I
think that it is pretty accurate to say that I'm almost as eclectic
personality and taste-wise as they come. I don't know why or how I
came to be that way, but for better or for worse, I like it; and I
like the fact that I can enjoy myself almost anywhere.
Interests
- I'm fascinated by aviation...especially research and progressions made in
avionics (AVIation-electrONICS). I have interests in various world
airline companies like British
Airways, Air Jamaica,
El
Al, US Airways, and
Delta...but
my aspirations aren't really to ever work for the airlines, but rather in
research, development, teaching or system operations.
I
also enjoy music (but you can check out the music page for more on
that). I personally play the flute, piccolo, and tenor sax.
Currently, I play for the East Winds
Symphonic Band based out of the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA.
Cars
& car audio is another interest of mine; although because of time
and $ restrictions I haven't really lived this hobby of mine out to the
fullest. I'm partial to imports although I don't like a lot of the
newer model Hondas, Nissans or Toyotas. Some of my favorites are the
Hyundai Tiberon, 92-97 & the 1999 Honda Civics (Si line), Suburu SVX,
Mitsubishi 3000, Nissan 300Z, Aston Martins, Mitsubishi Starion/Chysler
Conquest, and of course the Ford Probe/Mazda MX-6. On the domestic
side there the F-bodies (Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird), Ford
F-series trucks, Jeep Wranglers, Packards, Tuckers, GTOs, and 69-80 Cadillac
Convertibles.
Loves
- there are many things and people that are very special to me. I
won't list the obvious (such as family, friends, etc.), but the ones you may
not know about.
Caribbean/West
Indian culture - I'm 1/2 Jamaican so I know a bit (but not enough) about
'the other' African Diaspora in the Americas (even though there is also a
European, Indian, and Asian Diaspora there too!). Tied to this love is
an interest in Rastafarianism and Caribbean music.
My
sorority - the Delta
Gamma Pi Multicultural Sorority. I became a sister in April of
2001, and it's been absolutely great! True there's a lot of negative
notions about greek life floating out there; yet everything has it's
good points and bad points. However, for me, pledging a sorority is
one of the most fulfilling things I've done.
College
football - some of my favorite teams are the West Virginia University Mountaineers,
the University of Miami Hurricanes
(haha...do you see the complication there?), the University of Florida Gators,
the University of Central Florida Golden Knights, Grambling State Tigers,
the University of Southern California Trojans, and the University of North
Carolina Tar Heels.
I
also love a good beer (like Guinness, Red Stripe, Blue Moon Pale Ale, Miller High Life or
Yuengling), window shopping at Best Buy, watching live musicians perform and
jam, listening to a good DJ spin, buying 'stuff' from www.Amazon.com
, watching
Young & the Restless or Bold and the Beautiful, good conversation, and
traveling to warmer climates. All books (good or bad, you always seem
to learn something...unlike with TV). I also enjoy reading and
conversing about subcultures or various religions
(skinheads/Judaism/Islam/etc...) and the
people involved in them.
Dislikes
- snow & cold weather, racism, sexism, greasy food, opinionated people
who think they're never wrong, men who want to control women, men who treat
women like they're children, women who more jealous than friendly, Elvis
Presley, proselytizers, the Fighting Irish, the Seminoles, the Nittany
Lions, the {Pittsburgh} Panthers, Snap-On tools, close-minded people,
PennDot, National City Bank, Brittany Spears (her music anyways), heroin,
Nazis and Nazi-sympathizers (Charles Lindberg, that means you), politicians
(well distrust would be more accurate), history books that lie or don't tell
the full story, and MTV.
Sometimes,
I get the impression that others don't really 'get' me...or what makes me
tick. To be honest, I've never really been one to care what others
think about me; but I have been known to care about the well being of others
(in other words, I'll do anything to help you, but hardly a thing to just
please you).
See,
I believe in freedom; on a personal, societal, professional, and
political level. Let the next human being live their life the way the
want (as long as it's not a threat to anyone else) without the fear of
criticism or disdain. I also believe that a government should support
such freedoms. There are two political organizations, that I can
sympathize with on various issues (although not all). The Democratic
Socialists of America and the Libertarian Party.
On a
final note - to any who may be reading this - enjoy life. It is much
to short to spend it fighting and feuding over small things. In fact,
doing such just shortens your life span more. So be merry;
laughter is the best medicine. Plus it shoos all the quarrelsome
people away! Cheers!
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