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E r i k

Hats off and applause to rogues and evolution!

About Me

It is likely that the Viking Age began in the village of Kinsarvik Wikipedia - Kinsarvik

"Some people want it to happen,
some wish it would happen,
others make it happen."
~Michael Jordan

"Self-plagiarism is style!"
"Seriousness is the only refuge of the shallow."
~Oscar Wilde

Remember this:

We can set the stage for the desired behavior, encourage it, and improve the odds by getting out of the way, but we don't have it in our bag of tricks to make people think, feel, or do any one thing.

"The most endangered species: the honest man, will still survive annihilation, forming a world state of integrity. Sensitive, open and strong."
~Neil Peart

"Those who give up essential liberties for a little temporary security, deserve neither."
~Benjamin Franklin

"If you want to understand the secrets of the Universe think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration."
~Nikola Tesla (1942)

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."
~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."
~Albert Einstein

"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all"
~God (Futurama)

I'm a visionary, spiritual, and connected. I am very perceptive, a quiet observer of my surroundings, plugged in to the pulse around me. I am driven. I am a warrior. I am a lover. I am passionate, funny, creative, a great problem solver, and a people person. I have very high moral standards and personal integrity. I am definitely a Viking. I drive fast. I rock a drum set. I like to explore, to learn, to expand my mind and my horizons.

I love taking trips. I have traveled to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Austria, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Holland, Jamaica, Mexico, Canada, Uruguay, Argentina and all the states save six. I want to ride a motorcycle to Alaska and dip the front tire into the Arctic Ocean. I want to race the Baja 1000. I want to build and fly my own airplane. I want to see all seven continents and explore more of this planet. I want to go into space.

I believe actions speak louder than words.
...and forgive me because sometimes I trip over my own words...

I am a rock star at heart. I want to have a positive effect on people and I don't want to take up any space on this planet when I die.

Oh, and for some reason I make funny noises when I drum...


A dream, to be on the road, free, exploring, meditating, Zen.
I am a Viking, these are my weapons:


Thor's Hammer is a symbol of a warrior's power; although Thor himself was known, not for his power, but for his ability to take pain without complaint, and for his strength and generosity.

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more.
- Madame Swetchine



This poem by a dear friend forever changed my life...

BloomNever forget that you longed for this...
even as you begin to complicate your contemplations;
considering the many sub-standard sensations
existence tends to thrust upon one
in those withering, early hours of the morn
when even marigolds and mustard seeds, amidst the overwhelming fields
of springtime's finger paints
"entertain" the notion of calling in sick
yet somehow still manage
to rise to the occasion
and
bloom.
-d riley boesch


My Interests

I'm not gonna lie to ya, lasers are pretty cool!

I'd like to meet:



SOMETHING TO ASPIRE TOO:

Music:

I have pretty crazy and far reaching tastes in music. From the popular to the obscure, techno, metal, classical, instrumental, mellow to crazy. Lately I am falling in love with all of the RUSH albums again and really getting into House music. I am attracted to the talent, the passion, the energy, and the emotion of music. I am a prog-rock fan because it pushes me to be a better drummer and performer. I love the energy of metal because it drives me. I am never ever without music in my ADHD brain. The soundtrack to my life is probably as unique as I am... (and it seems RUSH has been documenting my life... its hard to put into words.) I am a huge fan of John Mayer as well. That man is truly strong, emotional, honest, and open. Refreshing!

If I where to be stuck forever with only one band's music it would have to be RUSH. It touches the artist, the engineer, and the emotional man in me like no other music ever has.


This man's integrity, intelligence, talent, and life are something I respect and aspire too.

Neil Peart:

This is the Blue Man loft kit, one of the gazillion drums I tech for the Blue Man Group:

This is my company:

Pressurehead



hear. Our sound, your soul.

I am currently working with:

Seal



Blue Man Group