When life gives you lemons, read facts about Nate Shenk!
M last post caught many of my readers off guard because of its seriousness, which is understandable considering my many humorous posts preceding it.
Thankfully, I’ve managed to connect with some really awesome bloggers and one of them, Laura@Catharsis, tagged me in a post where I’m required to do the following:
- I must post 11 things about myself.
- Answer the questions asked by the tagger (Laura).
- I must tag 11 other bloggers to continue the game.
- Create 11 new questions for the bloggers I then tag to answer.
- Inform each blogger that I have tagged them.
- Post the rules for the tagged bloggers to follow.
The scary thing is that I’m not sure if shenkitup.com will be able to compete with Laura’s humorous list she created. Laura is an amazing, young teacher who makes me feel like there’s hope for America’s public school system.
She’s also a writer who has been featured (numerously) on sites like Yahoo! and the front page of StumbleUpon.com.
Her blog is extremely interesting and, more importantly, funny as heck.
Please remember that this is the first time I’ve ever done anything like this on shenkitup.com…so, if it sucks; just know that I tried my very best.
Put that in your back pocket and save it for when you feel like bein a hater!
The 11 Questions Asked by Laura Sauer:
1. Would you rather have your eyeballs stabbed out or your toenails ripped off?
Definitely my toenails. I don’t use them for anything too important like I do my eyes, plus I think they’re infected anyways.
2. Who’s hotter? David Beckham or Ryan Gosling?
Hmm…since I’m a boy and there are no other alternatives, I’m going to have to go with Ryan Gosling. I wouldn’t mind him reading me letters at the nursing home.
3. If you could change one thing about your body, what would it be?
Downsize by a few inches…I know this will drive people crazy, BUT I wish I could be like 6’1” instead of 6’4”…I am grateful that I’m tall, but I think it’s a bit much.
4. What’s your dream job? Have the guts to pursue it?
My dream job is to be a photographer for National Geographic and live in either South/Central America, or Africa. I would have the guts, but I don’t have the credentials. So…yeah…there’s always blogging!
5. Who’s your favorite author?
Ahh this is so hard and definitely changes somewhat, but I really love Alexandra Fuller. Her writing is intense, different and she grew up in Africa so I automatically love her.
6. Who are you (or would you) voting for in the upcoming election? Kidding.
Who did you (or would you have) vote for in the last election? KIDDING.
Do you vote?
I vote and wish that all of my friends did, but that’s not fun. Drinking beer is fun.
7. Whose mouth would you like to tape closed first: Nancy Grace or that horrible, horrible chick who might not actually be human…what’s her name?…oh, Ann Coulter?
I feel like you (Laura) did this just to tease me since we all know I’m the only conservative in the blogging world. Nancy Grace because she’s the girl in high school who was obsessed with starting drama and then never grew out of it.
8. What was your favorite class in high school?
Probably my art class, since it got really exciting when my teacher was arrested for multiple felonies after she slept with students.
9. What’s a night out look like for you?
Going with friends to get drinks, meeting up at someone’s apartment, or going dancing all country like, y’all! Ha…mostly kidding about the last part.
10. Do you consider yourself a knitter? Scrapbooker? Other domestic god/goddess?
Hmm…apparently not only am I the only Republican, but the only man-blogger as well. I don’t knit, or Scrapbook, but I do grill so damn well that it will blow your socks off. So that’s something, right?
11. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least and 10 being the most, how much do you hate my questions (and/or me)?
You= -1 Your Questions= 10
I just realized this isn’t even over yet! I still have to say 11 random things about myself…ugh a girl must of created this blog game fml.
11 Super Cool Things About Nate Shenk:
1. One time, when I was around 4-years-old, I left in the middle of a Sunday church service to use the bathroom and never returned.
When I entered the restroom, relieved Mother Nature’s call and attempted to go back, I was shocked to find out that the heavy bathroom door was too heavy and big for me to open.
I was trapped inside the bathroom until a family friend (who I was sitting with) came looking for me because I was gone for so long. Needless to say, I was upset and teary-eyed when released from the bathroom prison.
2. My favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids.
3. I love turtles and, when I was a kid, loved them so much that I caught 19 of them in the woods and got my dad to make me a pen for them in the back yard. No, I didn’t have many friends…shut it.
4. I rescued a kitten from a field over a year ago and am now stuck with a psychotic, half-wild cat/mountain lion.
5. Growing up, I played soccer and baseball. Now I just play video games…it’s pretty sad.
6. I recently got a new, full-time “real” job so that pretty much makes me a big boy now.
7. One time, when I was a sophomore in college, my dormmate did/sold cocaine (among other things) and the day I found out was the day the cops showed up at our door. I was lying on my bed studying for a biology test when the cops rudely interrupted me.
