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I am your cornerstone - a foundation of flesh and bone

About Me


I am who I am, no masks, nothing more, nothing less. How do you explain yourself? What I know of myself and what I've been told, I guess.

I am chivalrous in an age of grey social equality that isn't, and I have honour. I do not lie, and you ask anyone who knows me if you doubt my word. I keep my word if truly given. I'm extremely open minded as well.
I always think about things carefully before making a decision, so I make the right one and don't fuck up my life - or other people's. I look at everything from all angles possible first, as mine isn't the only valid viewpoint. I'm usually the person everyone comes to for advice or to talk, but I dont' have any one person like that for me, so I talk to everyone! they all have valid viewpoints.
Life is about balance. You can balance all the hurt with all the laughter, and neither think too much nor feel too much. When your heart is right and you feel something, and your head is right and you think something, then your soul will be right, and you know something. If you get that it rarely lets you down - but people are very good at fooling themselves...
At the same time, I don't take life too seriously in most ways - if there's a gathering I'm at the heart of it, dancing, being an idiot, making my friends laugh. I have a very fun side with humour ranging from intelligent dry wit to downright crude and childish. Sarcasm rules! I can find something to laugh at in most situations. I try not to be nasty to people even if they deserve it because I can't help OWNING them.
I believe in God in my own way, and have highly spiritual and individual, well thought out beliefs. I am NOT religious. All religions have some validity - we just call God different names. This is a biiig subject, be warned if you talk about it to me!
Most of my friends are constantly amazed, amused, distraught or upset or a combination thereof over my reknowned bad luck in pretty much everything. It is usually quite ironic and quite funny in a way (if I didn't laugh I'd cry) - let's just say that like all challenges in life, it pushes you to evolve into a stronger person. Even people who don't believe in bad luck often comment on mine! :s
I love to dance in my own unique way, it all flows on the spot and usually involves martial arts and moving everything - has to be PERFECTLY on the beat though. I'm not the best dancer around, but I'm not the worst either :P and I'm certainly easy to spot.
I've been told I'm respected and trusted by pretty most of the people who know me, which is a big honour. In a lot of ways my friends, and family in a different way, are an integral part of my life.
I love martial arts, and although I'm not the level I used to be, I train in traditional Kung Fu, Chen T'ai Chi and Wing Chun Kung Fu about 10 hours a week. I'm pretty tough in general and retain a fair amount of skill, tho Kung Fu isn't instinctive yet, I've only been doing it a few months. I love weapon fighting as well... but one thing I don't like is violence and pointless fighting. I think I'm better known for stopping fights. I don't want to hurt anyone, and I certainly don't want to get hurt for no reason either - but I would give my life for those I love, and regret not one second of that decision.
I don't ever really lose my temper - occasionally I get annoyed for a very short space but then life goes on, and it's usually pretty low key. There are things that irritate me - unfairness, cheating, racism, all the weak minded bullshit that people develop as a personal support against their own shortcomings.

A lot of places I go, I know everyone and everyone knows me (I've often been going there a long time :P). I rarely go anywhere without knowing a lot of the people there, and that's fine with me - when I was young I was never part of anything and I was lonely. Now I still don't belong to any one group... but I know many groups, and as groups don't talk to each other but people do, I know a LOT of people! A weakness of childhood is a strength in adulthood.
Hmm, what else...
† I know I'm intelligent. This is not always an asset, trust me.
† I never lie. To anyone. Ask anyone who knows me if you doubt it † Music moves my soul.
† I love Star Wars and that kinda thing
† I can run 4.2 miles in 26 minutes! Barefoot!
† I drive a Supra, my baby can do 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and 186 mph. WHEN she works.
† I like even numbers, preferably in multiples of 2, 12, 24... odd numbers make me feel uncomfortable.
† I have virtually beaten bad asthma thru exercise and being healthy
† I'm REALLY healthy! I eat everything good long as it's healthy :P
† I wish the right person to fit me would come along.
† FIREFLY RULES
† I wish I could do more for my friends
† I wish I was happier with how I look
† I'm talented but I never achieve a tenth of what I could. I wish I did.
† I love nature - wish I knew more people to truly share the world with
† I wish I could project my thoughts/feeling so others would UNDERSTAND
† I'm very empathic, and more sensitive than people realise.
† I'm always there if people really need me - even if they aren't always back
† I have a lot of heart. Enough for everyone I know :)
† I wish I really was as popular and respected as some people say
† I wish I was a better person sometimes, but no one's perfect.
Sometimes I feel so happy my heart will burst; sometimes so sad I think it will break. Treasure these when they happen, you are never more truly alive than at these moments.
I also actually in the flesh know or have met almost everyone on my friends list - if people want to join it, they can ASK not just add me. No msg? Prepare for disappointment. RANDOM BANDS, THIS INCLUDES YOU!

"Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal.
These things are for lesser men.
Protect the weak against the evil strong.
And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
Never back away from an enemy.
Either fight or surrender.
It is not enough to say I will not be evil.
Evil must be fought wherever it is found."
- The Iron Code of Druss the Legend

"An it harm none, do as you will."

My Interests

NOTE: I actually in the flesh know or have met almost everyone on my friends list - if people want to join it, they can ASK not just add me. No msg? Prepare for disappointment. RANDOM BANDS, THIS INCLUDES YOU!
Drama Chipmunk

One of the funniest things I have seen for a long while.

Playing guitar/piano/keyboard/singing (out of practise tho :s), occasionally art although that has slipped as well. Listening to good music, playing games on pc and console, reading allll the time, martial arts, keeping fit, gaining knowledge, socialising (days/nights out, pubbing. clubbing, dancing, whatever), meeting good people, photography, films, intelligent discussion, interesting people, true people, philosophy, psychology, computers, a huge range of subjects really... I'm also very spiritual and have well thought out beliefs. I do what I can to make life better for those I care about without taking their learning away from them. And of course there's my BEAUTIFUL supra :P and lot of other stuff I can't be bothered to think of now as it's probably in the opposite section. OR, you could ask me.

I'd like to meet:

G enuine people. People who won't lie to me, who i can trust, laugh with, have fun with, appreciate, discourse with, who live life to the full; open minded, open hearted caring witty supportive people. You don't have to be stunningly good looking, female, intelligent, or available :P I want people who are nothing but themselves. People who interest me, who keep me interested, who can appreciate things even if it's not their deal. People who can deal with me - I'm not an average guy. Up to you to decide if that's bad...

We all have a hole in our hearts, a sense of something missing that we often bury deep down; if you listen carefully, you'll hear it. Some of us are lucky and find the right person. Many of us find people who don't quite fill it right and we learn from these relationships, often very valuably... but in the end we realise they aren't quite right.
I don't have a type - everyone is a person in their own right and everyone I meet is judged on who they are not what others say.
I give myself to someone I am with completely, with all my heart. I miss being able to fall asleep with someone in my arms, to be the one to make them feel right, to be worth that much to someone worth that much to me.
I want someone who understands what a real relationship is - not just sex, but trust, communication, honesty, laughter, and respect. Without all of those, it won't work. Someone who accepts I'm not a typical boy... who likes to have me hug them all the time, who is different enough to be themselves.
A soul mate. Someone to love me as much as I love them, to understand all the stuff here and more, to make me truly completely happy for the first time. There are people out there for everyone - the trick is to find them.
I'm still looking.
Oh, and people like Henry Rollins. I think we'd get on very well, I'd love to talk to the man. Intelligent, outspoken, verbally agile, amusing - I think we'd make a good conversational match, and I could certainly grow to count someone like him as a friend. He supplies the anger I never had, I supply the patience he has always lacked ;) I missed the chance at Download 2005, I didn't realise he'd come out and say hi, but then what can you say in a few short minutes? Next time you're in hated England, Hank, ignore the sad people and come and talk to me.
This has had too few ppl in it for far too long, they shall be added... perhaps in less detail.



