Wednesday 21 January 2009

Some stuff you don't even know

Ok, considering the controvesy caused by what I posted on my birthday, I think it's only fair that I reveal a bit more stuff you didn't know about me.

Is that ok?

Ok, let's go. I was gonna number these, but I don't wanna limit myself to a number.

I'll probably fill this in as the day goes on. So you'll probably only see this at the end of today. Which is basically in four hours. Unless I decide not to post it today, then you'll have to wait for tomorrow.

Still, whenever you see this the above paragraph wont even matter.

So here goes.

1. I think about my dreads almost on a daily basis.
2. I never know what to wear until I actually have something on, then take it off and wear something else.
3. I sleep naked (most of the time) Considering how hot and humid it is where I live, you can't blame me.
4. I have 3 pairs of 'spectacles' aka prescription glasses.
5. I don't always wear my glasses.
6. I wear one pair more than the others.
7. My wrists+hand area is almost identical. Right = Brown leather strapped watch + thumb ring. Left = Brown leather arm band + middle finger ring!
8. I have two beauty spots on each hand.
9. I sometimes talk to myself about myself.
10. I laugh at my own jokes. I don't need your laughter LOL!
11. I don't talk too much.
12. I can't stand people who raise their voice. For whatever reason. Especially if you shout even if you're holding a mic. I think that's dumb.
13. I always think people could do things differently. No matter what it is. In whatever field/industry.
14. I'm passionate about people. Real people.
15. About 95% of my friends are female.
16. 95% of the contacts on my phone are females.
17. I talk more on the phone than I do in person.
18. I like writing.
19. I have an opinion about almost anything you can think of.
20. I win most arguments. Hands down. I argue based on facts more than anything.
21. I used to be very good at drawing with a pencil and a pad in high school; till I decided to burn it and start a new one. (it got full) Haven't started since.
22. I don't regret anything. Except #21 I think.
23. I prefer black pens over any other.
24. I make doodles while on the phone and in meetings (who doesn't?) Mostly arrows. Or my initial signature (the kind you sign at the bottom of each page of a contract).
25. As much as I love cooking, I get lazy to cook for myself. (Especially when I'm alone)
26. I make a killa cup of coffee.
27. I put a lot of time and effort into my weekend breakfasts. Especially on Saturdays.
28. I spend too much time behind a computer screen.
29. I play Solitaire when I'm bored or can't sleep. I only play the games that have either 1 or two aces on the floor.
30. Of the 11 official languages, I hear & understand 9. The other two I don't consider South African.
31. I'm a tribalist.
32. I think in English sometimes LOL! Actually most of the time.
33. I took typing class in high school.
34. I also did music.
35. I listen to almost every type of music. Minus 80% of gospel.
36. I like walking around barefoot.
37. I like walking around naked. The advantages of living in a huge townhouse by yourself. There's no need for me to dress. The least I can do is wear boxers.
38. I'm right handed.
39. I cut my nails every other Friday. Religiously so.
40. I don't really like watching TV.
41. I like reading. A lot. But I don't think I'm not much of a book fan either. I wonder why.
42. I like (and prefer) brown leather.
43. I prefer female friends over males anyday.
44. I get self conscious around strangers.
45. I have a deep-ish voice. I think it's gonna get deeper as I grow up.
46. My first born is gonna be a girl.
47. I'm gonna love the mother of my child during their pregnancy. Even if she eats gerkins with peanut butter. I heard they do this.
48. I wanna stop wearing glasses, but I'm short-sighted. :(
49. I prefer wearing jeans and a t-shirt to work.
50. I think I should've been either in advertising or marketing or being a stylist or something along those lines. Though I love the line of work I'm in.
51. I love clothes. Pity I can't really afford them sometimes. :(
52. I'm looking forward to seeing the older version of me. With family, wife, kids and everything. The car I'm gonna drive... just everything.
53. I'm a big dreamer.
54. I get excited by my dreams. Especially when I'm all alone, and I get down to even the finest detail of how I'm gonna realise that dream.
55. I've never been in a cop car.
56. I've never seen the insides of an active prison.
57. I'm unconfortable around dodgy looking people. And I promise to kick their asses if they should try something (in my head though).
58. I'm over protective of my female friends.
59. I can love without being in love. When I do I love with all of my heart.
60. I can't hide my hate.
61. I've had great experiences with strange people in strange places. Ecpecially when I needed help. I think I look innocent enough for them to feel safe with me. :)
62. I've been mistaken for a girl. A lotta times. I think the deep voice helps in this case.
63. I don't smile at strangers.
64. I'm not always audible.
65. I hate raising my voice.
66. I taught myself how to drive.
67. I don't get along with my dad. Though I look and sound just like him.
68. I never wake up on time. Even if I set the alarm, I always wake up 15 minutes later.
69. I don't wake up and get out of bed immediately. Even if I'm late. There are people who do that!
70. I like black gadgets. I have two black phones. I also like white gadgets. :/
71. I didn't know what my name really meant until like 2 years ago.
72. I gave myself a middle name. After my father and my grandfather. Wanted to keep it in the family.
73. My grandfather used to play the trumpet. And he was damn good apparently. I'm gonna buy one.
74. I keep a lot of notepads that I write in but never refer back to. They just full of doodles anyway. :p
75. People think I'm a nice guy. But that's after I decide whether I like you or not. Otherwise, you'll never know what kinda person I am.
76. I always have to have toothpicks after eating anything. Except yogurt. LOL!
77. I'm missing my mother right now.
78. I wanna travel the world. See places. Do things.
79. I think I grew up too fast.
80. I'm always the youngest in almost everything.
81. I'm a go-getter. I'm just lazy to go get.
82. I used to be very forgetful. Hence the notepads all over the place.
83. I used to be the shortest in class up until late in high school.
84. I've had dreadlocks for over 6 years.
85. I own property.
86. I have all my bank cards from when I first started working. And all my credit cards.
87. I don't have credit at any store. Anywhere.
88. I don't use credit. I buy everything cash. Long story.
89. I can cut people completely out of my life.
90. I don't talk to people as much as I should.
91. I'm a bit anti-social.
92. I don't have to tell you that I'm a creative.
93. I taught myself how to swim.
94. I can't float. :(
95. I still have all my access cards from all my previous jobs.
96. I'm a bit of a collector.
97. I know more than most people I know. That worries me.
98. I don't know exactly what my talent is. I mean that 1 thing I'm really good at.
99. I don't sing in the shower. I talk. I complain about buying a shower head every time I'm in it, then forget about it when soon as I'm out.
100. I used to be obsessively compulsive about washing my hands.
101. I don't like shaking hands.
102. I don't hold onto escalators in malls. I don't know why people do that.
103. I hate sloppy people.
104. I hate a lot of things about a lot of people.
105. My password doesn't change. It's always the same thing. Might be in spelt differently (which I sometimes forget) but it's always the same. All over the web.
106. I have a lot of profiles on a lot of websites.
107. I've had my heart broken.
108. I wish I didn't have to come to work.
109. I know a lot of peoples' inner-most secrets.
110. I was pretty smart during my school years. :)
111. I don't know how good I am at DIY. I like paying artisans to do things for me. It's what they're good at afterall.
112. I can't bake. I've never tried.
113. I'm not too sure how to use an oven.
114. I can do wonders with a microwave oven though. :)
115. I prefer chicken over any other type of meat. You can't got wrong with chicken.
116. I laugh at wit more than slap-stick comedy. Basically I prefer Chris Rock over Leon Schuster.
117. I'm obsessed with knowledge.
118. I always wanna know how something works. Even if I don't ask. I think about it.
119. I hate it when people expect me to talk about my blog posts. It's like being a comedian and people always ask you to tell them a joke. A simple "I liked your piece" is more than enough. Thanks.
120. I'm always thinking of getting more tattoos.
121. I can talk nonsense at times.
122. I like being serious.
123. I don't have a bubbly personality.

