Some Facts About Me

My biggest fears are of dying alone and of not accomplishing anything.

For all the years I've spent playing video games alone I HATE being by myself these days.

I'm afraid of death to the point that it gives me a panic attack if I think about it too much.

I hate touching rust, it reminds me of tetanus shots even though I've never had one.

I over-think situations and constantly focus on the negative when a bad outcome is most apparent. I let things get to me too easily.

I hate liars. I used to lie constantly in middle school about my life only to realize that my two friends weren't buying any of it.

I wanted to be an artist when I was a kid. I didn't bother practicing and stopped when I realized that I really had no talent for it.

When I was 3 years old I hit my head on the foot board of the bunk bed my brother and I shared. I can't remember anything around that time and since then I have had memory troubles.

I blame years of taking Ritalin/Methylphenidate (the generic kind) for messing with my mind. These drugs were prescribed for kids with ADD/ADHD and I honestly think that I was put on them because my brother was also.

Just like most other people, I have a hard time admitting when I'm wrong.

I want to learn to speak Italian and Russian.

I want to name my son Colin Lawrence Otto. Colin after Colin McRae and Lawrence for my friend Larry. If I have a daughter I want to name her Madeline.

I used to be a skateboarding poser. I stopped after figuring out that the only two skaters I knew were douche bags and no one wanted to teach me how to ride a board.

I've never been drunk or high. I've never smoked a cigarette.

Pastas and barbecue are my favorite foods.

I used to be the kid that would sneak toys to school in my book bag.

In middle school I considered myself bisexual but I was never curious about trying anything. I would admire some guys for their looks but looking back I suppose it was more jealousy because I've never thought of myself as good looking.

I've never liked wearing hats, necklaces, or watches but I still wore/wear them.

I've never been a big fan of blonde, blue-eyed girls. Natural beauty has always caught my attention. The first thing I notice on a woman is her eyes.

I'm a Grammar Nazi and my biggest spelling pet peeve is when people use "of" instead of "have." (i.e. "I could of had a sandwich.")

I like traveling and so far my favorite place has been Oregon.

I became a geek by tinkering around with computers by myself. For that everyone seems to think I know everything about them.

I like classical music. Chopin is my favorite pianist and Andrea Bocelli is my favorite opera singer.

I don't mean to brag but I'm the best Tetris player I know.

I like women with short hair. Examples would be Audrey Hepburn and Emma Watson.

Thunderstorms used to terrify me to no end when I was a kid. I would be completely under my bed covers and would even unplug my TV and fish tank for fear of being struck by lightning.

I used to very anti-social and very shy. Fortunately I grew out of it but I'm a quiet person. I think I can attribute this to my brother wanting to be the center of attention growing up.

I love reading World War 2 history. And WW2-era movies or movies about WW2 are my favorite.

I used to want to be a writer. Just like all writers I figured my stuff wasn't any good so I never pursued it. These days my writing mainly consists of video game reviews and other blogs.

TRUSTCompany can be credited with my favorite song of all-time "Downfall."

I'm trustworthy to a fault. I try to see the good in most people, but these days its getting harder to tell.

My childhood hero was Sonic the Hedgehog.

For right now, these will have to hold you over. I will update more when I get the chance.