Individuals in the throng
Chris is reknowned to 290 beings

Marcus

Raw Blue Tiger

Lucky

Matt

Fiona

Paul

Cole

Ninj@rosebud

James

Billy

Heledd

Elder

Kit

Kaleidoscope

Lee

Holly

Mark

See all the people of Earth

Music:

Tough one. I like everything. Mainly listen to alternative because I find it often more intelligent and creative but I love everything else too, including (but not limited to!) trance, jazz, hip hop, blues, classical, metal, hardcore, country, smooth, even (gasp!) some good old chart stuff, motorhead to greenday to ocean machine to VAST to 80s to, well, pick something and I'll prolly like it. faves range from motorhead to A Perfect Circle to Ocean Machine to VAST to well too many more to list. I can appreciate enything that is original and has the musician behind and through it. On the other hand, if it's shit... it's shit! Music moves me, flows through me, and if it's good enough I don't even use my ears - it bypasses them and heads straight in through the soul. I guess that's why I prefer music in a club or on my own to gigs. It's very personal and a huge part of my life.

Movies:

Waaaay too many to pick.

Television:

Don't watch much. Futurama, Blackadder, Family Guy, interesting stuff, things of said ilk

Books:

Mostly fantasy. I got tired of a lot of the shit the real world presents us with so I tend to visit other worlds. I read anything well written and good! But I'll actually read any genre if it interests me. Also read occasional horror, contemporary, love sci fi, especially intelligent stuff... list goes oni read a bit too much - very time consuming...favourites include (but are not limited to) Feist, Jordan, Tolkien, Pratchett, Wurts, and many others.

Heroes:

Real heroes are just people. That means heroes aren't anyone special... but it also means anyone can be a hero. That's all down to place and time, choice... and the person.
Maybe I'll be a hero one day. I'd like to.

My Blog

Agincourt Rock Venue OLD SCHOOL night. Old faces, old tunes.

For those reprobates on Facebook, look up the open group Agincourt Rock Venue OLD SCHOOL night. Old faces, old tunes, get added, tell the rest and come down!Sick of the way the Alternative scene has b...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:20:00 PST

To all those who have been there for me during my hefty op!

I am doing well, a week into my recovery from the operation I had. Was a bit more major than expected, I'm a bit battered, but healing up well and looking a little different now!6 hours of having my l...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 06:48:00 PST

Canada pictures

Many are there. The sheer beauty and majesty of the place is hard to define, and the pictures do little justice.
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:46:00 PST

So far in Cananadia

Travels are good, jet lag is almost gone, family arguments are rife as ever, and I have met some of the nicest people on earth. As it is I feel sorry for the poor Canadians; dealing with the Bramleys ...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:20:00 PST

A new blog - about bloody time. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am leaving the country.

Don't get your hopes up though; I'll be back in two weeks from thursday! I'm going to Canada, to see my younger sister and have yet another "last ever family holiday", where I will no doubt not go to...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Sat, 26 May 2007 07:15:00 PST

I'm 30! Very soon. Please come and join me on the 9th!

Well, it's finally rolled around. I am about to tip over the precipice from the heady heights of the 20s into the plunging downhill depths of the 30s. No longer can I be youthful in chronological age;...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:08:00 PST

Download - the good, the bad, and the downright ugly

The Good Tool. Devin Townsend. Prodigy. Metallica. Skindred. Many other excellent performances. BBQs. Good times with friends. Plus de la soleil! Tenting in a ludicrous pavilion. Camping with many, ma...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 04:38:00 PST

Download is Nigh!

Ok people, for those of you gracing us with your presence this year at the awesome Download Rock Festival UK, here's the last note before Download! It's looking like a damn good line up - HERE is wha...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 03:06:00 PST

Quick thought

and it's not a go, more a curiosity... Why do people now feel the need to end a message with "that is all."? I mean, pardon my grasp of the patently obvious here, but I can interpret the fact that ...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:30:00 PST

My Birthday is nigh! Who wants to go out?

Wow. On the 7th of Feb I will be another year older, another year wiser, another year closer to death, another 365 days closer to whatever new fun life has in store for me. To celebrate this, or comm...
Posted by ...::: Chris :::... on Fri, 20 Jan 2006 06:00:00 PST