25 Random Things About Me

Thanks to Christine for the challenge. Here are 25 random things about me.

1. I am a wood dragon. In the Sexagenary calender used by the Chinese, five elements (earth, water, metal, fire, wood) are used for a five year cycle, while a 12 animal zodiac is used for a 12 year cycle. The 60th birthday is an auspicious occasion, as one has lived a full life.

2. I hate neckties, but I like shirts with Mandarin collars.

3. I have two cameras manufactured by Canon. I think of my DSLR as my "big gun" and the smaller point-and-shoot as my "CCW."

4. I have a yellow belt in Taekwondo.

5. I miss South Korea.

6. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, and there is no other way to enter into the presence of our Father except through Him.

7. I am a terrible Sabbathkeeper, but I am working on it.

8. I am a loner, but one of the good guys.

9. I believe that professional wrestling features better writing compared to the major political parties in the US.

10. I like history, photography, and travel.

11. Korean movies are better than Thai movies.

12. Carabao rocks! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carabao_(band)

13. Few people understand my sense of humor.

14. One of my earliest memories is falling asleep seconds after Star Trek came on one night. I wanted to see it, and got as far as the title of the episode. It was "Spock's Brain." It would be nearly ten years before I saw the episode all the way through. I'm old school, so call me a Trekkie.

15. If my next computer isn't an Apple, then there won't be a next computer.

16. The only brand names to which I feel any loyalty to are Apple Computer, The North Face, Canon, Epson, and Cabela's.

17. Classical music agitates me. I find it easier to relax to rock music.

18. Of the three car accidents in which I was involved, only one was my fault. I hate cars.

19. I need to learn Thai massage.

20. I am an Idealist. It is the price I pay for having been f'n pragmatic and facing reality all my life.

21. I have no desire to return to the US. There is more of the world to see.

22. Closed minds, closed hearts, closed caskets. One. Same.

23. Can say "thank you" in seven languages. - domo arigato, kamsahamnida, merci, korp kum krap, gracias, danka, hvala

24. Seoul, South Korea; Bangkok, Thailand; Vientiane, Laos; Washington, DC. Four world capitals I have visited. Got a long list of places to go before the end.

25. I believe in love, but I don't believe in romance.