I think that's about it for now. There you go. A collection of random things you might not have known about me.

Whenever I think of something to add here, I will just post an update.

Like this:

Updates:

124. I don't really have a nickname. I never introduce myself by any of the nicknames people give me.
125. I like reading number plates as a full word. e.g. DLT = delete.
126. I like taking pictures.
127. I got my first camera on my 11th birthday. It's with my mom. I hope she still has it.


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2 killa comment(s): on "Some stuff you don't even know"

Asia said...

Dope post! Love the idea. I think I'm gonna start my own list of things about myself, too. Although I know I will be slower than 4 hours with mine. So I will use yours as a guideline. Thanks.

I'm actually smiling at the similarities. The things in your list that would, or now, will be on mine. Like the talent thing. And the number plate thing. If I cannot find the word, I make up a long version of the "abbreviation".

The only nickname that I got and liked, and therefore sometimes find people using to call me by, mostly coloureds, is Asia.

Why am I making this about me? Anyway... It's amazing that you understand 9 languages. I'm jealous. :)

tehPaperCut said...

There's this other one that I'm really starting to hate. Swati!

And to think I'll be going to their country this year. Hope they don't read this. :P

Anyway, glad you like this. Usuallt they're fewer. I just went with it. Without counting (ok, I was counting) but I didn't have a limit.

Remember when I said knew what my talent was? Turns out I think that's one of them. Not necessarily THE main one. Which is what I wanna find out.

The number plate thing. The reason I started checking number plates, is becuase I don't wanna go register my car only to find out that the one I wanted has been taken. (Obviously I'm not gonna post it here. For copyright purposes)

:)

Peace!