A Good Thriller discussion

Jean wrote: "Nope! I feel really BORING after reading everyone else's lists!"

I love the lists but I feel boring too! LOL

I think it's fascinating the depth a few random facts can add to a name and avatar

Thanks again Sophie for starting the thread.
I think everyone's enjoying it.

Christine and Jean and Janet, ready...go. =}

Thanks, E. I will get around to it....
Where is that Janet?

E. wrote: "I think it's fascinating the depth a few random facts can add to a name and avatar

Thanks again Sophie for starting the thread.
I think everyone's enjoying it.

Christine and Jean and Janet, rea..."

Glad you like it :)

*hides behind sofa!!!*

Janet, baby, you have got to play ball with us!!!

E, I did mine already, but I can probably come up with more. I mean, I'm not THAT boring! LOL

No one is Boring !!!

There are some great facts, and interesting members here, if you have ten more facts add away.

I have done two, so far and can add more as I keep thinking of more.

I shall have a think!!

Christine, you haven't done a list??!! Have you?!!

Here's round #2:

1. When I was 8 I was kicked in the face by my cousin's Thoroughbred (accidentally) and never told a soul because I was scared that she'd be put down in the same way that dogs are when they bite someone. I've still never told my family.

2. I used to sleep walk

3. I worked in Aachen, Germany in a paediatric GP surgery when I was 18.

4. I didn't need glasses until I was an adult

5. I swam my first mile when I was 11

6. I hate to say it but I'd be lost without my iPhone

7. I am frightened of slugs and spiders

8. I voted Labour yesterday

9. When I was 17 my drink was spiked with something. Thankfully nothing more serious happened than me trying to fight my mum...Who found my attempt hilarious (thanks mum)

10. I was in a mentally abusive relationship for 5 years from the age of 20 and didn't know how to get out. Not even my closest friends and family knew the full extent of it until the day I left him. I am a million times happier in all ways now that I am out of it and don't think it's done any permanent damage!

Janet wrote: "Christine, you haven't done a list??!! Have you?!!"

No, but I did an April and May PIFM list and I read a fantasy book!!! Trump that, Girlfriend!

Wow, Sophie, you've been thru a lot! And swimming a mile at 11? Impressive!

Lol!! Dammit!! Are you watching me, woman??!! :-D

*impressed with Christine's comeback!!*

Haha don't get me wrong, I had a reasonably comfortable and very happy upbringing and I am very close to my parents but when you think you're in love with the guy your parents warned you about... Well, let's just say pride comes before a fall!

My grandma taught me to swim when I was tiny. I cannot remember not being able to swim lol

Janet wrote: "Lol!! Dammit!! Are you watching me, woman??!! :-D

*impressed with Christine's comeback!!*"

Always, Janet....

Yes, Jean, I remember yours! How did your name get in there....?
Maybe you should go a second round..? =}

Sophie wrote: "Haha don't get me wrong, I had a reasonably comfortable and very happy upbringing and I am very close to my parents but when you think you're in love with the guy your parents warned you about... W..."

Sophie - same story with my daughter although we thought he was a great guy. She never said a word to us until she was ready to leave him. I was shocked to find out but so glad she got out of that environment.

10 More facts about me:

01. When I reminisced about a childhood memory about being in a bungalow, my parents insisted that never happened and that I was remembering something from a previous life. Yeah right!

02. I tried to learn Sanskrit, Japanese, and German (not at once) but couldn't grasp the challenge and gave up on the endeavor.

03. The hardest I've laughed in my life was when watching this youtube video(warning, explicit):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MN1v...

04. This was when I was 10 or so. I was at the beach, and I kept gazing at the back of what I thought was a topless European woman. Later the person turned and I saw it was a guy with long hair. Well, a month after that I saw that little embarrassing episode being reproduced as a gag in a cartoon in a magazine. To this day I don't know what to think about that!

05. Last year, I got the idea of starting a Youtube channel where porn videos are shown. Now, we all know that porn is NOT allowed on youtube. But what I did was to select only the start of the videos, where the actors are just talking. No nudity.

I only showed non action clips, and I was getting quite a few subscribers. One video got 55 000 views in 5 days. But soon I got 3 complaints about the channel and it was deleted.

06. For someone who is terrible at soccer, I got applauded twice when playing it at school. Once when I cleared a ball away, and once when I imitated a move that I've seen a real soccer player do.

07. I know the factoid that baldness is inherited from one's mother's side. I caught two doctors mistakenly say the opposite.

