Many sites on the internet, from social networking sites to message boards, offer a section for a brief bio. I have filled in the “about me” section with one simple line: “I’m just a regular guy, living a regular life.” For the most part, that’s true. I’m not famous, I haven’t done anything extraordinary, and my life is not terribly exciting. That’s not to say that I’m just like everybody else, of course. Here’s a little bit about me!
When I tell people where I live, I tell them that I live in Delaware, Ohio. To be more accurate, my wife Becky and I live north of the City of Delaware, in Northern Delaware County. I love living out in the country. The commute to work is about an hour each way, but at the end of the day, it’s worth it to be out here. The fresh air and open spaces are great.
Becky and I don’ t have any kids yet, but we’re hopeful that will change soon. In the mean time, the two dogs and two cats will do.
Professionally, I’m an “IT guy”. More specifically, IT operations. I specialize in computer networks, systems, and support. I make sure that things keep running smoothly.
I am a technology enthusiast. I like to stay on top of things in the tech world. I follow tech news closely via a handful of podcasts, websites, and even a couple of IRC (yes, it still exists) chat rooms.
I am a licensed amateur radio operator. It’s a hobby that doesn’t get much love these days, but can still be a lot of fun. I am also a certified weather spotter for the national weather service. As their eyes in the field, I have been able to confirm or report weather conditions in my immediate area.
I love to go fishing. One of the best things about living in Northern Delaware County is living near the state park! Delaware Lake is a great little fishing lake. It’s not quite big enough to attract large numbers of jet skis and water skiers, which makes it a great place to catch fish. Being out doors, on the water is one of my favorite ways to pass the time in the summer and fall.
I like to ride my motorcycle whenever I get the chance. I’m excited to share this hobby with Becky. She and I frequently ride into town on warm summer nights to get ice cream or coffee. One of my favorite experiences was riding to Tennessee with my dad. We loaded up our camping gear on our bikes and went down to Norris Lake. Someday, I would love to take off on the bike for another week long camping trip like that.
My last hobby is more of a lifestyle than a hobby. I heat our home with a wood burning stove. I installed it to help reduce our heating costs and become more self sufficient. Of course, it isn’t as convenient as setting the thermostat, but it’s worth the work. Some people think I’m crazy, but I love being outside running the chain saw and log splitter.
My dream home is a cabin in the woods, on a small crystal clear northern lake. While I know it probably won’t happen, I still dream about escaping from the “rat race”, and simplifying my life. Living in our cabin, and enjoying the simple things in life, without all of the man made stress around us. Every once in a while Becky teases me, suggesting we move to Alaska or Canada, or U.P. Michigan. If only we could!
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