Laughing, having a good time..Long Philosophical discussions about life and love..Psychology, Social Sciences and education; Sports (mainly football), Music and Film. Shooting hoops-- Now that I've got my jumpshot back!.. Working out and getting in shape. Sitting around, relaxing and watching TV. Cooking (especially for a woman), the occaisional drink. And of course:Partying like a Rock Star, whenever i can find time.
Music
Radiohead-Love just about all their songs, Elliott Smith-- he really hits me on a gut level in a strong way. And: Beatles, Doors, U2,Pearl Jam & Travis are other favorites. Plus all kinds of other stuff: Buddy Holly, Public Enemy, Jay-Z A Tribe Called Quest, R.E.M.,Gomez, Gang Starr, White Stripes, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix; Alicia Keys, Bright Eyes...Jazz and blues, sometimes... Most stuff that is NOT Country
Movies
THe Creative Genius of Paul Thomas Anderson, especially:MAGNOLIA and Punch Drunk Love. The Unique Comedies of Wes Anderson: Rushmore, ROyal Tennenbaums, and The Darjeeling Limited. pLUS: SUPERBAD!! Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 40 year old virgin, Easy Rider, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Big Lebowski, 25th hour,American Beauty, Paris Je T'aime The Departed, Old School, Walk Hard: THe Dewey Cox story, High Fidelity, ...Say Anything and Crimes and Misdemeanors. And mobster movies, such as the 1st two GOdfathers, Donnie Brasco and Goodfellas. Other favorite directors include Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorcese, Michael Moore the COen Brothers, and Sometimes: Spike Lee & Woody Allen
Television
The OFFice!-- hilarious-- Cartoons: The Simpsons, South Park, Futurama, Family Guy Plus: Daily Show, Colbert Report, Homicide, The Wire, Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Flight of the Conchords Dexter and Arrested Development- Why did I not watch that show when it was on the air?
Books
Generally nonfiction: Homicide and The Corner-both stories about the great and troubled city of Baltimore by David Simon. Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn; The Cases that Haunt Us, By FBI profiler John Douglas & Mark Olshaker; Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas- Hunter S. Thompson- Anything by MR. Thompson; Justice: Dominick Dunne; Autobiography of Malcolm X. While America Slept-Gerard Posner.
Heroes
Mom, Dad, Grandma's & Grandpa's... Behavioral & Social Psychologist, Albert Bandura. Thom Yorke and Radiohead. All my brothers and sister for always making me laugh: Bill and John..and the Baby bro and sis Chunk and Val, because they are cute and make me smile.... ANd my sister-in-law Julie, because she not only makes me laugh, without trying--she brings me to tears and makes my sides hurt.
About me: The year of Our Lord, 2007, has marked the Emergence of New Sam, which paved way for the Birth of Vegas Sam: Everyone Beware.
I hail from the great state of Texas, (specifically West Texas), and have lived in Maryland for 10 years. I love football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. College teams: UTEP Miners, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Maryland Terps & the Irish ... I love music, especially Radiohead and Elliott Smith. They truly speak to me. I'm into all kinds of movies,but usually lean towards the artsy/odd/goofy side. I used to like to read a lot, but now just read the newspaper and try to turn my brain off when not at work. I am a dog person, too. Currently, I'm 29 years old and work as a school psychologist in a Baltimore City middle school. That typically involves assessment for special education eligibility, and providing counseling services. I like to work with kids, and they usually seem to warm up to me very quickly, even the tough ones. I find that a little positivity goes a long way, even if I don't know what the hell I am doing or talking about with them. The best description for my theoretical orientation is: "Cognitive-Behavioral, w/A little Love." Also, still have the 2nd/summer job at the Video store for extra $, and free rentals, and because it's fun. Lots of change and growing up in the past year..I am very mellow and relaxed, but also know how to have fun. I would say that I am very easy to get along with, and enjoy conversation- it seems like a lost art, sometimes... AIM-doors2288 Yahoo-doors228
Who I'd like to meet: Rihanna, Megan Fox, Ashanti, Rachel Bilson, Amy Adams, Domenica Davis, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Shirley Manson, Michael Irvin, Dave Attell, Matt Groening, Don Cheadle, Seth Rogen, Seth McFarlane, Julianne Moore, Mitch Hedberg, Larry David, Jerry Jones, Adam Corrolla, Will Arnett Mike and Mike in the Morning And...Just about anyone... My favorite people are those who you can just meet and then have a long, drunken (or buzzed), humorous and/or meaningful conversation with. Those people ROck! and are the reason I love to go out
Also, these guys:
Hi Sam! What's going on? Hey, there's a concert the 12th in Towson. Theory of a Deaman. I saw them at Ramshead a while back. I'm going to check it out. You and your peeps want to go?
i was looking through the bumper stickers and it was on there. what are you up to? go cowboys! i watched the game last night while i had a wild night of rummy and football.
Did you enjoy your weekend? My sis took me to this redneck place by her house that I ran away from, then we went to this other "club" Gables. It was different.... At least I had beer! lol
hey bugs bunny stopped by today. bitch stole my carrots out of my garden. so i shot him and made rabbit jerkey. the garden gnomes loved it. i would never eat that because then i would feel like the bad guy for killing and then eating bugs bunny. then one would ask where do i get off? my reply is i get off on that all the time.
prince caspian and i took a spin on my griffon last night and we landed by a glorious pond last night. these snorks kept coming out of the water and bugging us so i stepped on one and squashed the little bugger. then they were all trying to attack my griffon. they shouldn't be bothering me while i'm with my man but yet i'm the bad guy. where do they get off?
