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I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I live an extremely busy, unhealthy life. (for now - that's how it has to be)
I'm about 5 years from where i want to be. In the meantime:
I have 3 main passions in life. Music. Graphic Arts/Design . Love.Rumor has it, I'm a deep soul and a bit of an eccentric. I crave intelligent conversation. I despise small talk. I despise self-pleasing ignorance. I value my privacy, please do the same :)
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My Interests

originality and talent. and kindness.

I'd like to meet:

As of right now I'm 24 years old. I'm picky. (well, 'choosy' is a better word. I'm a neat freak (when I have the chance to be). I'm over America's media-centered culture. I love true culture. I have live plants in my room. I love bonsai trees. I make sushi. I love cats. I LOVE cats.I can proudly say that I can appreciate beauty in most all forms: art, reason, human appearance, and rare life moments. I believe that the God talked about in the Bible exists and is active among those who quiet themselves and listen/submit to him. Such claims are not derived from my human desperation, but from personal experience, of what most atheists would call 'extreme coincidence'. Now, having an every-day, personal, working relationship with this God, I still haven't quite figured out yet.I was raised a christian. Although I have found my own faith. Biblical christianity makes the most practical sense to me. I still I do things I know that I shouldn't, which I conclude as a weakness. I question the definition of sanity. I question our culture's definition of success and happiness. I respectfully question authority as well. I have a long way to go until I'm all grown up, but I'm excited to finally get there. I'm the youngest of 4 boys. I observe and discern more than is healthy for me. My mind tends to warp reality. Sometimes I have to take a step back and gain true perspective. I often pay too much attention to detail. I am a work in progress :pI only keep a few close friends, but am loyal to death and am forever forgiving to them. Deep down inside, I am a family man. I have an acute sense of style. Some call this fashion sense. My closet is color coordinated. I probably have more shoes than you do. I always match. I'm love designer jeans/pants. Screw the materialism of it all. I NEVER EVER pay full price. . Goodwill = Vintage. I do this to express myself. I'm an introvert, except when I am doing what I am most prolific at. Or simply if I decide otherwise.Physical appearance is only a small piece of the pie. I feel that our society is so incredibly numbed to the dangers and hopelessness of lust. I'm a night owl. I would maybe consider myself, at times, to have insomnia. I'm classy, or at least I attempt to be. Silver is my favorite color. I'm a computer nerd. I'm naturally gifted, but have a tendency to rely upon it, and not work at getting better. I have a Roth IRA account. I drive a 1987 Honda Prelude. It's the dopest crappy car ever.This is the box where my most recent updates go
So I've come to a few recent conclusions. I am private person. I am a peace-maker. I am a people pleaser. Don't take advantage of me or you won't ever see me again. I'm a life learner. I will treat you with respect until you prove to me otherwise. I don't like to waste my time investing in something that won't work... with people, relationships, jobs, bands... It takes me awhile to warm up to poeple. Takes me a while to trust someone new. I can be a bit ADD / absent minded at times. Okay alot of the time. Stupidity irritates me. So do lucky people... not fair..I feel that I have met enough individuals to last me this lifetime. I hope to be able to keep up with all these relationships I've had the burden of starting, if not, I apologize... I'm trying!I LOVE CATS:

Music:

I'm an early adopter.Here are [a few of] my recent favorites:
Currently spinning:
the Myriad, Underoath, the Almost, the Rocket Summer, M83, Deas Vail, Everytime I die, Brandi Carlile, Sia, Allen Stone, The Blow, Tysen. Archieved:
FEIST, THE ARCADE FIRE POSTAL SERVICE, CLIMBER, RADIOHEAD, COLDPLAY, FROU FROU, SIGUR ROS, SMASHING PUMPKINS, BLINDSIDE, LIVING SACRIFICE ME WITHOUT YOU, NUMBER ONE GUN, MAYNARD FERGUSON, DULCE PONTES, NORAH JONES, LAURYN HILL, BUDDY RICH, KEANE, SNOW PATROL, THE ROOTS, LIVING LEGENDS, DEFTONES, NIN, MUSE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, CHRIS TOMLIN, SANCTUS REAL, PHIL WICKHAM, CIRCA SURVIVE, among others...

Movies:

V for Vendetta. Pi. Any Live Concert. Lady in the Water. Bottle Rocket. Any Wes Anderson movie. I don't know... not too huge on movies.

Television:

The Office
Myth Busters
The Style Network
PBS specials
History Channel

Books:

I read the Bible. Never gets old. Ironically
Print magazine. Communication Arts. Randon graphic design books.

Heroes:

I've met most all my heroes. They never fail to let you down ;) www.beautifulangle.com

My Blog

change

..it's happening to me again.work ends Jan 1st.school starts Jan 4th.i play el corazon for the 1st time Jan 5th.allen tours Jan 17th.I move a.s.a.p...motivated. excited. focused. little nervous.this i...
Posted by mark on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:00:00 PST

To all current and potential graphic design clients / friends...

I'm pretty sure the 20 hour days aren't working for me anymore.I'm pulling the plug on AlvisDesign for a little while...If we already have a project going, i'll do my best to finish it.If we don't, an...
Posted by mark on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:43:00 PST

10 Bands that Changed My Life

This is simply a service to the community. If you apprectiate music as an art than this is intended for you. I don't post blogs like this for attention. I would highly suggest checking out and/or buyi...
Posted by mark on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:17:00 PST

a general update.

-For those of you who don't already know-I have been working full time at a church in Maple Valley, WA as Creative Director - Visual. My job consist of mainly Visual branding for each of the sermon se...
Posted by mark on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:30:00 PST

BARCELONA: HighDive in Fremont: photoblog...

    These guys are amazing. Seriously. Make the trip to go see them. Seriously. ...
Posted by mark on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:08:00 PST

Thank you, but goodbye

i still remember.do you?i still see it.do you?...do you remember?do you remember the leaves?do you remember the pond. the trees?do you remember old town and the coffee we had?the coincidences? oprylan...
Posted by mark on Thu, 31 May 2007 08:08:00 PST

on tv this friday and sat

Well if you remember a certain Daystar TV taping Blog that I had posted a while back, it has to do with that.It will be airing Friday night (the 26th) and Saturday night (the 27th) at 10pm on Comcast ...
Posted by mark on Thu, 24 May 2007 02:16:00 PST

fact:

i am extremely busy right now. no time to breathe.don't hate me.
Posted by mark on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:25:00 PST

Photoblog: TYSEN + MONETA + my new 10d :)

Congrats to RyRy Marth for joining a rad band. Seriously, if you haven't checked out TYSEN yet, go do it... Right now (well, AFTER reading this)So this was my second concert shooting with the new...
Posted by mark on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:15:00 PST

Resolution.

Well. I am no longer sick.I fixed my car.I got a job.I serviced my computer (under full warranty)I have new vision and motivation. I bought a Canon 10D (heck ya)I have creative blood streaming through...
Posted by mark on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:21:00 PST