*I put Allentown as my location because I plan to be moving there as soon as I find work there. Right now I'm not that far, and I'm coming down often as my future roommate and I look at places.*

My name is Chris and I'm a fairly big geek. At times I've played Russian Roulette with a Nerf gun and a few of my friends. I go to comic book conventions, I have sci-fi marathons, and I spend a lot of time on the internet. I have a PC that I built myself, and I also own two Macs (and old iBook and a G4). I have one tattoo (for now), and a three legged cat that my family rescued about two years ago.

In my spare time I try to balance reading, watching anime, renting or borrowing movies, spending time with my friends, and playing video games. Sometimes I'll combine as many as I can, though I've yet to read while doing anything else asides from listening to music. Oh, and when I pick up my Guitar Hero controller I tend to lose track of time.

I attended NY Comic Con in 07, 08 and 09. I've met Kyle Baker, Jeffrey Rowland, Stan Lee, MC Frontalot, and John Noble, though meeting artists and celebrities isn't the main reason why I go.

I've also been to BAAF (Big Apple Anime Fest) twice. It seems the second time I went was the last year they held it, and for good reason. There's a picture of me cosplaying somewhere on the internet. It's not here because I misplaced the one I saved when I built my PC.

I download a lot of fansubs of Japanese shows. Right now it's a pretty even mix of dramas and tokusatsu. Recommended shows are Sh15buya(Shibuya 15), which has a "Battle Royale meets The Matrix" feel to it, Golden Bowl, a romantic comedy about some regulars at a struggling bowling alley, and Kimi Wa Petto, a show about a woman who keeps a young man as a pet. Well, there's a lot more to it than that, but you'll figure that out if you watch it.

I had gone to school for graphic design, but having one class in video production made me realize that that's really what I want to do. I was hesitant on going back to school, fearing a 4 year commitment, but a friend suggested I look into CSB. At only 8 weeks, I checked it out and ended up signing up for classes, and I graduated in May '08. I recently moved back to PA after living in NJ while attending CSB's Cherry Hill campus.

I also write and draw a weekly comic for the internet. While I do it for fun, I hope that one day it'd be big enough for me to make books and things for it. Ask me about it if you're interested in reading it.

Right now I'm playing the retail game while I put a demo together so I can get started with my career.

I'm always there for my friends, sometimes even when the people don't return the favor. If I get enough notice to get the day off at work, I'm a reliable person to ask for moving help (just ask AlanaMD). I may not have a truck or van, but the promise of pizza and beer enable me to get furniture safely up and down stairs.

My hair seems to get a lot of mention. Two people in a week once said I look like Wayne Static (the singer of Static-X, for those of you unfamiliar with the name).

Also, that my beard is pretty red. Tons of people ask me if I dye it, and one person kept asking why I would dye it after telling them that I didn't. I guess people are only allowed to grow hair in one color naturally, and that I'm a freak.

Recently I've had a couple people say to me "you're Italian, aren't you?" Is being Italian "in" or something now?

My favorite book is Killobyte by Piers Anthony. It's a good blend of sci-fi and fantasy. Other favorites would have to be Stephen King's Dark Tower series, and Michael Kanaly's Thoughts of God and Virus Clans. I caved in and started reading Harry Potter. I put The Death and Life of Superman on hold for Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. First edition hardcover for a buck, can't beat that. *Edit: That's on hold for The War of the Worlds.*

For a while I was reading a lot of manga. I finished Deathnote (absolutely amazing), and I'm searching for the last volume of Rahxephon and the second volume of Omukae Desu and E'S.

I don't watch nearly enough movies, or so my friends tell me. I love comedies, action movies, sci-fi and fantasy. Drama's cool too, assuming I can get into the story. Some favorites include Serenity, Wild Zero, Versus, Balls of Fury, Analyze This, Returner, Super Troopers, Casshern, Moon Child, The Transporter, Transporter 2, the original Star Wars Trilogy, Unbreakable, Scorpion's Revenge, Space Travelers (both The Animation and the bank robbery movie inspired by it), Cast Away, Army of Darkness, War, Shoot 'Em Up, and Iron Man to name a few.

As for television, my current regulars are: Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Fringe, the new Knight Rider (though it just makes me miss the original), and The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network. When it's on, I try to watch Family Guy, Fururama, and some of the Adult Swim shows that don't suck ass (Squidbillies and anything Tim and Eric, I'm looking at you). *Edit: Tim and Eric is starting to grow on me a little.

I listen to all types of music (except for country). Some of my favorite bands are: Tally Hall, Static-X, The Charming Snakes, Muse, Apartment 26, Celldweller, Project 86, Orange and Lemons, Argyle Park, HIM, Cobra Starship, Lordi, Ima Robot, The Prodigy, Richard Cheese, MC Chris, Stabbing Westward, Gackt, Ore Ska Band, Matchbox Twenty, Smashing Pumpkins, CKY, Duran Duran, Maintenance of Order, Alkaline Trio, In Flames, Symphony X, MC Frontalot, We Are Scientists, Robots In Disguise, Bloc Party, Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew, Ultra Lux and Zao. I recently listened to the new Static-X album, some Dir En Grey, and Paul Anka in the same day.

I love Japanese food. Every once in a while some friends and I trek out to Edgewater, NJ to Mitsuwa Markets for some Japanese snacks. The friends I go with usually go to pick up other things like music or collectibles, but I do it for the food. I'm also a fan of some Italian dishes. I've been making it a point to try something new almost every time I go out somewhere.

The people close to me (friends and family).

I recently picked up a DSi. I probably shouldn't have it charging next to my bed if I want to get to bed earlier. My pokeymans, let me show you them. (If you didn't get that one, you haven't been on the internet enough.)

My cell phone, to keep me in touch with the people important to me (and also for the games). It also plays music.

My Acura TL, to get me to work and anywhere else I'd rather be.

My G4, to make webcomics and stuff.

My three legged black cat, Coco. He is totally awesome, though Coco wasn't my choice of name (mine was Mal).

How do you let someone know if your hotcakes are selling well?

Ideas for my comic. How now that I finally have a camcorder I can make the short videos and movies I've been thinking of. How our country would be much better off if we didn't stray so much from our constitution (thanks, Bush!).

Usually it's spent either on the internet, watching TV or playing some games. Sometimes I get a hold of some friends and hang out. There's nothing really "typical" about my Friday's as it tends to vary.

Jamiroquai is my guilty pleasure. Though I can't dance to save my life. Seriously. Me? Dance? Not going to happen. I did take swing lessons once. I'd have gone again after that, but the lessons were held on Fridays, and I used to work that night.

If you live relatively close to me and play Whitewolf (or any role playing game, I'm willing to learn!).

If you understand that not all registered Republicans are neo-conservatives (I'm registered Republican but am more of a Constitutionalist). I seriously hate it when people get all like "I don't get along with conservatives/liberals." Why not? Because their political stand is different from yours and you can never have a pleasant conversation about something not involving politics?

If you and a group of friends need someone to film and edit something for you, or you'd like to do something with my small group.

You SHOULDN'T message me if:
-You're a smoker. I like being able to breathe. (If you're trying to quit and can manage to not smoke around me at all, I may make an exception)
-You wear Crocs, or, even worse, Uggs. Seriously, I'd be embarrassed to be walking with someone wearing those things.
-You have less than no interest in comics. I make one myself, so they're a big deal to me.