Bunch of Survey Stuff

TEN HOW'S:

How did you get one of your scars?
I set myself on fire as a toddler. What a happy way to start today's survey!

How did you celebrate your last birthday?
Relaxing at home and handing out candy to Trick-or-Treaters.

How are you feeling at this moment?
Happy, relaxed, and full of pasta.

How did your night go last night?
Class was fantastic, and I got a bit more sleep than usual.

How did you do in high school?
Pretty well, in fact. I think I was 23rd in my class.

How did you get the shirt you're wearing?
It's one of my official Jade Mountain t-shirts.

How often do you see ur best friend?
I see one every day, and the other only a handful of times a year.

How much money did you spend last month?
Enough to keep my business and home afloat for another month.

How old do you want to be when you get married?
Married more than 10 years.

How old will you be at your next birthday?
I'm proud to say that I'll be 40 years old. I'm predicting that I'll be in the best shape of my life.


NINE WHAT'S:

Your mothers name?
Mary Lou

What did you do last weekend?
Saturday: I taught Tai Chi and Kung Fu in the morning and watched the UFC with friends and family that night.
Sunday: Slept late, ate doughnuts, watched all three Matrix movies, and washed laundry.

What is the most important part of your life?
My actual family and then my Jade Mountain family.

What would you rather be doing?
Heck, I'm pretty happy. Family, job, all that's fine. Right now, I'm chilling at home and watching Deadliest Warriors. Life is good, and getting better all the time.

What did you last cry over?
Ah heck, I probably cried at some movie.

What always makes you feel better when you’re upset?
I have a Happy Songs playlist that never fails.

What’s the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
There's a rather massive list of requirements, but it helps that she adores me.

What are you worried about?
Generally, just keeping my business rolling along.

What did you have for breakfast?
A fantastic omelette and a NOS energy drink. I think that NOS is actually friggin' rocket fuel.

EIGHT HAVE YOU’S:

Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Sure.

Have you ever had your heartbroken?
Not for a long time, but I remember the pain like it was yesterday.

Have you ever been out of the country?
Waddled across the Rio Grande to Reynosa, Mexico a few times.

Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
um, have you ever actually met me?

Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
Hmmmm....not exactly.

Have you ever had sex on the beach?
Yes.

Have you ever dated someone younger than you?
Yes.

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
Oh, certainly. I'm a very fast reader.

SEVEN WHO’S:

Who was the last person you saw?
The last person I saw who's not currently in view was Larry.

Who was the last person you texted?
That would be the texting machine, BB.

Who was the last person you hung out with?
Outside of my family, we had a UFC party, and hung out with Mark, Kathryn, and Tom.

Who was the last person to call you?
My Mom.

Who did you last hug?
My son.

Who is the last person who texted you?
BB.

Who was the last person you said "i love you" to?
My son.


SIX WHERE’S:

Where does your best friend live?
Katy, and Ft. Worth

Where did you last go?
Jade Mountain Martial Arts

Where did you last hang out?
Here at home.

Where do you go to school?
I've long since graduated.

Where is your favorite place to be?
with my family & friends.

Where did you sleep last night?
In my bed.

FIVE DO’S/DOES:

Do you like someone right now?
Oh, yes.

Do you think anyone likes you?
I'm certain of it.

Do you ever wish you were someone else?
And leave this body to someone else? No way. I'm finally used to it!

Do you know the muffin man?
OK, this is a useless question. I don't even like muffins.

Does the future scare you?
Nope..the future's so bright, I've gotta wear shades.

FOUR WHY’S:

Why are you best friends with your best friend(s)?
Because I trust and love them.

Why did you get a Myspace/Facebook?
Because I really enjoy catching up with old friends and staying in touch with current ones.

Why did your parents give you the name you have?
It's a family name.

Why are you doing this survey?
I’m just relaxin, so i thought I would do something relatively mindless, haha


THREE IF’S:

If you could have one super power what would it be??
Telekinesis. Used properly, I bet I could use it to fly! Or at least hover.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
Tough question...there are things I'd like to change, yes, but NO WAY would I want to bring about a change in the present.

If u were stranded on a deserted island & could bring 1 thing what would you bring?
A friggin' satellite phone.

TWO WOULD-YOU-EVER’S:

Would you ever get back together with any of your ex’s if they asked you?
Sorry ladies...not that I have just a whole lot of ex's, but no.

Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
Are you kidding? Wouldn't even bat an eye. Hand me the clippers.

ONE LAST QUESTION

Are you happy with your life right now?
Hard to believe, but even happier than usual lately.

Another Little Survey

If you were in the hospital on life support, would the last person you kissed come to see you?
Wow, what a first question for a silly survey! Yes, he would…he’s my son.

Have you ever tried to break someone up?
Only if one of the folks involved was in physical danger.

Have you ever been called a prince/princess?
Hmmm…no…but a very kind person once told me that I was a ‘mensch’, or ‘a king among men’. It meant so much to me at that time that I’ve spent years trying to be worthy of such a title.

When was the last time you slept at someone else's house?
I’m sure someone will correct me on this one, but it’s probably BB’s place when I came up to visit for a tournament.

Are you a bad influence?
I’m a martial arts teacher…I try to be a good influence.

When was the last time you went shopping?
Um….I bought groceries last night…does that count?

What do you normally do when you've had a really bad day?
I have a Happy Songs playlist that almost never fails. If that doesn’t work, then it’s time for the big guns…it’s chocolate cake with chocolate syrup and whipped cream, baby.

Is your cell phone fully charged?
I keep it fully charged. Hate when it dies on me.

Would you ever get a tattoo?
Still trying to figure out what I’d want on my body permanently.

Will your next kiss be a mistake?
Nope.

Do you think making out is slutty?
It depends…if you know each others full legal names, then that’s a good start.

Are you currently wearing any perfume or cologne?
Yup. Avatar. It’s inexpensive, but I like it.

Have you ever seen the last person you texted naked?
Nope.

Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Oh, yes….no matter whether they last forever, or for a short while, there’s always an opportunity to learn something, and have wonderful experiences.

What's something you say when you are shocked?
“What the monkey?!”

When was the last time you laughed?
About 3 minutes ago…a Jack in the Box commercial struck me as funny.

Are you afraid of the dark?
Nope. I’ve already kicked the crap out of the Boogeyman, so I’m good.

Ever turned anyone down you shouldn't have?
Oh, there were missed opportunities of all types back in the day, sure.

What is something you disliked about your day?
Nothing, really…it was a pretty kickin’ day!

Did you wake up in the middle of the night last night?
No, that’s when I generally go to sleep.

What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Watching the finale of BSG.

How do you feel about the person who texted you last?
Absolutely fantastic.

Last thing you purchased?
A Subway sandwich.

Where did your last hug take place?
…at the Houston Swim Club when my son came out of his lesson.

Do you have curly hair?
Nope. It’s pretty straight.

Have you ever told someone you were in love with them?
Oh, certainly.

What's a difference between you and the last person you kissed?
My son is shorter than I am, and he’s only 7.

Do you think there's always room in your heart for your first love?
Sure. We haven’t spoken in many years, and by now, our lives have taken us in different directions, but she was a sweetheart when I knew her. Not that we’d ever date again, mind you.

Is there something you are waiting on?
The last home game of lacrosse season is this Saturday. I’m quite thrilled about it, but I’ll be sad when it’s over.

Do you want to get married & have children one day?
Already there.

Do you wish on 11:11?
My son was born on 11/11/01 at exactly 11:01pm. I already got my wish.

Are you in a good mood right now?
Oh, yes...it’s my one weeknight off, I had a great day, and we’re going to watch a hopefully cool movie later. And there might be cake.

Who was the last person who left your life and hurt you?
…I kind of kicked someone out of mine…does that count?

You walk in on your boyfriend/girlfriend kissing your very best friend, what do you say to them?
I’d probably warn BB or LDE that my wife is too much for them to handle.

Did you make anything to eat today?
Wow….I just realized that I didn’t make anything for myself. Usually, I at least make myself an omelette every morning.

Do you do chores around your house?
Oh, sure. Got pics to prove it. Laundry, dishes, you name it.

How are you at work/school?
I’m just friggin’ a-may-zing.

What do you hear right now?
The TV, and my family discussing the show.

What do you watch at night before you go to sleep?
Pretty much whatever the DVR caught for us that night.

What do you drink the most of?
Water. And yes, I do love orange Monster. Currently trying out Blue and Purple as well.

Do you have any pets?
1 absolutely ridiculous pug, Boba. Or ‘Dummy’, as I call him.

Where are your parents?
Mom’s probably at her house in Indiana, and Dad’s wherever good people go when they pass on. And he’s probably bowling.

Who last called you?
My son’s Elementary School’s automated announcement service.

Are you easily angered?
Not really, but my few remaining buttons, if pushed, can yield rather intense results.

Are you sarcastic?
Me? Noooooo.

Do you miss anyone?
Oh, yes I do.

If you had to get with a famous person, who would it be?
Look, I’ve already told Kelly Clarkson that I’m not available…can I help it if she’s obsessed with me?

Last time you laughed really hard?
There was a Weight Watcher’s commercial last night that had me rolling on the floor laughing.

Are you wearing socks?
Lemme check….yep.

What is on your wrists right now?
Nothing…no watch or anything.

Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt youre wearing?
It’s one of my official Jade Mountain t-shirts.

Do you wear eyeliner?
Only when I’m performing in a hair band.

