25 Things You Didn’t Know (Or Care) About Andy Michaels
ByIn response to the challenge thrown down by Gary Simpson (http://motivationselfesteem.com/talk/) in the Alex Jeffreys Coaching Forum and because I was tagged by the good man Mr Marcus Passey (http://www.marcuspassey.com) whose list is a lot better than mine by the way) I felt obliged, nay pressured into revealing more.
Also Marcus will be becoming used to me stealing things from him so I have decided to write it in the third person as then I can laugh at that sad sod in the list as well. You may notice me clutching at straws by the end.
Here goes:
1.Andy is 5’8″, medium build, weighs 11 1/2 stone so just into overweight territory.
2. Andy loves ice cream and sweeties hence the creep into overweight territory.
3. Andy is 32 years old and not a kick off the arse of 33. But still gets on the bus for a half! Maybe, If I tried??
4. Andy is not in the job he though he would be in when he was 16. Is anyone?
5. Andy is Ginger, Red-Headed, Carrot-Topped, etc but Andy’s not bitter about it. Well, not now. Much.
6. Andy got away with getting married for 9 years but is about to reach his 1 year anniversary realising that its not that bad after all. Don’t know what the wife thinks about that.
7. Andy is 3 months away from becoming a father for the first time and is pooping himself at the prospect.
8. Andy lives in the country, hiding his anti-social tendencies amongst the sheep.
9. Andy works in the retail industry which is the cause of most of his anti-social tendencies!
10. Andy loves the footie (soccer to the yanks), Well, Andy did but the excess money, cheating, diving, mollycoddling of over-paid namby-pambys and general destruction of the common man’s game is putting him off somewhat.
11. Andy has the tendency to launch into rants regarding the lack of common sense in the world on a regular basis.
12. Andy is interested in the financial news and thinks that anyone who says they couldn’t see this crisis coming is either deluded, blinkered or lying. (Andy’s been boring his family and friends with this for 8 years). And if we think that the answer to overspending and debt is MORE overspending and debt then God help us all!
13. Andy is a mass of contradictions. He’s selfish but generous, laid back yet uptight, demanding yet easy-going, funny but serious. For some reason that reminds me of a line from a Chris Rock show where he says that we can’t always be a conservative or a liberal thinker. As in “On crime, I’m conservative, On prostitution, I’m Liberal!” Just a joke folks!
14. Andy likes to laugh – a lot. Andy misses being younger when he seemed to laugh from morning till night till he couldn’t breath. Where does the laughter go when you’re older? We’re all so serious now.
15. Andy goes red at the drop of a hat, Ends up looking like a giant Swan Vesta. At least 10 times a day. Andy’s still not used to it.
16. Andy is a keen reader, Of financial stuff as mentioned before but particularly historical fiction. If its got fighting, blood, guts, death and glory in it then I usually love it. Favourite authors include Conn Igguldenn, Steven Pressfield, David Gemmell and Giles Kristian.
17. When Andy was slightly younger and dumber he broke his collar bone jumping off a car. This is still the most painful thing he has ever experienced. Andy told his parents and the doctors he did it jumping over a wall. They said they believed him.
18. Andy has done a 10,000ft tandem parachute jump despite being a teensy weensy little bit scared of high things. I can’t go up high things without wanting to sit on the ground. Despite this I have jumped off a few things pretty high up.
19. Andy detests programs like Big Brother, The X Factor or The Apprentice (1st series was good but after that..). Basically if it makes you want to scratch the inside of your head then I’m in the other room.
20. Andy likes lots of American drama’s like The Wire, Dexter, Generation Kill, The Mentalist, House. And the good reality programs like Deadliest Catch, Oil Riggers, American Chopper and Axe Men. Oh, and he loves Emmerdale and isn’t afraid to show it.
21. Musically Andy can listen to many kinds of music and doesn’t discount country, classical, blues etc but really likes a bit of indie and rock. He likes loads of folk from The Enemy and Paulo Nutini to The Proclaimers and Credence Clearwater Revival. And when Andy wants to think of nothing but the music he sticks on The Who and just revels in the beauty of it all.
