So here goes mine…late 20’s, former military, current world traveler.

Had the perfect life until cancer ruined it for me by killing my beautiful wife a little over a month ago. Step daughter is now living with her biological father in LA, which is why I’ll end up San Diego before the end of the year when I come back from work. She’s pretty much the only ray of light left for me and a constant reminder of why I have to succeed in life and not let it break me. Five year olds have amazing depth at times and can put things in perspective.

My job’s to babysit people who shouldn’t need supervision. In a sense I hate that people like me are needed, but I love the paychecks. So we’ll let that train wreck for a little longer…

Grew up in Frankfurt, Germany and lived there until I joined the Army at 18. Been bouncing around in the US since and have spent the last five out of six years overseas. Looks like that’ll continue for another 2-3 years and then I’ll find something else to do.

Always wanted to get ink but never found a good reason to get some. Been thinking for years that I should get Horimono done but didn’t want to get it done in the US and lacked the time to commit to traveling for leisure…when I’m already gone 6-9 months out of the year.

Plan on flying out to Yokohama this fall and see if I can get an appointment with Horiyoshi III at his place. If it works out, I’ll be a happy inked up camper. Now I just have to figure out how to get a hold of him.

Already like some of the stuff I’ve read and promise not to be the NTAC around here asking questions like “why do you think people will look at me funny if I have a swastika on my forehead?”.

Thanks for giving me a spot on the board.

T