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A few things about boring ol' Hawg (Getting to Know You Write-Off)Dec 22 '03 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line More than you ever wanted to know about ol' Hawg.
Yes, work is dull this week as it seems everyone is getting ready for Christmas. Ah, but the Hawg knows how to take advantage of times such as these -- by joining in a write-off. This is part of the Getting to Know You Write-Off hosted by sarahlovesadam. Just click, click, click on the aforementioned link to see other fine entries into said write-off or figure out how to submit an entry of your very own. And now, without further ado, here are some boring facts about HawgWyld: Questions: -Birth date: June 16, 1969 -Height: 6'0" -Eye color: Blue -Hair color: Nasty, dishwater blond -What does your name mean: HawgWyld relates to my status as a University of Arkansas alum and Razorbacks fan. My real name, Ethan, is of Biblical origin and means "firm and steadfast." -High school graduation year: Benton (Arkansas) High School, class of 1987. -Favorite relatives: In addition to my parents, my little brother and (believe it or not) my mother-in-law. -Summer memory: The summer I turned 18-years-old. I got my first newspaper job, writing obituaries for the Arkansas Democrat in Little Rock, Ark. Honestly, I can't think of a time when I've had more fun at work. If that sounds morbid, you've got to realize it was the first time I was thrown into a newspaper environment. -Favorite TV shows: Everybody Loves Raymond, Space Ghost, Coast to Coast, Recess, Star Trek (any of them), The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Yes, Dear, King of Queens, Newhart and, good grief, the list goes on and on. -What's on your mousepad: At work, I've got a mouse pad bearing the logo of my employer, The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas. At home, I have no mouse pad as my three-year-old daughter steals mine whenever I get a new one. I use a piece of notebook paper, then, as she seems to have no interest in it. -In the car- ac or windows: AC, of course! In the summer, it gets darn close to 100 degrees here in Northwest Arkansas fairly often and the humidity is high. Air conditioning is essential. -Do you believe in yourself: Never really gave it much thought. I'm good at what I do and make enough money to pay the mortgage and bills while having enough time to spend with my wife and kids. That's good enough for me. -Favorite game: Monopoly -- everyone knows how to play and I spice things up by cheating like a dog. -Favorite drink: Black coffee, ace. -Favorite food: Red beans and rice, steak, boiled lobster. -Favorite colors: Blue. -Favorite cigarettes: n/a -Favorite sounds: The harmonies of the Beatles, massive explosions filtered through my home theater system. -Favorite smell: Fresh black coffee, ace. -Favorite thing to do on a weekend: Church on Sundays, lots of napping, spending time with my wife and kids -- boring stuff, really. -Favorite soundtrack: Rough! Kind of a toss-up between Repo Man, A Hard Day's Night or Help! -Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Happily working at The Morning News, living in Springdale and doing the same things I am now. Well, my daughter will be a teenager by then, so I'll probably take some time to threaten would-be suitors with a shotgun (and, I'm not kidding). -First thought in the morning: I usually mumble and think, "Go away!" My wife or my kids typically wake me up in the morning. -Do you get motion sickness: Nope. -Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: Exciting, but I still hate them. -How many rings before you answer the phone: Not applicable. Let me explain. If my wife is home, I yell at her to get the phone. If my wife's not home, I usually ignore the phone completely unless I'm expecting a call. -Are you a good friend: I sure try to be. -Chocolate or Vanilla cake: Neither -- orange cake with cream cheese icing all the way. -What do you drive: I still have my 1998 Ford Escort ZX2. My wife keeps trying to convince me I need a blasted SUV, but my car's paid for and I like it. Besides, an SUV is about as attractive to me as a station wagon or mini van. Yeah, the ZX2 isn't the greatest car in the world, but I'll drive it until the wheels fall off before I get shackled to an SUV. Yuck. I realize plenty of folks view SUVs as desirable vehicles, but I never figured out why. -Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Nope. I do sleep in the same bed with my wife (of course), and our dog, children or a cat often winds up in there, too. -Thunderstorms cool or scary: Very cool. -If you could meet one person in the World, who would it be: John Elway -- the man, the myth, the legend! -What is your zodiac sign: Gemini. Zodiac signs don't mean a damn thing, however. -What do you wear to bed: