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Robert O. McWin

...the best way to put somebody at ease is to inform him, even if it's the grim truth

About Me

I am 6' 1", Brown eyes with Black hair (check the pics :p).
I like to talk with people via the Internet when I am bored.... which is everyday.
Music is the love of my life, especially Finnish Metal. One of my other loves is technology [in general]: computers, some sort of device that entertains me for a few minutes before I forget about it, electronics, gaming (insert more here). I love messing with that kind of stuff.
I don't really like team sports like baseball or football, although they may be fun to watch at times (when fights break out). I am more into motor sports such as motocross and NASCAR.
I like to hang out with friends, but I don't think I do it enough.
I love sharp things to cut people with. I am probably the most open and understanding person you will come across, but then again, maybe not :p . I am also very secure with my masculinity. Ya I watch Oprah; so what?, I hug guys; I like to I squeeze them tight, I wear pink; no problem. No I am not gay if that's what you are wondering; I am very much attracted to females, just ask Annette (my hot lesbian friend).
Never set your goal(s) to something lower than your full potential, even though you believe it is not possible, believe, and the impossible is not.
Perkele!!! Mitä vittua??

My Interests

• I have many interests, too many to name that is.
• Gaming - Counter-Strike: Source, Half Life 2 Deathmatch, Deus Ex, Starcraft, Various games starring Duke Nukem and many more. The only games I really play on a console gaming system are Guitar Hero and BeatmaniaIIDX. I kinda got tired of console games.
• Computing - Networking, routing protocols, Repair, "Network Security", programming, robotics, anything that involves technical aspects of computers basically.
• Electronics (You know, soldering electronic components such as resistors, relays, transistors, diodes, and capacitors onto circuit boards).
• Sports - Motocross, BMX, Hunting, Fishing, Sleeping.
• School doesn't interest me for some strange reason....
• Oh, and I can't forget my rapidly improving Balisong (AKA Butterfly Knife) skills. My balisong is a busted piece of trash so I don't balisong that much anymore. I know they are 'illegal' but who cares, California just has to go and ruin everyones fun by making all the exciting weapons illegal. Pfft.

I'd like to meet:

People who like metal. People who are nice. People who have a (twisted/morbid) sense of humor. People who would like to hold an interesting conversation.
Not people that want me to act a certain way. Not people that want me to be a certain way. Not people that want me to conform to their rules. Not people who I can't be 'me' around.

"I don't wanna play the game you play.
I just wanna be myself and walk the road without pretending."

-Revolution Renaissance
(Timo Tolkki's new band)

Music:

• I love Finnish metal.(Finnish as in 'Finland', not "FINISH HIM!!") Just to name a few - Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, Stratovarius, Revolution Renaissance, Thunderstone, Lordi, Children of Bodom, Tarot, Altaria, Northern Kings, Catamenia, Wintersun, Ensiferum.
• I also like American rock/metal - AC/DC, Aerosmith, Fear Factory, Megadeth, CELLADOR, Lamb of God, Iced Earth, Dream Theater, RHCP, Shadows Fall, System Of A Down, and many more.
• And other bands from across the globe - Opeth, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Apocalyptica, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy, Helloween, Winterspring, Tenebra, Dimmu Borgir, Old Man's Child, Kreator, Heroes del Silencio, Brujeria, Dio, Rush, X-Japan, Endless Dismal Moan, Carpe Tenebrum, Dragon Force, Derdian, Rhapsody (of Fire), Luca Turilli, Stream of Passion, Rammstein.
• Rap is cool, but only if it's Eminem, Pikku G, or Too $hort.
• House, Techno, and Trance are sick because songs from these genres are typically fast paced with savage BPMs.
• I hate (most) COUNTRY.

Television:

Sliders, Heros, My Name Is Earl, The Office, The IT Crowd

Books:

Books... what are these "books" you speak of? Haha!, just kidding!
The Art of Deception, The Art of Intrusion, Steal This Computer Book 4.0, Silence On The Wire, Wireless Hacks, A+ Complete(about 1,000 pages of non-stop computer learning fun!), Sybex Security+, many; many CCNA manuals, The Hacker Diaries: Confessions of Teenage Hackers, Digital Fortress, Balisong Manual, Many Lives Many Masters, Fast Food Nation, Secrets & Mysteries of The World, Prophecy, The Illustrated Directory Of Healing Crystals, Hide This Spanish Book, Eragon, Eldest, When The Legends Die.
2600 and BlackListed 411 (These last two are actually magazines)

Heroes:

• Josh Ruloph
• Skott Jacobson
• Mikael Åkerfeldt
• Galder & Shagrath
• Timo Tolkki
• hide (RIP) & Yoshiki

My Blog

SYN ACK snack crack smack attack

I did an ok job with writing up Week 3's homework for CIS [Computer Information Systems] 175: Fundamentals of Computer Security, so I decided to post it because I haven't posted anything in awhile. It...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:28:00 PST

Motorcicle Venture Aspirations: A dream deferred

             Ya know...  Since I am down here in Modesto (and still jobless) being bored out of my mind, why don't I just spend my time elsew...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:05:00 PST

Isolation

I feel so alone. Like a void of forlorn has come to be within. Like it has widened beyond all misery and knows no bounds. I long to quaff the antidote and be consumed with enrapture."Josta kuolema te...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:44:00 PST

RIP 93 Ford Ranger

Today I found out my truck is terminally ill.  The head gasket is blown and the radiator is pretty clogged.  The surgeon said it could be fixed for $1,700, or a new motor could be installed ...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:13:00 PST

Bagles!!!!!

I was pretty bored, so I searched for "bagel" on YouTube and look what I found!Sorry, I gots uh beig wrench!!!  (Inside joke)...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:31:00 PST

Safeway Represent!!

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Posted by Robert O. McWin on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:15:00 PST

Six weird facts/things/habits

Rules: Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog with six weird facts/things/habits about yourself. In the end, you need to choose six people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget ...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:48:00 PST

Update on my life : A long over due blog

On June 12th of 2005, my life changed forever. My little brother, Gregory Duke Saenz, was cast into this foreign world. I would have never known how his little life would impact mine, until now. He is...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Wed, 05 Oct 2005 12:14:00 PST

50 Gmail invites f00 free

Anyone want a Gmail account? Well.... Message me with your current e-mail address and I'll send you an invite!!  I have 50 of them! That is almost one for every one of my myspace peeps! And I hav...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Fsk Happy Days, This is Crazy Dayz - Part II

OMFG, You would'nt believe it if I told you. Some dumbass set the fire alarm off again! For the second day in a row. I was just chillin' at our hangout spot during lunch, talking to my girlfriend, a...
Posted by Robert O. McWin on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST