything, and I was trying to be a helpful guide around town. Wouldn't mind meeting more SA people though.
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September 16th, 2016 at 03:25 pm
September 16th, 2016 at 03:52 pm 1474041165
My kids got to see a friend at tae kwon do class the other day, and now they're kind of obsessed. I might switch them from dance class to this, but I'm worried about teaching my spazzy impulsive 4-year-old how to hit. She's a bit of a good-natured rough-houser but hardly ever hits or bites, so I don't really want to put that in her head.
September 16th, 2016 at 04:41 pm 1474044098
September 16th, 2016 at 05:21 pm 1474046479
As for Kiddie TKD, it's just another form of day care, except here, and especially with a good teacher, they may help instill in your children a sense of value, discipline, direction, perhaps some modicum of self-defense, and self-confidence. That said, I would say the teacher matters more than the curriculum. In other words, if you had to choose between a great dancing instructor, or a terrible TKD instructor, take the great dancing instructor. Always take the great teacher, regardless of the activity.
Thanks Scottish girl!
September 16th, 2016 at 05:47 pm 1474048027
September 16th, 2016 at 06:02 pm 1474048974
September 16th, 2016 at 06:57 pm 1474052223
Here is another to add to your list
#21. You once did a rendition of 'Baby its Cold Outside' and shared it with friends.
September 16th, 2016 at 07:09 pm 1474052941
I like the idea of using your rooms in your home as you wish, instead of feeling to do what is "accepted."
September 16th, 2016 at 07:30 pm 1474054219
September 16th, 2016 at 07:47 pm 1474055277
Rob62521, well to be fair, I've always been fairly guarded to begin with. Just a part of my closeted personality I guess ha ha ha OK I'll see myself out.
September 17th, 2016 at 11:56 pm 1474156597
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