22. Andy has had a DVD player for 5 years and watched 3 DVD’s on it in all that time. Andy wonders why you can’t fast forward all the intro bits on a DVD like you could a video! Maybe thats just me.
23. Andy has realised because of writing this list that he has done very little in his life worth writing about, and he’s not very interesting.
24. Andy tries to live his life trying not to do to others those things that p*** him off. Like not merging in turn in traffic, or talking over someone else, or saying “I pay your wages” to store staff, or not saying “excuse me” or “sorry”, or whistling in public, or a thousand other things. Andy is never, ever late and see’s being late as a sign that your time is more important than someone elses.
25. Andy is determined to follow this path through to the end and will succeed in making some sort of regular income online. Andy feels a lot more confident this time.
Bloomin Nora, That was a lot tougher than I thought.
Now I’ve to go and tag some other folks in this big 25 things game.
Andy
Andy mate
Ha great stuff there mate thanks for the mention. Hey congratulations for soon becoming a father dude, its hard work my friend but I am sure you will find out.
What team do you support? ha loving number 5.
Good stuff mate, and you got everything going on here loving it.
skype me sometime Andy be good to talk.
Just send me an email
Take care
Marcus
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Cheers Marcus,
Hard work never killed nobody but there’s a first time for everything right!
And as for the footie, Let’s say I’m used to large spells of disappointment sprinkled with light optimism as I support, Scotland, Dundee United and Everton.
I’m a Toffee-Nosed Arab. And a proud Sweaty Sock!
Andy
Hi Andy
I’m not into this tagging business, but thought I’d just drop by to say hi!
Not in the job you thought you’d be in when you were 16?
Well, I wanted to be a journalist, so I guess that publishing my weekly “Marketing Update” is sort of similar
Regards
Ian T
Hey Andy
Great job on your 25. Congratulations on becoming a father, it’s really cool. ( PLUS a lot of work) As for soccer (footie) I am dumb as a rock though ny nieces and nephews played it in high school. ( Guess I wasn’t as great as a uncle as I thought I was.) Keep up the good work and you WILL make it online
Glenn
PS Tell NORA Thank you a little hard work never hurt anybody LOL
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Hey Andy,
Good stuff,as Marcus said above congratulations, look forward to many a sleepless night my friend
I’m with you on number 9 man dealing with the public don’t you just love it.
Take it easy,
James
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I had to Google 11 1/2 stone. Had no idea what that meant here across the pond.
Thanks for sharing!
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Andy,
Love your list! I’m quite fond of ice cream and sweets too! Ah, well, you have to be addicted to something! -Norene
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Hi Andy,
I can see some hard work being done here as the site is continueing to progress on the path to success. I see your ready for the giveaway events and gifts, great job
Believe and Achieve
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Hi Andy,
You’re going to be a daddy at the same age I did, so if you want some advice on how this little event is going to turn your world upside down, drop me a line.
Who do you support? – I’m a Man city fan, going back some time now. Own up. It’s not Acrington Stanley is it?
Good job.
Talk soon, Andrew.
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Interesting, Informative uniformly worth reading. Have missed you so welcome back. You took off a lot of time, but congratulations you finally made the grade and welcome to fatherhood.
I have followed some of your suggestions and look forward to more of your writings. You can get into a completely different world and reap big benefits. I know them as “Bird Dogs”. You Scots may have other names for them.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5388495_acquire-money-writing.html
Looking forward to having a few beers together again.
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Hey Andy,
It’s good to find out more about you, my cousin broke his collar bone once, so I have an idea of how painful it must have been. My cousin went pale white and vomited when he broke his.
I love Deadliest Catch, Oil Riggers, American Chopper and Axe Men too.
What about Dragons Den, do you like that? I do.
I’m like you with my music, I enjoy listening to many different kinds.
I’m not the same as you when it comes to DVD’s, I watch tons of the things.
And congratulations on soon becoming a father, I hope you don’t experience too many sleepless nights of baby cries.
I’m sure you’ll be fine mate.
I’ve just got my 25 things up, if you want to have a look?
Take care,
Paul.
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Well done, Andy!!