Boxer shorts and a T-shirt. -Do you eat stems of broccoli: Sure. Why not? -Guys- If a girl ever asked you for the shirt on your back, would you give it to her? No, for two reasons. First of all, my wife would pop me for giving stuff to some other woman. Second, my first wife got enough from me already, so I'm not in a giving mood! Now, if my wife asked me for the shirt off my back, that's an entirely different matter. I owe her quite a bit as I couldn't ask for a better wife and mother to our children. -Girls- Would you ever ask a guy for his shirt? n/a -If you could have any occupation when you get older, what would it be: Journalist -- I have the best job in the world, and I know it. It's too bad I had to go through three years of law school and four years as a practicing attorney to realize I should have just kept my newspaper job after I received my bachelor's degree. Oh, well. -If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: At the rate my hair is falling out, this is really not an issue. -If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: n/a -- I hate tattoos and most other fads. -Favorite brand of gum: n/a -What is your favorite quote: I have three. One is from Ty Cobb -- "The world is lousy, but baseball is not lousy." Here's another one from Cobb -- "A lot of people don't like me, but I don't care about that one whit. No, sir! All I care about is baseball." And finally, noted psychologist (and fellow Methodist) William James once observed that people with no religion end up cynical, depressed or hedonistic. That explains a lot. -Have you ever been in love: Obviously. I think the world of my wife. -What's on your walls in your room: family portrait and A Hard Day's Night movie poster. There's also a lithograph -- a group shot of the Beatles. -Is the glass half-empty or half-full: It all depends. Does the glass contain something great like Budweiser or something rotten like prune juice? -Which do you prefer- Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos: Nacho cheese. -Favorite flavor Snapple: Apple -Which one, Coke or Pepsi: Coca-Cola. Pepsi is for northerners. -Which kind of milk is your favorite: Whole. -If you were to kill someone, which method would you use? Why would I want to kill anyone? -Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous: Righty. -Do you type with your fingers on the right keys: Yes. I still maintain typing was the most useful class I've ever had. -When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice their: No comment! -What's under your bed: Fender Deluxe Super Strat in a hard case, shoes and probably a cat or two. -What's the best number in the World: 3. It's the magic number. Yes, it is. It's the magic number... -What is your dream car: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2. -Who is your biggest crush right now: Crush? I have a wife and two kids. I have no time for crushes. -Nickname: I tried to make my kids call me "Big Daddy," but my wife wouldn't allow it. -School: Benton (Arkansas) High School, class of 1987; Hendrix College, class of 1991; University of Arkansas School of Law, class of 1994. -Bacon Bits Or croutons: Croutons. -Favorite Salad Dressing: Italian. -Do you Drink: Heh. Not nearly as much as I used to. -What type of Shampoo/Conditioner: Whatever my wife buys. -Have you ever been skinny dipping: Hell, no! I was raised Southern Baptist and, as such, am properly ashamed of my body. -Do you make fun of people: At times. -Have you ever been convicted of a crime: No. -One pillow or two: Two. -Pets: A wonderful dog, Shadow, and three blasted cats -- Gracie, Ramona and Pico. -Favorite Movies: Too many to list! Here are a couple, though -- A Hard Day's Night, Help!, The Bishop's Wife, Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Star Wars (the original, of course), Bringing up Baby, Smokey and the Bandit, Philadelphia Story and Patton. -Favorite type of music: Beatles, Flaming Lips, Cracker, Ramones, Camper van Beethoven, Pixies, Rolling Stones, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins and etc. I've got over 500 compact discs at home and still adore music. -Hobbies: Classic and current video games, napping. -Word or Phrase you overuse: Shocking. Rascal. "Go ask your mother." "Where is your mother?" "What now?" -Toothpaste: Whatever my wife buys. -Piercing or tattoos: Neither. I've got little time for fads. -Do you get along with your parents: Without question. -Favorite beer: Guinness! -Favorite song at the moment: "Strawberry Fields Forever" by the Beatles. -Most humiliating moment: Trying a civil case in federal court in front of a jury and discovering my law partner hadn't bothered to calculate any damages. In a pregnancy discrimination case, it's important to show -- like -- damages. Gadzooks. -Favorite Holiday: Christmas.  |
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