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The Death Meme

This is making the rounds through some of the blogs my wife likes to keep in touch with (and me too!). No one stuck me with this, but that doesn't mean I can't take the initiative! ******* Three names you go by: Curt Sonny Grubby Three screen names you have: Curt (that's it) Three things you like about yourself: My ability to stay calm under pressure My work ethic People underestimate me Three things you hate/dislike about yourself: I can make unwarranted assumptions I can be hard on myself and others I can be shy Three parts of your heritage: German Austrian Italian Three things that scare you: Being broke Poor health Family misunderstandings Three of your everyday essentials: Internet Coffee Country music Three things you are wearing right now: Long sleeve T-shirt corduroy pants Slippers Three of your favorite bands/artists (at the moment): Gretchen Wilson Alan Jackson George Straight Three of your favorite songs at present: Nothin' Bout Love Makes Sense John Roland Wood Somebody Like You Three things you want to try in the next 12 months: Keeping up with my Bible readings Losing weight Automotive Three things you want in a relationship (love is a given): Honesty Fidelity Faith Two truths and a lie: I met my wife on the internet I have a PhD I travel 80 kms to work and back every day Three physical things about the opposite sex that appeals to you: Hourglass figure Long hair Large... eyes Three things you just can't do: Be cruel Stay away from chocolate Eat Sauerkraut Three of your favorite hobbies: Walking Blogging Reading Three things you want to do really badly right now: Take a long road trip with my wife A few fix ups around the house Adopt Three careers you're considering: I'm happy where I am Three places you want to go on vacation: Italy England Austria / Germany Three kids' names: Mary Elizabeth Molly Three things you want to do before you die: Be a Dad See Europe for the first time since I was seven Be accepted into the Catholic Church Three people who have to take this quiz now or die a painful death: Johnny Dee Andrew Ben

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