You can tell by reading the title that today’s post is going to be a little different than my regular posts. I have always wanted to share more about me to my readers; so I finally decided to jot down some random facts about myself.
Personal blog posts like these are very helpful to showcase your personality to your audience. It makes your blog sticky; helps your audience relate to you in a deeper level which makes it a lot easier for you to connect with them. Besides being a great way to build relations and strengthen your community, these kinds of posts are a lot enjoyable to write.
Why 17 ?
You know, I could write hundreds of things that you probably don’t know about me. But, I just wanted to choose 17 for today. 17 is not my favorite number or anything – 5 is, just to let you know. As I am writing this post, I am pretty sure, I will be including more than 17 facts about myself, but let’s keep the number to 17 for right now. I know you guys don’t mind :O)
- Ok now! Who in the heck is Adam Paudyal? I was born on March 13, 1985 in Kavre, a remote but very beautiful village in the country of Nepal. My birth name is Madhu Ban Paudyal. I was raised in the capital city; Kathmandu for the first 13 years of my life. Then, my family and I moved to Canberra, Australia – where we lived till I was 18. My first day at school in Australia, my classmates started calling me Adam, I guess Madhu was too hard to pronounce or it sounds a bit like Adam…,whatever,…But, I have been stuck with Adam since then and I really don’t mind it at all.
Nepal - The country of Mount Everest.
- I went to 9 different schools in 2 different continents while growing up. My dad is a bureaucrat for the Nepalese government, an economist and a professor. My mum is an officer in a respected organization. But me, I am a college dropout..ouch!…I hate to admit it but it is the truth. I don’t want to be a bad influence to anybody. I might go back to college someday to get my degree but for right now, that is not my priority…you guessed it right…Blogging is!
- I have been to 7 different countries in 4 different continents including Australia, Singapore, Hongkong, India, Austria and I am currently residing in the United States. A whole lot of fun, hell ya!!! But, the consequences of having to move so many times are always there, you know!
- I recently became a dad. My wife and I just welcomed a new addition to our family – Nisha Darlene Paudyal, our bundle of joy.
- Business is engraved in me – I sold candies, marbles, stationeries, lunch in school to make extra bucks. I got punished for selling in the school premises plenty of times; but that didn’t stop me. It is funny when I think about it now. Man; those days were the good old days! Carefree and fun days !!
My baby girl
- At 23, I quit my 9-5 job to start my own webdesign business – I was doing great at first, but didn’t work out well – wish I had known about outsourcing back then! Maybe I should jump into it again.
- Love listening to different music genre. Big fan of GnR, Nirvana, Metallica, Nickelback, .., and some of the rap songs that do not talk about shiny 28″, big wad of money or Bitches. My all time favorite is Rob Thomas. Man; this guy rocks!
- I drink a lot of coffee, a habit I picked up when I started blogging. Not a big fan of soft drinks however.
- Once I fell off a two story roof and did not break a bone. Haven’t broken any bones in my body yet!!…Knock on wood..haha!
- My favorite color is Red. Don’t get me wrong here! I am not the confrontational type. I like peace.
- I am the oldest of 2 kids. And my parents always considered me as an outcast. My younger brother is currently finishing his final years of school.
- I love volunteering. There is something about giving that I totally dig!! I was a member of Lions club back in Nepal. Volunteered for youth club in Australia. Currently not associated with any clubs or organizations – but I do help out an old couple that live in my neighborhood, every time they need help.
- I used to have a five and a half feet long ball python as a pet. Once it disappeared from the aquarium and I couldn’t find it for 2 days. Guess where it was at ? Underneath the couch cushion. I finally sold it to a friend of mine but it died pretty soon afterwards. Right now I have 2 amazing dogs; Brutus the mutt and Patchy the Pomeranian. (Patchy is my wife’s dog and I am not a big fan of that pooper!!) I love pets though! My first blog was about pets.
- Love watching new movies. But, lately here haven’t been able to do any of that due to the time constraint. I am a huge Kung-Fu buff; especially the funny ones. They really make me laugh!
- I played Basketball, Soccer and Cricket while growing up. Also used to sponsor games when I was a teenager. Got quite a few trophies on track and field. I still shoot some hoops every now and then. And yeah, I was really addicted to video games as well.
- Big fan of cartoons; The Simpsons, Popeye, Tom and Jerry – my all time favorites. Other than that, I love watching animal planet or discovery. The Flora and Fauna really intrigues me; Nature lover by heart! You know!
The Simpsons - my all time favorite!
- I am not a serious guy…Well, may be I am when it comes to blogging!!!
Man; This is fun! Who says blogging isn’t fun? I could really go on and on but I think I should stop here for right now. Thank you for reading the rambles about me.
