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Tom

Evolution Requires Exploration

About Me

You'll have to ask me yourself, I can't do all the work for you...
OK I'll do a little of the work, GOSH!
Random Statements of me...
I love Sushi. I hate track housing. I've been to Europe three times. I've never been to Canada. I've had a motorcycle license For 6 years, but I've only been riding for 3. I am my own person. I've met two Unicorns so far and I'm patiently waiting for the next. I have gone 160 mph on a bike, but only 115 mph in a car. I've had surgery on my shoulder because of a bicycle crash. I'm waiting for knee surgery. I've been beat up for protecting a stranger. I tend to be too analytical. I have built a homemade raft large enough to float a Volkswagen. I work for a General Contractor. I love strategy games. Why can't girls be taller? I've donated over 3 gallons of blood thus far. I have had 80% of a car taken apart. I'm much better at relationships than I am at dating. I've had 7 or 8 tickets so far, but only one for obnoxious driving. The filter between my brain and mouth does not always function properly. I love camping and playing in the Nature. Life is meant to be lived, not watched. I will see more angles of a situation than most. I am a dork. Standing apart from a crowd is a double-edged sword. My brother is one of the funniest guys I know. It is still easier for me to stand up for some one else than for myself. If you have a southern accent, I won't take you seriously. I am a smart ass. I have landed an airplane. Cars are nice, but I love my truck. Deductive reasoning is an essential in life. I need to learn to type with out looking at the keyboard. I'm trying let my emotions influence a little more of my life. I played football in high school until I gave myself nerve damage. I crushed my leg in a rafting accident, and was unable to walk for three months. Dogs are good. "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." - Ben Franklin. I believe most poeple fail to show their true colors unless under great duress. I watch the Science Channel. In a conversation, I figure the spoken word only accounts 20% of what someone is communicating. To thy own self be true. I occasionally bring home lost pets. I like people who are strong enough to be true individuals. Being a father and husband will be the most important achievement of my life. I can fix almost anything mechanical. Intelligent conversion can be a turn-on for me. I ran through the streets of Truckee, in January, waving at cars... while naked. I am sometimes looked down on for being an atheist, yet I'm a better Christian than most. I've played baseball in Italy. I'm an adrenaline junkie. I expect myself to understand people and situations. A strong facade does not constitute a strong core. That love thing is tough to find, let alone get right. Berlin is my favorite village in Europe. I've stumbled through enough difficult situations to learn not to sweat the little things. I have yet to lay my motorcycle down. I came close to drowning in the San Juan rapids on the American River. I think I'm a Jaded Optimist. I can design light and medium commercial air conditioning systems. I question love's value in the absence of reciprocation. I have a dry sense of humor. I have played Dungeons & Dragons and loved it. I have a dent in my leg. Educated people are not always intelligent. I could pilot a submarine if I had to. I have a parrot, ARRG. My head is pretty big; it’s hard to find hats that fit. Risk is worth the reward. I am a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. I am a student of my environment. I live in a duplex. I want to build a custom motorcycle. Some cats are good. I care little what you say... Only what you do. Six and a half years can really fly by. I was a captain of my football team in high school. When making a decision, less pathos and more logos. I have a lot of scars. I am not a student of finesse. I am a caring lover. I stole this idea from my brother. I have vomited so violently, the blood vessels ruptured in my eyes. I had red and blue eyes for two weeks. I've built almost a dozen computers. In spite of being a liberal arts major, Shakespeare was a pretty smart guy. My favorite concert was the 'Who' on the 4th of July. I have flown a plane. The South is pretty, but I don't like it that much. I was learning Thai Boxing, until I sprained my knee in a leg lock. Note to self, brute strength will not free you from a leg lock. I can be over analytical of situations that are important to me. I spent more money on my Trek bicycle than my old Volkswagen GTI. Canadians are pretty cool, but keep an eye on them. I watch the Sci Fi channel. Why are lessons learned on the grade school playground applicable to so much of life?

My Interests

I love being outdoors, whether it be riding on the bike trail or floating down the river. I enjoy playing sports, doesn't matter which one. Poker is a good distraction. I am a nerd so any current science geek thing interests me. I'm in for any kind of Strategy game. I love working on cars and any chance I get to build something. I also spend some time woodworking. Goofing off also takes a good chunk of my time.

WRC, the best car racing in the world!

I'd like to meet:

Any one from the Justice League. Foreigners are always interesting... well except that one country. Girls are nice to talk to, especially the smart ones. That girl who wears a "short skirt with a long jacket". Above all, my next Unicorn.

Music:

I am relatively eclectic. I can even tolerate country now. I don't buy many CD's(because I copy them from friends), but here are some Albums I'm glad I have... Norah Jones, Nickelback, The Who, KT Tunstall, Dave Bruebeck, Rob Dougan, Evanescense, Shinedown, Audio Slave, Disturbed, and Mr. Jack Johnson.

Movies:

Great movies that come to mind... Matrix Trilogy, Life as a House, Boondock Saints, Donnie Darko, Pulp Fiction, Evil Dead trilogy, American Psycho, Munich, Ghost in the Shell, Amelie, American Beauty, Sin City, LOTR, the FIRST Star Wars trilogy, the Cube, Anchorman, The Princess Bride, Ong-Bak, The Aristocrats, Final Fantasy, Transformers, The X-men trilogy, 12 Anrgy Men, Bullit, Full Metal Jacket, Das Boat. Serenity, Super Troopers(Broken Lizards) and Old School.

Television:

I watch CSI Las Vegas, The Office, Heroes, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Battlestar Galactica, the History Channel, the Science Channel and the Military Channel(they always blow stuff up!) Family Guy is the best.

Books:

I only read books with pictures in them, besides books are for deaf people. :-)

Heroes:

Those who risk themselves to protect others.

My Blog

Beginnings and Endings

It has been an eventful week thus far.  I started my second semester at Sac state on Monday, started a new job Tueseday, and concluded a six month relationship on Wednesday. I had screwed up...
Posted by Tom on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:29:00 PST

Moving on up

I will turn my two weeks in on Monday!  I can't wait to start my new job.  I will be interning in the estimating department at John F. Otto, a Sacramento base general contractor.  I acc...
Posted by Tom on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:08:00 PST

Wow, another day of boredom.

It drives me crazy when I have nothing to do at work. My boss either doesn't realize or doesn't care that what he gives me only takes 4 hours out the day to complete. I can't wait to go back to s...
Posted by Tom on Wed, 31 May 2006 11:06:00 PST

Mountian bikes need Mountians

Mountian biking has been a big recreation for me since I was old enough to drive.  About a year and a half ago, my friends got into it as well.  Thusly, we pushed each other to go bigge...
Posted by Tom on Tue, 16 May 2006 08:45:00 PST

Bionic Shoulder

Well It has been 14 months since I Blew out my shoulder, and 6 weeks since I had surgery to re-attach my collar bone. That doctor stuff they do is pretty cool. Apparently when the ligaments ripped awa...
Posted by Tom on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

A new friend at the house.

Today I took off early from work because I was bored out of my mind. When I got home I pulled into my driveway only to find a studorn bird that would not move from my path. I reluctantly threw it in...
Posted by Tom on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The month God smited me

I don't know what I did to Karma but she has it out for me. The week god smited me started on Thursday the 4th when I was playing roller hockey with my friends Rob, Ryan, and hockey John. We were sc...
Posted by Tom on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST