I am an open book in which each day a new page is written. The Fates have decided to keep my entry in the book of life interesting and unpredictable, and I like it that way. I am a flirt and a caretaker by nature, since I was young I have always felt the need to care for those in need. I have also learned the hard way that it is not a personal failure to step back from those who do not to wish to be cared for.
Why Blind Mike? That seems to be the most commonly asked question of people not yet met me in person. And even when I tell them many seem to be a little bit surprised when we meet. I get a kick out of it. The answer... I have Retinitis Pigmentosa, R.P. for short. In a nutshell, I have tunnel vision, night blindness, hypersensitivity to light. I have recently had surgery in both eyes to remove some annoying cataract's so I can now see more clearly the train wrecks and bikini clad hotties my wife points out for me. It's progressive, I was diagnosed back when I was 16 and I'll never let it interfere with my desire for adventure and love of life.
But enough with that boring crap, lets get on to the juicy tidbits. I was born and raised in New Jersey, land of high auto insurance and pollution. Lover of wine, women and food. Wine, women and food?? But aren't you married? Yes, I am very happily married to my best friend Michelle. She is that which filled the void I did not know I had. Where was I? Ah yes, back to wine woman and food; If you ever heard me sing you would know why I didn't say song. I tend to have more female than male friends. Life is just so much simpler when you don't have to deal with all that unnecessary male macho posturing bullshit.
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. --Aristotle
I like coffee. Do you like coffee? Small World (Princeton, NJ) house blend rocks!!! Buy me a pound or two of beans and I'll love you forever. lol Folgers classic roast, Kona (not Kona blend), Tanzanian Peaberry, Mocha Java, Kenya. In a pinch WaWa or Dunkin Donuts will do. I take it black no sugar if you are pouring. One of the things I enjoy the most is sitting down for hours talking with friends over cup after cup of diner coffee. I also love to cook. Having been raised by an Italian grandmother I not only love to cook; I know how to as well. I have been told that eating my chicken parmesan is a religious experience. And my Pineapple Gazpacho took first place at an Iron Chef Dinner Party. If you are brave, ask me about my 800 calorie brownies. I will happily share the recipe with you.
I have two amazing boys from my first marriage. We get them every other
weekend and a few weeks a year. Kind of sounds like the army reserves.
Guess we'll call it the Daddy Reserves for now. They turned 13 & 15 this
year, OMG I have two teenagers! Looking at them I see a little bit of me
in each but I see the wonderfully unique individuals they are turning into.
I am very proud of both of my boys and love them with all my heart.
Oh, and if I trip over you its because I'm blind as a friggin' bat!
What? I warned ya! lol
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Michael aka Mike 4 or Blind Mike
Birthday: January 10
Birthplace: New Jersey, Land of high auto insurance and pollution
Current Location: South Brunswick Township, NJ
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6' 1"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Lefty
Your Heritage: Half Italian Half Mutt
The Shoes You Wore Today: Black sneakers
Your Weakness: a friend in need
Your Fears: dying alone
Your Perfect Pizza: Capri with EVOO and garlic
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: make my first million.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: lol
Thoughts First Waking Up: COFFEE!
Your Best Physical Feature: Hell I don't know, you decide.
Your Bedtime: When I feel like it
Your Most Missed Memory: Don't remember, senility has its perks.
Pepsi or Coke: Dr. Pepper
MacDonalds or Burger King: eww
Single or Group Dates: depends on my mood.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Homemade
Chocolate or Vanilla: Mint chocolate chip
Cappuccino or Coffee: COFFEE
Do you Smoke: yes , but I need to quit
Do you Swear: yes
Do you Sing: yes, but the more I drink the better I sound.
Do you Shower Daily: yes
Have you Been in Love: yes
Do you want to go to College: no
Do you want to get Married: not again
Do you belive in yourself: yes
Do you get Motion Sickness: no
Do you think you are Attractive: I've been told I'm easy on the eyes.
Are you a Health Freak: no, but I take care of myself.
Do you get along with your Parents: sure
Do you like Thunderstorms: love them
Do you play an Instrument: no
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: yes
In the past month have you Smoked: yes
In the past month have you been on : on? on what?
In the past month have you gone on a Date: yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: I live in Jersey, what do you think?
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: BRING BACK COFFEE OREOS DAMNIT!!!!!!
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: yes
In the past month have you been on Stage: nope
In the past month have you been Dumped: nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: nope, but will before the end of the summer
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: The hearts and minds of the innocent
Ever been Drunk: heh heh yup
Ever been called a Tease: yes
Ever been Beaten up: nope
Ever Shoplifted: I plead the 5th
How do you want to Die: in a blaze of glory
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: a super hero
What country would you most like to Visit: Australia and its suburb New Zealand.
In a Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: brown, ice blue, emerald green & red
Favourite Hair Color: brown, black & red
Short or Long Hair: long hair...mmmm long hair
Height: doesn't matter
Weight: average
Best Clothing Style: I'm a guy and your asking me about style???
Number of I have taken: number of what? nude pictures? tic tacs?
Number of CDs I own: too many
Number of Piercings: one (left ear, long since closed)
Number of Tattoos: my temple is currently bereft of art
Number of things in my Past I Regret: let go of your regrets and live for the present
Blind Mike O ^ o