What are you doing after this?
Probably go out to dinner.

How tall are you?
5'-8 ¼”
197lbs
Dk Brown hair
Hazel eyes
And that’s all the info you get without buying me dinner.

Are you a loud person?
Um…yes, I can be. Drum Major in high school, and all that.

Does it matter to you if your bf/gf smokes?
Yes, very much. I am a non-smoker who has suffered from asthma my whole life, so smoking makes no sense to me at all.

Who was that last person you had a phone call longer than 7 minutes?
Almost ALL of my phone calls are longer than 7 minutes…have you ever talked to me on the phone?

Would you ever dye your hair blonde?
Come on, I’d look friggin’ ridiculous with blonde hair.

At the moment are you more warm or cold?
I am perfectly comfortable…maybe on the cool side.

Where were you last night?
At home, on the couch, with my feet on my favorite ottoman.

Last non-alcoholic beverage consumed?
I had me a Monster!!

Do you currently have a hickey?
Nope.

Does the last person who put their arm around you mean anything to you?
Of course, my son is everything to me.

Are you high?
Didn’t I address the height issue earlier on here?

Who did you last say I love you to?
Wife and son.

Change of State

Funny how things work sometimes. Today has been gorgeous...beautiful weather. Blue skies, gentle breezes, very nice. I got an early start this morning (after an admittedly short night's sleep, though) and headed up to my school to take care of administrative stuff. In other words, taxes. I spent a few hours building a spreadsheet of income and expenses and the like. When I tired of that, I took a stroll down memory lane by scanning tons of old pics and putting them up on Facebook. Afternoon rolled around and I enjoyed a Subway sandwich, and a nice drive back to the house, listening to some of my new favorite music.

And things went downhill rapidly from there. Today was apparently Connor's day to give me attitude. Not a good idea. He also had a clothing issue that made it impossible to go to his swimming lesson. Also not good. By the time I had him wrangled and sorted out, and dropped him off at his Grandmother's house so that I could go to my school for the evening's classes, I was dragging, big-time. The lack of sleep, combined with the stress of the afternoon, was quickly doing me in.

I made it to Jade Mountain, where Sifu Larry had already begun his Krav Maga class. the music is always fun in there, but did little to perk me up. I dropped my canvas bag behind the display case, and shuffled doggedly around as I figured out how I was going to get through the night's classes. I had picked up the Monster I had bought (number 2 for the day), and turned to walk into the back office again when my foot got caught in the strap of my canvas bag, and I pitched headfirst towards the wall.

The resultant gymnastics would make the ninjas envious.

I ended up flat on my back, half in and half out of the office, staring at the ceiling. It must be noted that I did NOT spill my Monster. I'd score the routine at a 9.875 at least.

That's when the laughing started...and I thanked the universe for helping me to change my sorry state this evening. That stumble was a gift, a very timely gift that reminded me of the fact that sometimes, you just need to laugh it off, get up off the floor, and have a good time. My evening's going to go just fine.

Substitutes? Who Needs Substitutes? We are IRON MEN!!

Lacrosse season's almost over. We had a fun game against Metro last weekend, even though we played Iron Man again. Thanks to Metro for letting us borrow one of their guys later in the game, who scored his first goal that day. Our guys did a much better job of moving the ball around, playing smart, and not getting completely exhausted in the first half, so we were generally pleased, in spite of the loss.

You know, I love this game. It's not as popular a game around here as football, or baseball, yes, I know that. But I love it. It requires skill, teamwork, and athleticism, and it's a rough sport. Can't get enough of it.

I'll be 40 this year. I'm not quite as fast as I was when I was 20, this is true. Stuff hurts for a bit longer after each game. But that doesn't matter...I'm planning to play this game until they won't let me on the field anymore.

Although our small turnout has been a bit disappointing, we'll play any team they put in front of us. We are Bayou City, the Big Green, and we're not backing down from anyone. And I don't care how many players show up...I'll play shorthanded if necessary...just so I can play.

Our fabulous Green Goalie sent out an email this morning, trying to get more of our players to carve out a bit of time next Saturday and come out to play. It unexpectedly moved me, and he said I could reprint it here:

Just wanted to say I had a ton of fun against Metro.
I think I got hit in the head 3 times but I can only remember two.
I got hit a bunch which at least means I was not ducking.
I missed the game before so I was psyched to be playing.
I really love playing.
Think about it. One day we ain't gonna play no more and that's gonna suck.
One day our bodies will forsake us.
Our sticks will hang dusty in some attic corner.
We will tell our stories to people that weren't there and don't care.
And we will never know the joy of the fight on a clear spring day in the cherished company of our teammates ever again.
And we will wish we could play just one more time.



Thanks for sending this one out, Tom. Now, I'm even going to show up early for that game.