dad jimspielman age40,westfargond

if i could only eat three things for the rest of my life, they would be… steak, baked potatoes, and broccoli.

my all-time favorite song… i wish i knew more about… what women want. I live with three women and still don’t know. I could make tons of money if I completely understood the psychology of women. 200 years of books and research papers written on this topic and I have yet to meet a woman who doesn’t claim men are still clueless. being a dad has made me appreciate… my parents. Watching my kids get into everything, like I did when I was young, definitely makes me appreciate my parents more. Why my parents did not go completely insane raising me is beyond me. something every guy should have… a women to secretly “man-scape” you and not tell your buddies [or her friends]. i’m a valued customer at… if i could give my wife anything it would be… more kids. Our girls bring us great joy. i’m not embarrassed to admit… one life lesson i hope to instill in my kids… take calculated risks. It’s simple. If you think you want to accomplish something, either you go for it and take that risk—giving yourself a 50/50 chance at success—or do nothing and absolutely lock-in 100% chance of failure. Not trying, you will never learn how to perform under pressure, to operate outside your comfort zone, and to convert your fear into the fuel that drives your determination. That’s the true essence of regret and definition of failure. the hobby i most enjoy… the gym. Our entire family spends a lot of time at the gym, but I especially need to get my heart rate above zero once a day or I get cranky. the habit i would like to break… watching reality TV. There are a million better uses of my time, but it’s like a train wreck. I can’t help but get sucked into watching these atrocities. one word that best describes me… direct. You always know exactly where I stand and I don’t mince words. the one gadget i can’t live without… my Sonicare tooth brush. I can go a day without using my phone. I can’t say the same for my toothbrush. i’m not a big fan of… date night with my wife means… dinner, drinks and hilarious conversation. No matter the place, Melissa always makes me laugh. Just being in the moment and sharing life’s experiences with her will never get old.

Lady in Red by Eric Clapton when I’m on a date with Melissa. Anything Kiss or AC/DC when I’m any place else.

McDonald’s. My girls could eat chicken nuggets all day long.

I’m color blind. I would be a true danger to society if the US DOT ever decides to change the order of the lights on our stop lights.

Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Brittney Spears. Now that I have daughters of my own, whatever these women might have meant to me in my youth has been totally obliterated.