1. I'm adopted. Was born in Hollywood, Florida. I know nothing about my biological parents other than the fact that, according to my father, their last name was McInerney and I am Irish and German. Which explains my love for sauerbraten and drinking.
2. I skipped third grade because I was really smart. I got left back in tenth, because I wasn't as smart as I thought. Apparently 43 days of school attendance isn't enough to pass. School was always weird for me. I failed 11th grade English thanks to my teacher hating me. I passed the class though when I got a 99% on the English regents. Guess that pissed her off because I had her again as a senior and she failed me again. Summer school as a senior. WOW!
3. As stated in my earlier post. I once kissed Jennifer Connolly at a party when we were 13. I'm almost positive she has not told as many people as I have. Yes she was hot back then too.
4. I have had two relationships that have lasted about 6-7 years. Both ladies are happily married. Neither to me; thus the happiness. I am friends with both of them and both have been very supportive in helping me with a tough time. I thank them both and hope that they know, while I never want them to need help, I am there for them.
5. In High School I loved sports and hated authority. In my stubbornness I played exactly two games of JV basketball. I got into a fight with a teammate, almost knocked an opposing player out on a pick, and told my Coach to put his head where the sun don't shine before quitting. Now while this may sound conceited, I could throw a football 55 yards with my right arm and 35 with my left. I could hit a baseball a mile and basketball was probably my best sport (people that know me now find it hard to believe I could touch rim in HS).. If I have one regret in life it's not playing sports. Especially growing up where I did.
6. I've worked with kids, either as a volunteer or as job for 20 years. I have coached basketball, coached little league, taught tennis and every other sport. I have worked as a camp counselor and athletic director for a camp and director of a small summer camp. I took one year off during this time and I was completely miserable. Something about working with kids makes the day so much brighter. I wish I had kept a journal of all the funny things I've heard over the years. So many times kids say stuff which puts our lives in perspective. The honesty and innocence that comes from them is something we all lost a long time ago. I'd like to think you can keep some of it by being with kids as much as possible.
7. I have probably seen more movies than anyone you know. I once sat down with Leonard Maltin's book and every once in a while I'd go through and mark off all the movies I'd seen. I got about halfway through the book and was up to 3000. I did this over ten years ago. In any given week, if there are no big sporting events, I'm good for 6-7 a week. I rarely go out of my way to watch movies again, unless they are on TV and I can't reach the remote. I've probably seen more foreign films in the last two years than most people have seen in their lives. Between sports and movies, I sometimes wonder what other people do with their spare time. That being said, I am not one to curl up with a good book. I regret that. Movies are my thing. I just wish there were more people to discuss them with.
8. I do not believe in organized religion. I do not have any problems with those that do, just don't preach to me. You aren't converting me. I realize that it helps people and faith is important to some, but it isn't to me. I don't like weddings, christenings, confirmations, bar/bat mitzvahs, Christmas/Hanukkah/Easter or Passover (aside from the meals) or wakes, which I believe I made apparent earlier this week. I just don't like all the hullabaloo. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. And unless it happens to be your name, don't expect me to say grace. I'm not bashing religion, it's just not my thing. I'm not a scientist, but the thought that everything that can't be explained is God's work troubles me. When we heard about David Koresh and Waco we immediately thought "Crazy". Well many years ago, somewhere in the middle east a whole bunch of people were listening to a man or two who was just as crazy. Think about it. If someone you knew said they were walking in the desert and someone spoke to them from above, you'd ask them if they were dehydrated. You wouldn't say "cool, write it down and we'll get half of humanity to believe it." Or Would you?
9. I'm opinionated. Oh this is a list of things you might not have known. OK. I'm a wuss. I cry during movies, I get teary eyed listening to friends stories about their kids, I get emotional when my team wins. I celebrated like a madman when the Boston Red Sox won the World Series. The next morning I cried like a baby. I was so happy. Recently a friend's son had surgery and the night I found out I could not stop crying. I was overcome with this feeling of helplessness. It's something I don't ever want to feel again.
10. I am a horrible liar. I guess this a good thing, but even when telling white lies, I stutter and my eyes dart all over the place. I hate lying. My truthfulness has, in the past, gotten me in trouble. I would rather tell someone the truth and have them be mad at me than lie and have them love me. It's just the way I am.
Well there's some of the skinny on me. OK the only thing skinny about me. If anyone wonders anything else, just ask. Obviously, I'm not going to lie.
