25 Things About You

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1. I am 6' and weigh 180 lbs...sometimes getting up to 190

2. I practice doing things with only one hand in case I lose the other

3. I was a basketball star once upon a time and received a letter from the Olympic Committee asking me to try-out. We boycotted the Olympics that year so I did not try-out.

4. I once supported myself, for several years, by playing guitar and singing in random clubs across the country.

5. I was once a big-time drinker but just up and stopped about 20 years ago

6. I do not drink, smoke, or swear

7. I have been single, and without a date, for over twelve years.

8. I make up little songs about everything I am doing and sing them aloud to whomever is near. I call it being a 'singer of life'.

9. I love to cook and cook for myself every night.

10. I died in an automobile accident on 1/1/08. I did not see a bright light...nor was there anyone poking me in the butt with a pitchfork.

11. During my rehabilitation from the aforementioned accident, they discovered I had ovarian cancer that had spread to my spine. I have since recovered fully from both the accident and the cancer.

12. I have always wanted to be a radio talk show host

13. I have a 250cc scooter I ride everywhere, weather permitting.

14. I allowed my cat to name my fish, Mmmmmarawwww, and even though I do not know how to spell it, that is what I call him every time I talk to him.

15. I am very quiet, and have been known to go for days without talking

16. At the prison where I work, I am the fastest promotion, first to Sergeant, then to Lieutenant, ever.

17. I had over 20 different jobs when I was younger as I would get bored and just walk off.

18. I once stopped dating a woman because she always mispronounced Pine-Sol and daughter. She called them Pine-Soil and dorter and it made me crazy.

19. As a kid, I held turtle races in my parent's storage space for the other kids. I made lots of money and donated every cent to the local animal shelter.

20. I lost my partner of twelve years to cancer a little over twelve years ago.

21. I am terribly introverted and do not get lonely for people but do get lonely for something to love and care for.

22. My Dad and I raise bees together. My Dad is my favorite person in the world.

23. I am phenomenal at Trivial Pursuit.

24. I was arrested several times (stupid stuff, nothing criminal) when younger and once spent a weekend in a Tennessee jail. I used the time to mingle.

25. We have 700 inmates at our facility. I know each and every one of them by, not only their names and crimes, but also remember each of their bed areas.