Pre-grats on the upcoming rug rat
I love to laugh also but you’d never see me jumping out of an airplane…can we say massive coronary?
THE WHO…YES!!! Tommy, Quadrophenia and on and on!
Cheers,
Rod
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Andy,
Who’s Nora, what’s a stone and fatherhood for the first time is a riot.
We’ve got two boys 10 and 14 years and they’re great.
Hopefully, all goes well with the baby making.
Its different though, I remember vividly thinking to myself you go in as two people and come out of the hospital as three.
I guess that’s how the population grows.
Still amazes me.
Go for it… I’m sure you’ll make a great daddy..
Cheers,
Rob
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Hi Andy,
Looks like we have a bit in common
13. Are you a Gemini? Sounds like me with the split personality!
18. Going to join you on this club real soon (Oct 3rd). Scared? Me? YES!
As for Music, cool, The Who is right up there for me, being an ageing Mod and all
Good list!
Take care
Sean
Hey Andy,
I particularly like # 11 as I cannot understand the general lack of common sense which people display — evenh worse, it’s not confined to a particular country but human kind in general.
To your continued success,
Rich
Give us a visit
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In Aus you’d get called a Ginger. The G is pronounced Ger not Gee, nothing wrong with being a Ginger BTW. Not sure you’d last a summer in the sun here though.
Nothing to worry about being a father yet. Wait until the teenage years start. You’ve got years yet until you start having a nervous breakdown
I always wanted be a beer taster when I was 16. Although I do a fair bit of beer tasting it’s not yet at the professional level I hoped to achieve. I’m in retail too and totally understand your need not to talk to anyone after putting up with “customers” a term that describes many types of people.
Anyway as usual I’m crappin on. I like the list you’ve made. It’s a very entertaining way of introducing and marketing yourself.
Cheers mike.
Hey Andy,
I don’t know you but I guess that’s the point of this post.
Let me introduce myself. I’m Jeff Sargent and I was in Alex Jeffreys first coaching program with your mentor Dean Holland. I can truly say you’re in good hands with Dean. He’s come a long way in such a short time as I’m sure you will if you follow what he teaches.
I had to Google 11 1/2 stone just like Alan. I never heard of that measurement. I think in my case you would use the term boulder instead of stone.
The one thing I did get out of this 25 point challenge from you is that you seem like you have a good sense of humor.
Later,
Jeff Sargent
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Hi Andy,one Deans students here.
I had to laugh at the going red bit,i know how that feels.
I’m not as bad as i used to be,but like you i can go red at the drop of a hat.Even the thought of going red would,well you know the rest.
Tom Shaw
Hi Andy,
I like your list. I also live in the country amongst sheep, hiding my anti social behaviour. I also used to go red all the time, but not any more. I know what you mean by 11 1/2 stone, I still use those measurements. Congratulations on becoming a parent, it’s the best thing ever.
Take care
Cheryl
What’s up?. Thanks for the info. I’ve been digging around for info, but i think i’m getting lost!. Yahoo lead me here – good for you i suppose! Keep up the good work. I will be coming back in a couple of days to see if there is updated posts.
Hey … I found your website by mistake. I was looking in Google for boxing info for my bookmarks when I came upon your site, I have to say your page is really cool I just love the theme, its amazing!. I don’t have the time at the moment to fully read your site but I bookmarked it and also will sign up for your RSS feeds. I’ll back around in a day or two. thanks for a great site.
Greetings Andy,
Bravo!!! On you becoming a daddy. I can tell you from experience its a job in itself.
About your blog it”s Fantastic i love the ebb and flow of it. The layout is superbulous,the tags are well placed the information displayed is very well presented and i love the useage of the banners.
I am a realative newbie in list building and blogging as you know from our exchange of email”s. From being on your list and as well as our relationship in socialnetworks i will learn a lot of great things from you.
Keep up the good work.
Kind Regards
John Schaeffer
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Hey John,
Thanks for visiting and its been good to speak to you.
And thanks for the kind comments. At least someone likes it! lol
I do hope that I can help you build your business. Even if its by seeing
what I am doing wrong, rather than right.
Andy