(New update: 07/28/12)

Let's see, I was originally born in South Korea, in a small little village near Seoul. I was given up at birth due to a genetic defect. Those who are familiar with Cleft Palate and its sometimes severe Psychological disorders that follow it will understand its meaning. So, basically you could consider me a Korean-American...I think. I'm not even technically sure what I am. I have dual citizenship in both countries, but have lived in America for over 20 years now. I've been through hell and back just trying to look like everybody else. You shouldn't need 30 surgeries to look like everyone else. We all lost count after 20.

Hobbies:

I am an active anime and cartoon lover! I love all things associated with both. The mysterious draw that lures you into another world. It saved my life on more than one occasion, so bash it all you want, it won't change how I feel.

Favorites:

ANIME:

Clannad & Clannad After Story - Those who have seen these know its something special. If you haven't, go watch it now. I can't give away anything because it's just that good.

Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) - Great stuff in dealing with religious and ideology. I was drawn to it more along those lines.

Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO) - Funny stuff with great moral lessons. Much better than the Full House/Saved by the Bell generation stuff.

Inuyasha - Just because I like action stuff. The relationships that develop are cute, too. Am pleased they finally ended it with Kansetsuhen.

Dragonball/Dragonball Z/Dragonball GT - If anyone is into anime, they'd have to have seen this. Action packed with no real morals except strength isn't everything. Little Son Goten is one of my all time favorite characters. His innocence and strength were enough for me to shoot coke through my nose when I saw it for the first time.

Full Metal Panic!/Fumoffu/and TSR - Gotta be one of my favorites at this current time. Comedy is great.

Rah-Xephon - #1 on my personal all time best list. Yes, I saw Evangelion. It's good, but I personally put it higher than Evangelion.

Neon Genesis Evangelion - One of, if not the all time greatest. #2 on my all time list. (see above)

.Hack//SIGN - Best musical composition for an anime or cartoon that I have EVER heard. PERIOD.

Yu Yu Hakusho - Action based again. Wasn't that great, but worth seeing at least once.

Street Fighter II V - Anyone who ever played Street Fighter II for the SNES will understand. Very cool stuff.

Yu-Gi-Oh! - I have the entire thing subbed. This anime exposed me to just how different subbed and dubbed versions can TRULY be. It's actually very depressing at some parts. Like I said, these are my personal favorites, so if you don't like it, well then that's your call.

Vandread - I have no idea why I like this one so much. If you haven't seen it, check it out. Men and Women living on different planets, each thinking the opposite sex is a monster. Very funny stuff.

Trigun - Another all time great. Any anime fanatic has seen this 10x over.

Cowboy Bebop - See above.

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed & Seed Destiny - This was my 2nd experience with Gundams. My first was G Gundam which was alright at the time, though everyone I've talked to about it says it sucked ass. This one was actually really, really good. I enjoyed Seed more than I did Seed: Destiny. Very depressing stuff when you think that people actually were using Nuclear Missiles on innocent people. Very wrong, no one should ever use them on innocent people. Racist elements involved. Something I've experienced as well, so it's probably why I was so drawn to it. In Destiny, Shinn is a moron. I don't care people, Shinn was a friggin' moron and a blockhead.

Full Metal Alchemist - good stuff, I enjoy the different angle they took. Much different than anything I'm used to seeing.

CARTOONS:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (both 1987 and 2003 editions) - I have all 3 movies and every episode that ever aired. I enjoy the 2003 edition a bit more, the storyline is much more complex and a bit dark. I'm so pissed that they stopped airing and went to a lighter kids version, the TMNT: FF (not my thing)

He-man (both 1980's and 2002 version) - I remember watching this as a kid, it was so cool, so I just had to see the newer version. Also, a deeper story line and I was sorry to see it stopped.

Batman: TAS (1993 version) - This defined Batman. He's supposed to be a dark character in the night. I grew up with this, and I've seen the 60's version. No, this is the way Batman should have been in my opinion. Those who saw Batman:Begins, that's how it should be. Hands down.

The Batman (2004? version) - This one was a bit different. It took me a while to get into it, but after the 2nd episode of the 3rd season, I understood. They played Robin (Dick Grayson's) role to almost perfection. Parents dying in front of him. Dark, but very powerful stuff.

Batman Beyond - This show was different. It was a different spin on how to play Batman in the future. It had its moments, but Terry McGinnis still wasn't anything close to the real thing. Dude hardly used his brain. But a good action cartoon show from America at its time.

Teen Titans (2003 version) - I have absolutely no idea why I like this show so damn much. And I mean, I like it a whole helluva lot. Enough to where I wrote my first fanfic about it. I do like Slade and the way they played him as Robin's enemy/wanna be father figure. Romantic elements are cute, though it's not why I tune in. From what I read from other people and see on forums and everything, I don't think they got their target audience. I think it was supposed to be originally for like kids 6-10 and it ended up being like teenagers 13-18. Anywho, favorite cartoon episode for this was "Haunted". Seriously, it freaked me out and I loved every second of it. When Raven went into his head and she turned and got smacked! Oh damn... very good stuff :)

Avatar - My damn cousin stayed with me over the course of several weeks and she watched this show every damn day. I sat down and watched several episodes with her but never understood what the hell I was watching. So, one day I was at Wal-Mart and I saw the complete first season, so I bought it. Needless to say, I curse my cousin because now I'm hooked on it. (it has buddhist elements involved, but shhhh! don't tell your parents or they'll sue!)

Futurama - Bender is great. 'nuff said.

South Park - It's still funny to me, so I'm still watching it. 16th season now, who'd a thought it?

The Simpsons - Come on ppl, any show that goes on 20 years has to be seen at least once. The shows where Homer does something "un-Homer-like" are the reasons why I watch it.

Family Guy - They brought this show back! w00t. That's why college students watched adult swim a couple years ago. I would know, I was one of them.

The Real Ghostbusters (1984 version) - This show was badass. I don't care who you are, this show was badass. Slimer was cool, Peter was great and Ray always ate hamburgers that were stolen. Very cool stuff, oh man, I get all psyched up just thinking about it.

STORIES (Current and Finished):

1. Sacrifice - First fanfic ever. Had terrific reviewers, even though I never had that many.

2. 2nd Sacrifice - Continued from Sacrifice by popular demand.

3. The Forgotten - First short storied one. Well kinda.

Whew, that was a lot longer list than I expected to make. Oh well, now you all know a bit more about me. I can be myself here and that's what I like about this place. Flamers are always welcome, I was taught to respect what other people have to say, even if it's negative. Nobody should ever not have a voice. So if you hate my stories, please, don't hesitate to tell me. I'm not going to bash you and call you foul names, it's meaningless to do so in my eyes. Your opinions are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean they're all true, doesn't mean they're all not. So I never take it beyond that.

You'll find I'm a very open and respectable person. What that means is if you email me, I won't email you back 10x a day. It'll just be 9.

I think that's it, but any questions, comments, concerns, or outrages can be directed to me either by pm, email or messenger service.

I've had this email address for almost 10 years now, I was really into Warcraft II, so I came up with the name, that explains the name, not my ethnicity ;)

balckhand@

At this time, I don't use any instant messaging. Sending me a pm either through fanfiction.net's messaging service or by email is the best way to get a response if you have a question. I promise I will make an effort to answer anyone who asks.