Let's see, right now I'm a CAD technician, using a computer to make 3D engineering models and paper drawings for machine shops and other industrial manufacturers. I was laid-off from my current job at a motorcycle accessories manufacturer in Burlington, but lately they've had me putting in some solid hours. Still, I've got my own CAD software at home, and I've been pondering doing freelance work on the side for some extra cash. My other big thing is hobby-grade R/C racing. Yeah yeah I know, kinda nerdy, but it's a ton of fun. I've been racing offroad since 2001 and racked up a couple of track and touring championships, and now I've got a couple of sponsors onboard. The way I see it, there's a million worse things I could be spending my time and money on (drugs, gambling, etc.). So I'm a grown guy dumping tons of money into ballistic toy cars. Everybody needs a hobby, amirite? Currently living with the folks, paying them rent, and running my R/C shop out of the bat. Not my ideal situation but certainly not the worst deal in the world either. I get along fine with both my parents, a lot of people would tell you my Old Man and I are less father-and-son and more like clones. We even sound the same over the phone, I screw with his motorcycling buddies all the time when they call :-) Relationship-wise, I dunno, I'm kinda burnt out at the moment. I'm kindof an outcast in my town, the gearhead engineer in a town full of jocks. Never dated in high school, can count the number of serious girl-...hell, any kind of girlfriends I've had on one hand. It's frustrating, sometimes it seems like everywhere I go the girls fall all over these total holes and cry about how bad their relationships are, but they never think to give an allright guy like me a chance. :-/ My real dream is to pick up and move out to California. I know a ton of people over there (probably more than I know here) and a lot of the things that interest me have huge followings over there. Back in the spring of '08 I spent a week in Cali going from Los Angeles to Atascudero and Morro Bay meeting a bunch of my friends that I'd only known previously online. Had an absolute blast and if I had the opportunity to go back again I wouldn't think twice. ---------------------------- "Here's to all the girls who think that all the nice guys are gone... There are still nice guys in this world. Guys who will call just to say i love you. Guys who will hold your hand while walking. Guys who will say that you look amazing because they mean it, not just to get in your pants. Guys who will buy you a star and name it for you, just so you have a star to wish upon. Guys who will stay awake next to you and watch you sleep just because of you peaceful you look. Guys who love the way you look when you just woke up. Guys who will look into your eyes instead of your shirt. Guys who will Kiss you on the forehead when you're crying. Guys who will open the door for you. Guys who will dance with you and kiss you in the rain. And finally, guys who say, 'I love you" and mean it truly for now and forever. We are still out here. Most likely we are your best friend who you've never thought of that way, but thats all we've thought about when you tell us about the latest hole that dumped you. We aren't hidden away or all taken. We are still here, and we are looking for you. The true and honest girls who wont take advantage of us and take us for granted. So if you're looking for that one nice guy left in the world, perhaps you should look behind you because most likely, they've supported you all along. These are my words. Take them as you will. Many people make the mistake of uming that simply because someone is a "nice guy" that they are also a doormat for people to walk all over. Do not mistake kindness for weakness. This is a common mistake that is made more often than is necessary. Learn from the past and the last "bad boy" that cheated on you, beat you, or just didn't care. Find yourself a nice guy, and realize that just because we're nice on the outside doesn't mean that we can't still be a man."