Let's Expand On My Bio...

Many of you don't know "who" I am. I like to write in "moniker mode" because frankly I don't want any focus on my name, although any of you who read my work at Technosailor know me as David Nick.

Born in North Minneapolis, (Minnesota for those who don't know), I was #4 in the pecking order of kids. As far as I know I had a typical family: Older brother who picked on ya, sister who you sometimes got along with, and the only difference I can see is that my sister was my twin.

I've worked in many different areas of the "employment field". From paper boy, dishwasher, and cook, to security guard, truck driver, and software configuration management. I have done many things, but I truly don't feel like it's anything special.

Currently I work for a place called Mongo's Grill. It's a part time gig that I picked up to pay the gas while attending college. We are the 1st store in the U.S. and it's exciting to be a part of something new.

Since I spoke about college I may as well fill in the rest of the blanks. Currently I am working on attaining my first college Bachelor's Degree in Network Security. I am excited to have the chance to do something I often ponder and focus my attention. The technology field is so huge that I am thankful to be blessed with plenty of knowledge and a love for all things technical.

I am married now, January 3rd, 2006 marked a very special moment in my life. We have plans to attempt parenthood, whether God finds it within himself to bless us is entirely another matter. ;)

My wife and I are devout Mormon's and just to dispel any stereotypes we fully believe in God and his son Jesus Christ. That Jesus died for our sins, and that in the pre-existence, God had a plan for us all to return and live with Him again, and our lives here on Earth is proof that we accepted his challenge.

I don't "blog" about religion that much. Simply because I found my faith, some people are lead to me to help them find their own, others don't want to hear about it, and mostly I don't write about religion because unless you are devout, you really don't want to hear it. ;)

But, contrary to my church, offline, I will tell anyone who would listen to me about my conversion, my faith, and how I feel that I have finally found my true calling. :)

Now, on to my other tastes....

Hobbies and the things that motivate me: I love motorcycles, sailboats, computers (duh), food (pizza should have been it's own food group), sudoku, anything Asian, cars, cats & wolves, swords, firearms, camping, Dairy Queen blizzards, Dilbert, (lol), news, politics, Amateur Radio, SkyWarn, darts, Blogging, billiards, bike riding, science fiction, spy/espionage thrillers, and the list can go on and on forever.

My marriage is a happy one, and it's my second. While we haven't made the 6 month mark, my wife and I have had a rocky start. Mostly because when you bring two hermits together, there is bound to be some "integration" issues. LOL We have certainly had our share, but I believe she knows what it means to be married for Time and all Eternity. I am lucky to have met her.

Last but not least. I come from a family that believed there is no stronger bond than blood. While we do not get to choose who is in our family, our "DNA" is what binds us together. That type of attitude towards family has also given me very strong ethical and moral beliefs. Those beliefs have molded and shaped every opinion, career path, and life choice I've made, and continue to make.

Friends are temporary, family lasts forever.

I truly hope you gained something from my openness, and hope that you come back for more.

Thanks for reading!