1. If I were a boy, my name would have been Paul

2. I've never owned a new car

3. At one point in my life I wanted to become a pharmacist

4. I tend to see the best in people, which is a blessing and a curse

5. I was once engaged, but didn't wear a ring

6. Three of my grandparents died in tragic accidents

7. I was 5'7" tall at 12 years old

8. My IQ qualifies me to be a member of MENSA

9. My blood pressure and body tempurature are usually below normal

10. My oldest sister is old enough to be my mother

1. When I was 8 years old I accidentally sat on my friends parakeet and killed it.
2. While at university, I broke my ballet partners arm when I hit it doing a grande jete.
3. I was molested at 10 years old by the neighbor kid across the street.
4. I have been in several musicals, and was Snoopy in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown", and the Artful Dodger in "Oliver" - both parts for boys, but I am female.
5. I play oboe, flute, and piano (none superbly, unfortunately),can sing fairly well, and I took ballet for over 30 years and now my knees are damaged because of it.
6. The most scared I have ever been was when we had a cross burned in our neighborhood by the Ku Klux Klan and my Mom told us to go to our bedrooms and hide under our beds.
7. I was lied to, betrayed and my heart was broken very badly last year by someone I trusted, believed in and loved like I have never loved anyone else before, and I am not sure I will ever be the same again.
8. My Mom finds me hilariously funny, and I am unsure why!
9. I am a member of Mensa.
10. I wrote a children's book and have written several children's stories that have been published.

Bada Bing, Bada Boom

cubic61052 said:

Do you find being a MENSA member is beneficial? I'm just too cheap to pay the dues

kidelrich said:

Please enlighten me as to why you have a phobia of these - I find this highly interesting.

kidelrich said:

I agree with you, but I'm assuming you refer to organised religion and religious manifestations?

applekisses said:

Smart girl!

cubic61052 said:

To IstenSzek: I have no idea of your day and age, however the Ku Klux Klan incident took place in the 1950's...such things do not happen anymore to my knowledge.

Fortunately, my Mom does not make fun of me, she finds me funny - there is quite a difference! You sound perfectly charming, so keep on being yourself even when/if your mom makes fun of you.

To applekisses: My boss encouraged me to join Mensa International, however I rarely go to the functions because the only thing I seem to have in common with any of the other members is IQ. I neither dwell on my IQ, nor do I believe it is anything with which gauge success - professionally or personally. So I really do not take it as seriously as most of the members in my city. The newsletters are worthwhile and some of the functions interesting. A lot of people use it as a means for networking for a job. Hopefully you will find that helpful in making your decision on whether or not to join.

Spookymuffin said:

#5 I had a bad car accident one of my first times on a highway.

#9 Yes, organized.

kidelrich said:

Ok, fascinating. I detest organised religion too - I believe it creates conflict and encourages elitism and exclusivism. I am an agnostic, but one thing is for sure - if I'm ever convinced into believing I'll worship and live my own way. That doesn't mean I'd ignore the Bible, or whatever I follow, but I wouldn't go to services - I would follow the moral guidelines and perhaps pray, but otherwise I'd live normally - it's hard to explain with me, but I guess you get the jist.

cubic61052 said:

Thanks for the input!
I feel the same way as you about the IQ thing...and really the only thing I'd use the membership for would be the job networking, but then again, I can do that for free through other avenues.

applekisses said:

I have an extremely high IQ too I imagine.

kidelrich said:

Lets see, what can I tell u guys..

1 My mom almost named me Marlon. My mom was a big fan of Marlon Jackson of the Jackson 5.

2 I was an honor student in highschool but dropped out of college during my first semester. I have since earned two degrees and am pursuing a graduate degree in physical therapy.

3 I am related to legendary Motown songwriter, Lamont Dozier.

4 I hold three nationally recognized physical fitness certifications.

5 My father was murdered three months before my third birthday. I am now older than my father was when he died.

6 My first sexual experience was with another guy.

7 I attended Catholic schools from age 8-17.

8 I have swam in all 5 Great Lakes.

9 As a child, I learned to play many sports (basketball, football, soccer) from reading library books.

10 I love trivia games.

Imago said:

I'm sure you do

(now tell me who you dislike and who you have a crush on here!)

applekisses said:

I wanna know too!

JustErin said:

Let's get 'em!

applekisses said:

you're little miss agressive this morning Paul
[Edited 8/14/06 8:08am]

purplerein said:

You know...I guess I am!

wow 10 things... let see, im pretty much and open book but lets get it started

1. my 1st sexual experience was with my baby sitter ( no shit)
2. made out with a guy or 2
3. was a major drug addict
4. barely graduated High school
5. i was one of those guys that would start shit just to start it

i'll give ya 5.. thats about it

i was a dirty bastid, but im all straightened out
[Edited 8/14/06 8:21am]

i got nothing.

i lack texture and/or intrigue.

someone could give me lots of money or something and i could be one of those rich people who lies about his wealth. so if anyone wants to help me out with that, i'll post here again and be less disappointing.

Finess said:

Props on your sobriety, Finesse

purplerein said:

i never said i was "sober" i just take life in moderation see i look at like this, everything in the universe is basically bad for you in large consumption, but things in moderation is fine. but thats just me

Finess said:

props on your semi-sobriety finess

Anx said:

hahahahahahaha

IstenSzek said:

no, for it would break my heart to do so.
Read him some poetry Lars.

IstenSzek said:

what?

Christopher said:

Nothing bad about that. it's a catchy tune. I know people who loved that song until they found out Paris was singing it.

Spats said:

I love it too!
Its the perfect summer anthem.

cubic61052 said:

omg. i somehow took you for being like 30 or 32 years old or something.



so that made me think that the incident probably took place in the early
80's or late 70's.

my bad

LleeLlee said:

you're getting softer since you turned 65 last week LleeLlee



anyway:

2the9s, 2the9s
all day i have brood
on a poem
for your soul

instead, 2the9s
i shall apply my foot
with a swiftness
to your hole