I'm afraid to ask

[greybeta]

The sixty people that I have friended so far help me realize things that I would be otherwise ignorant of. It's easy to think you're right until you're challenged to think for yourself. Per usual, I seek people who can help me in my quest to become a better writer in both content and style. I really like how I get all sorts of opinions on things that I wouldn't normally get, and I hope that I do the same for others.

Typically, I don't like to ask questions but I'm a rather inquisitive guy. I saw this on correspondguy, who got it from the talented yuki_onna. I'm afraid to ask, but I ask you to ask...

The problem with LJ: we all think we are so close, but really, we know nothing about each other. So I want you to ask me something you think you should know about me. Something that should be obvious, but you have no idea about. Ask away.

Then post this in your LJ and find out what people don't know about you.

Comments

[gentleeleos.livejournal.com]

You have said you want to get into local politics. Which I commend (even if, politically, you and I disagree, I commend your willingness to jump into the fray to make the changes you see as necessary). Have you thought about how you want to pursue that goal? And where you ultimately hope to end up with it?

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

Well, first I want to get my doctorate in history. Eventually, I'll get involved in local campaigns, to see how elections and campaigning works.

If I stay in politics, I want to end up as a foreign policy advisor of some sort. I don't think I'd like to be the front man.

[correspondguy.livejournal.com]

Okay, what kind of history?

And aren't you one of those icky applied science types that make me feel so stupid?

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

I want to get something either in American History or Southeast Asian studies. Whatever history it is, I definitely want to specialize in Vietnam.

Oh yeah, I'm one of those strange dual majors in electrical engineering and history. It's rather awkward, but I'm good at math and happen to have a good memory. I probably won't be able to graduate with both in four years, but I defintely can get the engineering degree in four years. Then I'll apply to history grad school (this case has happened, where a grad history program accepts someone who did not major in history).