08. I was born left-handed, but as a kid, my mum disciplined me and made a right-handed person out of me(it sounds more sinister than it was). Till today I wonder whether I would be able to draw and paint if I had remained a lefty.(Given that one out of 3 artists are lefties).

09. I've never tasted or drunk alcohol or smoked a cigarette or done drugs.

10. The funniest book I've read is The Internet is a Playground by David Thorne. Reading it made me laugh out loud in public, which for me i exceptional. Here's the author's website...www.27bslash6.com.

1. I've spent nearly two years of my life camping (roughly 700 nights)
2. I'd like to get paid to read books
3. My wife and kids are the best people I know - smart, funny, kind, service-oriented, talented, etc.
4. My dog is a great athlete - speedy, agile, and amazing hops - but woefully under recognized and under appreciated
5. I'm celebrating 25 years of marriage this weekend and hope/expect to make it to 50 or even 75 years, health permitting
6. I have been planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (in segments, not all at once) long before Cheryl Strayed's "Wild" became a best seller (I've logged almost 200 miles on it to date)
7. I almost died in a raging storm at sea as I boated with my buddies from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - don't tell my wife, though
8. I love to write
9. I have a relatively large collection of T-shirts from various parts of the world
10. I wish I had chosen to be a computer programmer in college - just seems to be a fascinating application of one's creative side.

Glen wrote: "1. I've spent nearly two years of my life camping (roughly 700 nights)
2. I'd like to get paid to read books
3. My wife and kids are the best people I know - smart, funny, kind, service-oriented, t..."

Congratulations on your 25 years of marriage.

Gordon wrote: "Glen wrote: "1. I've spent nearly two years of my life camping (roughly 700 nights)
2. I'd like to get paid to read books
3. My wife and kids are the best people I know - smart, funny, kind, servic..."

Thanks, Gordon. It's gone by fast!

O.k., I'm going to give it a try:

1. My daughter is my Queen, my sidekick; we should have been twins.
2. I, too, was in an abusive marriage. But I'm free and happy.
3. If there's a movie about Predators, Aliens, space, suspense, monsters, you got my attention.
4. When I was a little girl, I saw a woman being murdered while I hid under the bed. (I know, morbid)
5. On a happier note, I love to write. I've been doing it all my life. And now I'm an author on Goodreads and I love every minute of this journey.
6. My daughter tried to teach me Japanese, but gave up and we're now learning French.
7. I think Prince is THE sexiest man alive.
8. I have a collection of Dr. Seuss books that I read out loud to myself (it's very soothing)
9. The Michael Jackson of the 80's wanted to date me.
10. I collect clear crystal. If I could afford diamonds, I'd collect them, too. (they're my best friends:)

Groovy, love your list. Fascinating!

Groovy wrote: "O.k., I'm going to give it a try:

1. My daughter is my Queen, my sidekick; we should have been twins.
2. I, too, was in an abusive marriage. But I'm free and happy.
3. If there's a movie about Pre..."

Holy Cow, Groovy, is #4 for real???? How frightening!

Here's another 10 from me.

1. When I was a kid, I hated putting yellow next to blue. Now yellow, blue, and green colored anythings are lovely to me.

2. In high school, I was an introvert.

3. I learned to drive a stick shift in a 1976 Trans Am on an old runway at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Arizona.

4. I quit smoking in 1987.

5. I save eggshells all year, bake them in the spring, then crush and scatter them outdoors for the birds to eat.

6. I've only blacked out once from too much imbibing. I learned my lesson.

7. I have 18 pairs of aunts and uncles.

8. I've held 6 jobs in my life.

9. I was a data collector for The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State for 5 years. I got to go birding almost every day. Near the end, I also served as a blockbuster and got paid to go birding! Data collection for the next Atlas starts in 5 years.

10. We put up this modular home in 2008 and I love everything about it. This is my nest. This is where I'll live until I die.

Thank you, Janet. Hope you're feeling better.

Yes, Christine, I'm afraid it's true. I was little so I don't know if it was ever solved. I never told anyone out of fear that person might come after me--still to this day.

Groovy wrote: "Thank you, Janet. Hope you're feeling better.

Yes, Christine, I'm afraid it's true. I was little so I don't know if it was ever solved. I never told anyone out of fear that person might come after..."

Mind-blowing, Groovy, glad you are OK.

Thanks!

