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Aaron

When we pretend to be someone we are not, it becomes apparent who we are.

About Me

I grew up (if there is such a thing) in Boise, and left there at age 25 for Phoenix. After less than 2 years, I packed up and headed to Houston for a few years, then ended up back in Phoenix.

I have worked in IT Services for a shipping company for more years than I can count on both hands, working in various cities and roles.

I don't know about all of my friends, but at least one has described me as "giving, caring and a friend". Really, she did. I'm sure a few others may have some other choice words to describe me, I really don't know. But, I take that to mean that I am a well-rounded person.

My Interests

Try to surprise me - do you know three of my interests?

I'd like to meet:

  • Morgan Freeman. He's awesome and that's that.
  • Anyone who has ever made or had turducken .
  • Someone who will go to Hong Kong Flower Lounge with me.
  • A stranger who will maintain eye contact for more than one second.
  • A person who can impart their motivational factors.
  • Someone who can teach me, guide me, love me, learn from me.


  • Most Recents:
  • Favorite Meal: It was cooked over a campfire.
  • Movie Watched: "Strange Brew"
  • Book Read: "Shakedown", by Timothy Zimmerman
  • Road Trip: Clarkdale, AZ
  • Sporting Event: AZ D'backs vs. SD Padres, August 19.
  • Idiot Encounter: Wow, it's been awhile.
  • Last Laugh: My cat, who has no claws, made a beeline for the tree in the back yard as if he would leap it. As soon as he got there, he put on the skids and came to a complete stop right at the trunk. Then he just stared upwards, his tail still flying furiously. Eventually, he did jump into the tree. Guess you had to be there.


  • My Favorite Links:
  • Black20 - Some folks that have fun at what they do, and share the fun with their viewers. Check out the shows; their bandwidth stinks but the shows are worth the download wait. Oh, and Jessie kicks arse.
  • Very Funny Ads - Funny television commercials from all over the world.
  • Urban Dictionary - Finally, a dictionary even *I* can understand. A slang dictionary that brings lots of laughter. Go ahead, look up a few words!
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day - APOD: A new stunning picture every day, most often regarding astronomy. Be sure to check out the archive link for past images!
  • Maricopa County Mugshots - Sheriff Joe shares with us the mugshots from county arrests for the past 3 days. Also check out some of the other links that come up on the left of the new page.
  • Arizona Revised Statutes - ARS code. Learn when it's okay to use deadly force, when it's okay to serve alcohol to a minor, what happens when you trespass on state land, and other AZ laws.


  • Aaron's Biggest Annoyances:
    People who don't use their turn signal | People who drag their feet | Selfish bastards | Lame monsoon seasons | Liars | Lazy people | Taxes | Country music | Idiots | People who are wasteful | People who chew with their mouth open | Smokers who can't keep their exhalation away from me | People who pop out more kids than they know what to do with | Forgetting to say, "hold the mushrooms" | Thinning hair | Dirty silverware at a restaurant | Junk mail | People who have to touch me while they talk | Screaming children | The titanium post in my jawbone | Hypocrites

    Some Cheesy Video I Made Many Years Ago:
    Yes, I know there are some grammatical errors in it. Even I make mistakes sometimes. Just suck it up and watch it.

    Music:

    Extra points if you can tell me either of the two instruments I played in band class - and haven't touched since.

    I prefer most breeds of rock, and even some electronic music (techno [especially remixes], trance, house, electronica) from time to thyme. Country music makes my ears bleed upon contact. Don't take it personally. A good acoustic sends me to a desirable place far away - even if only for a moment - that is yet unparallelled.

    Movies:

    The Lion King | A Knight's Tale | Shawshank Redemption | Schindler's List | Grumpy Old Men | Grumpier Old Men | True Lies | Conspiracy Theory | Shark Tale

    Television:

    Television generally sucks, in my humble opinion. There's only one show I watch fanatically, and you probably don't like it.

    This may tag me as a geek, but that doesn't concern me: I do enjoy just about anything aired on The Discovery Channel and The National Geographic Channel. If you haven't seen the Planet Earth series in high def, you're missing out. The videography is absolutely spectacular. One cameraman buried himself with his head sticking out of the ground so he could get a good shot. THAT, my friends, is dedication and makes for some great video.

    Heroes:

    Volunteers | People who recycle | People who can make someone else's day | People who care about more than just themselves

    My Blog

    Are you in this, or not?

    This is pure irony.  On a recent weekend morning, I roll myself out of bed much earlier than I normally care to.  As in, the sun wasn't even contemplating its rise yet.  Knowing what I...
    Posted by Aaron on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:19:00 PST

    "Made in China"

    So, am I the only one frustrated with all the crap that is "Made in China"?  I keep hearing people say to buy only products made in the U.S.A., but I seriously don't think that's even possible in...
    Posted by Aaron on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:00 PST

    "Christmas"

    I just read this short commentary on CNN, and couldn't agree more!  Please take a minute to read it, it's short.  You can't take Christ out of Christmas I've heard the song that includes th...
    Posted by Aaron on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:56:00 PST

    Joe T. Garcia

    Okay, so somewhere in the neighborhood of three times a day, I really, really like food.  I enjoy, among others: American; Chinese; Thai; Italian; Vietnamese; and Mexican.  On that last one,...
    Posted by Aaron on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:48:00 PST

    Theme Parks vs. Rain

    Alright, so I really dislike Theme Parks.  Why?  One reason, among others, is that they charge you an arm and two fingers just to get in.  Then, once you've wandered around for an hour ...
    Posted by Aaron on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:47:00 PST

    Stupid People

    Okay, so I'm on a plane yesterday, and the lady immediately behind me just won't shut her yap.  She's going on and on about everything under the sun, and I really felt bad for the guy next to her...
    Posted by Aaron on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:52:00 PST