The First. A List.

I begin with a top 10. I never do top 10s. I’m not sure why I don’t. I’m not sure why I don’t do a lot of things…it’s part of my ’shtick.’ We all have ’shticks,’ you know? I also ramble. So without further adieu a TOP 10 Random Things About Me. (or at the very least 10 things about me in a list form, and since they are 10 random things it’s a little oxymoronic and pointless. Yay!)

Number 10.

I am what a scientist would label as “a homosexual male.” I am however not the image that some would think of as a “homosexual male.” Here is a small breakdown of, let’s say, 3 stereotypes I am not.

A. The Drag Queen.

B. The Bear.

C. The Jock

*think Abercrombie…

I’m just some guy who happens to also be attracted to other guys. Sometimes I’m a little bummed I didn’t inherit the gay traits of fabulousness. But only sometimes.

Number 9.

I’m Spiritual but not religious. And I don’t really know what that statement means. I do know I’ve given the big questions a lot of thought. Too much, probably. I don’t take people, or things for granted. I want there to be a reason. For all of this. And I search for that reason. This is my “spiritual” side; I suppose.

I don’t trust religion as en entity. As a construct. It’s manipulative in most forms, and dangerous. It is the root of many horrendous acts against humanity (intentionally or not). It’s like a giant guilt magnifier, reflecting back our self-hatred. (So it’s like a mirror too…um a big guilty mirror machine) We screw a lot of shit up; there has to be some sort of karmic guilt in this. In our religions, in the constraints we’ve constructed we are all sinners, and we must pay for what we’ve done.

I just wanted to add, as an after thought…In retrospect (the next day) I was a bit too harsh on Religion.  I don’t want to say someones’ own personal experience with a religion can’t be a very fulfilling, and positive experience.  I just mostly don’t trust old men with lots of power.  That’s just my beef, though.

Well, personally I just don’t see how this gets us anywhere. Waiting to be doomed. It seems foolish. And this why I’m not “religious.” That and I’m not a big fan of Sundays. The concept ruins the day.

Number 8.

Sometimes. Well a lot of times. When I chew food, or if I make the “O Face,” my right eye will close. I will also get a lot spasms along the right side of my face and down my neck. Most likely I have something called Hemifacial Spasms or Meige’s Syndrome. Some day I will get it treated, probably with surgery or maybe anti-seizure medications. I don’t want Botox, even though it’s an option…I just don’t like the idea. It makes me self conscious at times, the twitch. But whatever, I know it’s nothing to whine about.

Number 7.

I’ve always loved trees. I don’t hug them, or anything. I just have always enjoyed the image of a tree. I have several trees in pots, and one day if take care of them properly I will be able to call them Bonsai. I also love to garden.

Number 6.

I am an introvert. But to most people who meet me, I may come across as an extrovert. But be forewarned I am NOT. Chances are if we meet (rare) and we become friends (rarer) I will not be someone who goes out with you to the bars a lot(mostly never), or any place where there are a lot of people. Large groups of people creep me out, and I am fairly (i.e. very) impatient with most other humans. I mean I get it, I know deep down we’re all good people…but some of you, some of you really piss me off. So much that I don’t want to leave my house. Not so much that I don’t want to leave my couch and I gain 300 lbs or anything, but enough I’ll complain about it in Number 6 of a countdown that will fade away into the Neterscape for no one to see. So yeah…be nicer folks. Oh yeah, and I’m shy.

Number 5.

Once when I worked at Subway as a “sandwich artist.” Yeah, I know…I was amazed they had faith in my artistic sandwich artistry, but they did. They did so much in fact they allowed me to wear their costume of honor. A blow up Sandwich Outfit, in the month of July, with a 20 lb air compressor strapped to my back. They LET me stand on one of the busiest intersections in Ft. Madison, Iowa (busy intersection and Ft. Madison is an oxymoron) and wave at the cars as they drove by. You would be amazed at how many people will shout “Fag,” and “Fu$K You!” at a sandwich. Good memories. Oh, here’s an picture to help you imagine the glory.

Number 4.

I love the Number 4. It’s the day of the month I was born. And most of my family members have a 4 in their birthday. If they don’t, I don’t like or trust them. I mean how could I? They’re NON-4s. We 4s shouldn’t associate with the non-4s. It’s been foretold of their evils. You know? Seriously, though…I sure do like that number. It’s cute. (Don’t tell him, I don’t think he knows)

Number 3.

I live in Iowa. And I like it.

I’ve traveled to many places. And there’s many places I like to visit; many beautiful parts to this country, but in this part of my life I am quite happy living in Iowa. I’m lucky enough to share my life with my partner and best friend, D.

In a way I’m glad most people couldn’t find Iowa on a map.

Number 2.

I am a nerd: I love techie stuff, love to read science magazines, was into ‘ufology’ and other bizarre geeky stuff as a teen (o.k. and it still secretly interests me now), I’m a ‘gamer’ and I have been playing City of Heroes for about 3 years. I’m not hardcore about it, or anything. I mean, I could quit whenever I wanted to, really. I’m not in a huge supergroup, and I don’t have teamspeak, nor do I attend ‘gatherings.’ I just like the game, okay? I also like to read. Books. And I spend a lot of time on the magical internet…reading…mostly science articles, techie stuff, you get the idea.

This is Teen Psychic in mid-teleport. She is a gravity controller whose secondary power is Kinetics. And I’ve just earned 500 nerd points for posting this.

Number 1

I’m a cynic hiding his hope.

I want a better world for the kids. So everyone, stop being so mean. Look how sad you make the kids. Every time you break a beer bottle over someone’s head or kick a one legged homeless man you’re making these kids sad. So stop it! Be nice!

~ by superhoot on April 21, 2008.