Do you want to share some random facts about you? I would love to hear some of your personal stuffs; So, go on don’t be shy !!! Leave comments down below and if you like this rant please Tweet it, share it in Facebook or your favorite social media outlets.
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Hi Adam:
A different post today. I read your “about me”
blog post. There are many intelligent people who did not accumulate degrees but wisdom to be more successful, since I see you are bright, you can excel your life by making the right turns and moving ahead all the time just like everybody else.
This post is cool as it expresses your clear and honest way of writing the facts as they are. Keep up with your great qualities and enjoy true life.
By the way, I will like you to read my Thanksgiving prayer as a blog writer. Your honest comments are needed. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow.
fran A
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Hi Adam:
I missed a comment so writing again, Wow you darling daughter Nisha Darlene, is so pretty and cute baby.
I loved her picture.
It is her first Thanksgiving, make it special for her.
franA
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Oooh.. Fran thank you so much for the sweet words. This is so awesome and inspiring. I am ready to make the right turns Fran, more that ever. You know what, a friend of mine challenged me to make a full time income blogging today..and you know me, I love challenges.
Thanksgiving prayer…I am going to check it out Fran. Be sure to expect my honest feedbacks!!!
Later on Fran. Happy thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
And yeah! this is my daughter’s first thanksgiving and I am going to make it super special for her.
Thank you!
Good to see another aussie here
I was born in NSW, living in perth. Aside from Patricia you must be one of the most local bloggers i know.
Great post, always interesting to find out more about the people i love to read their posts.
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Your a local now, just because you lived here for a bit xD
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Aussie all the way Peter!
Cool, born in New South Wales huh. You know I always wanted to go and explore the outback NSW but never had a chance. This is definitely in my list on the places I want to visit.
I am a local, of course (O:
Thanks for the comments Peter.
Haha awesome Adam!, I mean Madhu! No, Adam is easier, and as an Aussie, I can see why we did that. Call it lazy, call it slack, whatever – youre stuck with it now LOL.
Nisha is as beautiful as her name suggests, and I say to you and Mum – well done, congratulations, and good luck.
I recently wrote one of these posts, and you are right – they’re fun! You’re enthusiasm shines through here, which made this post fun to read.
Good to get to know you a little better mate
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Alex,
Yeah, Adam is lot easier, thanks to the Aussies (O:
Hold up now! Peter just dubbed me as a genuine Aussie. I guess I am stuck with that too..haha
I have read your post Alex; You have done a marvelous job mate!
Later on..
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Really love this Adam. Haha, I can see why we are so similar in terms of personality. Just hanging out is what I call life and you’re totally one of the coolest guys I know! That’s because you so rock!
Keep up the awesome work my friend. Let’s get this blog thing crankin’ and get some moolah going too now huh? Nisha is such a sweetie bun, say hi to your wife and also Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Tell me about it Thu! Life is all about having fun; why not right? We got one life to live.
I am glad you like my rambles. You are definitely one of the coolest blogger I know. And you are the blogging rockstar!
Talk to you later!
LOL, I think it’s just being honest about what you like, taking in the thoughts of those who are willing to give their advice to you and implement them. Volunteering to try things out even though you know you might not succeed, just because you want to try!
Overall, I think that is part of being in the community we’re in. For example, our Mastermind group, that has got to be the most awesome decision ever, because you say so yourself, that’s life-changing. I cannot agree more.
It gives you purpose and see beyond that of which you cannot see. So you can say, one of the things I’ve learn is keep your friends close but I haven’t made enemies yet, so how can I keep them close haha!
In the end, I’m so very honored to have an awesome blogger buddy like yourself. It’s times like these we have to be thankful for our connections.
Alright, without further ado on the cheese-bit, take it easy and keep on being cool!
Later!
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Thu,
I agree. Joining the mastermind group was a life changing moment. It literally gave me a step-up in my blogging endeavor. And I know you have gained a lot from the experience as well.
Anyways, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in the future. I know it is going to be remarkable…after all, you are the blogging rockstar..haha
Talk to you later Thu..
Hi Adam
What an interesting life you have lived. I thought you must have come from India cos of your surname. Nepal; conjures up beautiful images to me. Cool that you spent 4 years in Oz. You can now be dubbed and honourary Aussie
Alex dubbed Rick an honourary Aussie and I think it was just cos he laughed at Alex’ jokes lol Whereas you lived here and know about cricket. That definitely qualifies you.
I love the way you have shared and now I feel I know you a little better. Here’s to your continuing blogging success. Your daughter looks so adorable. Thanks for sharing her photo with us.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Patricia Perth Australia
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Yeah Patricia. I have been blessed.
Nepal is a beautiful country. Rich in natural beauty. Definitely a place worth visiting – haven’t been there is 6 years though.
Genuine Aussie huh. Thanks Pat.
You are so cool!
