This will be the first post of many in a list of blog post ideas (blog challenge). I got the list from the Grange's blog.
As you can see from the title of this post, one reason for doing this challenge is to get the writing pump primed. I want to develop a skill for using language and this challenge will give me practice and direction for doing so in writing.
The first topic is discussed below but first here's a teaser of what I'll be writing about. Try it yourself. You'll have to write, think, and you may even learn something about yourself in the process.
Alright, for the first topic.
1. A recent pic of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
As you can see from the title of this post, one reason for doing this challenge is to get the writing pump primed. I want to develop a skill for using language and this challenge will give me practice and direction for doing so in writing.
The first topic is discussed below but first here's a teaser of what I'll be writing about. Try it yourself. You'll have to write, think, and you may even learn something about yourself in the process.
1. A recent pic of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself [this post]
8. Short term goals for this month and why
9. Something you are proud of in the last few days
10. Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
11. Another pic of you and your friends
12. How you found out about blogs and why you made one
13. A letter to someone who hurt you recently
14. A pic of you and your family
15. Put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
16. Another pic of yourself
17. Someone you would want to switch lives with for 1 day and why
18. Plans/dreams/goals you have
19. Nicknames you have, why
20. Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
21. A pic of something that makes you happy
22. What make you different from everyone else
23. Something you crave
24. A letter to your parents
25. What I would find in your blog
26. What you think about your friends
27. Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
28. A pic of you last year and now, how have you changed
29. In the past month what have you learned
30. Who are you?Alright, for the first topic.
1. A recent pic of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
I opted for two pictures. The first one looks really cool and the second one's all adventurous (Mt. Nebo in the background).
And now for 15 interesting things about me: (not numbered because they are in no specific order. If I change my mind and decide to order them for a reason, this message would be edited out and you can see that that is not the case)
--There are some things that I enjoy doing that are not too common (some specifically because I'm a male). They include: crocheting, tap dancing, and yodeling. These are not my only hobbies but they are some that are among the more obscure.
--I have two sprigs of bamboo as pets: Kawayan and Maiksi (meaning "Bamboo" and "Shorter" in Tagalog; thanks to Britney for the name suggestions). I talk to them (or think at them) on occasion (ideally daily). I enjoy having plants in my house. Feng shui all the way!
--I love looking at maps and knowing where things are. I graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor's degree in Geography.
--I really like making lists (currently using Evernote as well as various text editing). One of my lists is a reading list. It is currently in various forms waiting to be compiled and condensed. I will be making my own "essential reading list" based on famous lists of classics/essentials as well as others' lists of recommended reading and my own list of books I want to read.
--I was an intern at the National Geographic Society in the Education Department. It was a wonderful experience, not only the intern part but also the opportunities from working at NGS and living in Washington, DC. [S.S. (side script) This week is Geography Awareness Week! Celebrate The Adventure in Your Community!]
--I started wearing eyeglasses when I was 22.
--When I was young my trademark haircut was the buzz. Juxtapositionally (I wanted to try that word. It says it's spelled wrong, I think it's juust right, and perhaps new), I grew out my hair for almost 17 months and can now sympathize with those with long hair; I've experienced it! I kind of want to grow it out again...
--I've been skiing since before I could walk. According to my mom, I was 11 months old the first time I went skiing. Thanks to the sacrifices of my mom and dad, me (and my siblings) grew up skiing almost every week in the winter. Thank you to my wonderful parents!!
--I really like dancing. I enjoy ballroom dancing, swing dancing, folk dancing, tap dancing, and clogging. However, put me in a contemporary dance scene and it will be quite a while, if ever, before I feel comfortable moving about (by contemporary I'm referring to the type of dancing done in various social settings found among people my age, not the style of dance sometimes called modern dance).
--I love playing the piano and singing. It can be a great way to express feelings and even vent emotions at times. I also really enjoy accompanying others as they sing. Once I played the piano until my finger bled on the keyboard. I have a picture to prove it.
--I have a profound proclivity for libraries as well as their used book sales (and buying books at the D.I.). I like the smell of university libraries when back amid rows of books.
--I'm pretty good at drawing the world, freehand and without looking at a map. It's all up here.
--I haven't used deodorant in about 18 months. I ran out right when going on a camping trip so I didn't take any with me, someone mentioned there could be negative things about deodorant, I was (am) a hippie, so I stopped using it. I count myself blessed that my body doesn't require it as much as others. S.S. (side script, remember?) Lots of people are taken aback when I tell them I don't use deodorant, which is understandable, but I think it's just the thought of it that gets them at first. It's like someone not worrying about getting hurt 'til they realize there's blood, then they freak out. I have asked multiple people who I trust to tell me honestly and they have told me that I am doing fine without it.
--Whenever I go somewhere, even if just a short distance or for a short while, I will frequently take plenty of things to do (usually in the form of lots of books). These are often carried in one of two purses (or both). And yes, I did just infer that I use not only one, but multiple purses. One is a small satchel from Guatemala and the other is a Mountainsmith lumbar bag. It's easiest to just call them purses myself. I don't mind calling them that and people then get halted in their attempts to make fun of me :)
--My family and I like to sing. On significant occasions (weddings, birthdays, Christmas parties) we will come together and plan a musical number to perform (often put together quickly but with quality). I love my family!
Well, that's 15 interesting facts about me. And the completion of the first blog challenge item! I'm looking forward to these writing prompts. I hope you'll find them interesting or that they will prompt you to think about yourself. When that happens, I recommend that you record it in a journal or a blog.
Cheerio!
-Andy
1. Your so cool Andy.
ReplyDelete2. You are totally my "Bilbo Baggins" friend. Given the love of maps, traveling, and books.
3. Deodorant - Gross Andy, Gross.
4. Books, they are absolutely wonderful, the smell and feel of turning a page is glorious.
Oh this is Jordan Goodson btw.
ReplyDeleteYou're* Correction at the top, it won't let me edit my comments.
ReplyDeleteNice work, Bro.
ReplyDeleteI also haven't used deodorant about as long as you. Maybe you stole my idea.
Here is something else for you to try. Don't use soap or shampoo either(well, you should still use soap on your hands after going potty or before handling food). You still need to take a shower regularly, just scrub real good with water only. I know, it sounds disgusting. I did it for about a year as an experiment. I didn't tell anyone about it, not even my wife. It was pretty gross for a couple weeks, but then your body gets used to it and adjusts. I loved it. My skin and hair were never oily or greasy. I didn't stink; and like you, I asked a few people who I knew would honestly tell me. My wife didn't even notice, and there were a few times that she was definitely close enough to figure it out. ;)
I like learning new things about people - funny how you can do that even with the people you know the best and even though I knew most of these things, but not all...reading them in the way you wrote them helped me know more - that's why writing can be awesome too! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great read! One of the coolest things about this blog challenge is that you get to learn more about the person writing it. That was definitely accomplished through this post. It was fun to learn these new, interesting things about you :)
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