After just having read Matt B's thread about why he likes swords and the following posts by others briefly describing a few of their interests, I became aware of how little we know about each other outside of our common thread (khukuris). Now I respect everyone's right to privacy (and dearly value my own), so I hope no one interprets this as an effort on my behalf to pry. I just thought that I would start a thread where those who would like to share more about themselves could do so.
Who is X-Head?
To get the ball rolling, I'll start with myself. I am a former 13-Foxtrot Weekend Warrior and Airborne 5 Jump Chump turned West Point cadet turned garbage man who plays guitar in a funk rock band and does code enforcement (mostly investigating major illegal dumping of construction debris) to pay the bills (not many funk rock fans in my town). I played the bagpipes at West Point though I'm no good at it and will scare you off with my playing. I ride horses, slay groundhogs and canoe the river on my parents' farm, and I'm a micro-brewery beer fanatic. I have an awesome wife & a 5 mo. old son who was born at home with the help of 2 midwives. I am 30 years old and still struggling through college (accounting mjr). After that I'll try for law school to study tax law & constitutional law. I believe there is only one true way, but I respect and will protect your right to follow whatever path you choose and will never shove my religion down someone elses' throat. I am proud of my American heritage and of our rebellious history, and the freedoms that our ancestors purchased with their blood and their lives. "X-Head" is a reference to my religion, my generation, my favorite TV show, and my favorite band. I guess that's everything except for my fingerprints & SSN. My signature below pretty much sums up my sentiments.
My intent is not for this to be a forum for politics or religion, but I recognize that in some people's cases (such as my own), their religious convictions are an inseperable part of their identity. I take mine with me everywhere I go, and I am a hollow husk without it. If I came off as preachy, let me know and I'll edit it.
Now you know who X-Head is. Who are you?
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I DO NOT CHOOSE TO BE A COMMON MAN
"It is my right to be uncommon...if I can; I seek opportunity...not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stole calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud, and unafraid; to think and act for myself; enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say,
This I have done, and this is what it means to be an American."
--Dean Alfrange
Who is X-Head?
To get the ball rolling, I'll start with myself. I am a former 13-Foxtrot Weekend Warrior and Airborne 5 Jump Chump turned West Point cadet turned garbage man who plays guitar in a funk rock band and does code enforcement (mostly investigating major illegal dumping of construction debris) to pay the bills (not many funk rock fans in my town). I played the bagpipes at West Point though I'm no good at it and will scare you off with my playing. I ride horses, slay groundhogs and canoe the river on my parents' farm, and I'm a micro-brewery beer fanatic. I have an awesome wife & a 5 mo. old son who was born at home with the help of 2 midwives. I am 30 years old and still struggling through college (accounting mjr). After that I'll try for law school to study tax law & constitutional law. I believe there is only one true way, but I respect and will protect your right to follow whatever path you choose and will never shove my religion down someone elses' throat. I am proud of my American heritage and of our rebellious history, and the freedoms that our ancestors purchased with their blood and their lives. "X-Head" is a reference to my religion, my generation, my favorite TV show, and my favorite band. I guess that's everything except for my fingerprints & SSN. My signature below pretty much sums up my sentiments.
My intent is not for this to be a forum for politics or religion, but I recognize that in some people's cases (such as my own), their religious convictions are an inseperable part of their identity. I take mine with me everywhere I go, and I am a hollow husk without it. If I came off as preachy, let me know and I'll edit it.
Now you know who X-Head is. Who are you?
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I DO NOT CHOOSE TO BE A COMMON MAN
"It is my right to be uncommon...if I can; I seek opportunity...not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stole calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud, and unafraid; to think and act for myself; enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say,
This I have done, and this is what it means to be an American."
--Dean Alfrange
