Posted on May 9, 2008 1:11 AM
1) I'm not in this for fame or even for the money -- I'm truly intrigued at what Mystery could teach me. I know I've got potential -- everyone's got potential -- I just need to figure out how to tap it.
2) I'm real. I'm not an actor, not an attention-seeker, not a shameless self-promoter. I'm just a regular nerd looking to improve himself.
3) For me, it's not all about getting "action" with the ladies. Anyone can get action. I'm looking to improve myself in all aspects.
4) Those who know me know this well: I never do anything halfway. If I get on the show, you WILL be entertained. I guarantee you that.
5) I want to show the world what we gamers already know -- that we CAN get girls!
Posted on May 9, 2008 1:07 AM
I'd use some of the money to pay off debts (gotta spend some of it practically!), but I'd really like to take some time to travel if I win. I've been so busy with work the past few years that I haven't had the time for a proper vacation in ages. I've never been to Europe, and I'd especially like to visit England and Germany -- for all the usual tourist spots, but I'd also like to check out some of the places my ancestors came from, since some of their old homes are still standing.
I've been lucky enough to visit Japan twice and to spend some time in Mystery's fine home nation of Canada, and I've found that trips are really "investments" of sorts -- the memories always stay with you and make you a bigger person in the end. And hey, maybe I could use my new pick-up skills on the Eurobabes. Who knows -- maybe Mystery, Matador, J-Dog, and I will embark on a globetrotting adventure when all is said and done? Hey, crazier things have happened!
Posted on May 7, 2008 6:31 PM
I'm lucky enough to have a job (videogame "journalist") where one of my hobbies is my work, but outside of videogames, I enjoy watching sports, getting together with friends, karaoke (Japanese-style), and playing pen-and-paper RPGs (when there's an available Dungeonmaster).
I'm pretty open-minded when it comes to music. I enjoy everything from hip-hop to country, but most of my favorites are rock/pop. Some of my favorite artists include David Bowie ("Ground control to Major Tom"), Freddie Mercury, YMO, Blur, Depeche Mode, Erasure, and Pet Shop Boys. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to movies -- as long as I'm entertained, that's all that matters. Some of my favorite movies are Memento, Donnie Darko, and Pirates of the Caribbean (for Johnny Depp, mostly). And I like M. Night Shyamalan flicks, if only for the inane "twists." I also unabashedly enjoy B-movies -- anything with Lorenzo Lamas (TV's "Renegade") is strangely enthralling.
In general, I enjoy learning new things and expanding my knowledge of the world as a whole -- three of my biggest interests are history, politics, and geography. I think it's important to understand history, different cultures, and different countries -- too often, people live in their own isolated corner of the world and don't consider the bigger picture. I think the world would be far saner if everyone -- on all sides -- took the time to really learn about the beliefs of people they disagree with instead of thoughtlessly insulting them.
Posted on May 6, 2008 2:53 PM
It may sound pedestrian, but for a shy guy like me, making any sort of bold move is an adventure. Back in college, I had this huge crush on a girl I sat next to in history class. Every day, I would listen to her conversations with other people, purposefully insert myself on group projects with her, and think about what sort of conversations we could have if only I'd just talk to her. But I never once made a move, and I regret it to this day. What's the worst that could've happened? That she rejected me and wasn't part of my life? She wasn't a part of my life anyway!
I promised myself that if I were ever in a similar situation again, I'd suck it up and ask the girl out. A couple of years later, I got my chance. I had a huge crush on the girl I sat next to in journalism class, but I just could not muster the courage to talk to her. On the last day of class, I finally decided that I would not -- and could not -- live in regret this time around. I walked up to her as she was leaving and told her I'd been interested in her the whole semester, but felt kind of awkward asking her out...and proceeded to ask her out VERY awkwardly (I think part of it involved me saying, "Please don't laugh at me, but I kinda like you..."). She smiled the whole time, sensing my nervousness, and I was relieved to hear her response: "I'd love to." We didn't move past the first date, but it was empowering just to finally take that step. Though it didn't work out between us, I don't regret it because at least I TRIED. That's the kind of stuff I'd like Mystery to teach me, but on a whole 'nother level. I want to make the move and feel CONFIDENT.
