ME
...mostly, sort of, somewhat. :)
Born in Salem OR, May 7th, 1963, at 12:03pm PST. For those of you who are interested in such things, here is my favorite astrological program, Astrolog. I also do tarot, massage, some palmistry, some martial arts, a little programming here and there, and lots and lots of web surfing.
I'm primarily self-taught in my present computer-related skills -- having lots of time on my hands, I find it easier to learn things by doing and study rather than by going to a classroom. If one knows people who know the skills and the field, and if one has a decent yardstick to determine success, one can often learn more in one's livingroom than in a classroom. This also describes my basic attitude about organized schooling, although I have had a little college.
I have other hobbies, including mudding, writing, drawing, magick, and philosophy. I like learning new skills. Learning is fun, as far as I can see it. I just tend to learn under specific kinds of circumstances, by doing, and at my own pace.
Speaking of learning, I found the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with! Her name is Sara, and she's beautiful! Take a look for yourself, here, at our wedding, on April 22nd, 2000.
It takes self-awareness to be free. It takes more integrity to stand up for oneself in the face of societal displeasure than it does to follow the pack. No-one ever said life was going to be simple or easy, but it doesn't have to be boring or pointless. The key to happiness is in what you believe, not in what is true or right or good. Reality is your servant, provided you can bear to see it for what it is, or what it is doing. Everyone has the same level of power, and no-one can impose their will on another without some sort of permission.
Every thought is a powerful thing if given the benefit of intention, planning, and action. The last one of the three can be the hardest, although once you get going, it gets easier and easier to put it into practice. Every habit contains a life philosophy.
I'm not perfect, and I resent anyone who makes me feel that I have to be to seek happiness, to contribute to culture and society, and to be accepted.