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The King of California

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About Me

I'm 24 years old, originally from Petaluma, CA, and currently living in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. If only the people here could be as nice as the scenery. They are pretty to look at, but more often than not just unapproachable. Sad, really. I'm working retail at Staples (God that place would just be HOSED without me) and going to school at gorgeous Santa Barbara City College. How nice it is to have a good education AND get to walk outside and look straight at the ocean. I think I'm on the 7 year plan... who knows, I could be the next Van Wilder or something. Going to school for WHAT I apparently haven't narrowed down yet. I'm technically a psychology major, and though I find it absolutely intriguing, I just don't think that's for me anymore. If I could do any one thing in life and be both financially well off and satisfied with myself, it would be as a writer. Poet, novelist, columnist, whatever. I just want to write, to create, and hopefully to entertain in the process.
I AM
78%
OPTIMUS PRIME Take the Transformers Quiz
Your results:
You are Malcolm Reynolds (Captain) Malcolm Reynolds (Captain) 90% Kaylee Frye (Ship Mechanic) 70% Wash (Ship Pilot) 60% Dr. Simon Tam (Ship Medic) 55% Zoe Washburne (Second-in-command) 50% Derrial Book (Shepherd) 40% Jayne Cobb (Mercenary) 35% Inara Serra (Companion) 25% A Reaver (Cannibal) 15% River (Stowaway) 10% Alliance 5% Honest and a defender of the innocent.
You sometimes make mistakes in judgment
but you are generally good and
would protect your crew from harm.
Click here to take the Serenity Personality Quiz
Your Preppy Name Is...
Bentley Whitmire Garrison the Fifth
But most people know you as Biff
What's Your Preppy Name?
You Should Rule Venus
Venus is a mysterious, stormy planet - shrouded in a thick layer of clouds.
You are perfect to rule Venus, because you are quite emotional and volatile yourself.
Your emotions change as rapidly as the weather on Venus, and both you and the planet are incomprehensible to others.
While you are not a logical thinker, you are quite empathetic.
You can care for and understand others, but your emotions swirl too quickly to truly understand yourself. What Planet Should You Rule?
Your Political Profile:
Overall: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal
Social Issues: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal
Fiscal Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal
Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Defense and Crime: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?
You Should Drive a Bentley Azure
You're all flash, and you love to show off to anyone who will watch.
And you're such a high roller, this is just one car of many for you... What 2007 Car Should You Drive?
You Should Be a Film Writer
You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind.
You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life.
Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling.
And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen! What Type of Writer Should You Be?
You Are a Smart American
You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed.
Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be. Are You a Dumb American?
Your Dating Purity Score: 78%
You are an under-experienced dater.
This doesn't mean you're unexperienced - far from it.
It just means that there's a lot of romance left to discover! Dating Purity Test
You're an Passionate Kisser
For you, kissing is about all about following your urges
If someone's hot, you'll go in for the kiss - end of story
You can keep any relationship hot with your steamy kisses
A total spark plug - your kisses are bound to get you in trouble What Kind of Kisser Are You?
You Are Beer!
You don't need to get totally wasted when you hit the bars.
More of a social drinker, you just like to have fun with your friends.
And as long as the beer keeps flowing, you're a happy camper.
But don't mix things up: "Beer Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker!" What Alcoholic Drink Are You?
You Are: 70% Dog, 30% Cat
You and dogs definitely have a lot in common.
You're both goofy, happy, and content with the small things in life.
However, you're definitely not as needy as the average dog. You need your down time occasionally. Are You More Cat or Dog?
Your Birthdate: May 24
You understand people well and are a natural born therapist.
A peacemaker, people always seem to get along when you are around.
You tend to be a father or mother figure to friends, even to those older than you.
You enjoy your role, and you find that you are close to many people.
Your strength: Your devotion
Your weakness: Reliance on others for happiness
Your power color: Lilac
Your power symbol: Heart
Your power month: June What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC
"Back in black, I hit the sack,
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back"
Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos.
But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last! What's Your Theme Song?
You Are 60% Sexy
Your Sex Appeal Is: High
You're quite sexy, and you're probably at least partially aware of your powers.
Don't let your self doubt ever get the best of you. You're even more attractive than you know. How Much Sex Appeal Do You Have?
What Your Face Says
At first glance, people see you as warm and well-balanced.
Overall, your true self is creative and expressive.
With friends, you seem dramatic, lively, and quick to react.
In love, you seem like a huge flirt.
In stressful situations, you seem selfish and moody. What Do People Think Of Your Face?
You Are 76% Gentleman
You are definitely a gentleman. You're very considerate and you have excellent manners.
Occasionally, you slip and do something foolish... but usually no one notices! Are You A Gentleman?