It’s really hard to study while you’re in hand cuffs, watching your room get torn apart by cops. Thankfully, my roommate had a heart and told the cops that none of it was mine.
They didn’t take me jail, but he was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance :(. Crack is whack.
8. My favorite color is black.
9. In the near future, I plan on moving to New Zealand (where my mum is from) and spending at least three months there. Then I’ll be able to boast about how I’ve lived on three different continents.
10. I very rarely cry. Not because I’m a boy and think that’s inappropriate, but because I just don’t cry. If you see me crying, you should probably run in the other direction.
11. I have ADHD and get my feelings hurt when people tell me that it’s my choice to be hyper, think differently, or not be a pro at studying.
And there you have it! 11 super cool things about myself that hopefully entertained you and are not facts that could possibly assist any identity thief out there trying to steal my stuff.
They say it’s not even smart having a Facebook, which is why I gave up protecting myself from identify thieves when I was 13.
I mean, don’t be dumb about your credit card numbers, or social security but not having a Facebook? Are they crazy, or something?
The bloggers tagged who are now REQUIRED (by Federal law)
to do what I just did are as follows:
Kathy from My Dishwasher’s Possessed
Bethanie from Tea and Cathedrals
Annie from Annie Off Leash
Monica from monicastangledweb.com
Pamela from hartsbeat.com
Jani from janiswings.com
The 11 Questions for the Tagged Bloggers:
1. What is your best response to people who criticize your writing?
2. What country (other than America) would you like to live in?
3. Do you think rap music should be considered music?
4. What TV show do you watch that you’re embarrassed to admit to?
5. Would you rather be trapped on an island with Oprah, or Nancy Pelosi?
6. Do you believe that the world will end on December 21st? If so, what do you plan to do on December 20th?
7. Most embarrassing moment that you’re no longer embarrassed about?
8. Do you believe that the government should legalize marijuana? (hehe you don’t have to answer, I just wanted to mix things up a bit). If you don’t want to answer that, do you believe that the legal drinking age should go back to being 18? Or 16, like it is in Germany?
9. What would be the first thing you purchased after winning $300 mil in the lotto?
10. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Lady Gaga?
11. How many siblings do you have? Would you of liked more, or less?
If you weren’t tagged, don’t worry about being missed because I’m saving you for next time when I have an even more annoying post to tag you in muwahaha. Have fun guys hehe!
Laura is one of my favorite bloggers and I thought her first question was hysterical when I read it from her, I’ve very impressed with your answer! All kidding aside you have led a very interesting life.
I’m sorry but since I’m short I just can’t have any sympathy for the “Oh I’m just too tall” complaint. That’s like when a woman says she wishes she was just not as beautiful because it’s too much of a bother. Lol!
Thank you so much for tagging me. I realize I put my family in grave harm and chance a host of locusts at my front door but I may just skip this tagging thing. It might be the most reckless thing I have ever done but since I’ve done it before and lived to tell about it I’m going to chance it. I should say though that if this is the last time I ever get the chance to write because a possessed dishwasher really does end me let me say that I love to laugh and have enjoyed my visits to your site!! Lol!! Great post! Take care!
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That is completely understandable lol…I feel like I’m doing this way late in the game and everyone else has already been “tagged,” but it was a fun post to do anyways. I knew I’d get a lot for putting that I wanted to be shorter lol…guess the grass is always greener on the other side isn’t it :D
Nate – you handled this wonderfully. It’s always a mixed blessing being tagged. I am always tickled pink for the recognition, but the writer in me never wants to follow the rules. I know, how very brazen of me. I’ll have to noddle on how to play the game and answer your questions. You are indeed tall. My best friend is 6’5″ and I am whole foot shorter. It’s always fun walking alongside, I jog.
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Yeah I was definitely glad that I was picked by Laura to be tagged, but never having done anything like this, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it lol. I’m excited to see what awesome answers you come up with. Haha people are ALWAYS telling me to slow down, but I’m like “I’m just walking normal!” I forget that my long ass legs and, well, long!
Those are some pretty interesting questions that I look forward to answering in detail in a post tomorrow. Sorry, but I’m way too tired to respond to your awesome questions tonight.
Lol take your time Kevin! I didn’t even expect for people to actually do it, so whenever you have time. No rush :D
What can I say, Nate…but I love you. Why didn’t you pick me up on Friday to meet the folks? I was ready…pacing on the porch to meet the in-laws. I think I would have nailed a good impression. Well. maybe not “good,” but an impression nevertheless. Seriously, the more I know about you, the more I think you are a gem. Don’t go downsizing. That’s not how you were made.