Sophie wrote: "Haha don't get me wrong, I had a reasonably comfortable and very happy upbringing and I am very close to my parents but when you think you're in love with the guy your parents warned you about... W..."

At least you had the good sense to get out Sophie - I was there for 28 years. Ran away when I was in the middle of the desert in Australia. Best thing I ever did. Have never looked back! 8:D

Good for you Sandy. It doesn't matter how long it took you, just as long as you did. It took me years to escape mine, longer than you, and when the opportunity presented itself--

I'm glad everyone is safe whether from a bad relationship or from a terrifying experience ( yikes Groovy).

Here is another 10 from me. This is fun! I am loving these random facts from members. So fascinating and inspiring!

1. When I was 13 (1979) and attended a slumber party of girls, I was 'dared' to streak a whole city block in her neighborhood in Tucson, AZ. I did it and found it was not as fun as the teen movies showed. My mother found out and played the song THE STREAK, by Ray Stevens everyday for a week. She placed our speakers outside on the lawn of the air force base where we lived, to warn the airmen of my latest impropriety. Okay, so I was an early bloomer, what can I say?!? :D

2. I miss ironing battle dress fatigues. Used to do it for my boyfriend so he would receive higher scores during inspections. It wasn't long before his Marine buddies were asking me to iron theirs too.

3. I have always wanted to be a career military wife. Wasn't in the cards for me, sadly.

4. I secretly hope my twin boys marry twin girls so I can have twin grandbabies. *laughing*

5. I learned how to skate backwards just to impress the boys at the skating rink I frequented every weekend when I was a teen.

6. I remember having over 100 posters on my bedroom walls at one time. Half of them were blacklight posters, the other half, celebrities and bands. Scott Baio, Leif Garrett, John Travolta, Henry Winkler, David Cassidy, Bee Gees, Kiss, Beatles. Good times!!!

7. I was once proposed to at Disneyland, CA on the train ride. I turned him down and he left me there. *wince* Thank heaven I only lived a mile away.

8. My first car was a 1985 Dodge Charger Hatchback. Metallic Blue. I LOVED that car.

9. From age 19 to 23, I would not and could not sleep on anything but a waterbed. Loved those! I think it hindered my sex life though now that I think about it. LOL

10. I witnessed a man jump from a cliff to his suicide 12 years ago. I still see it sometimes in my mind. I would never wish that sight on my worst enemy.

These lists are great!!! Keep 'em comin'!!!

Freda, I used to iron fatigues, too. And dress blues. Yeeears ago.

I'm proud of all of you who got out of abusive relationships! Maybe by being forthcoming about it, you'll inspire someone who isn't out yet.

Brenda wrote: "Here's another 10 from me.

1. When I was a kid, I hated putting yellow next to blue. Now yellow, blue, and green colored anythings are lovely to me.

2. In high school, I was an introvert.

3. ..."

I think saving eggshells and giving them out to the birds in spring is a great idea. I've put a note on my fridge to remind me to do it.

Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "At least you had the good sense to get out Sophie - I was there for 28 years. Ran away when I was in the middle of the desert in Australia. Best thing I ever did. Have never looked back! 8:D"

I know the feeling! I don't think it matters if its for 1 year or 30, the emotional drain is intense, particularly keeping it hidden from your nearest and dearest. The relief you get from knowing it can't affect you and make you feel low anymore is one of the most liberating experiences I've ever felt. Just telling my family exactly how miserable I was felt like such a weight off my shoulders and gave me the confidence to say goodbye to him for good. I salute all women (and men, of course) who find that strength to make the break from a destructive relationship.

Freda, that proposal at Disneyland fact made me laugh so much! Not that you turned him down and he left you, but that you didn't live far away enough from Disneyland for it to be a disaster getting home again!!

Wow, Freda, your list is fantastic! I really chuckled at your Streak story. Sounds like your mom had a wicked sense of humor!

And cheers to those who have left abusive relationships!!!

Wow, lots of REALLY STRONG WOMEN in this group. It is truly a privilege to know you guys!

Freda, still laughing!!!!

Couldn't agree more. I think you guys are incredibly brave for sharing such stories and highlights that anything can happen to anyone of us. Thank you for sharing. :)

1. I don't have a driver's license.
2. I love watching basketball and football.
3. One of my favorite colors is blue.
4. My wedding anniversary is coming up.
5. I want to write a novel.
6. I love horror movies/novels.
7. I wish I could draw.
8. I've started a scrapbook.
9. I think Benedict Cumberbatch is a hottie.
10. I'd love to go to Puerto Rico.

