*********************************************************** Describing one's self isn't always an easy task. I think we often describe who we want to be perceived as, in place of who we really are...and actions define us much moreso than words ever could. With that said, I'd characterize my personality as being multi-faceted -- some traits are outward, others more reserved, and a few are probably overwhelmingly contradictory. I truly believe in living life to the fullest and doing whatever makes the soul content. Societial pressures and expectations shouldn't be your life's guiding light; rather it's your mind & soul that should lead the way. And I would like to think that I've lived an interesting and, so far, fulfilling life... *********************************************************** Aaron Lewis - Black (Pearl Jam Cover)
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Add to My Profile | More Videos *********************************************************** My life in a nutshell: I was born in Bellevue, Washington -- but moved to my mother's native state of California shortly after my parents divorced when I was roughly 2 years old. Other than a brief stint in Orlando, Florida, I lived in San Jose, CA until my last year of high school. As a high school senior, my stepfather changed jobs and moved the family to a small town northeast of Atlanta, Georgia (the thriving metropolis of Toccoa, GA -- Oh, what an experience!), and my parents still reside there today. Upon high school graduation, I received an athletic scholarship to play baseball at a private, christian college in Royston, Georgia (birthplace of baseball great Ty Cobb). Anyone who knows me will tell you that it is no shock that I didn't last long at an overly conservative & strict Christian college :) Anyhow... Shortly after dropping out after 1 semester of college and getting a job in a manufactoring plant, I decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. I served 4 years in the USMC, most of which I was fortunate enough to spend in Southern California. After being honorably discharged from the military in the summer of 1997, I moved to sunny San Diego. For the following 6 years, I managed to stay out of trouble long enough to FINALLY earn my Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (minor in Psychology) from San Diego State University. As a graduation present to myself, I took a trip to Europe in July of 2003 - where I broke my arm (I have a titanium plate, 6 screws, & a cool scar or two to prove it!) while running with the bulls at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain. Yet, the most memorable experience I had in Europe, one that I'll never in my life forget, is touring the American memorials from World War II in Brittany & Normandy, France. I look forward to visiting Europe again, as I'd love to see Italy and more of Spain (Anyone up for a road trip?)...Around the time the 2005 new year was being rung in, I moved from sunny San Diego to Athens, GA (where my brother is a doctoral student at the University of Georgia), intent on writing a book that I'd been researching for the past year or so. I figured that Athens would be much less distracting than San Diego; however, I can now assure you that my assumption was absolutely false! I'm currently stuck in what seems like a perpetual writer's block -- though I'll finish someday! Initially, the plan was to stay in Georgia & write for no longer than 6 months. Truth be told, it doesn't appear that I'll be leaving Athens anytime soon -- I just can't miss out on experiencing football season in SEC country, now can I?...In 2006, I became co-owner of 2 bars -- Flanagan's & Half Moon Pub...I've met some amazing people here in the South & now understand why folks are so proud of their Southern roots! :) I'm still a California boy at heart, though, so there's no telling where I'll be in 5-10 years (San Diego, LA are favorites...Austin & Las Vegas are also awesome places I've always considered calling home)...In the end -- no matter where life takes me -- I hope to eventually get married, have an even number of kids so that I can play permanent QB, and live happily ever after (or something like that)... *********************************************************** Tool - Stinkfist
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