Somewhat of a repeat

In the process of doing some reading, designed to help with my goal of self improvement, I was asked to do an exercise that involves some self reflection. I decided to post the parts that I was writing down here, so that I can come back to them later. Some of the information I already shared here in the A bit about me post.

First I was asked to describe my five best qualities. This was pretty easy as I have a good opinion of myself and am not constantly struggling to come up with just one nice thing to say about me. I am honest, intelligent, loyal, hard working and observant.

The next one was a little harder though. I was asked to name ten positive things that I have done in the past year. Let's see. I have reduced our household's monthly bills by about $200 by making different choices with our air conditioner usage and internet provider. About a month ago I started a blog(this one). Recently, I have committed to(and have been) spending more time on self
improvement. Just a week ago I acquired completionist in DDO, which is something that I had been working on for about 2 years. In the last several months I have read several new books, some fantasy fiction and some on self empowerment. I have watched many of the movies on my to see list. Last week I helped some friends resolve an issue that has been plaguing their relationship for over a year. I have provided feedback and advice for someone close to me that is going through some of her own self improvement steps. Spent time playing with my son, probably the one thing on this list I have enjoyed the most.  And last but not least I encouraged a friend to get off his ass and stop procrastinating about going to vocational school.

The final area of self reflection for this exercise is about sharing some favorites.
My favorite types of music are heavy metal, classical music, hard rock and blues, pretty much in that order. My favorite band is Iron Maiden. I have been listening to them for over two decades. But I have found within just about every genre there  is something worth listening to. There truly is talent everywhere.

My favorite books are invariably sword and sorcery style fantasy fiction and science fiction. The best fantasy book series ever written is the Wheel of Time, by the late Robert Jordan.

My favorite movie is Independence Day or really anything directed by Roland Emmerich. The special effects are so amazing. He is always blowing up large real world structures, quite often through massive natural disasters.

In the past I would say may favorite television show was either Firefly or Heroes. Of the things currently running my favorite is Castle.

After sharing my favorite TV shows it should come as no surprise that my favorite actor is Nathan Fillion.  I do not really have a favorite actress. Though I suppose Hayden Panettiere , Natalie Portman, Michelle Pfeiffer and Amy Adams are all in the running.

I really do not often watch professional sports. So I don't have a favorite sports team. I enjoy watching the Olympics, both summer and winter. Sometimes I watch the playoffs for basketball or every other year the Super Bowl for football.

It may surprise you to know that I have never really been on vacation. My favorite city that I have been to is Columbus Ohio, the fast food capital of the world.  I'd like to visit Ireland one day though.

My favorite type of car is either a Lamborghini Countach or the Mclaren F1 .

My favorite type of food is either a porterhouse steak cooked Pittsburgh style or a breaded deep fried pork chop. And funnily enough my two favorite places to eat, Antonio's Pizza-rant and Char-Hut do not serve either.

I do not drink often, but when I do, I prefer to drink a lot.  My favorite alcoholic beverages are Oatmeal Cookies and Paintballs.

And that's all for now. More soon.