Let's Try Something Fun.....Maybe.....

Well, since I've been reading more and more blogs by sometimes random people, or people I know, and some I've seen around and got to via my lurking on locals, or what-have-you.....I have noticed that a few people have done this, and fair is fair......I'll even attempt to do it not only in the same style, but answer some of the same types of questions......here goes.

Hahaha....once I finished typing that I immediately thought-"The hell with this!" haha.

* I was born in Middleton, and have lived in Halifax and Ottawa, in addition to various points in the Valley. I calculated last night and it stood at 15 or so different places of residence so far.

* Aside from Grade 6 spent in Halifax, I spent my entire grade school life in the Middleton area.

* Everyone else puts this, so I will follow along....I lost my virginity at 16, pretty common age to do so, for guys anyway. It was the stereotypical 1 hour build-up, with 2 minutes tops of the real deal haha.

* I moved to Ottawa partly for the change of pace, but also because of a girl, who dumped my ass within 2 hours of arriving....apparently it was planned for some time that that would happen.

* I am something of an accident-prone type, but I have learned to live with this, since I honestly believe that there were a few times in my life where I should have died/been killed.....this is part of the trade-off.....so I have broken a few bones and gotten a few stitches.

* The first time I was close to ending up dead I guess was when I was 2 months old and got the croup, and spent 2 weeks in an incubator.

* I also was born within 9 months and 2 days of my older sister's death.....this is a fact that haunts me....I was raised as a "default" eldest child.....who was quite possibly conceived because of her death.

* In addition to my younger brother who I love now, but we hated each others guts as kids......I have a younger sister, my half-sister Brett, who regrettably I rarely ever see.....but I plan to change this at some point.

* I have huge love for Oatmeal Raisin anything, but particularly cookies.

* I hate the smell of vinegar so much, that even if whatever celebrity I thought was hottest at the time came to me and offered sex, if that smell was present, I know I'd never go for it-trust me, I hate it that much.

* Speaking of sex, I'm am currently in a bit of a drought, but that is entirely my fault, basically I have a history of actually turning down opportunities for whatever reason (too shy, not interested, etc)....but lately, because I was so close to finishing my degree I didn't want to screw it up with other responsibilities, I pretty much made myself celibate so I'd have no distractions.

* As far as I am concerned, the above policy has been rescinded *wink wink*

* I used to be a particularly angry young man, for whatever reasons.....now I just go out of my way to avoid situations that would make me angry.....but I still have a temper, which when combined with my sarcasm can make things difficult if I feel threatened in any way-oh yeah, I have problems with being threatened.....ask Ian about the kid who pulled a knife on me when we moved to Halifax....one of my finer moments I must say.

* I worked as a gravedigger with my dad and brother once. My first time on the job, I was in the hole, just getting it down to where we needed it (note, the 6 feet thing is a myth).....and I hit something like a rock, so I used to edge of the shovel to pry it out, and it was a skull looking up at me....I never freaked at all, just said "shit, that's not good" (The plans for the cemetery had been lost in a fire, and the tombstones since moved)

* I ended up fairly traumatized by my late grandfather's prolonged death brought on by his brain tumor. It robbed the man of his ability to speak, and to eventually understand language....and this was a man who loved to talk and tell jokes. I was with him in the room in Halifax when they told him all was lost, and that the treatments were futile....you grow up fast at those moments.

* I have flirted with Buddhism at various times, more as a general blueprint for life than a hard and fast religion.

* I have a habit of saying "yes" too much, or even outright offering to help when I maybe shouldn't because of time constraints or what-have-you. I will often put another person's happiness above my own personal needs.....I need to stop doing that so much....

* I actually enjoy physical labour-it's a family thing, the whole Protestant work ethic in the Prall family. Lots have been said about that family, but no one can ever say they're lazy, because that's an outright lie.

* I have an obsession with the movie Lost In Translation lately.....not only would I say it's funny as hell, but it's probably the most romantic movie ever.....basically because of the whole love story with no sex deal....it just blew my mind.


Well kids, I'm sitting here thinking I'm missing something, but I'm not sure what.....so if I think of it, I'll be back....until then, see you in the funny pages.

EDIT: 1:28PM THURSDAY

Just thought of another, I just did an email forward quiz deal that reminded me of this.

* When traveling, I actually like the journey part. Seriously, getting there is something of a letdown to me. I love being on the road, in the air, whatever, and no one knowing where you or your group of friends are, and having no way of contacting you. That might freak some people out, but I love it-that's freedom.

* Which reminds me of another thing, I don't like cell phones. I have no desire to bothered 24-7 by everyone....frankly, the phone at home rings more often then it should, and always at the worst moment it seems. I like freedom from stuff like that.

* Oh yeah, another thing.....While I appear to have not only a great deal of self-confidence, which some people actually mistake for egotism.....I am actually quite insecure, and sometimes pretty lonely. Weird, I know. Sometimes I want to be alone, and sometimes it's the last thing I want to do....I doubt anyone could tell the difference either, which makes relationships of any type difficult. So I apologize in advance haha.

* I will also never talk about myself, but if you ask, I'll tell you everything-the trick is to ask the right question. So what am I doing right now you might ask? Aren't I telling you everything? Not really, because I am actually thinking of what to put, and then asking myself to explain it.

* I also will sing along to anything, I'm doing it right now.....if music is playing in my room, or in the car, chances are good I'm rockin' out to it.