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It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required.


Straight lines are the order of the day today. Here are Hydro Tasmania building, old and new, presented to you in stunning black and white.

In order to bail me out of having to think too hard about today’s post, I’ve embraced the meme and take up the challenge presented to me by Lizabee & Co!

It’s a well known fact that I simply reek of awesomeness. Like Old testament God, people quake and tremble in wonderment at my feet on a daily basis. At least, I think that’s why they quake and tremble at my feet. It could be something to do with Swine Flu.

First though, a definition:
Awesome
Adjective
Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. So impressive or overwhelming as to inspire a strong feeling of admiration or fear.

And now, the list!

Seven things that make ME awesome
  1. Charm: like George Clooney on charisma steroids, I have charm oozing from every pore.

  2. Intelligence: in terms of intelligence, it’s best to think of me as HAL from 2001, only with higher self esteem and less psychopathic tendencies

  3. Looks: dude, have you seen me?

  4. Grace: imagine the offspring of Audrey Hepburn when mated with a gazelle (work with me here), that’s how I glide across a ballroom to the swoon of all in attendance.

  5. Cool: you know Michael Holding’s voice and Viv Richard’s swagger? Where do you think they learned that then?

  6. Character: honesty, respect, integrity, and fairness. I once shot a man for insulting my Mother’s chicken, that is how much I value honour.

  7. Modesty: only the most modest of men could possibly compile this list with such honesty, integrity and (not least of all) modesty.
So there we have it, the secret to my success!

If you also are assured of your own awesomeness, please feel free to take the challenge and explain it to the world.

Comments

Ronda Laveen said…
The black and white photo is as awesome as you. Loved the quote. Many people fail to get this part. Insulted granny's chicken? The cad!
Kris McCracken said…
Ronda, people think that it is a petty thing to kill a man over.

Honour is never a petty thing.
yamini said…
Your modesty brought tears to my eyes, but only out of loads of laughter :-)))

I liked the third para most, although your list, once again was hillarious (Oooops!! was I not supposed to laugh at the list?)

I liked the photograph, specially the color tone and the quote, I fully agree with. Perfection can also get boring after some time, isn't it?

How's Jen, Henry and Ezra?
You forgot a great sense of humor. thanks for sharing more of your awesomeness!
Priyanka Khot said…
There are only a handful people across the globe who are as *awesome* and *modest* as you and me, Kris. We need to stick together. Hehehehe
Roddy said…
You are modest my son, if a little biased. I wonder who you got that trait from.
Roddy said…
I personally lean toward the newer of the two buildings. A lot cleaner lines. Looks a lot warmer. The older looks ok, but I'll bet she's cold.
Baino said…
Ha! A modicum of modesty!
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, it's meant to make you tremble with awe!
Kris McCracken said…
Liza, who is telling jokes?
Kris McCracken said…
Priyanka, too right!
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, I am not biased.
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, it is a dump.
Kris McCracken said…
Baino, just a little bit.
yamini said…
Sorry, no trembling while reading the post. I wonder why?? ;-))
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, you must have been overawed.

It happens a lot.

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