Bio

I am a married father of three who loves to surf, Jesus, reading, helping other parents who have children with autism, UCLA sports, gadgets, and really into computers. I am a Director of Information Technology, the chairperson for our School District’s Special Education Community Advisory Committee and a Den Leader for a Cub Scout Pack. So my blog will probably be about all of the above.

Disclaimer: This is a personal weblog. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any organization I belong to or my church. If I say something that is incorrect, lame or stupid now or in the future, I point out that the incorrectness, lameness or stupidity is mine, and mine alone. You will need to find your own! Finally, any abusive, rude, profane or offensive comments will be deleted—so please play nice.

100 other things about me:

1. I was born in Los Angeles, CA
2. I love to surf but don’t get to as much anymore.
3. The first music I remember is the Beatles. My Dad’s records.
4. I played trumpet in elementary school.
5. I can’t play any instrument anymore.
6. My mother died of cancer when I was four-years-old.
7. My Grandmother helped raise me. Great woman!
8. I skipped a grade in school. 1st to 3rd.
9. I’m kind of a know-it-all.
10. Ok, I am a know-it-all
11. Nobody beats me in Trivia Pursuit. Except my wife Kari.
12. I love Jeopardy. So does Kari.
13. I watch Twilight Zone marathons.
14. I love to read.
15. I’m usually into three or four books at a time.
16. I was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps.
17. I hate to run.
18. I love to swim.
19. I should have joined the Navy.
20. Never! Number 19 is a joke we used to say. Semper Fi!
21. I went to UCLA.
22. My brother likes USC.
23. I hate USC.
24. My brother likes the Angels.
25. I like the Angels too.
26. I love college football. Go Bruins!
27. I love college basketball. Go Bruins!
28. I’ve met many famous people.
29. Anthony Hopkins impressed me the most. Very friendly.
30. I read atlases and maps for fun.
31. Dictionaries too.
32. My first concert was Aerosmith at Anaheim stadium.
33. I got grounded because I wasn’t supposed to go.
34. I used to be able to do handstands on my skateboard.
35. I had long hair then too.
36. I really want a new surfboard.
37. I love electronic stuff.
38. Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind is probably my all-time favorite movie.
39. Probably because it annoys the heck out of my wife.
40. I’m a geek, but don’t call me a nerd.
41. Farthest place from home I’ve been is Japan.
42. Home is Long Beach, CA.
43. I have three beautiful and intelligent kids.
44. Yeah, its a dad talking but its true.
45. My dad is an artist.
46. I can’t draw stick figures.
47. My sister works for the government. Its not a desk job.
48. If she told you what she does she’d have to, well you know…
49. Me, I have a desk job.
50. I work in a great company with great people.
51. I get to play with a lot of cool gadgets.
52. I love Tommy burgers.
53. I’m trying to lose weight.
54. I grew up wanting to be a lawyer.
55. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer.
56. I don’t drink or smoke.
57. I do drink lots of coffee.
58. My first job was a pizza delivery boy.
59. I was good at playing baseball.
60. I have a son with Autism.
61. I do volunteer stuff for Autism causes.
62. I’m a Christian.
63. I’m an Independent.
64. I don’t trust either political parties.
65. I love Mac’s
66. I like Linux too.
67. Windows, not so much. But hey it pays the bills.
68. My last dog was an Australian Shepherd.
69. I work in a high-rise in Downtown LA.
70. My current rig is a Macbook Pro with 4GBs of RAM
71. I love it when my kids jump all over me.
72. I have a signed John Wooden basketball.
73. There’s a picture of me in the newspaper with John Wooden signing my basketball.
74. I was in a fraternity in college.
75. Bazooka Bubble Gum is my favorite.
76. If I could, I’d wear shorts all the time.
77. I really dislike pickles and peanut butter.
78. A big juicy peach is the best.
79. I got robbed at gunpoint at a gas station.
80. I bought a new pair of shorts after number 79.
81. My car license plate is ASURFR.
82. I have been richly rewarded.
83. Just not with money though.
84. I just took my daughter to her first concert–Third Day, Kutless, Barlow Girl, Aaron Shust.
85. Unless you count the Wiggles concert when she was four.
86. I like going to see plays.
87. The pet I always wanted was a big talking parrot.
88. I raised cockatiels instead.
89. I like to setup aquariums.
90. I think TIVO is the best invention ever made.
91. My coolest college job was at a pharmacy in Venice, Ca.
92. My favorite surf spot is Trestles.
93. I like my mother-in-law.
94. My daughter got my dad’s art gene.
95. My youngest son is a genius. Really!
96. My oldest son is teaching himself to play piano.
97. I don’t get enough sleep.
98. In real life, Van Gogh’s paintings are awesome.
99. I have no regrets.
100. I love my wife.