Writing: Writing is my main hobby. In fact, I'd call it more a passion. I've been writing since I was twelve years old. I'm apt to post writing I've done into my blog from time to time, so keep your eyes peeled! And hey-- if you like what you read, let me know. Drop me a line. Whatever.

Art: People who are skilled at creating art amaze me. Drawing, painting, sketching and sculpting. I may not have the skill, but I have an eye for art, and for talent. I'm always on the lookout for talent. Drop me a line if you're an artist, I'd love to give my opinion on artwork you've done.

Music: While completely untrained in music, I recently bought my first instrument, an Electric/Acoustic guitar, and in the several months since, I've improved dramatically. I can actually carry a tune. Woot. Musicians should add me. ;)

Books: I'm an avid reader. I buzz through (on average) about one book a week. Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, doesn't matter. If it's written well, and if it's a gripping story, I'll read it.

Fitness: This is only a recent interest of mine, but one of the most important. I've learned the advantages of keeping fit, and I love activities like hiking, swimming, camping and dancing. My goal is to eventually train myself to be able to actively participate in Parkour/Freerunning.

Where to start?

Coheed & Cambria, Lacuna Coil, Smart Bomb, Wolfmother, Disturbed, Apocalyptica, The Prizefighter Inferno, Rage Against The Machine, Takida, Nonpoint, System of a Down, Muse, Finger 11, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifier, Staind, Saliva, Scissor Sisters, Blue October, Alice in Chains

Films: Take it from me, *anyone* who is into filmmaking is hot. Whether in front or behind a camera, any skill used is filmmaking is valuable. In fact, it's been a longtime dream of mine to make movies. But since that hasn't happened yet, I have to settle for other people's movies. Who else liked Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

Thích Quảng Ðức:

He was a Vietnamese Monk who burned himself to death in a busy Saigon intersection on July 11, 1963. His act of self-immolation was done in protest against the way the administration of the President Ngô Đình Diệm was oppressing the Buddhist religion. To believe in something so strongly that one is willing to burn themselves alive is a strong message...