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Oh no…I thought you meant next, next Friday!! I can’t believe I bailed on you without even realizing it. I guess that just means I have to work extra hard the next, next Friday lol…
I’m thinking you would definitely have nailed a good impression…especially considering the last girl I picked up..lol kidding! I’m glad you approve of my tallness…I like it sometimes, but there are times (like flying) when I hate it.
Hey Nate, this was incredibly funny. No, make that over the top funny. So funny it was scary. Thank you for passing on the Tag Award, though I did notice I was listed as #5–what would it take to move up a notch or 4? And, you are not the only guy blogging. I think of three others right off the top. And your questions are funny enough, I may just answer them. Just watch. Oh and my ex was 6’4″ so I understand your pain, but frankly, in your photos you don’t look that tall. I was thinking maybe that you were just a few inches taller than the munchkins. ;)
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Lol you’ll most likely be at least number 3 next time…because I’ll actually pay attention to the significance of numbering. If you end up answering my questions, I’ll probably have a heart attack from excitement or something…but no pressure. I’ll still love you…even though you’re a Yankee. :)
I find it very odd that this was in my SPAM folder… :]
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Darla that is not encouraging! Get me outta there!! LoL
haha I love this post. people should tag you more often! I’m a bit sad you didn’t tag me though. usually I don’t like those tag-post-kinda-things because most german bloggers (especially girls) ask questions which are very profound and serioust (makes me wanna ask them “why so seeerious?” in a creepy heath ledger/joker voice). I like the fun in your answers and your 11 new questions and I can’t wait to read more of this.
love and miss you my favorite American friend!! ;)
ps: my latest post ist about my favorite blogs and you’re in it!!
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Anja…auf Deutsch jajaja :D
Ich deine Gedanken lesen und wusste, du wolltest nicht, dies zu tun…aber Nächstes Mal werde ich du markieren. You should come up with 11 questions and tag me so I can answer them and then tag you back haha.
Ohh und Wann ist mein Interview?? lol
Vermissssss dichhhhh
Nate, I can relate to your height plight (because it’s so hard to find LONG pants) and walking faster than everyone else. For a woman, I’m almost 5′ 9″. But I LOVE being tall. I even wear 3 1/2 inch pumps–except in the winter.
I think I’ll leave some “stuff” about me for my blog, since I’ve been “tagged”! How awesome. Thank you.
I really do enjoy your blog. I think I’ve told you before, that for one so young, you’re writing is very good and your topics—and now tidbits about you—are interesting!
Although you aren’t the ONLY Conservative blogger anymore—I’m a Conservative too. I know, the HORROR! We will probably be ambushed or something ;-)
What can I say about Nancy Grace? She was on Dancing with the Stars and…she was on Dancing with the Stars.
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I’ve finally finished the post responding to the questions. It should be up now. Thanks for tagging me, Nate.
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OMG, you are officially my favorite. Move over, Annie! I am so pleasantly surprised that you tackled this challenge. And don’t worry. I’m by no means domestic. It feels like every other blogger out there is. It’s like my grandfather told me years ago – if I don’t learn to cook and clean, I’ll never find a man. Well, I found my husband. SUCKER! Thanks for the compliments and for the Ryan Gosling appearance (he’s my favorite even though I don’t know how to spell his name). And how did you know I was thinking of you with that Ann Coulter question? Kidding. And congrats on being a big boy now! Yay!!!!
Laura@Catharsis recently posted..Apparently, Not Even Heavy Sedation Can Con Me Out of My Bossypants
I think I’m going to do this tonight. I’m not happy about it. You owe me some serious babysitting.
I LOVED reading about your mountain lion/cat LOL!
P. S. That dream job IS epic!
Hi Nate, It is a great post! It is funny yet scary tags. thank you for sharing it!
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I love Laura! I have to get over to her blog. It’s been awhile. I don’t know the other bloggers, but I’m going to enjoy reading the answers from Kathy and Elisa, definitely! And could you be any cuter?! Plus you’re tall and conservative! Stay tall, trust me…it’s good.
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What!?!?! How am I just now seeing this?? Oh, I guess I had a long break from blogging/reading anyone’s blog. Thanks! I’ve never been tagged in the blog world before. :)
OMG this post made me realize how much I miss seeing you, Nathan!!! I reeeeally hope we can see eachother this summer and you can meet the boy! Okay, so… I guess I’ll do this question thingy soon.
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Really great post. I just found your blog and I am in love!!