I never would have guessed you were Nepalese. I’ve been watching some documentaries on Tibet, and I’m curious as to whether life in Kathmandu is more similar to Lhasa or the larger cities of India or Bangladesh? I suppose it would be closer to Bhutan, but what do I know as a Canadian?
I graduated with a University degree, but am not working in that field, so I might as well be a dropout. I think it is far more important for you to follow your passions and dreams. If that dream does not take you through college/University, than so be it. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
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Yeah, you are right James. I am surprised that you know so much about Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and the surrounding areas. To tell you the truth roughly 80 % of the people I know do not even know where Nepal is!
Life is somewhat similar in the surrounding cities around there. You know Nepal being landlocked by 2 big countries India and China, they have a lot of influence in the culture and the system that is in place; which is not always advantageous; You know what I mean!
I am not ashamed of being a college dropout James. I have future plans on going back to college and at least get a degree – maybe a degree on something that is going to help later on in my blogging endeavor.
Thanks James for your wonderful and always interesting insights.
Later on brother..
Adam,
Great post. I really like the “get to know you posts” I think they are great to hear about what makes the bloggers you know, “tick”.
It seems to me that you have had a pretty exciting life living in Nepal, Australia and now the US. That is really awesome. I think you likely get a lifetimes worth of experience just interacting with all the separate cultures.
Your daughter is beautiful and I am sure you are an enormously proud papa! Thanks for having a great article that lets us all get a little closer to you.
Have a great day!
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Yup, no doubt about it Steve! It is a hell of an experience to get to know and embrace different cultures around the planet. You know it first hand; as you just came back from Europe.
Thanks for stopping by! By the way how was thanksgiving brother?
HI Adam, (madhu)
I love the name Madhu, It is like a indian boy name. In previous comment Alex said that Adam name is easy to pronounces, but here for Indian, we feel so convinient with the name Madhu….
I loved reading about your personal life, its really damn interesting like reading someother diary. It seems tat you got married in small age. Its ok… Now you got a lovely baby girl Nisha.(nice name). Convey my warm wishes and kissed to that cute chubby baby NIsha…
Me too loved to play basket ball in my school days, and of course those days are really care free and fun days. No one can get it back.
I will pray god for your sweet family Madhu…Keep enjoying your blogging and take care of your family too…
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I know right, Madhu is a popular name in the areas around there.
Thanks for stopping by Thiru. I am glad you found my random rant very interesting.
You have a good one!
Hi Adam, these posts are fun! Why haven’t I done one yet?
It sounds like it was hard to move so many times, but definitely interesting. I’ve only lived in one country myself.
Some things I have in common with you are that entrepreneurship is in my blood, my favorite color is red too, I think Rob Thomas is underrated, I am the oldest of 2, I love nature shows, and I used to do a lot of volunteering when I was a Girl Scout. To get the Gold Award requires 75 hours of volunteering minimum.
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You tell me Jen; why haven’t you done one yet? (O:
All that experience accumulated by getting to mingle with different cultures and people is nothing but AMAZING Jen. And you are right! There are always the consequences of having to move so many times. But the experience really overshadows the negative parts.
Rob Thomas is underrated; I am glad I am not the only one that thinks so! We do have a lot in common Jen (O:
Talk to you later!
Haha, you know, I have learn about our mastermind groups just from these types of post. You go Jenny! Now, I think it’s time to have more of these as not only do they encourage conversations, but they are icebreakers in and of themselves. I definitely see a real person behind all the construction here.
Thanks Adam for an awesome post. As you know, nothing beats being ‘real’ about yourself. Keep it up my friend!
Talk soon
Thu
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Madhu, you asked for it.
Here’s a few things about me: I’m a 60′s kid, a 49er – one of the last group of World War II baby boomers. This timing put me squarely in several hot seats at once during that tumultuous period – civil rights, Vietnam War, and the hippie movements. I cut my teeth on Bill Russell, James Brown, JFK, Jim Morrison and later Jimi Hendrix. Wound up not being drafted in ’68 and decided to see North America since I had never been anywhere. I actually got to hitch-hike the remains of Route 66 as it stood in the early 70s. The 80s were spent as a perpetual student. During this period I fell in love with the outdoors, backpacking, hiking. Hiked the Rockies Parks – Rocky Mountain, Colorado to Banff, Canada and Demali, Alaska as well as through the Grand Canyon.
Today I’m a semi retired computer technician that’s looking to take his mountain bike, backpack, and bowling balls on the road again.
Your site has helped me conceptualize major parts of my plans. Thank you and Hell yes!
The infamous or should I say famous Rout 66?
Alaska huh! I have always wanted to go there (O:
I should have added that I’m from the geographical center of the Eastern part of the US and went to a one room school for 7 years.
Eastern? Where exactly?