I was born in Fresno, California in 1977, at the height of the summer, when itís too hot to move, think or even leave. My home was in Clovis, an appendage-like suburb on the east end of town, where the acronym KKK actually means Klovis Klan Kountry.

I managed to survive in such a locale, and even excelled in its overfunded public schools, until age 16, when my boredom with said schools prompted me to skip my senior year of high school and move onto the college world.

Education & Emoployment

I went to California State University Fresno beginning in June 1994, at age 16 and finished my B.A. in December of 1997 and my M.A. in May 2001. My undergraduate work was in Geography and my graduate work was in International Relations, a part of CSU Fresno's Political Science department. Needless to say, I tend to keep up on world events, and I'm very opinionated.

I started my professional life at the CSU Fresno Athletic Dept., a very rewarding job for a student, and I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience at that point in my life. Fresno State taught me leadership, planning and organization, at least in a professional environment, and the ability to be such an integral part of the events were a major sense of satisfaction for me. But after seven years and no advancement potential, I had to leave it behind. Returning to a similar job is something I still harbor a mild fantasy for.

During my postbaccalaureate years, I found work in the family business. Although I felt that I accomplished a great deal there, the situation was very entraping, and before too long the idea of leaving was a foremost priority. It was during my tenure there that I met David. He turned out to be the most important person in my life before too long, which is what prompted me to move to San Francisco and shack up with him.

I currently work at a fast-growing ISP in the City. I love my job. I'm proud of what I do, and feel more productive and rewarded by my work than I ever have in my life.

Ideally, my future may also include something which will act as an outlet for my writing (aka ranting), like a newspaper or periodical column, which can accompany my work in academia, law, or business, whatever I end up doing when I grow up. I also entertain fantasies of being a spy, porn star, president, property manager, househusband, pensioner, city planner and toady. Hopefully I live long enough to realise at least the majority of them...

Passtimes

I've always been quite an introvert. Those who know me well understand my appreciation for my personal space and desire to keep to myself. I often will go out by myself, not as a 'single' but as a loner. I sometimes even get so daring as to take road trips and holidays alone, shacking up at trusty old Motel 6, or even lesser accommodations, when available.

I quit smoking on 31 Dec 2001, but still dabble in tobacco now and then. I remain a moderate beer-drinker. I have dabbled in drugs, but found both the substances and the scene they inspire rather boring. I prefer to avoid them these days. I dislike dance clubs, since I only dance to Let's Go Bowling, and also have an incredible case of homophobia.

Music & Media

I'm a fan of just about any music that demonstrates talent, but my biggest obsessions are with Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Cure. I'm a big collector of bootlegs, though my collection is admittedly in its infant stages.

I am not a huge movie buff, but I love a good movie all the same. I watch a bit of TV. Most of it is prime-time cartoons, morning news shows, home improvement and cooking shows, as well as reruns of oldies and a good dose of video. I despise most popular prime-time programming.

My music fanaticism has made me something of an audiophile, and I have the Sony Super Stereo System to show for it. I also have digital satellite, and I am a confirmed Mac supremecist. I read quite a bit, mostly about applied philosophy, Anglo-centric political history, cities and musci geek stuff. If you're feeling luvvy, you can always buy me something appropriate.

Food and Consumption

In the food department, I'm a true omnivore. I have a fetish for diners and just about any divy mom-and-pop operation. I have a special page in production dedicated to the dives of Fresno. I cook when I can, everything from white trash breakfast to gutsy Italian or German dinners. I tend to eat healthy when I'm cooking for myself, but fast food and prepared food and deli food are all very bad weaknesses of mine. I would rather spend my extra income on food and gadgets than on furniture or clothing.

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Interested in anything more specific? I enjoy talking about myself to no end. Please drop me a note if you want to know more about me.