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My Interests

As mentioned earlier, writing is my passion in life. Sometimes I like to get myself lost on the hillsides around SB, windows down to smell the air. I enjoy seeing musical acts around town when I have the chance, like at SOhO or the Lobero and Arlington theaters. Heading downtown on the weekends with good friends is also on the list: Sharkeez, Q's, Dargan's, Wildcat, Pressroom, good ol Old King's Road.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who is kind and open-minded in life, anyone willing to smile and shake a hand without giving someone a once-over first.

Music:

God, what DONT I like. I have more favorites than I can list, but I regularly listen to Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Tommy Castro, Evanescence, Linkin Park, The Gypsy Kings, Johnny Cash, Metallica, Dave Matthews Band, U2, Dwight Yoakam, Loreena McKennitt, Los Straitjackets, E Nomine, OOF!, Collective Soul, Conjure One, Tom Russell, Dave Alvin, Eliza Gilkyson, Greg Trooper, Disturbed, Reamonn, Buddy Guy, Chris Rea, Coldplay, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Bush, Fuel, Reel Big Fish, Apocalyptica, Nelly Furtado, Eminem, Katie Melua, Norah Jones, Wyclef Jean, Pink Floyd, Luciano Pavarotti, Emma Shapplin, Arcade Fire, BT, Edvard Grieg, Richard Wagner, Maurice Ravel, that Beethoven guy... Yeah, Classical, Opera, Blues, Rock, Pop, Techno/House/Electronica, Hip-hop, Alternative, Doo-Wop, R&B, Metal, Folk/Americana, you name it and I probably have some in my collection. If I don't, fully money back refund.

Movies:

Again I have too many favorites to list, ssoooooo I'm just not going to bother.

Television:

Battlestar Galactica, Rome, The Sopranos, The Dresden Files, The Shield, The Unit, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Hardball with Chris Matthews, Three Sheets, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. I have some weekly favorites, I may not watch them all the time, but some I try harder to keep up with than others.

Books:

"Ivanhoe" by Walter Scott. Anything by H.P. Lovecraft. The PERN series by Anne McCaffrey. Warhammer 40,000 and BATTLETECH novels (love my cheesy action sci-fi). Anything that Dave Barry writes. "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" by Al Franken, "The Truth, With Jokes" by Al Franken, "Letters to my Son" by Kent Nerburn, "America: The Book" from Comedy Central, "Neuromancer" and "Count Zero" by WIlliam Gibson, "The Book of Longing" by Leonard Cohen. I have sooo many books on my shelves and I'm just blanking out on names right now.

Heroes:

All of the great progressive thinkers in history, and those in our own time working to change our world for the better. If you are unafraid to speak your mind about your feelings, or to tell those people close to you what they mean to you, you very well might be my hero. If you strive for meaning and appreciation in your life, not money and possessions for their own sake, you might be my hero. I say it perhaps too often, but as Oscar Wylde put it: "Who, being loved, is poor?" That kind of person is my hero.

My Blog

The BEST outcome of what happens when you drink and drive... which is still horrible. Think.

I haven't had anything important to say lately, but I will say this now.DON'T FUCKING DRIVE WHEN YOU CAN'T EVEN TALK STRAIGHT.Want to see some end-results? Look at the following link. This USED to be ...
Posted by The King of California on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:45:00 PST

"Top Friends" no more

From here on out, in a push toward equality and a middle-finger toward the rampant pretentiousness and superficiality of MySpace at large, I will no longer place any of my individual friends in my "To...
Posted by The King of California on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:43:00 PST