Normally I would just ignore such internet dribble, but since it was Becky who tagged me, I thought I would play along.
I started off by posting the rules on what to do after being tagged, and then began posting 8 things about myself, also according to the rules. I even managed to come up with 4 things I thought of note, but that was pretty much it.
Then I started thinking, why am I doing this? I seldom, if ever, even open attachments sent to me via email by friends on the internet, nor do I read the numerous jokes I am sent. This sort of thing just isn't me.
So I stopped, and went over to a friends house to watch the USC vs UCLA game.
But as I was watching the game, I decided rather than just dismissing this tagging thing completely, I would compromise and provide a few small bits of information about myself, some of which may even be of value to everyone.
Ok, I guess that's enough for now. I just hope I've done enough to appease the internet tagging gods. After all, I do need to save some things for later posts.
I started off by posting the rules on what to do after being tagged, and then began posting 8 things about myself, also according to the rules. I even managed to come up with 4 things I thought of note, but that was pretty much it.
Then I started thinking, why am I doing this? I seldom, if ever, even open attachments sent to me via email by friends on the internet, nor do I read the numerous jokes I am sent. This sort of thing just isn't me.
So I stopped, and went over to a friends house to watch the USC vs UCLA game.
But as I was watching the game, I decided rather than just dismissing this tagging thing completely, I would compromise and provide a few small bits of information about myself, some of which may even be of value to everyone.
- I am a contrarian/pessimist. When things are going good, I expect them to soon go bad, and when they're bad, I expect them to get even worse. I'm never disappointed that way.
- I'm also a quick learner. It only took me 33 years, working for 9 different companies, to figure out for the past 18 years, I have been working for the best company, and working with the best group of people (with a few exceptions) one could ever imagine. It's no wonder I've been there so long, and willing to commute 160 miles a day for the honor. (Fortunately I only have to do it 2 days a week now.)
- I brush and floss my teeth twice a day, every day. I've done so pretty much ever since my diagnosis. I can even remember returning home once after driving about 2 miles down the road to work, when I realized I had forgotten to brush my teeth that morning.Your mouth is the harbinger of all sorts of germs and bacteria, and if you don't take care of your teeth and gums, you're just asking for all sorts of health problems. I also consider that another factor in my 5+ years of not requiring treatment, along with high intensity exercise, and not cutting my hair.
Ok, I guess that's enough for now. I just hope I've done enough to appease the internet tagging gods. After all, I do need to save some things for later posts.
Comments
See, and now after 18+ years I've learned something new about you. I never knew you flossed so religiously since being diagnosed.
Is it a superstitous thing or because you read something on the subject?
John has the house in turmoil due to laying tile and my poor cat is pissed. He can't lay on top of the cable box anymore and he's scratching every piece of furniture he can get his claws on in protest.
Like I said, your mouth harbors all sorts of bacteria and germs from the food you eat, and the air you breath.
It's the one part of the body, you should not neglect!