Time to drop some knowledge.

So I was just about to hop into bed tonight when I had an epiphany. I realized that everybody reading this blog doesn't know me. This realization of my egocentricity just dawned on me from nowhere. I figure half of the people that read our posts are friends of Marissa whom I have never met, or have only associated with in passing. So, in an attempt to introduce myself a bit more thoroughly...



Hi! My name is Robert. Here are some fun facts about me:

• I am in no way a morning person.
• I'm an atheist.
• If I can wear less clothes and get away with it, I will.
• When people can't spell, or blatantly misspell, really basic words it bothers me, e.g., your/you're.
• I've attempted a few semesters at Salt Lake Community College in the past, but I'm not currently enrolled anywhere.
• My most recent job was at Jimmy John's. I was there for a little over a year.
• It's not as much that I'm stuck up as it is that I'm shy. And I am much more shy than I should be.
• I've only had one girlfriend.
• In the past, some have described me as a "player."
• I have an affinity for body modification, but have never, aside from, arguably, body building, modified myself.
• I have played countless rounds of disc golf these past two summers. Great sport.
• You'll have a hard time "Getting my goat."
• Rock Band (drums/vocals), Halo 3, and CoD MW2 are my games of choice. I'm pretty good.
• I don't have much of an imagination.
• For how good I am at video games I'm surprisingly bad at drawing, painting, and handwriting. The fine motor skills apparently don't transfer over.
• I have a poor memory for conversations.
• I have a filthy mouth around some, but clean my act up for most.
• I don't have a favorite food, band, colour, movie, friend, car, or type of girl.
• I've never been in a fight. 
• If I say I will do something or be somewhere, I will. But you'll have a hard time getting me to commit.
• This past summer I was a gym rat.
• I can't scream.
• I'm agile and athletic, but not flexible.
• I'm extremely unapologetic.
• I, like many males, don't talk about emotions much.
• I haven't cried in over 4 years.
• Needles puncturing my skin scares me to no end.
• I used to have somewhat of a temper, but now I am extremely laid back.
• I'm not one known for partying. I've never smoked and rarely drink.
• I'm not sure how long I'm going to stay in Australia, and I honestly don't know where I'm going to live when I come back to the states.

So, obviously, there is much more to me than this, but I figure 30 things is a good start in getting to know me a little better. I'm sorry if you're here searching for a great new story, but honestly we've been quite boring these past few days and, in my opinion, haven't done anything blog-worthy. This may have been a lame idea, but it's better than nothing. If you have any more fun little facts that you would like to share, please comment, as I'm sure I've left out a lot.  =)



So. To be fair to all those that already knew all of these things about me, I am going to write down a quick template for Marissa to continue, when she gets some time, so you can learn a little more about her.




Hey Robert's friends! I know most of you only in name, and haven't had real conversation with many, as I've scarcely been seen in Salt Lake these past two years. Since Robert compiled such a great list, I will try my best to do the same. Here goes nothing!!!

• I'm sort of an old lady. I knit, I crochet, I read, and my feet are always cold. And don't get my started on my wardrobe. Just accept it. Let it be.
• Music is a really big part of my life. I play the violin and the piano, and I'm a complete music junkie.
• I'm a vocabulary and grammar snob.
• School is the only thing I'm good at in life.
• I do not like to wear make-up. My maximum make-up is the equivalent of most girls make-up minimum.
• I do, however, love to wear dresses. Any day that is nice outside, I will be in anything but jeans.
• I really love reading. But I don't enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or mystery as much as I enjoy historical fiction, and the classics. My favorite author is Steinbeck.
• I'm not a very good driver, expecially in reverse. I can't drive a stick.
• I'm a country girl. I grew up in the city, but I yearn for mountains and open spaces. I yearn to be surrounded by beauty. The smell of hay and cows makes me feel at home.
• I love to cook. I spent last summer (May-September) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They actually paid me to cook for about 35 people every day. It was the best job I've ever had. I'd love to go to culinary school.
• I currently have 2 majors: Nutrition Science (Pre-Med) and Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy). Nutrition and exercise are two things I'm passionate about, so studying the sciences behind them is an obvious direction to take in my life.
• I'm highly religious. I'm a devout Mormon, and plan on spending 18 months of my life serving my God when I turn 21.
• I love the outdoors. I love hiking, trail running, camping, snowboarding, etc. The next thing I want to get into is rock climbing.
• I'm really hard to embarass or offend. I dare you to try and make me feel uncomfortable.
• I'm probably too trusting. I've never had anything really bad happen to me.
• I've been told I'm overly optimistic and happy. I smile and laugh a lot.
• I'm not very good at staying up late at all. It's usually not even an option; I will just fall asleep doing anything if it gets late enough.
• It took me a really long time to catch onto snowboarding, and I'm even worse at surfing.
• I really want to be a mother some day, but the thought of being responsible for children terrifies me. It's the hardest job in the world, but anyone can get it.
• I have very high standards for myself. I do not: smoke, drink, have sex, swear, watch R rated movies, drink coffee/tea/anything carbonated, dye my hair, etc. I'm a social oddity, according to Robert.
• I'm way out of the loop when it comes to popular culture. I don't ever see movies or listen to the radio.
• I come from a large family, and I'm very grateful for that.
• I enjoy public speaking.
• I love the feeling you get in your stomach when you go on a roller coaster or jump off a cliff. I went skydiving for the first time yesterday.
• I prefer the cold. I love the snow. The heat makes me lethargic. I love everything about the winter.
• I'd pick the mountains over the beach any day.
• I'm very puctual. I'm never late.
• I usually eat very healthily. I don't usually like sweets or fast food.
• I think I've kissed too many boys.
• I don't like living out of a suitcase.