I started out as a graphic designer originally from Chattanooga, TN (what I still consider my home town), but lately I've been a little bit of everywhere. But now I'm a school teacher. I somehow ended up working for a small private boarding school doing everything from computer networking to tutoring freshman science. *gulp* It's been crazy but where better to try out my multiple hats?

I love being creative in many different ways. I've even been known to enjoy cooking, sewing, etc. Yes, I admit I can be domestic. ;) However, I also like swords, chainmaille, computers, and other more male-typical things. Make no mistake, I'm definitely a geek. I love my Apple Powerbook, iPhone, computer graphics, foreign films, art, and other things in that vein. I enjoy sappy chick flicks more often than not. And yes, I also like cuddling.

Be forewarned that although I can easily be businesslike when necessary, I lean more towards the silly side. I'm often more of a quirky yet sensitive goofball. I've been told those qualities are oddly endearing, but I not so sure about that.

I'm easily found as pixeldrift on myspace and livejournal. Sadly, I've not been very current with my updates lately. I'd also link to my design portfolio, but by server has been down and I haven't had a chance to relocate hosting and update the DNS. Hmmm, must correct that.

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• chimera_onyx

After spending six years working for the art school I studied doing everything from lab assistant and office manager to motion graphics and video editing, it was time to cut the apron strings and try life in the "real world". I thought I might have what it takes to finally make the dive into freelancing. I loved the flexibility of working for myself, but don't like the part of spending more time looking for work than doing the work. I've worked in the creative department at Parelli Natural Horsemanship, done freelance in Phoenix, and now I'm in Nowhere, TX. I loved the idea of being able to use my creative and people skills in a collaborative environment.

It wasn't my plan to be a teacher, it just kind of happened. I was surprised to find out that I'm fairly good at it. Well, at least good at explaining things and helping students understand concepts in a really simple way. I'm not so good at the classroom management stuff and really hate record keeping. Can't I just teach stuff and leave it at that? Do we really need grades? :)

I eventually plan to finish one of my degrees sometime this century, but I'm still deciding what one. I've taken a good chunk of quite a few under the arts category, but not enough of any one to actually graduate just yet. Yep, I was taking the scenic route through college, taking classes that would help me grow and be useful in my career instead of just sticking to what the diplomas required. Grr.

Computer Science, 3D animation, Film... tried it all. I think I'm one credit shy of an AS in Graphic Design though, so maybe I should start there... Feels kind of anti-climactic to go back to school once you've been in the professional industry, doesn't it? I'd love to finish with Film Postproduction and get more into visual effects and compositing, but who knows where life may lead. I could end up working on a horse ranch for all I know. I take it as it comes.

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• chimera_onyx

Wouldn't you like to know? ;) I tend to be skilled at computers (I have 2 Mac laptops but also use Linux and Windows (when I have to)). I also seem to be pretty good at design, writing, cooking, and being creative in general. I like to participate in improv drama and other types of theater. And of course Photoshop and any other application in that realm. For the most part, there tends to be a correlation between things I enjoy and my proficiency at them.

Apparently I'm also good at shopping. Girls will take me with them to help pick outfits.

Usually my hair. It's longer and better kept than most guys (and many girls) are willing to bother with. Sometimes I can come across as a touch esoteric on certain topics when I get on a roll. Just ignore it, I won't be offended if you pull a smile-and-nod.

(BOOKS) I haven't digested any fiction for quite a while, unfortunately. Lately most of my reading has been non-fiction or industry related books. Usually topics on design, film, art, special effects, spirituality, and the Bible. Most recently I re-read Ender's Game, if that counts. iWoz is also a great book.

(MOVIES) A few movies in no particular order: Shawshank Redemption, Gladiator, Amelie, Asoka, Casablanca, Fifth Element, Pitch Black, LOTR, Jason and the Argonauts, Hero, Love Actually, The Incredibles, The Great Escape, Iron Giant, Green Mile, City of Lost Children, U-571, Kuch Naa Kaho, October Sky. Foreign films, Independent films, Bollywood, Animation, etc. You get the idea.

(TV) Discovery Channel stuff like Junkyard Wars, Mythbusters, etc. Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Big Bang Theory, Daria, etc

(MUSIC) I'm quite eclectic. I have Patsy Cline next to Everclear on my playlist. Moxy Fruvous, Blue Man Group, Trans Siberian Orchestra. I like Classical, Oldies, Techno, Celtic, Film Scores, etc. Hans Zimmer is awesome. Lately I've had Katy Perry stuck in my head (help!)

(FOODS) Italian, Indian, Mexican. I love cooking meals on my own, like lemon-garlic sauteed pierogies or al dente fettucini with homemade creamy sundried tomato and basil pesto... Mmm. Ehem, anyway! I'm vegetarian and avoid fast food as well, except subs. Subway, Blimpie, Quiznos, I'm not exclusive. I'm not fully vegan just yet because I still haven't been able to give up cheese, even though I rarely use eggs and milk. Oh well.

Ignoring the obvious things necessary for sustaining human life...

PowerBook. iPhone. Broadband. A vehicle of some sort (not particularly attached to this old LeSabre (hey, it was free)). Glasses (remind me to update my prescription soon, the lenses are a mess (perhaps I'll go back to contacts? (and yes these are nested parentheticals (got a problem with that? (Ah, and self-referential. Now how to make it truly recursive?)))) Oh yes, and a hairbrush.

Exhausted from a week of teaching students who don't wish to learn and trying to squeeze just a bit more life out of computers that should have been replaced years ago.

This answer will self-destruct as soon is it is read. At present, the answer exists in a quantum state, but as soon as it is observed, it ceases to be private and therefore is no longer the answer. Hmmm, shades of Schrödinger?

Meow.

(props to unpaved for pointing out my type-o)

Also, I am physically incapable of wrinkling my nose.

You enjoy intelligent conversation and are capable of conducting one. Please know the difference between are/our, your/you're, to/too/two, their/there/they're. Please don't "hit me up" or give me a "hollah". I don't mean to sound elitist or exclusive, it's just that folks who tend to talk that way would probably find me boring. Of course, if you've made it this far I sincerely doubt you would fall into one of the aforementioned categories.

I'm actually a fairly open and extremely approachable person. I love interacting with other people, so feel free to talk to me. Oh yes, feel free to disregard my occasionally psuedo-intellectual writing style. It pops up now and then when I'm bored, but I assure you I'm not really that pretentious. :)