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Jinxed4Ev3r ♂️ [16771001] [2011-03-03 00:03:38 +0000 UTC] "Persistence is Key" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 73; Deviations: 5; Watchers: 6

Watching: 23; Pageviews: 2648; Comments Made: 228; Friends: 23

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Edtropolis
Favorite movies: Kick Ass, Pulp Fiction
Favorite TV shows: Walking Dead, Archer.
Favorite bands / musical artists: A Perfect Circle, Tool, Micheal Jackson, Offspring, Metalica, Led Leppelin, Aerosmith, Alternitive rock (In general), Many of the Sonic games' BGMs
Favorite books: Legend of Drizzt, Way of the Shadows.
Favorite writers: R.A. Salvator, Brent Weeks
Favorite games: Starcraft, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate, Gears of War, Soul Calibur, Sonic 2, Dk country, Xenogears, Metal Gear Solid 3, Diablo 2, Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted 2, Silent Hill 3, Psychonauts, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Batman: Arkam City, Dark Souls.
Favorite gaming platform: PC, Xbox 360
Tools of the Trade: Pencil, Paper, Keyboard.
Other Interests: Writing, Aviation, Computer Hardware, Gaming, Reading

# About me

My favorite character by far is Tails. The character inspires me.

Tails is a genius, yet incredibly humble and doesn't think he is better than others. He doesn't look for praise or invent things to show off, he only wants to help and prove he's useful. He has an unrealized potential for feats no one else could achieve, though he doesn't see this potential himself and doesn't always think he'll be able to succeed. Tails is timid by nature and avoids conflict, looking like the type to run when situations get scary, but he doesn't. He stands his ground to defend what he cares about. A truly pure soul, incorruptible and unique with profound strength of character hidden within a gentle, kind, timid person.

To be honest, I've been a fan of Tails for only three years. I was lonely at the time. Though I was surrounded by my family who loves me, I have never been able to talk to them. I don't have much relation to them personality wise. I didn't have any friends either. The one's I did have, stopped coming over or always had some excuse for why I couldn't visit. I'd never treat anyone poorly so I didn't get it. I just felt hurt. At the same time, I did have someone who I thought was a "friend." For years, this person covertly insult, belittle, and put into question my intellect under the guise of friendship, lies, and fake apologies, taking advantage of my kindness, willingness to forgive, and accept fault. I was always wrong and I was always the problem.

Feeling hurt and depressed most of the time, I'd look down at a copy of Sonic Mega Collections for the PS2. I'd see Tails on the box art. I would think, this must be how Tails felt before he met Sonic and the gang. Then I started noticing parallels between me and him. Timidness and kindness misconstrued as weakness. Super intelligence preventing a common ground for others to connect with or worse, intimidating to others. Dumping superficial aspects of societal rules on what a male should be (Doesn't care to show off, try to have sex all the time, objectify women, be overbearing, or for sports).

I was also jealous of this fictional character. He has found his niche, his place in life where he can be happy. He had Sonic who he could hang out with anytime, actually, it was expected. He was appreciated for the right reasons and definitely belonged, having a permanent spot within the group. Irreplaceable. I wanted that. I had no idea how to get it. I felt something that would have to happen by complete chance. I felt that chance was incredibly low.

Still, I started looking up pictures here on DA. There's some fantastic art here. So many people love this character too. I'd look at some of this artwork and feel compelled to make a change in my life. I needed to do something, take advantage of my young age and better myself. No work made me feel more inspired than Edtropolis' rendition of Tails, his work called 'Fallible' in particular. Something about Tails falling asleep completely within his element under a perfectly clear, starry sky. So I did make a change.

I started ignoring that destructive person in my life who caused nothing but hurt and distrust in myself. (Only now did I start labeling him as a sociopath.)

I decided to go to Kent State University. I needed something difficult and worth the time learn. Respectable and utterly cool. What could be more all those things than Aeronautics? Yes. My interest in this child's game character caused me to sign up for schooling specifically designed to create pilots. College has been the most life changing and positive experience ever. Becoming a pilot caused me to cast out my laziness, learn the importance of study (I never needed to study in high school, in fact I missed most days only to attend for tests and exams), and be more prepared at all times for situations (as well as being much more concerned with safety). I did have trouble, but I couldn't allow myself to give up.

That profile pic is of me flying a Cessna 172. I have indeed earned a private pilot's certification. I am now working toward a commercial and instrument ratings.

I have also managed to land a student job on campus as a Desktop Support Analyst which I hope could turn into a full time job to help pay for my college.

I have since met Pacneemius over XBox Live.
My best friend is Paco. He's an artist here on DA who is also a Sonic fan, with Sonic being his favorite. He doesn't live around me, but we play on the xbox every night. We can hang out and BS for hours and be open about anything to each other. We don't even play a game some nights. Some of his views are questionable to me, just as some of mine are questionable to him. We're different in the perfect amount of ways. Arrogant and big headed, but also has a good heart. He's my Sonic.

Perhaps one day I could meet my Cream the Rabbit or Cosmo, haha.

Good things about me - I am rather smart (or I hope so anyways), I have a mild personality, I pride myself on common sense and logical decisions, I am dependable and always pay back my debts, I don't make excuses for my mistakes, I learn from them.

Bad things - I can be somewhat of a sarcastic smartass, I am shy, I have a habit of procrastinating, I am lazy when at home.

(I don't go out of my way to watch/play/own everything that Tails is in; the quality has to be there, whether in writing or voice acting. (Kate Higgins is the best Tails' has ever sounded.))

Commit, keep making progress, never quit.