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Well...I don't really like these "About Me" things much because they're so broad, but it is about time updated it, so here I am.
I'm 19 and I'm from Seattle, Washington in the United States. I recently graduated from Henry M. Jackson High School and I am currently attending Edmonds Community College because I barely graduated high school. My only good grades were in classes like History, Philosophy, and English and plan to major in History and Theology.
That being said, History and Theology are two huge passions of mine. I was initially exposed to other religions and philosophies when I was four by my Dad, who exposed me to some of the basic concepts of the Judeo-Christian tradition, but also taught me about Buddhism and later some Hinduism as well as other elements of Eastern spirituality. I began studying on my own when I was 11 after my Dad exposed me to Islam through the music of Yusuf Islam, the former Cat Stevens. I have been studying history and theology ever since and have delved deeply into so many of the world religions, especially the way of life of Rastafari, due to my fascination with reggae music.
This ties directly into my next field of passion: Music. Ever since I was little, I've been obsessed with music, again thanks to my Dad. From an early age, I was listening to musicians like Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Sting, Sly & the Family Stone, the Spinners, Ray Charles, and Jimmy Cliff, who was my first exposure to reggae music. Again, as I got older, I began exploring more and more music on my own and deepened my connection to the artists I already knew and loved. Needless to say, this love of music and its meaning for me has been a cornerstone of my spirituality, especially in reggae music, as I mentioned above. I began to develop a real obsession with reggae when I was about 12 and cemented it when I was 13 with my exposure to Bob Marley & the Wailers. From there on, I began studying the history, development, style, and meaning of reggae music, as well as the lives of several of its artists and giants and the Rastafarian culture, with which I strongly identify. I listen to all reggae from the giants like Bob Marley & the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and Toots & the Maytals to the lesser known greats like Johnny Clarke, Eric Donaldson, Ken Boothe, and Jacob Miller. Although reggae is certainly my favorite, I do deeply love other genres of music and hundreds of artists, some of which I have mentioned here and even more of which you can see in the "Music" portion of the "Interests" section.
I am currently an aspiring musician. I sing, write lyrics, and am a learning bassist. Both my love of History/Theology and Music have been my biggest fuel to write, which is something else I very much love to do. I also came to love reading as I got older as well.
I'll say up-front that I'm not much of a sports person with the exception of Boxing and Martial Arts. I took some Kung-Fu on and off for a few years and was inspired mostly by Bruce Lee. I fell in love with Boxing, and am currently doing so, because both my Dad and Grandfather were boxers, not to mention I was fascinated with the Rocky movies. I've been a devout Boxing fan since I became immersed in the sport a year ago. I love Boxing and Martial Arts because of the physical, spiritual, and mental discipline and because they teach self-defense.
Last but certainly not least among my passions is a powerful combined love of video games and anime. That's right; I'm a Geek and proud of it. My Dad worked at Nintendo for 17 years and I spent my childhood around video games and anime. I particularly love RPG's, Action/Adventure games, and Real-Time Strategy games. Some of my favorites include Final Fantasy VII (as well as most others in the series), Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2, EverQuest, StarCraft, and WarCraft III. You can find my favorite animes under the "TV" portion of the "Interests" section. Being a fan of both video games and anime, it's not hard to imagine, then, that I'm also a big fan of fantasy, such as The Lord of The Rings. No, I don't dress up, but I did attend SakuraCon this past year downtown and I loved it. I'll definately be going again.
I suppose that about sums it up. If you have any questions, feel free to message me!
Peace and love,
Spence
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Spencer Pennington
Birthday: November 12th, 1988
Birthplace: Seattle, WA, USA
Current Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Eye Color: Blue-Grey
Hair Color: Strawberry blonde
Height: 6'0 - 6'1
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right handed
Your Heritage: Mostly Irish and English mixed; the rest is Scottish, German, French, a little Dutch, and Mexican
The Shoes You Wore Today: Were tennis shoes
Your Weakness: Anything that ties to my passions
Your Fears: Many things, mostly my own personal trials
Your Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni, bacon, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, and barbecue sauce
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Don't know if I could narrow it down to just one...
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: HAHA
Thoughts First Waking Up: "I'll just lay here for a while..."
Your Best Physical Feature: Beard and hair (in my opinion) I've been told my eyes, too
Your Bedtime: Usually very early in the morning
Your Most Missed Memory: There are so many...
Pepsi or Coke: Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King: Burger King
Single or Group Dates: Either is fine in moderation I suppose, but I'm not much of a dater...
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee: Neither; can't stand coffee
Do you Smoke: No. Never have.
Do you Swear: Does a bear dookie in the woods?
Do you Sing: Yes
Do you Shower Daily: Yes
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: I am currently there, genius
Do you want to get Married: I don't plan on it. It doesn't seem all that pleasent.
Do you belive in yourself: At times; depends on in what subject
Do you get Motion Sickness: Not really
Do you think you are Attractive: Not particularly; I suppose I'm middle of the road
Are you a Health Freak: No way
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: Very much
Do you play an Instrument: I used to play bass clef baritone and am currently learning to play the electric bass
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No. Never have
In the past month have you Smoked: No. Never have
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No. I've only ever experienced contact high once or twice at concerts
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Nope
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Many times
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Indeed; I love it
In the past month have you been on Stage: Not exactly
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No way
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: Nope
Ever been called a Tease: Not to my knowledge
Ever been Beaten up: Not really
Ever Shoplifted: No; I took some arts and crafts stuff from my daycare when I was about seven but I don't think anyone cared...
How do you want to Die: Peacefully
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Either a professor in history and theology or a musician, especially in reggae
What country would you most like to Visit: I just recently went to Jamaica, but would love to go back. I would also love to see Japan and so many countries in the Middle East
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Any
Favourite Hair Color: Any
Short or Long Hair: Long
Height: Average
Weight: Average, but I don't mind some extra
Best Clothing Style: Whatever suits the lady
Number of Drugs I have taken: None
Number of CDs I own: Probably about 300
Number of Piercings: None
Number of Tattoos: None
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Many, but we can only move forward. Numbers for something like that are meaningless
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