Just Because Janet did it...
Here is my 25 from Facebook:
1. When I was 9, I saved my friend Jeremy's life by jumping into a swimming pool and pulling him from the bottom. His mother, Kathy, gave me a necklace that said "my hero."
2. I have a horrible memory and also have a lot of trouble concentrating. My sister had ADD when we were children, but I think I am the one who actually has it.
3. I have never studied for anything for more than ten minutes; not a test, exam, or anything. I'm convinced that I got through college on personality alone.
4. I have always thought that I would die at a very young age and was in shock when I actually woke up on my eighteenth birthday.
5. I haven't had a soda (including Dr. Pepper) in 25 days; for those of you who know me you know how big of a deal this is.
6. Most people who meet me guess that my age is at least 10 years higher than it actually is. I must look and act old.
7. my wife and I are the only democrats on both sides of huge republican families. We were literally obsessed with the 2008 election and I saw President Obama speak on the campaign trail and had goosebumps for weeks afterward.
8. I very rarely get annoyed, but when people say NevAHda instead of Nevada is really makes my blood boil. I mean, you don't say CanAHda, do you?
9. When I am alone in the car, I always listen to Christian music. It makes me feel at peace.
10. I have at least five sets of fill in parents who love me just like their own son. I am very lucky to have them all.
11. My closest family members and friends would vote me most outgoing, but I am actually considered "mysterious" and "quiet" but those who first meet me.
12. I had Lasik eye surgery when I was 22 , and although it was the best thing I ever did, I sometimes miss my glasses.
13. My closet and shoe collection outnumbers my wife 3 to 1...at least. I own 63 pairs of shoes and 13 pairs of jeans.
14. I haven't been clean shaven in years. Even on my wedding day, I didn't shave.
15. I am the third generation only son of an only son and my legal name is Alfredo J; the J doesn't stand for anything.
16. When I was checking in at the Southwest Airlines gate for my wedding, they had to double screen my name and the lady at the gate said, "with a name like your's we just want to double check everything." My bride-to-be immediately said, "THAT is exactly why I am not taking your last name!"
17. I have and always will be obsessed with Mariah Carey. She is my favorite celebrity and I even loved her through her crazier times.
18. My wife and I tried out for the Amazing Race and still dream of competing someday even though we weren't picked.
19. I don't eat any white sauces whatsoever, including mayonaise of any kind, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. Yuck, even writing those gave me the heebeegeebees.
20. I have a scar on my chin from 8 stitches after falling at the skating rink during the tootsie roll on my first date with Krystal Steinenger. My cousin Jocelyn held my chin closed on the way to the hospital.
21. I despise all animals and vow to never own my own pet even if my children beg me someday.
22. My favorite restaurant is Red Lobster and I have loved it since I was a very small child.
23. My wife and I have a true fairy tale story about how we "met" and were "reunited." It would make an amazing movie.
24. I have 2 sisters and a female best friend of 11 years (who is just like a third sister) and together they make up my innermost circle and closest friends.
25. Talking about money is the only topic that makes me feel uncomfortable.
1. When I was 9, I saved my friend Jeremy's life by jumping into a swimming pool and pulling him from the bottom. His mother, Kathy, gave me a necklace that said "my hero."
2. I have a horrible memory and also have a lot of trouble concentrating. My sister had ADD when we were children, but I think I am the one who actually has it.
3. I have never studied for anything for more than ten minutes; not a test, exam, or anything. I'm convinced that I got through college on personality alone.
4. I have always thought that I would die at a very young age and was in shock when I actually woke up on my eighteenth birthday.
5. I haven't had a soda (including Dr. Pepper) in 25 days; for those of you who know me you know how big of a deal this is.
6. Most people who meet me guess that my age is at least 10 years higher than it actually is. I must look and act old.
7. my wife and I are the only democrats on both sides of huge republican families. We were literally obsessed with the 2008 election and I saw President Obama speak on the campaign trail and had goosebumps for weeks afterward.
8. I very rarely get annoyed, but when people say NevAHda instead of Nevada is really makes my blood boil. I mean, you don't say CanAHda, do you?
9. When I am alone in the car, I always listen to Christian music. It makes me feel at peace.
10. I have at least five sets of fill in parents who love me just like their own son. I am very lucky to have them all.
11. My closest family members and friends would vote me most outgoing, but I am actually considered "mysterious" and "quiet" but those who first meet me.
12. I had Lasik eye surgery when I was 22 , and although it was the best thing I ever did, I sometimes miss my glasses.
13. My closet and shoe collection outnumbers my wife 3 to 1...at least. I own 63 pairs of shoes and 13 pairs of jeans.
14. I haven't been clean shaven in years. Even on my wedding day, I didn't shave.
15. I am the third generation only son of an only son and my legal name is Alfredo J; the J doesn't stand for anything.
16. When I was checking in at the Southwest Airlines gate for my wedding, they had to double screen my name and the lady at the gate said, "with a name like your's we just want to double check everything." My bride-to-be immediately said, "THAT is exactly why I am not taking your last name!"
17. I have and always will be obsessed with Mariah Carey. She is my favorite celebrity and I even loved her through her crazier times.
18. My wife and I tried out for the Amazing Race and still dream of competing someday even though we weren't picked.
19. I don't eat any white sauces whatsoever, including mayonaise of any kind, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. Yuck, even writing those gave me the heebeegeebees.
20. I have a scar on my chin from 8 stitches after falling at the skating rink during the tootsie roll on my first date with Krystal Steinenger. My cousin Jocelyn held my chin closed on the way to the hospital.
21. I despise all animals and vow to never own my own pet even if my children beg me someday.
22. My favorite restaurant is Red Lobster and I have loved it since I was a very small child.
23. My wife and I have a true fairy tale story about how we "met" and were "reunited." It would make an amazing movie.
24. I have 2 sisters and a female best friend of 11 years (who is just like a third sister) and together they make up my innermost circle and closest friends.
25. Talking about money is the only topic that makes me feel uncomfortable.