7 Things You Do Not know About Me
7 Things You Do Not know About Me
And Probably Wish I Wouldn’t Tell
I was tagged by Kristi from Kikolani.com to do the 7 Things People Don’t Know About Me meme. The rules for this meme are as follows:
- Link to your original tagger(s) and list these rules in your post.
- Share seven facts about yourself in the post.
- Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.
- Let them know they’ve been tagged.
This is my first tag (and last so don’t even think about it) but I am my favorite subject and you deserve to know more about me. Kidding… kind of 
What is a meme? Just as extra credit Richard at Makak Media tagged Kristi. I like Richard’s blog so I wanted to get that in.
My life is like an open book. There’s not much I keep secret. Here’s a few things that most of my online friends already know about me. I use my real name Brian D. Hawkins. I have to use the middle inital because some jerk got my URL before I did. I am very opinionated and outspoken. I love animals. I am very passionate about many things and will sometimes say things for the shock value without thinking things through. I have been married to the love of my life for almost twenty six years. We have four children, all grown, and three and a half Grand children (My youngest daughter is expecting).
- Personality: I’m actually very anti-social. I have always had one close friend but never more than one at a time my entire life. I find close friends very stressful and can’t handle more than one at a time. I keep a safe distance even from that friend. The thought of going out and doing things on a social level like dinner, golf, games etc. bothers me to no end. At the same time I can handle myself in almost any situation or environment. Whether meeting with a top CEO or rubbing shoulders with gangbangers in Detroit I can handle the situation perfectly yet hate doing both equally. The internet and the birth of social networking is the only place I’ve found where I actually enjoy communicating with others. I am about as open minded as one can be. I am not racist, sexist or a bigot. I don’t judge people from their color, sexual orientation or where they are from. Life is far too short for such nonsense.
- Religion: I do not consider myself religious yet believe in a higher power. I feel God is beyond my comprehension and get a little frustrated when others try to ‘explain‘ everything. I feel everyone has a right to their beliefs and respect their opinions. I just feel it’s a little arrogant for others to assume what they ‘believe‘ is fact and anyone that disagrees is wrong.
- Patriotism: I consider my self very patriotic. I’m proud to be American. I served in the United States Army for seven years and would fight to the death to defend our nation. At the same time I can understand and respect differing opinions. I have no problem with others, American or otherwise, speaking their mind for or against the United States. I love to hear from people of other countries and cultures.
- Obsessive: I always have a hobby and that hobby would take over my life if I didn’t have my Wife to reel me in. I have obsessed over woodworking, body building, classic cars, photography and various businesses over the years. Now I finally have a hobby that turned into a business since I make a profit – online business.
- Education: I’m a high school dropout. I left home and quit high school just before my seventeenth birthday. I received my GED when in the Army and have taken several collage courses but never pursued a degree. Even though I earn more than most collage graduates I will be the first to admit that an education is very important. I got lucky and decent jobs for the under-educated are getting harder to find. I have no intention of getting a degree at this stage in my life but I will take more marketing courses simply because that’s my passion.
- Intelligence: I have an undiagnosed and undocumented disorder that causes my brain to grow larger than my head will allow. This condition pushes brain overflow into my abdomen. That’s why I’m so smart but look overweight. I also have a sense of humor.
- Just SHOCKING: My Wife’s mother married my Father 10 years after my wife and I were married. I’ll just let that soak in.
Now for the hard part. First of all, I have to say I’m doing this under duress. Kristi from Kikolani.com is making me do it. There simply is no way to look at that pretty face and say no Those that I tag, on the other hand, don’t have that problem so I understand if you ignore the tag. I’m not sure how memes work but I believe internet gods swoop down and disable your modem if you ignore the tag.
Who on Earth do I want to torture – I mean treat by tagging them?
- How about Pheak Tol? Sorry Pheak but you have an interesting story on your ‘About Pheak Tol‘ page so 7 more tidbits might be nice.
- Next is John Baril of Johnny’s Training Blog For Online Marketing. Yes, Johnny, a married Paramedic in British Columbia with two sons has more than one paragraph to share.
- I must tag John Dillbeck of 21st Century Affiliate Marketing because I think he’s going to find it hard to find seven things about himself that he hasn’t already published lol
- I have to know more about Adrian Jock from Ezine Advertising tips & reviews. This guy reminds me a lot of myself. Very opinionated and not afraid to show it. Sorry Adrian but I’m going to enjoy your post.
- My friend Ben Pei is a good sport and I’m interested in how he will work this into his blog. De you have a personal blog Ben?
- The dot Com Guru Shanker Bakshi leads an interesting life. It is hard to tell him apart from John Chow but we will soon know more when he continues the meme. Tag Shanker, you’re it.
- Speaking of John Chow… Yes, I have the fortitude to tag mighty John Chow. How about it John, I know you are very busy writing and fine dining but can you take a few to jot down a little more about yourself? I know you share everything already but this will really go viral with a boost from you.
