Well, where to start?

I guess the first and most important thing to say is that I am a Christian.

I am currently 21 years old. I grew up out of state, and I moved to Missouri in 2004. I have many acquaintances, but I can't say I have many friends. That's not to say they aren't friends to me; I just never see anyone outside of the places I meet them all (school, work, etc.)

I attended OTC, and I graduated on my birthday in May with an AAS in Culinary Arts, an AAS in Hospitality Management, and a Certificate in Baking.

I am a horrible dancer. I think this is because I was always self-conscious, so I never chanced looking like a fool to learn. I would love to learn to ballroom dance (not the crazy undulations of today's youth, but real structured dancing). I would not say that I am a horrible singer, but I am not a good one. Still, I sing loudly when nobody can hear me (especially in the car).

I consider myself to be able to write fairly well to convey a message, yet I have trouble talking to others on a personal level in person, until I get to know them, at least. Ironically, I am able to animatedly speak in front of large groups, but I hardly consider school presentations or reports to be personal.

I am very driven by romantic love, and I believe that others should be respected as people; not things! I love music. I do not listen to one genre of music, as I may feel in the mood for different types of music depending on my current circumstances or emotion. Within an hour's time, I can be found listening to Mozart, ACDC, Nat King Cole, Garth Brooks, Panic at the Disco, Newsboys, Bette Midler, Green Day, and Movie Soundtracks (Disney, Phantom of the Opera, Mission: Impossible, etc.)

I work in Springfield, MO doing something I love to do. I have a great boss and a passionate team of co-workers who are all excellent at what they do.

I absolutely love the Christmas season, and it is not unusual to find me singing Christmas songs before Haloween has even come. I believe that Christmas is more romantic, even, than Valentine's Day. There's just something about the chill in the air, the crackle of the fire, the smell of the cinnamon and pine, and taste of pumpkin pie that can brighten anyone up inside.

At this point, I realized I've gone into a sort of rant, trying to accurately describe myself.

Well, I encourage any questions you might have that I may have failed to answer in the lengthy novel above.

I can guarantee you won't enjoy all of my photos, but if there is just one that makes you smile, laugh, or wonder, then I am content. Thank you for your time, and God bless!

Jovially,

Daniel R. Isaman