Though i feel my life is a bit boring LOL, here is more facts about me :)

1. When i was at the school of Architecture, i was, somehow, known as the girl with the coffee and the book, i always arrived early in the mornings, got the first coffee from the cafeteria and sat with a book :) At the ceremony of the last year i found this out :)

2. I never had a real relationship (aside from the flirts of high school), Shocking isn't it??!!
Well, i never found the one who makes me want to give up my freedom for!! I wonder if i ever will, though i really don't see the necessity of it :)

3. When i was little we lived in a mountainous area, my cousin would always spend summer with us! One time she challenged me to climb a mountain as high as we could possibly go! we went together and when we wanted to go down we found ourselves in a very slopy part with ne trees to hang on to, i was really afraid of falling and i really can't remember how we managed to get down!

4. when she was little (2 years old), my sister was almost kidnapped, it was a very crowded place during the summer and it was a wave of kidnapping in the city!! I still shiver everytime i think of it and wonder what would've happened to us if she was taken!!!

5.I love that sensation when an airplane take off!! It's an amazing feeling to leave everything behind and to fly away :D

6. When i was 10, my uncle died because of a car accident, my grandmother died 15 days after him, she was heart broken and kept in almost a coma that period, it was a really hard time :(

7. I hate dogs, i fear and hate snakes (in fact all the reptiles) i can't even see them on TV!!! i really freak out!!

8. i speak 3 languages: arabic, french and english, i know a little bit of spanish and i'm studying German right now. I enjoy studying languages, i want to connect with people in their own languages, to directly understand their feelings, not through translators :)

9. I love watching old movies :)

10. I enjoy hearing the symphonic music, i discovered our orchestra last year and i totally loved it :) They have a perforance every month and ever since i tried to assist to it as often as possible :)
It's really heavenly!!

That's all i can think of for now :)

Well, as I am enjoying so many members facts.

I am going for another 10 Facts, I must have lived too long!

1. Have been to Wimbledon 17 times.

2. Have met and had pictures (and my arms around) Steffi Graf, Monica Seles.

3. Went to James Stewart house and knocked on the door, he was in.

4. Went in a cage off South Africa and watched Great White Sharks.

5.Went on Boulders Beach in South Africa, and watched Penquins close up.

6.Adopted a lion cub, in Sun City, held it in my arms.

7. Held a tiger in my arms in Florida.

8.Love War films and westerns

9. Took my wife to Venice many years ago.

10. Whenever I have been on holiday I have always challenged the tennis coach to a game of tennis, played with Michael Crichton son in Hawaii

Sean,

I am so jealous. Been to Wimbledon 17 times? Had your arms around two of my favorite veteran tennis players?
Annnnnd, Michael Crichton is one of my favorite authors. I don't remember if he's the one that passed, though. Is his son a talented writer, too?

You definitely have lived an exciting life!

Sean, the cage diving in South Africa is a bucket list item of mine. You've done some very interesting things and met some very interesting people. Dinner with you must be highly entertaining.

When's the paaarty?!

Sending hugs to those who have had loss or illness.

And here goes:

1. I find and rescue pennies a lot. Literally everywhere.
2. The smell or taste of cinnamon makes me gag.
3. My hair started going grey in my early 20s.
4. Pocohontas is my great x 8 grandmother.
5. I cannot have uneaten chocolate in my house for longer than 20 minutes. 25 tops. It whispers to me like a poltergeist.
6. I’ve visited over 100 countries and lived in seven.
7. A fortune-telling taxi driver in NYC predicted my 3rd significant relationship would be with my soul mate. He was spot on, even though I was a month away from marrying my second and years away from the 3rd.
8. My dog has fully cognizant conversations with me that have been witnessed by the biggest skeptics.
9. I am inordinately troubled by the American (and increasingly global) industrial food complex.
10. I love science fiction movies and can quote every line of Alien and Aliens. Boom.

I love how different - and how alike - we all are! Faouzia, I also hate/fear snakes and love the feeling of taking off in a plane and watching the earth fade away...
HN, I am still LAUGHING about your chocolate comment!!!

H. N. - somebody wake up Hicks!! My son always falls asleep if he is a passenger in a car. I have used this line for him many, many times.

I also love those movies.

H.N. visiting over 100 countries is just amazing!!!! how i would love to do that!
and it's a mutual feeling about chocolate :D