25 things about me. (delivered upon request)

I like the notion of committing my thoughts and ideas to paper (or screen), but don't like the idea of committing to thoughts or ideas. Other people may read them, misconstrue, misunderstand, or conclude, and then I may have to dislike them.

I don't like disliking people - it's too much work.

If you smell bad, I probably don't like you. Go wash yourself, you're making me tired.

Any sustained emotion exhausts me.

If you need someone to make you feel better about yourself, I'm probably not your man.

I like the concept of pets. I like having animals around - it creates a nice atmosphere. The trouble is, they always want something from you, and that's annoying. They're pretty convinced you're the greatest creature ever to draw breath; it sounds cool, but it's not.

I like the concept of people better than I like people, for some of the same reasons (as previous). If you are interesting, reasonably sharp, and really don't need anything from me, we're probably already friends.

I don't fit in. Most of what other people like or do just confuses me.

I don't want to fit in. Most of what other people like or do bores me.

I'm easily bored. My tolerance for the state of boredom is virtually non-existant. If I can't escape the boredom, then I get stressed out, my heart-rate rises, and I begin to get agitated.

I hate talking on the phone - it's a single sensory input. I really hate phonecalls with no point. While I understand the need to 'connect', I just feel bad that I'm fading in and out and not really listening.

I like clearly defined structure - it provides freedom and relevance to whatever we pursue.

I don't like being told what to do.

I don't like to lead, but will in the absence of strong leadership. Although it's more likely I'll just leave. I don't need the hassle.

I don't like hassle - if it's complicated or inefficient, it's poorly planned, and I'm unlikely to do it - which means a lot of things around me don't get done.

I often leave tasks or projects unfinished for long periods of time.

I often leave tasks or projects unfinished.