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By Kikolani on Mar 14, 2009
Wow. Your personality sounds a lot like mine. I’m so much less social with people in person compared to online. My closest friends I communicate with via email or facebook, and we get together once in a blue moon. I can handle large groups of people, like in meetings or at parties, but it feels like a huge drain of energy once it’s over. Plus, I can get really obsessive over hobbies and interests, kind of like my blogging and photography as well. I have carried my camera everywhere in the last couple of weeks, now that I got into the macro photography. Plus, while I believe education is important, I think that the emphasis shouldn’t be how you get it, whether it is in high school, college, or just by being interested and reading a lot, but that you continue to strive to learn something new everyday, and never stop learning. The smartest people I know are ones that didn’t finish their high school and never stepped foot into a college. They are self educated, and their passion for knowledge makes them brilliant.
Thanks for participating, and thank for the compliment.
~ Kristi
Kikolanis last blog post..Fetching Friday – Web 2.0 At the Bookstore, Twitter Resources
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 15, 2009
Wow Kristi, we are a lot alike. I carry a camera everywhere too. The similarities are almost scary. I even experience sleep paralysis and lucid dreams but I didn’t want it to seem like I was coping your post. Your soundtrack seems like I made it myself. My favorite is Sarah McLachlan’s Angel. I have that CD in my pickup, at home and on my computer. Tell “white Taco guy” no worries, I’m an old man
By Ben Pei on Mar 15, 2009
This is scary.. What if I reveal too much about me and nobody wants to read my blog anymore?
Ben Peis last blog post..7 Things You Can Do To Make Money On Social Marketing
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 15, 2009
LOL well, Ben, don’t post things that will get in jail but you know we’ll like you no matter what
I like the fact that it’s a viral post that can bring in new traffic and learn more about our friends in the process.
Look at the stuff I put on this blog when I’m venting. I can’t believe there’s not a petition to kick me of this inter-web thingy.
By Ezine Advertising Info Newsletter - Adrian Jock on Mar 15, 2009
Wow! Oops! I don’t know if I deserve so much attention. Maybe yes, maybe no
Now I really have a dilemma: do I really need that modem? LOL Anyway is quite old and I need to get a new one … I’ll think about this issue.
Adrian
P.S. Thank you
Ezine Advertising Info Newsletter – Adrian Jocks last blog post..How to identify top quality ezines for your advertising needs? (Part 3)
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 15, 2009
Sure, you deserve the attention Adrian, all the thought you put into those posts are expected but when you deliver just as big on your comments that pretty cool. I’m looking forward to reading the post.
By Ezine Advertising Info Newsletter - Adrian Jock on Mar 15, 2009
Sorry, I forgot to add an explanation for the decision that is behind the question “Do I need that modem?”.
I preach “ezine advertising” and this niche is part of “advertising” => One of the first rules in advertising is this: Forget about the pronouns “I” and “we”. In plain English: “Don’t talk about you in your ads”. My blog is one of my adverts
When I visit a blog and I read a post or when I read an article, my opinion on that blog post of article is NOT based on where the author lives and any other such useless details. If author’s face is nice or ugly, if author’s skin is black or white or whatever color, whether the author claims himself a guru or not, I’m not interested to find out. These details are simply not important. What the author writes is important.
I apologize for breaking your game but usually I try to do what I preach …
Ezine Advertising Info Newsletter – Adrian Jocks last blog post..How to identify top quality ezines for your advertising needs? (Part 3)
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 15, 2009
No problem Adrian, I totally understand. I would have never posted it on the Extreme Ezine. I figure no harm on my personal blog. Besides, the price of modems has dropped a lot. lol I do appreciate you taking the time to comment and letting us know
By Dennis Edell on Mar 15, 2009
Escaped again, woohoo!
Dennis Edells last blog post..Do You Charge For Blog Reviews?
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 15, 2009
That’s funny Dennis because I thought of you right after I published the post because you have a personal blog DennisEdell.com. I bet someone gets you soon
By Pheak Tol on Mar 16, 2009
hmmm…is this a good thing brian?
im just glad my story was interesting enough for you to put it out there, dennis needs to be tagged by someone and i might have to do this as well tag him for trying to always escape.
the part about your wife’s mother marrying your father is just “whoa”..soooo how does that work now?
i dont think your anit-social at all, maybe its because you seem to be more social via your blog or twitter, or maybe its because thats how i perceive you to be via your blog and twitter.
Pheak Tols last blog post..Squeeze Page – “The Money is in the List”
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 16, 2009
Hi Pheak, To be honest I don’t know how well it will work. I guess I’ll have to wait and see.
I think you should pick Dennis. That sounds fun.
Yeah, that last one was even shocking to me when it happened. It works out ok. My mother-in-law turned into my step-mother. My wife turned into my… what? I can’t even say it LOL
By Hesham on Mar 16, 2009
Wow, Good to know more about you Brian!
Heshams last blog post..GoDaddy Disabled My DataBase Because of StatPress WP Plugin!
By Brian Hawkins on Mar 16, 2009
Thanks Hesham, Glad to see your site is back up. I’m going to have to visit there to see what happened. Hey, don’t be surprised if you are tagged soon
By Robbie Napier on Mar 26, 2009
Yeah, I knew all that. I know you like the back of my hand. ha ha. Love ya,
By Brandon on Apr 2, 2009
Great meme, I love these things. I was tagged by Sire a few weeks back and it is fun to still find the same thread circleing around.
Thank for sharing!
-TAM
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