16 Jun
Found this on Digg:
http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/06/02/50-things-everyone-should-know-how-to-do/
I decided to see how many of the fifty I can do:
1. Build a Fire - definitely… also when it’s raining and shit…
2. Operate a Computer - yeah, it’s my job :D.
3. Use Google Effectively - yesss! i luv google.
4. Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver - hmmm… i think so, but I wouldn’t want to be the victim!
5. Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle - I live in Germany…. of course i can drive stick-shift.
6. Do Basic Cooking - verrrry basic. Don’t recommend consuming the result of my cooking escapades.
7. Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention - no.
8. Win or Avoid a Fistfight - I’m used to winning :D.
9. Deliver Bad News - I can deliver it, but not nicely.
10. Change a Tire - yeah, no problem. Bike, car, tractor, done it all….
11. Handle a Job Interview - I have a job, guess that means I can handle interviews.
12. Manage Time - hmmm… not so good at this.
13. Speed Read - severely… 1,400 WPM with 85% comprehension.
14. Remember Names - not really one of my talents, especially since I moved to Germany.
15. Relocate Living Spaces - done this a couple of times….
16. Travel Light - no problem… I’m not female….
17. Handle the Police - um, have had to do it on numerous occasions and I’ve never landed in jail.
18. Give Driving Directions - yeah, sort of. “Turn left at the next right….”
19. Perform Basic First Aid - no.
20. Swim - yes, like a fish.
21. Parallel Park - yeah…. I’m not female….
22. Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits - most of the time…. sometimes I’ve missed
23. Select Good Produce - when it smells funny, don’t buy it…. how complicated is that?
24. Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw - yeah, but keep your distance
25. Make a Simple Budget - it’s worked up till now.
26. Speak at Least Two Common Languages - English, German fluently… limited Spanish.
27. Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly - what does “properly” mean.
28. Give a Compliment - haha. Think so
29. Negotiate - definitely.
30. Listen Carefully to Others - I’m known among my friends (especially the female ones) as a good listener.
31. Recite Basic Geography - yeah… Egypt is somewhere close to India, right?
32. Paint a Room - no problem, i paint american and german style.
33. Make a Short, Informative Public Speech - not a problem.
34. Smile for the Camera - no way…
35. Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous - yeah, not a problem in english. german is a bit trickier, but still acceptable. Although they don’t always understand my cynical humor….
36. Take Useful Notes - yes
37. Be a Respectful House Guest - haha… i think so….
38. Make a Good First Impression - not sure… depends….
39. Navigate with a Map and Compass - yeah, but i wouldn’t trust me with your life….
40. Sew a Button onto Clothing - i think so
41. Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System - not a problem at all… check out my apartment
42. Type - 150 WPM.
43. Protect Personal Identity Information - think so…
44. Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices - part of my job.
45. Detect a Lie - one of my hobbies
46. End a Date Politely Without Making Promises - can’t say I’ve ever had to do this….
47. Remove a Stain - depends…
48. Keep a Clean House - yeah, kinda…
49. Hold a Baby - i have 6 younger siblings…. enough said
50. Jump Start a Car - yup.
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