A little about myself:
My name is Josh Russell.
I hear I'm a very nice and likeable guy, but,
I'm not anything special, I'm not perfect, I'm just another guy.
I play bass in a band called Afton , and also guitar in Western Fiction (formerly Unleash on Friday). I've been on tour around the US a couple times and shared the stage with many talented musicians. I'm very fortunate for that.
I'm currently working on my major in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement and finishing my associates in Computer Science. I take pride in my career goals.
I'm a laid-back person, but I do have opinions, some very strong.
I'm 21 years old. I'm afraid to be 22. I don't want to grow old.
If I don't really know what to say, it means there's a lot I'd LIKE to say.
I'm probably one of the least-shy people you will ever meet, unless you catch me on a wrong day.
Sometimes I feel like I'm really annoying.
I drink a little bit only on very rare occassions, and I have more self-control than about anyone you'll meet. I don't have a big problem with others drinking as long as they keep good morals with it. Few do.
I don't smoke. I think it's disgusting.
You probably guessed by now that I don't do any drugs either. I think it's just stupid. And gross.
No, I'm not "straightedge". Instead, I have morals and I like to take care of myself.
I respect people that truly respect themselves and others. In turn, I don't respect many people, at least until I get to know them very well.
If I say you're a good person or call you a brother, I mean it, and you should feel very special because I don't say that often.
I'm protective of my friends. If you want to know what that entails to those who interfere with them, try me.
I'm honest.
I have trouble feeling accepted, appreciated, and liked. I have even worse issues with trusting others. Don't be upset if I don't open up to you quickly or easily, but know that it has a lot of value when I do.
I consider myself a Taoist student. I don't believe in God the same way you do. I promise I won't try to convert you, and you'll have to ask me if you want to talk about it. And never try to talk me out of my beliefs, it hasn't worked out well for anyone yet.
I've been told by many that I give the best massages/back rubs ever.
I've traveled to about 30 states, mostly Eastern US. So far, the Rocky Mountains and New England are my favorite regions, but I hope to see all 50 states someday.
Sometimes I come off as being cold-hearted or stuck up, but I don't mean to.
I play computer games. WoW FTW.
I can speak a decent amount of German, working on Chinese and Spanish. French is next on the list. I believe language is a very valuable yet widely unappreciated art.
I'm really bad about not keeping in touch with friends far away, even though I miss them a lot.
I've stood in the ocean and on top of a mountain. Both are very enlightening feelings; if you get the chance, take it.
