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*Quema34* · 02-08-2006

Great idea for a thread, Dee!

My nickname is Quema34, with the "Quema" being Spanish for "he burns" in my case, referring to how I love to record and test media. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and hence, several of pictures of San Antonio will occasionally be posted in the "Post a Pic You Have Taken" thread. My background/culture is both Hispanic and American, as I was raised with both cultures (my grandmother was the one in the family who spoke Spanish and started teaching me Spanish, so I grew up learning both Spanish and English. However, if I had it my way, I'd throw English out and speak Spanish exclusively, as most of my dealings with others in Spanish have been nearly all positive, whereas I have had incredibly high numbers of negative treatments from people in English; while I know there is "honor" among a certain percentage of each population that speaks a certain language, in my experience there is much more "honor" in my Spanish experience.

So the languages I am fluent in would be English, Spanish and "almost there" to 100% fluency in Brazilian Portuguese. I also have two different first names, but if you want to find out what those are and why I have them, that's reserved only for those who get to know me better.

(It also turns out a hobby of mine is researching the meaning of first and last names; I find people remarkably tend to act much like the meaning of their names.)

I do seem to have a talent for other languages also, and in spite of my experiences, I love learning about all aspects of languages, and I love to learn new words in any language (this way, no one could rightfully accuse me of being a "plonker," although at times with my style of humor (plays on words), someone might say I'm "barking mad" jajajaja).

If someone is my friend, I will defend that person to my dying day, as I strongly believe in loyalty and friendship. However, that is never a blind loyalty, as I will find a way to even tell a friend if he/she does something that deserves bringing to his/her attention. While it is natural for me (like any human) not to like to be wrong, I do want to know if I have done something wrong or done it incorrectly, so I may do better in the future. However, I strive to do everything correctly and to the best of my ability always, as why bother doing something if it will not be with one's best effort?

I love movies and shows that deal with themes like honor, friendship, sacrifice and culture (you may see a few of my movie reviews from time to time). Many of the movies I watch are either Spanish or foreign-language films, and some of those that deal with social themes or even interweave psychology and the "human condition" into them might be ones others would not like to see. I also greatly enjoy science fiction, albeit as it pertains to shows like Star Trek, while also encompassing ones like Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Babylon 5.

Other things I like: bowling, volleyball, softball, cycling, photography, calligraphy, Spanish guitar, electric guitar instrumentals... This is by no means an exhaustive list, although of the sports, bowling (10-pin) is the only sport I have talent in, and I have bowled since I was 8 (or for the last 27 years). I even have two bowling balls that speak Spanish. ROFL!!! But it's true: one is a Storm "El Niño": Wrath and the other is a Storm "La Niña."

02-08-2006	#12 (permalink)
Quema34 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: USS-Enterprise 1701-A--the finest starship ever Posts: 2,901	Re: Pull Up A Chair..... Great idea for a thread, Dee! My nickname is Quema34, with the "Quema" being Spanish for "he burns" in my case, referring to how I love to record and test media. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and hence, several of pictures of San Antonio will occasionally be posted in the "Post a Pic You Have Taken" thread. My background/culture is both Hispanic and American, as I was raised with both cultures (my grandmother was the one in the family who spoke Spanish and started teaching me Spanish, so I grew up learning both Spanish and English. However, if I had it my way, I'd throw English out and speak Spanish exclusively, as most of my dealings with others in Spanish have been nearly all positive, whereas I have had incredibly high numbers of negative treatments from people in English; while I know there is "honor" among a certain percentage of each population that speaks a certain language, in my experience there is much more "honor" in my Spanish experience. So the languages I am fluent in would be English, Spanish and "almost there" to 100% fluency in Brazilian Portuguese. I also have two different first names, but if you want to find out what those are and why I have them, that's reserved only for those who get to know me better. (It also turns out a hobby of mine is researching the meaning of first and last names; I find people remarkably tend to act much like the meaning of their names.) I do seem to have a talent for other languages also, and in spite of my experiences, I love learning about all aspects of languages, and I love to learn new words in any language (this way, no one could rightfully accuse me of being a "plonker," although at times with my style of humor (plays on words), someone might say I'm "barking mad" jajajaja). If someone is my friend, I will defend that person to my dying day, as I strongly believe in loyalty and friendship. However, that is never a blind loyalty, as I will find a way to even tell a friend if he/she does something that deserves bringing to his/her attention. While it is natural for me (like any human) not to like to be wrong, I do want to know if I have done something wrong or done it incorrectly, so I may do better in the future. However, I strive to do everything correctly and to the best of my ability always, as why bother doing something if it will not be with one's best effort? I love movies and shows that deal with themes like honor, friendship, sacrifice and culture (you may see a few of my movie reviews from time to time). Many of the movies I watch are either Spanish or foreign-language films, and some of those that deal with social themes or even interweave psychology and the "human condition" into them might be ones others would not like to see. I also greatly enjoy science fiction, albeit as it pertains to shows like Star Trek, while also encompassing ones like Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Babylon 5. Other things I like: bowling, volleyball, softball, cycling, photography, calligraphy, Spanish guitar, electric guitar instrumentals... This is by no means an exhaustive list, although of the sports, bowling (10-pin) is the only sport I have talent in, and I have bowled since I was 8 (or for the last 27 years). I even have two bowling balls that speak Spanish. ROFL!!! But it's true: one is a Storm "El Niño": Wrath and the other is a Storm "La Niña." __________________ "Sic vis pacem para bellum" "Lo único que vale en la vida es la pasión" "You sure you do not want to stay? You fight good for a tourist!" "Why do I feel like you truly see me, when others do not?" --Well, my horse likes you...!" "MY KIDS could teach YOU a thing or two, Johnny!!" "If the lie is big enough and told often enough, it will be believed."--Joseph Goebbels See what Geno888 is drooling over right now. I found Airhead's cookbook and all he did was edit my signature! Want to be better informed about good media, solving computer problems and DVD burner performance? Join CDFreaks by clicking here.