Shindo tagged me for a one of these meme things. Thanks for the shout out, but next time can we do one of those creative memes? I’ve already done the big old list of 100 things about me, and now I gotta figure out 8 more interesting things I haven’t mentioned before? Narf!

OK, here we go:

1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

All right, let’s see.

1. In recent years, I have developed a bizarre tendency to talk, yell, scream, or make other very loud noises in my sleep. Last night, for example, I had a dream in which a large swarm of bees descended upon my head and I screamed – out loud – and woke up Ray. I have also been known to have stress dreams in which I chew out other people using language that would make my mother’s hair curl … also out loud.

2. I have two residual childhood fears that I have never quite gotten over: stinging insects (see: above) and the idea that somehow I’m going to die in a tornado. I am also terrified of death and have several other phobias that are derivatives of that, including a comes-and-goes fear of heights and a fear of flying.

3. I’m bad with money. Like, really, really, really bad. I’ve had to resort to extreme measures to get myself out of debt a couple of times. As hunky/dorky as that guy in the Free Credit Report commercials is, I’m going to wait a while before I take him up on that offer because I’d really rather not know how badly I’ve fucked myself over.

4. I’m insecure – despite years of therapy, I do have a deep-seated need for people to think good of me. I’m not as bad about this as I used to be (the SSRIs help), but it’s still there. I am, however, aware of the problem, so I think that’s at least a good step in the right direction.

5. I am loyal as a friend and have remained in several friendships far longer than I should have done for that reason. I don’t like to let people down — this is probably a side effect of #4.

6. On the other hand, once I’ve decided I don’t like you, you’re fucked. In rare circumstances (yes, Ray, you know which one I’m talking about), I can maintain a facade after that point has been reached – usually when it’s someone I have to work with or there are other mitigating circumstances. Otherwise, I have a problem hiding my impatience and irritation when interacting with people I don’t like.

7. I have an excellent sense of direction. I can give directions to places in cities I’ve visited once many years ago, and usually know where I am at any given moment. When I’m disoriented, it’s very upsetting to me.

8. Like the majority of gay blogs that I do read, and unlike a goodly number of them out there, I see no particular reason to discuss intimate details of my love life online. The sheer number of guys who feel the need to disclose whether they’re a top or bottom to an audience that doesn’t really need that information (and it’s funny how they’re always tops … ) astounds me. “Yes, but can you write using proper grammar??”

However, if you must know, the answer is here in inviso-text: I prefer to be on the left. Seriously, did you not read what I just wrote??

Okey doke, I’m done. Oh, crap, I have to pass this on … to eight bloggers?? I don’t know eight bloggers. Not to mention Shindo put a good dent in the list of people I would have chosen.

OK, let’s see: Will, Daniel, and … who wants to get tagged? E-mail me if you’re interested …

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