About Me
It is difficult to write about one's self. However, I enjoy reading about what other people have written about themselves. It helps make web pages seem more personable and reminds the reader that not everything is business orientated or written by professional journalists. This section is about me and some of my interests.
Basic Stats| Location: | New Jersey |
| Vocation: | Computer Systems Administrator |
| Avocation: | Life Adventurer |
| Handle: | Zym or Lord Servant |
| Favorite color: | Green |
| Thinking place: | My best ideas come to me while I brush my teeth |
| Favorite foods: | Steamed broccoli, steak from Ruth's Chris, dark chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries, dirt cake, eggs benedict, calamari, smelt, wild raspberries, vegetable chili, and just about anything else home made with love and care. |
| Favorite editor: | Vi / Pico / Notepad++ / Jext (RIP) |
| Favorite season: | Late spring |
Cycling
There is something fulfilling about moving along under your own power. An early morning ride before work can help start the day off with a sharp mind or a evening ride after work can help relax after a difficult day.
Reading
I like to read but unlike the stereotypical person who reads for pleasure I like to read for knowledge. Sure, there are a couple good fiction or nonfiction books that were enjoyable but mostly I like to read to learn. Right now I'm working my way through Algorithms in C++ and Datasecurity and encryption. Check out my bookshelf for more details.
Science - Microscopy
Growing up I was homeschooled through most of my highschool years and I never had much of an opportunity to branch out into areas of science apart from computer science. Finally I bought a microscope with my tax rebate to investigate life at the microscopic level. Although more of a hobby I enjoy using it.
Favorite Quotes and Quips
- If the future isn't what it used to be, does that mean that the past is subject to change in times to come?
- The best prophet of the future is the past.
- I cannot draw a cart, nor eat dried oats; If it be man's work I will do it.
- Resisting temptation is easier when you think you'll probably get another chance later on.
- A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. -- Carl Sandburg
- 3rd Law of Computing: Anything that can go wr
fortune: Segmentation violation -- Core dumped - The chains of marriage are so heavy that it takes two to carry them, and sometimes three. -- Alexandre Dumas
- To teach is to learn twice. -- Joseph Joubert
- Man must shape his tools lest they shape him. -- Arthur R. Miller
- It is all right to hold a conversation, but you should let go of it now and then. -- Richard Armour
- Clones are people two.
- Prunes give you a run for your money.
My Theme
To you, O Lord, I lift my soul
In you, O God, I place my trust
Do not let me be put to shame
Nor let my enemies triumph over me
My hope is you
Show me your ways
Guide me in truth
In all my days
My hope is you
I am, O Lord, filled with your love
You are, O God, my salvation
Guard my life and rescue me
My broken spirit shouts
My mended heart cries out
My hope is you
Show me your ways
Guide me in truth
In all my days
My hope is you
My Hope Is You
Lyrics by Mac Powell / Music by Third Day
From the recording: Conspiracy No. 5, Track #7.