Hmmm, where to start...

I'm fairly shy, which I hide by being a sarcastic smart-ass. There is this shirt that the webcomic XKCD has that says "I'm shy, not antisocial (you can talk to me!)" that I feel like I need, but I doubt it'd do me any good. I'm very introverted, but I've found my ways to overcome it. I do have to spend a certain amount of time by myself to regain my energy though. And I'm not a big fan of being in places with a whole lot of people in close proximity to me. Makes going to clubs a little hard. And so, I stay home or hang out in small groups.

Music is my life. I play bass and guitar, sorta play the drums, and I'm good at making squawky sounds on keyboards. I worked as a sound engineer and designer for 9 years. Still do work as both occasionally. I'm currently playing bass in an alternative band, though some would term it more power pop. I'd say we have more punk influences than anything, but then again, I view Husker Du as punk.

I'm a vegetarian who keeps debating taking the leap of going vegan. I get crap all the time from my family and the people I work with. Most of them have earned it. Those who haven't, well, they learn fast. I don't eat meat for my own reasons. I'm not necessarily an animal rights crusader, but I think we can get by without eating them or abusing them or using them to test out things before we use them on ourselves.

I'm a reader. I don't really watch much TV, though as I've found myself with too much free time of late, I've been watching various TV shows on DVD. So much nicer without the commercials. Love me some NCIS and The IT Crowd. I'm always up for suggestions of new shows to pick up on DVD.

I'm incredibly liberal. To the point where I'm almost an anarchist. I realize that human nature means that it would never work as a viable system, but it's fun to dream. There are two issues that I have incredibly strong feelings on. I feel that no one should have the right to outlaw what a woman can do with her body. I feel that every human should have the right to marry whomever they choose. So, to recap... pro-choice and completely for gay marriage. This may be off putting, but it's the way I am.

I have both a BS in networking and a full time job (though definitely not in the field). I also have my own car. The one strike against me... I live with my parents. When I moved back from Rochester, NY a few years ago, I needed a place to live and they needed help around the house. The same applies today, as I've worked as an electrician, carpenter, painter... pretty much anything in construction you can think of, I've done it. Thus, I help them, as my father (who taught me most of it) is getting older and isn't as... spry as he once was (though try and convince him of that and you better watch out). My family is important to me. To quote one of my new favorite bands Pedals on Our Pirate Ships, "I'll treat my friends like family/I'll treat my family like they were ALL THAT I HAD". Because in the end, they are all that you have.

I wrote this while listening to the Eels' "Novocaine for the Soul". That should tell you something as well.

I'm not a fan of pants. Given the chance, I'd wear nothing but kilts and other non-bifurcated garments. DOWN WITH TROUSER TYRANNY!!!

Working my way up the ladder at one of the cooler companies I've ever worked for. Also, playing in a band and trying to get a recording studio built. Other than that: reading a lot, writing songs, and working more than any human should...

being a shoulder to cry on. Being chivalrous. Having two left feet. Mixing sound. being the quiet one.

My size. I'm a very large guy. Also, the fact that I have a shaved head and a beard. Possibly the tattoo on my left arm.

Books: anything by Terry Pratchett, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, High Fidelity, Fight Club, the Dresden Files, the Elenium

Movies: Fight Club, High Fidelity, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Nightmare Before Christmas, Inglorious Basterds, Snatch, Boondock Saints

Music: Van Halen, Frank Turner, Strike Anywhere, Nine Inch Nails, Gaslight Anthem, the Ramones, the Misfits, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Silversun Pickups, Pansy Division, Authority Zero, Bob Marley, Rancid, NoFX, Smokey Robinson, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Latterman, Enigma, Appleseed Cast, Ray LaMontagne, The Rocky Horror Punk Rock Show, Black Flag, The Black Keys, Foo Fighters, Pedals On Our Pirate Ships, local Richmond punk and alternative

Also, as far as music goes, of late I've found myself more and more loving the genres of Rockabilly and Psychobilly. Maybe I'll grow a pompadour and buy a string bass. It'd be fun. Yeah!

Food: anything vegetarian/vegan and asian influenced. Also, big fan of those three colors noodles. You know, the green, orange, and yellow ones? Those things are awesome with butter, maybe a little cheddar and some peas!

my hearing, apples, the feel of warm southern rain, the smell of honeysuckle, friends, family

what to do next, why I over think things, how to fix my karma, why the fact that I am a nice guy and still, to a certain extent, have slightly old fashioned views on how to treat a woman seems to piss some people off. What do you want? I was raised by an old fashioned guy and was raised in the south.

Also think about when and where I'm going to get my next tattoo. Why people want to call them "tats". I find "ink" acceptable, but may throw something at you for calling them tats...

working, playing a show, or at home reading (I'm a boring person, what can I say?)

I'm fairly certain that I'm afraid of silence. In fact, to the point where I have to have music playing or something going all the time. Even while sleeping.

You want to chat, get to know each other. If you are looking for a new friend or a hopeless romantic or you have a good suggestions for a TV show to pick up on DVD.

Especially send me a message if any or all of those apply to you and you can properly answer the following question:

Who would win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God?

But really. Just message me. It'll be good times. And you should also ask me out on a date or to hang out or something... yeah!