GameInformer

Oregon is my home. Lived here my whole life. It's hard to escape, but sometimes I'm not so sure I want to. Moved away from my small town life and into the city where I tried my hand in art school. This was following many sad years of broken hearts and a dead-end employment. I majored in Game Design at The Art Institute of Portland. Failed pretty hard after 2 quarters. It was one of the best experiences of my life, however. Met some amazing people who I learned plenty a lot from and are good friends with today.
As for my education, dropping out of high school to get my G.E.D. has never been a proud memory, not to mention how simple the process was compared to spending 4 years to get a high school diploma, or as employment applications refer to it, "the equivalent". We had a funky school system when I was in high school but that didn't screw me up as much as the personal challenges that I faced with family while me being completely oblivious to what was going on around me.
I participated in concert band from 6th grade through high school in the percussion section, eventually learning the stage drums (aka drum set) and, no surprise, joined a band that lasted a few months. Continued playing drums for my church at the time, enjoying every moment I got to rock out in front of 70-year-old grandmas. After a while I decided it wasn't meant for me, to be in church, so the drumming just sort of stopped and I moved on to other things. No doubt I can still play, but I am definitely rusty.
My taste in music and movies is ever-evolving so it's difficult to specify what I like and what I may not like tomorrow. In fact, it's impossible. 
I'm always looking for new experiences, usually involving a game (100% completion fanatic), but I'm nostalgic enough that I remember where I come from and like to return to those places where bliss can take hold.
There's a lot more to me than I usually let be seen. But when I am seen..... I try to look good. ;)
My friends call me Gibs.