"I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It's just that the translations have gone wrong." - John Lennon
New! I just put up a personal photo gallery. You can check it out here .
Basic Info
My name is Brandon and I am a multimedia designer living in Ogden Utah. I love to design and create web pages and applications, and all types of multimedia and artwork. I have recently embraced the wonders of web standards and I love to use XHTML and CSS in my designs. I currently work for the government and try to make a positive impact when I can. I also own my own studio , where I create Multimedia (Print, Interactives, and web sites) for various clients. I love Art of all kinds, though I prefer Expressionism and non-definitive Abstract as far as paintings go. Some of my favorite Artists include: Salvadore Dali, Basquiat, Warhol, and well, there are too many to list here. I enjoy taking photographs of just about everything and then turning them into my own works of art. I enjoy painting, singing, playing guitar and the didjeradoo, and being outdoors (camping, hiking, etc).
I started this profile as a way to hook up with old friends, and hopefully meet some cool new ones. I want to meet people who share some of my interests and who are genuine in their lives, not just in their profiles.
On Politics:
Leave the Rat Race. America deserves better than a two-party political system. We can make it happen. Light the flame, the revolution is near. I wholeheartedly disagree with the war in Iraq (and any other war for that matter) and think new, younger leadership is needed for our country to prosper, let alone survive. I consider myself an Environmentalist, and I think that there is nothing more important than doing everything I can to ensure that this world is properly taken care of. I strongly support sustainable living, alternative & renewable energy sources, and conservation.
On Religion:
I really am a Buddhist (not the kind that prays to statues) and I try to be as active as possible in the SGI-USA organization. For those of you who have no idea what that is, a description of the SGI follows: Soka Gakkai International (SGI)-USA is an American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds.Click here to learn more.
Personal Info
As far as my personal life goes, I am happily married with one son, Aiden, who is 2 years old, and another little boy on the way (no name chosen yet, see "Baby Names" Blog entry above). I have 1 brother and 1 sister, and a cute little niece named Maia.