A dancing dog tatoo, Timmy, and house in Siberia...yep, TJ never had a boring thing to say. I've been reflecting today on my brother's crazy, fun personality, as I feel in certain respects I've forgotten details with how silly and free-spirited he is. He sent me the following email in 2003, which is a great reminder of how he truly enjoyed living life to the fullest. Grateful to have these reminders.

For past posts about TJ go to:

What I've learned in 8 Years

What I've learned in 7 Years

In TJ's own words: Emailed to me on December 11, 2003

IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? In a state combined of Colorado, Arizona, Utah, California, New York, and Siberia.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Sweatshirt
IF YOU COULD HAVE CHOSEN YOUR NAME WHAT WOULD IT HAVE BEEN? Timmy
THE LAST CD THAT YOU BOUGHT? Counting Crows: Films About Ghosts
WHERE IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? Next to the garbage can
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? Lately around 8:39, But I like to get up at 7:00
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? A knife - Does that count? Otherwise the refrigerator
WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? Not much, maybe people who won't listen to you.
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? The Guitar. If I could play the guitar well, I would stay inside all day and just impress myself.
FAVORITE COLORS? Blue. Black and White.
FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Shakespeare.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Winter sometimes, Fall usually, Spring always, and summer only when it isn't really hot.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Definitely spiderman's super powers. C'mon, he's got it all!
IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? A dancing dog that talks to me on my big toe.
CAN YOU JUGGLE? terribly.
THE ONE PERSON FROM THE PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? Peter from the bible.
YOUR FAVORITE DAY? Usually Sunday.
WHAT IS IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR? Absolutely nothing. I don't have a car. If I did, I would still keep it empty and clean.
SUSHI OR HAMBURGER? Both together.
FROM THE PEOPLE YOU WILL E-MAIL WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST? Likely Tahlea
WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY? Mom
WHO DID YOU RECEIVE THIS FROM? Sarah
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON? X-men, Spiderman, or Batman. They were more like serious dramas for me.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL? Peaches on top of nutri-grain almond/raisin cereal in front of a good new movie with a tv tray and control of the tv button.

A few ways to act like TJ today:

Burst into laughter in a crowded room (class, meeting) during a quite moment and ignore the heads that turn
Walk next to a busy street while reading a book and listening to your Ipod/walkman, etc.
Take a nap on the floor
Drive through a roundabout five or more times
Stare people down in the car next to you while sitting at a stoplight
Stay in Barnes & Noble long enough for someone to send out a search team looking for your whereabouts

Monday, July 21, 2014

No Doubt - Kid's Got Personality!

For past posts about TJ go to:

What I've learned in 8 Years

What I've learned in 7 Years

In TJ's own words: Emailed to me on December 11, 2003

IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? In a state combined of Colorado, Arizona, Utah, California, New York, and Siberia.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Sweatshirt

IF YOU COULD HAVE CHOSEN YOUR NAME WHAT WOULD IT HAVE BEEN? Timmy

THE LAST CD THAT YOU BOUGHT? Counting Crows: Films About Ghosts

WHERE IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? Next to the garbage can

WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? Lately around 8:39, But I like to get up at 7:00

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? A knife - Does that count? Otherwise the refrigerator

WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? Not much, maybe people who won't listen to you.

IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? The Guitar. If I could play the guitar well, I would stay inside all day and just impress myself.

FAVORITE COLORS? Blue. Black and White.

FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Shakespeare.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Winter sometimes, Fall usually, Spring always, and summer only when it isn't really hot.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Definitely spiderman's super powers. C'mon, he's got it all!

IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? A dancing dog that talks to me on my big toe.

CAN YOU JUGGLE? terribly.

THE ONE PERSON FROM THE PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? Peter from the bible.

YOUR FAVORITE DAY? Usually Sunday.

WHAT IS IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR? Absolutely nothing. I don't have a car. If I did, I would still keep it empty and clean.

SUSHI OR HAMBURGER? Both together.

FROM THE PEOPLE YOU WILL E-MAIL WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST? Likely Tahlea

WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY? Mom

WHO DID YOU RECEIVE THIS FROM? Sarah

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON? X-men, Spiderman, or Batman. They were more like serious dramas for me.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL? Peaches on top of nutri-grain almond/raisin cereal in front of a good new movie with a tv tray and control of the tv button.

A few ways to act like TJ today:

Burst into laughter in a crowded room (class, meeting) during a quite moment and ignore the heads that turn

Walk next to a busy street while reading a book and listening to your Ipod/walkman, etc.

Take a nap on the floor

Drive through a roundabout five or more times

Stare people down in the car next to you while sitting at a stoplight

Stay in Barnes & Noble long enough for someone to send out a search team looking for your whereabouts

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