2. I skipped third grade because I was really smart. I got left back in tenth, because I wasn't as smart as I thought. Apparently 43 days of school attendance isn't enough to pass. School was always weird for me. I failed 11th grade English thanks to my teacher hating me. I passed the class though when I got a 99% on the English regents. Guess that pissed her off because I had her again as a senior and she failed me again. Summer school as a senior. WOW!
3. As stated in my earlier post. I once kissed Jennifer Connolly at a party when we were 13. I'm almost positive she has not told as many people as I have. Yes she was hot back then too.
4. I have had two relationships that have lasted about 6-7 years. Both ladies are happily married. Neither to me; thus the happiness. I am friends with both of them and both have been very supportive in helping me with a tough time. I thank them both and hope that they know, while I never want them to need help, I am there for them.
5. In High School I loved sports and hated authority. In my stubbornness I played exactly two games of JV basketball. I got into a fight with a teammate, almost knocked an opposing player out on a pick, and told my Coach to put his head where the sun don't shine before quitting. Now while this may sound conceited, I could throw a football 55 yards with my right arm and 35 with my left. I could hit a baseball a mile and basketball was probably my best sport (people that know me now find it hard to believe I could touch rim in HS).. If I have one regret in life it's not playing sports. Especially growing up where I did.
6. I've worked with kids, either as a volunteer or as job for 20 years. I have coached basketball, coached little league, taught tennis and every other sport. I have worked as a camp counselor and athletic director for a camp and director of a small summer camp. I took one year off during this time and I was completely miserable. Something about working with kids makes the day so much brighter. I wish I had kept a journal of all the funny things I've heard over the years. So many times kids say stuff which puts our lives in perspective. The honesty and innocence that comes from them is something we all lost a long time ago. I'd like to think you can keep some of it by being with kids as much as possible.
7. I have probably seen more movies than anyone you know. I once sat down with Leonard Maltin's book and every once in a while I'd go through and mark off all the movies I'd seen. I got about halfway through the book and was up to 3000. I did this over ten years ago. In any given week, if there are no big sporting events, I'm good for 6-7 a week. I rarely go out of my way to watch movies again, unless they are on TV and I can't reach the remote. I've probably seen more foreign films in the last two years than most people have seen in their lives. Between sports and movies, I sometimes wonder what other people do with their spare time. That being said, I am not one to curl up with a good book. I regret that. Movies are my thing. I just wish there were more people to discuss them with.
8. I do not believe in organized religion. I do not have any problems with those that do, just don't preach to me. You aren't converting me. I realize that it helps people and faith is important to some, but it isn't to me. I don't like weddings, christenings, confirmations, bar/bat mitzvahs, Christmas/Hanukkah/Easter or Passover (aside from the meals) or wakes, which I believe I made apparent earlier this week. I just don't like all the hullabaloo. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. And unless it happens to be your name, don't expect me to say grace. I'm not bashing religion, it's just not my thing. I'm not a scientist, but the thought that everything that can't be explained is God's work troubles me. When we heard about David Koresh and Waco we immediately thought "Crazy". Well many years ago, somewhere in the middle east a whole bunch of people were listening to a man or two who was just as crazy. Think about it. If someone you knew said they were walking in the desert and someone spoke to them from above, you'd ask them if they were dehydrated. You wouldn't say "cool, write it down and we'll get half of humanity to believe it." Or Would you?
9. I'm opinionated. Oh this is a list of things you might not have known. OK. I'm a wuss. I cry during movies, I get teary eyed listening to friends stories about their kids, I get emotional when my team wins. I celebrated like a madman when the Boston Red Sox won the World Series. The next morning I cried like a baby. I was so happy. Recently a friend's son had surgery and the night I found out I could not stop crying. I was overcome with this feeling of helplessness. It's something I don't ever want to feel again.
10. I am a horrible liar. I guess this a good thing, but even when telling white lies, I stutter and my eyes dart all over the place. I hate lying. My truthfulness has, in the past, gotten me in trouble. I would rather tell someone the truth and have them be mad at me than lie and have them love me. It's just the way I am.
Well there's some of the skinny on me. OK the only thing skinny about me. If anyone wonders anything else, just ask. Obviously, I'm not going to lie.
I've known you for over 20 years but never really knew you, so this was nice to read. :)
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