: About Me

Hey there. My name is David and I proclaim to be a writer of sorts. I stumbled upon this site and have decided to give it a try as there's a good chance my current job as proofreader will be gone by the end of the year.

Writing is something that has always come easy to me. Need proof? How many teenagers do you know of asked for a typewriter for Christmas? Well, back in my high school days, I was one of them (and I still have that Brother with the 10-digit LCD "preview" screen).

Before my current position as proofreader, I was a magazine writer for three years. And before that I was Joe Sweatsock working for various retail and one-hour photo establishments around southern California. When the opportunity to write came my way, I took it and never looked back.

I've been married for almost 15 years and have one fantastic son. My family is what keeps me going.

So why am I here? I want to see what kind of damage I can do or recognition I can get. As previously stated, my current job is in jeopardy (due to an impending relocation to the east coast), so I'm looking for a way I can earn some money and do what I love at the same time.

Is that enough for you? It is for me-at least for the time being. Watch for articles in the near future and feel free to contact me. You can read my blog at www.holographicmeatloaf.com for current writing samples or visit www.200by40.com, my weight loss blog.

Thanks. It's good to be here.

Dave

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

80s music

My parents always told me ...

to pursue what you love doing

My childhood ambition ...

was to play baseball

Why I write ...

because I always seem to have something to say

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

the sound of rainfall

My first job ...

was at a photo lab

My best moment ...

was when my son was born

My inspiration ...

is my family

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