100 things

Since everyone else seems to be in the sharing mood, so will I.....

My 100 things

1. Born Jan 1977, Pambula NSW.

2. Mum & Dad were on hols, so my first and only ambulance ride was when 1 day old.

3. I've lived in 15 homes in 3 states.

4. I first knew I could run fast for a long time when I was 8.

5. I was school vice captain

6. When I topped my class in Grade 6, my mum gave me a present, I still have it and wear it around my neck 24/7. But only started wearing it again recently.

7. My Mum died only 1 month after I was married.

8. I was married at 21y 2m 1w 4d old.

9. I met my wife when we were 8 & 9 yrs old, we dated in High School then broke up for 5yrs, then were married 15 months after getting back together.

10. We have 2 boys, 4yrs & almost 2yrs.

11. We live in our own home, our first.

12. I am the eldest of 4 kids.

13. I was the only one not school captain

14. I am the only one to have gone to university

15. I have been to the USA & New Zealand

16. I went to the Olympics. For Free.

17. I went to the 2002 AFL Grand Final. For Free

18. I have been to the Oz Open tennis Centre Court twice. For Free

19. I worked for Nike for 5 yrs. Hence 16-18.

20. I like most sports, but am not an expert in any

21. I have played squash, touch rugby, basketball, indoor cricket, cricket, indoor soccer, athletics competitively. But didn't start until I was 13 or 14.

22. I learned to drive in a 22 seater bus when I was 13, I first drove on the open road when I was 14.

23. My Learners permit was passed when 16 and 1 day. My P's on the day I turned 17.

24. I have really only owned 1 car. Since then my cars have been bought by my wife.

25. I delivered pizzas for 3.5 yrs

26. I was on a Supreme court murder trial jury when 19, for nearly 5 weeks.

27. I seem to gravitate to leadership positions, even accidently, but I enjoy it

28. I like to get into the garden, having our own home has allowed me to do this

29. Our small car has been registered in 4 different states.

30. I ride motorbikes. I have had 2 registered bikes and one bush basher. My current bike is off the road and I would like to sell it.

31. My next bike will be a Honda Gold Wing, lounge chair on wheels.

32. I love being outdoors, we used to camp and will do so again once the boys are a little older

33. I enjoy the company of positive, easy going people

34. I love spending time with ambitious people with a desire to do something and chase a goal

35. I am not a dancer or a musician, my creativity is there but limited and rarely used, as I prefer facts and figures.

36. Apparently I can sing a little, but am not brave enough to get too many opinions on this

37. I like fixing things, but don't think I would have the patience to be a tradesperson

38. I have never had a smoke or tried any drugs. I have never been drunk and don't drink much

39. I have a growing interest in politics and am amazed that Australians tolerate some of the things that go on.

40. I do not have extravagant tastes, but do like expensive toys.

41. Only 3 pairs of my sports shoes have NOT been Nike, 2 of those times was because Nike didn't make the specialty style required.

42. I own more clothes than my wife, but mostly due to freebies from my last job

43. I do have a faith in God & Jesus Christ, but my current struggle is with the church. There is a difference, feel free to ask me one day.

44. The dog my parents bought me in 1992 recently died, but since I left home and he didn't, I haven't seen him in a while.

45. My wife loves cats....I don't

46. My recent drink of choice is bourbon and coke, but would probably still choose pineapple juice most days.

47. Since living in Melbourne I have gained weight, lost weight, lost hair....now just waiting to gain hair again...

48. I worry about my boys future, so want to help them be financially secure, so they don't have to start from scratch like me.

49. When i worked in the city I read books on the train, I have not read a book for nearly 2 yrs.

50. I liked reading Wilbur Smith books

51. Since learning about the Coast to Kosi event, it will linger in my mind until I complete it one day.

52. I would also like to better my 400m pb of 54sec from high school.

53. I am a very content person easily satified to either keep busy or to sit quietly

54. Once you are my friend you will be a friend for life (if you don't cause mistrust), but don't expect me to call very often, but if coming through town I will stop to visit.

55. I wear size 11.5 or 12 runners.

56. I miss Nth NSW & QLD weather, I used to be very blonde and had a tan

57. I only recently started wearing singlets to run. T shirts hid my white arms.

58. I have never been to a famous artists concert

59. I would like to give blood, but get a cold every time I make a plan to go

60. I love playing golf, but have not done so very often since having kids

61. I have never won a major prize in a 'lucky draw' competition.

62. I had a weird idea, that I would one day buy every house I'd ever lived in

63. I would like to retire in Qld

64. I aim to choose how much I work by the time I am 50, so thats 20 yrs to become financially secure.

65. I've never been sacked

66. One day I will own a business

67. When I am ready to stop working in my business, my manager will become very well paid

68. I have big dreams, I know they won't all come true...but I also know some of them will

69. I would like to own a small acreage for the boys to have wide open space

70. My biggest weakness is I procrastinate

71. Once I get going I go at 100% till its almost done

72. Some things are not quiet finished

73. I am a night owl, but also learning to live off 5-6 hour sleep.

74. I do not like doctors, so will avoid visiting until absolutely necessary

75. I am very ticklish, so do not enjoy massage. But I will try a leg massage soon, purely for running benefit of course. (done post marathon)

76. I will not shave my legs....ever

77. When cooking I am not afraid to vary from the receipe

78. I eat very different food now than when I was growing up

79. I often wonder how life would be different if Mum did not die so young

80. I'm a pretty traditioanl guy, sometimes I don't have a very PC opinions of 'alternative' views and lifestyles etc, but I try to be mindful that everyone has their own choices to make.

81. i nearly joined the Army, they were going to pay my university, but I failed the physical....who would have thought

82. It took me 6 yrs to complete my degree, 1 yr deferred, several repeated subjects due to changing universities, then going PT so I could earn a living. Never regretted that.

83. I have never been West beyond the border of the NT

84. I started this list weeks ago and have only got back to it now.....that tells you something else about me.....

85. My height is 178cm, weight 76kg, I have wide shoulders, big palms and short fingers.

86. My knees click / grind really badly but do not give me any pain or trouble.

87. We are renovating our house, even though we didn't really plan to.....but it is fun getting it done.

88. I sold my first lot of items on ebay this week.

89. I have never placed a bet

90. At a Nike party at Sydney 2000, Prince Albert of Monaco stood on my foot accidently as he moved past. He had the manners to apologise.

91. When I first came to Melbourne I got onto the wrong train line twice....very annoying.

92. We visited Niagra Falls in the middle of winter, fresh snow and ice everywhere, a very different view to the normal postcards.

93. One of my biggest fears is that something will get in the way of my boys reaching their potential. My hope is that it will not be something that could have been avoided.

94. I regularly submit a 'donkey' vote in elections, due to having no option agreeable in a 2 party preferences system.

95. When running I like to try different courses regularly, I get bored running in the same place.

96. We used to go camping a lot, I would love to get back into it. Real camping with no facilities.

97. If I ever skydive it will not be in a tandem jump, I'll look after myself thanks.

98. I am lokking for a new job, time for change and hopefully more $$ so I can put more aside for my business plans.

99. Foghorn Leghorn is my favourite cartoon character. The Matrix series my favourite movies.

100. I eat Weetbix for breaky most mornings, have done for aslong as I can remember. Mostly for convenience, so on days off I have something different.

Phew - got there, perhaps now I can also get back to updating my running and other life stuff...