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About Me

Here is a small list of quotes that make a pretty good outline of who I am personally. I'll update constantly.
"America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. " - Oscar Wilde
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe" - Albert Einstein.

"I have too much respect for the idea of God to make it responsible for such an absurd world." - Georges Duhamel
"Wisdom is scar tissue in disguise." - Anonymous
"Fighting is actually the best thing a man can have in his soul." - Renzo Gracie
"Not all that glitters is gold; not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkein
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin
"There is something beautiful about all scars of whatever nature. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed and healed, done with." - Harry Crews
"...Question with boldness even the existence of God; because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." - Thomas Jefferson
"Some martial arts are very popular, real crowd pleasers, because they look good, have smooth techniques. But beware. They are like a wine that has been watered. A diluted wine is not a real wine, not a good wine, hardly the genuine article. Some martial arts don't look so good, but you know that they have a kick, a tang, a genuine taste. They are like olives. The taste may be strong and bittersweet. The flavor lasts. You cultivate a taste for them. No one ever developed a taste for diluted wine."-Bruce Lee "Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
Here are some philosophies I strive to live by. Most people think they don't really go together. We'll see if I can make it work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_path
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism

My Interests

..I like: my wife, music, jiu jitsu, and a variety of other fun filled activities.

Jiu Jitsu / Submission Grappling record

Tourney DivisionW/L Ending

Bluegrass open White Belt Gi (160-170lbs) Win Gi Choke
Bluegrass open White Belt Gi (160-170lbs) Loss Points (6-10)
Bluegrass open White Belt Gi (160-170lbs) Win Ezekiel Choke
EGO (Nashville)White Belt Gi ( Under 175lbs) Win Points (2-0)
EGO (Nashville)White Belt Gi ( Under 175lbs) Win Guillotine
EGO (Nashville) White Belt Gi ( Under 175lbs)Win Kesa Gatame Armbar
EGO (Nashville) White Belt Gi ( Under 175lbs) WinArmbar
EGO (Nashville) Novice No Gi (Under 175lbs) Win Kesa Gatame Armbar
EGO (Nashville) Novice No Gi (Under 175lbs) Win Wristlock/armbar
EGO (Nashville) Novice No Gi (Under 175lbs) Win Kesa Gatame Armbar
Bluegrass open 2 Blue Belt Gi (150-160lbs) Win Points (10-4)
Bluegrass open 2Blue Belt Gi (150-160lbs) Win Shoulder Lock
Bluegrass open 2 Blue Belt Gi (Open Weight)Loss Straight ankle lock
TN State Championships Blue Belt Gi ( 155-175 lbs) WinTriangle Choke
TN State Championships Blue Belt Gi ( 155-175 lbs) Win Armbar
TN State Championships Blue Belt Gi ( 155-175 lbs) Loss Rear Nake Choke
TN State Championships Intermediate Nogi (155-175lbs) Win Kesa Gatame Armbar

I'd like to meet:

People usually have me in this section, and I know myself pretty well.

This is me doing some Jiu Jitsu with the GI (the white pajamas) on. No its not a form of Karate and I hate you for asking.

Music:

"I'll bet you won't forget my fucking name!" - The Fall of Troy

"Here's to us fools that have no meaning. I tip my glass to you. Let's toast the night away to friends, and forget about tomorrow." - New Found Glory

"Six nickel wound strings have saved me again." - Set Your Goals

"You're just jealous cause we're young and in love" - Brand New

"Whoa, love is a fast song" - Copeland

"All of my Prophets were singers of sad songs" - Waxwing

"I used to pray when God was listening, I used to make my parents proud." - Brand New

"Cause Iâ€™m proud of my life and the things that I have done. Proud of myself and the loner Iâ€™ve become." - Say Anything

"But I was scared to death of eternity. I was saved by grace, but destroyed by naivety. And I lie to myself and say it, was for the best... And I've become content with this life that I lead, where I drink to much and don't believe in much of anything. And I lie to myself, and say it's for the best." - Straylight Run

Movies:

..Anything that successfully engages my brain.

Television:

TV melts your brain..

Books:

Anything by Huston Smith, Mere Christianity(c s lewis), The Sickness Unto Death(Kierkegaard), Anam Cara, Sex Drugs and Coco Puffs, Freakonomics, Kama Sutra,

Heroes:

"Society itself is a codified hero system, which means that society everywhere is a living myth of the significance of human life, a defiant creation of meaning. Every society thus is a religion whether it thinks so or not..." - Ernest Becker

My Blog

Why being an Idependent Contract rules\sux

Yesterday I work for $20.00 an hour. Sweet. I did however work for Lassie. Yep, Lassie the dog. I wa helping promote the new Lassie movie as well as push her new line of ...
Posted by Special K on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:35:00 PST

Gross

Today I was stuck with a sharp object which caused an infected pustule in my mouth to rupture. Then it was flushed with peroxide water and my face was sucked through a tiny tu...
Posted by Special K on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:23:00 PST

Mussel Shoals, Alabama.

Why? To run lights for christian pop-rockers audio adrenaline. Ah, middle school and forceful indoctrination trauma all over again.
Posted by Special K on Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:37:00 PST

Corporate Bullshit

Management Com. / Strategic Management / Biz Law... If anyone has list of classes that involve more corporate bullshit piled on top of itself, please let me know. Fucking team projects can kiss...
Posted by Special K on Sun, 06 Nov 2005 07:45:00 PST

DMV... shithole

Today I sat at the DMV for 2 hours sandwiched between two very large black lesbians and a collared priest. I know I really can't top that first sentence, so I will just leave it at that. H...
Posted by Special K on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:07:00 PST

Insomnia

I can't fucking sleep!! and it's been 3 days... But tomorrow I get to go to the Nashville DMV to get my new TN driver's license. Now I can officially be a resident of the great state of TN...
Posted by Special K on Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:37:00 PST

Big decisions coming up

Big Decisions are on the horizon for me. In the coming weeks I have to make a couple decisions that will have lasting consequences for years to come. Life will be a lot less complicated in...
Posted by Special K on Mon, 26 Sep 2005 01:37:00 PST

Girls have it better

I would totally trade being able to pee standing up for multiple orgasms. That's just my opinion. Plus one finger.
Posted by Special K on Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:59:00 PST

stuck in circular apathy

Currently, I have nothing to do. That will all change starting Saturday morning. I have to do the whole engagement party thing, then I have at least 3 works dates at the Curb next ...
Posted by Special K on Wed, 07 Sep 2005 11:55:00 PST

Maybe a Job? I think so...

Independant promotions man, I think I can swing that.
Posted by Special K on Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:54:00 PST