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Manuel

It's funny how a little positivity can go a long way...

About Me

***I've been recently named "Artist of the Month" by the Asian American Association @ NIU (myspace.com/triple_ay). Thanks for the support! You guys are awesome.***
I'm not one of those "cool" guys, and I don't think I'd want to be one anyway. I'm loud and outspoken at times, but most of the time, I tend to stay on the quiet side unless I'm with close friends.
If you really want to know me, I'm a sucker for live music, neighborhood bars, swanky lounges, old movies and cartoons that no one's ever heard of, driving people insane with my guitar playing, and people who are interesting to talk to.
Ask anyone. I'm the biggest scatter-brain you'll ever meet. I really do think too much, which is something different people have told me over the years. What am I thinking about? I don't even know sometimes.
This is exactly the reason why I just want to have a good time before the curtain closes, you know? It's that very attitude towards life that has lead me to where I am today, which happens to be nowhere/everywhere.
Lastly, it's the little things that count. Life is complicated enough without everyone trying to analyze everything. I like to keep things simple.
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My Interests



I'm really into music, a few video games, lots of movies, food, and just about everything else. I like experiencing different things, going to new places, meeting new people, etc. I've always wanted to visit other countries, but I just don't have the funds.I like to sing, even though it's just a hobby and I probably suck at it anyway. I've been playing the guitar for almost 6 years now, but then again, everyone plays the guitar these days.

I'd like to meet:



Anyone. Everyone. Someone. No one. Yeah, even you. You might even be in one of my pictures if you aren't careful.

Music:

Ari Hest, Pomeroy, KISS, Santana, The Like Young, Jason Mraz, Akiva, John Mayer, Corinne Bailey Rae, Barbie Almalbis, Kevin So, David Ryan Harris, Marc Broussard, Weezer, Green Day, Tim Fagan, Motion City Sountrack, Maxwell, Rahsaan Patterson, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Etta James, Dina Washington, Patti LaBelle, Black Eyed Peas, Q-Tip, John Legend, Tribe Called Quest, India Arie, Jill Scott, The Isley Brothers, James Taylor, Virginia Coalition. Hell, I like everything.

Movies:

Last of the Mohicans, Amelie, Belle Epoque, Ronin, The Professional, Spaceballs, Big Trouble In Little China, Napoleon Dynamite, The Lover, Swingers, The Warriors, Kill Bill 1&2, Pulp Fiction, Roll Bounce, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Television:

Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show, Chapelle Show, Reno 911!, SNL, Freaks and Geeks, Andy Milonakis, Jackass, Viva La Bam, Wonder Showzen, Can't Get a Date, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: THE STATE!!! THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!

Books:

Generation X, The Stranger, Gun For Sale, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procastination, Calculus for Dummies, Frommer's Guide Series, Banana Republic Summer 2006 Product Knowledge Booklet

Heroes:

To be honest, I don't know if I have any heroes or not. What does it take for someone to be a hero? I don't know - I haven't really thought about it.

My Blog

Cindy Kim & Tommy Choi: Rest In Peace

Two of my close friends were killed in a car crash on wednesday morning. I heard the news through facebook and ran downstairs to catch the story on the news. Cindy and Tommy, why did you have to leave...
Posted by Manuel on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:25:00 PST

I'm quite different on stage...

I never really started performing music for people until I transferred to NIU a year ago. Up until then, I had kept my musical abilities to myself and a few close friends.These days, I've played in lo...
Posted by Manuel on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:47:00 PST