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J. Adam

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About Me

Longhair. Rocker. Beach Bum. Parrothead. Pirate. Adventurer. Explorer. Ranger. Photographer. Artist. Geek. Jester. Historian. Storyteller. Old Soul. Wanderer. And then some...
All Im looking for is a good time and a good life here on this big blue ball. Anyone who knows me knows Im nearly always smiling and more often than not, laughing at something. I have a real off-beat sense of humor and often I find myself chuckling at things that most folks wouldnt think twice about. On an average day Im quite laid back and easy going - but when it comes time to kick it in gear - I definately give it 150%. I enjoy the simple things in life - the sound of the ocean, the look in my pets eyes, a comfy bed, the wind in my hair, really good music and, among other things, a nice cold beer =)
"Life is not something to be understood, it is something to be enjoyed." - Lewis Black
"Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never find it, because they didnt stop to enjoy it." - William Faulkner
"Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count - everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted." - Albert Einstein
"Life is a tragedy for those who feel - and a comedy for those who think." - La Bruyere
"All we have to decide - is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter."
.... Via:VideoSift
how jedi are you? :: by lawrie malen
Destination Unknown is a website I put together to showcase some of my digitalartwork.

My Interests

Strolling on the beach, cruisin around in the Jeep, working around the house, lounging around to a DVD, chasing the cat and/or dog around, biking/wandering around beautiful St Augustine, working on a new graphic project, drinking with friends, enjoying a cup of coffee up the street, just chillin on the back porch with a cold margarita and some good music...

I'd like to meet:

Like minded folks who arent afraid to approach things with an open mind. People who are comfortable enough with themselves to enjoy what others and this world have to offer - without judgement, undue drama and stress.

Music:

A quick list of some of my favorites:

"Beachy": Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas, Bob Marley, Toots & the Maytals, The Boat Drunks, 'Sunny Jim' White, Jack Johnson.

Electronica: Icey, Baby Anne, Tiesto, Darude, Delerium, Royksopp, Kaskade, Prodigy, QED, Vicious Vic.

Acoustic/Flamenco: Govi, Incendio, Armik, Arnold Mitchem, Jesse Cook.

Metal/Hard Rock: Gamma Ray, Iron Savior, Falconer, Circus Maximus, Van Halen, Whitesnake and bunches of old 80's bands.

If it sounds good and you can move with it - I usually like it =)

Movies:

I can enjoy just about any movie. Im not a critic and I simply cant believe anyone's opinion on a given movie til Ive seen it for myself. I tend towards 'guy' movies (naturally!) but theres definately a time and place for romantic movies and the like.

Television:

Animal Planet, Discovery, Cartoon Network and the like. Cant stand reality TV. I live in reality - sitting in front of a tv and watching someone elses just isnt appealing.

Books:

Not a big reader at this point in my life. But if I had to pick an author Ive really enjoyed in the past few years - it'd be Jimmy Buffet.

Heroes:

My family - we've all been thru something crappy at some point - and we've always come thru better than before. We kick ass! =D

My Blog

I tell ya what...

I just drove up to Subway and back. No big deal right? Its around 81 degrees outside - with a nice breeze - I had the top down and some good tunes playin. Man I couldnt help but grin ear to ...
Posted by J. Adam on Tue, 22 May 2007 12:26:00 PST

32...

In a few more hours Ill be officially 32 years old. Theres been alot of talk with folks this year - those "damn Ive known you for XX years!" talks. Its crazy - when I think about how long its been wit...
Posted by J. Adam on Wed, 16 May 2007 10:03:00 PST

Damn, 'lectric dog fences...

...are a bit of work to install! Got my sisters pooch over the weekend - spent all day making him at home and preparing for the 'dont go near the fence' training sessions ahead. I decided to give him ...
Posted by J. Adam on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:07:00 PST

Put some new house photos up...

...Ive described it to some of you - now you can see for yourself Enjoy =)
Posted by J. Adam on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:18:00 PST

Closing on my new house this monday!

I'm so stoked! I'll finally have my own little place here by the beach. =) Now if I can just tackle this moving stuff without losing my mind...
Posted by J. Adam on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:10:00 PST

To Risk...

Friend of mine sent me this a while back. After I had indeed risked much. I rather like it =) To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,To weep is to risk appearing sentimentalTo reach out to another is to...
Posted by J. Adam on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:37:00 PST

On turning 30...

Found this a while back - just after I had turned 30. I dont know who wrote it. I stumbled across it again today and even a couple years later it still rings true. Enjoy.   They call it the "Thir...
Posted by J. Adam on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:08:00 PST

Dolphins and me =)

It came up in a conversation with a friend (Klytaimnestra)- what animal would symbolize you? I said 'dolphin' - and after seeing this interpretation - well, its eerily accurate. Those of you that know...
Posted by J. Adam on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:25:00 PST

Big congrats to Van Halen!

Hall of fame baby! They deserve it! Heres to one of the best rock bands of all time *clink* =D
Posted by J. Adam on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:22:00 PST

Black and yellow goodness =D

Just got my shiny new rims put on - looks absolutely lovely. The photos dont do it justice. They're so shiny! =D If my personality could take the form of a vehicle - it'd be this one (if not a boat ;-...
Posted by J. Adam on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:56:00 PST