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Metallicbox

There's a boy I know ... he's the one i dream of. Looked into my eyes .. take me to the clouds above

About Me

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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey

Name: Albert ... Al, Berto, Alb. Alberto actually, but no V05 reference please
Birthday: June
Birthplace: Toronto, ON
Current Location: the tee-dot
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'6" short, but powerful - LOL
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right handed ... although I wear my watch on my left. Go figure.
Your Heritage: European
The Shoes You Wore Today: Running shoes and later I had flipflops on
Your Weakness: Well designed objects ... any anything shiny. Ooo look a penny.
Your Fears: I have a fear of water and drowning. Of death and loosing loved ones in my life. :(
Your Perfect Pizza: Loaded up with cheese and peperoni, some grilled vegies would be nice as well. And if I can get that on a whole wheat crust - perfect!
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Quite a few, but learning how to swim and conquering that. Would like to do a tri before the end of the season, so working on that. Adding some more muscle mass would be good as well.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: Later ... and any of the emotons with a smile or teeth.
Thoughts First Waking Up: Please let it be a weekend, please let it be a weekend ...
Your Best Physical Feature: Shouldn't other people be saying this? I think my chest looks ok.
Your Bedtime: Later than sooner unfortunately.
Your Most Missed Memory: Just the summertime and being a kid. Spending all day outside playing and coming in to take a shower because you reeked like "the outside."
Pepsi or Coke: Not a pop fan, but if I have to coke.
MacDonalds or Burger King: Fast food? Come on I'm trying to be good here. In desperate situations I like McDonalds fries and Burger Kings burgera. If you made that a Licks Veggie burger I'd be happier :)
Single or Group Dates: Single. Why are other people doing on my date anyway? Maybe they are there to watch your back or something. O.k. I get that then.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Different companies make this? No!
Chocolate or Vanilla: If you're going to do this do it right. It has to be Italian gelato. Chocolato would be the one.
Cappuccino or Coffee: Love a good, well made cappucino.
Do you Smoke: Nope.
Do you Swear: Not really. I have to really be struggling with something to let the explatives fly.
Do you Sing: When I'm teaching my spinning class apparently. The girls at the front desk let me know.
Do you Shower Daily: Yes sir. Actually I shower a couple of times a day. Sometimes just for the hell of it.
Have you Been in Love: yes
Do you want to go to College: I did. Art school actually. And university as well.
Do you want to get Married: Sure, go for the big questions. We'll see what presents itself.
Do you belive in yourself: Yes, completely. There are days when it's 75% and days when its closer to 100%
Do you get Motion Sickness: Yes. Mind if I sit in the front seat of the car?
Do you think you are Attractive: I think I'm average
Are you a Health Freak: Define "freak?" I do go to the gym a fair but, but it's agoal of mine as well.
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes. We have our differences sometime, but there is mutual respect.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes. There is something about the raw strength, energy and awe of nature during a t-storm. But I would prefer to watch it from a safe place.
Do you play an Instrument: No. I did take piano lessons when I was a kid, but then art took over.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes. There was that trip up to the Sault and well, karioke is just much more interesting that way.
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes. Just getting out there and meeting people.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yeah. Where else does one go to buy stuff?
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: A whole box? Do you know how many calories those are?
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Yes. Love the stuff.
In the past month have you been on Stage: I teach spinning from a stage of sorts and I was the technical guy for a show, so yes.
In the past month have you been Dumped: Yes. :(
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Sure, nudity and a fear of water - sound terrific (not).
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: That baby should not have been eating that candy anyway.
Ever been Drunk: oh yaaa!
Ever been called a Tease: Remember the cartoon FAT Albert and that annoying Canadian Tire commercial "I wish we had a guy like Albert." See tv has even teased me.
Ever been Beaten up: No, I'm a peacemaker.
Ever Shoplifted: Not that I know
How do you want to Die: Peacefully with dignity. Surrounded by the people I love, so I can tell then how I feel.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Growing up? If it hasn't happened by now, I doubt it happen anytime soon.
What country would you most like to Visit: Anywhere. I love learning about people, culture, language and food. Yummy.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: light coloured get my attention, but whatever
Favourite Hair Color: no preference
Short or Long Hair: short .. or shaved
Height: my height or taller
Weight: preportional
Best Clothing Style: your style
Number of Drugs I have taken: none
Number of CDs I own: do I care?
Number of Piercings: As long as water does not leak out of you I'm o.k.
Number of Tattoos: If they are tasteful I'm good with that.
Number of things in my Past I Regret: The decision was made in the moment, so I don't regret it. Well maye I do ... not, forget it I don't.
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS! ***Your Personality Is***Idealist (NF)You are a passionate, caring, and unique person. You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily. Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings.You seek out other empathetic people to befriend. Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily.At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone.As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

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My Blog

Will you send in a birthday card for Shane?

Hey ... My friend shared an article in the Toronto Sun about a little boy named Shane who is battling cancer and birthday cards campaign. It's very touching and a testament to the power of good. Attac...
Posted by Metallicbox on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:17:00 PST

The best moment this weekend ...

There are some moments that utterly inspire and move me.This weekend proved to be one of them. I still can't stop thinking about it. Let me tell you.Saturday afternoon was the charity cycling fundrais...
Posted by Metallicbox on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:01:00 PST

Fill in the bl_nk

Easy one - eh?So fill in the blank after the three dots ... and repost for other to see.Here's how I saw things:1. I love... where things are in my life2. Right now I want... something sweet ;) 3. I f...
Posted by Metallicbox on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:53:00 PST

Time for some saddle sores &

& well at least for me anyway.I'm going to be cycling for 6-hours straight this weekend.I've volunteered my time to help organize (and teach) for a cycling charity fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke ...
Posted by Metallicbox on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:05:00 PST

I'm turning Japanese ...

Well not really, but I didtake a trip down to the Design Exchange today to take a look at the Japanese Design exibition going on.The exhibition presents contemporary Japanese design by looking at 100 ...
Posted by Metallicbox on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:29:00 PST

Anuther survey .. I say yes :)

THE MOST RANDOM SURVEY EVER(It's not really, but they have to make these more borning that toast things sound wow-e wow somehow.)Here it goes ... 1. Favourite country song? Not sure if I have a favour...
Posted by Metallicbox on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:17:00 PST

The Lives of Others

Movie review -The Lives of Others ( Also known as Das Leben der Anderen) It's a German film (with subtitles) that is nominated for the 2006 Academy Award for best foreign-language film. It's no wonder...
Posted by Metallicbox on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:22:00 PST

Words on my magnetic board

So I have these magnetic words on this metallic board next to my computer.Just got a digital camera, so thought it would be kinda fun just to photograph the phrases on there. Enjoy. Don't say it... do...
Posted by Metallicbox on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:32:00 PST

Overheard in the changeroom

I'm stuck in this weird kind-a déjà vu of sorts.It just happend again - which makes this the fourth time in a row -no joke.I'm in the change room finishing up while the same two guys meet up and have ...
Posted by Metallicbox on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:27:00 PST

This article came accross my desk ... I had a good laugh :)

New Mexico introduces talking urinals in fight against drunk driving New Mexico is hoping to keep drunks off the road by lecturing them at the last place they usually stop before getting behind the wh...
Posted by Metallicbox on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:53:00 PST