Activeavi, 35

Ever since I was a child I've been quiet, occasionally bombastic, and always individualistic and independent in thought. In school I intermingled with the band geeks, artists, outcasts, and the weirdo jocks - never pigeonholing myself, always rejecting labels. It wasn't until I turned 18 that someone asked me what my political affiliation was. I was so ignorant that I had to ask what the options were. I selected libertarian after it was described as the label for those who just want to be left alone.

Ever since my freshman year I was in a band; always rock, grunge or metal. I played (horribly) guitar, then switched to bass (also wasn't good), and then settled on screaming and being the producer and manager of a band for five years. Now I play classical guitar and love to sing, with the intent of making folk music.

After my highschool band disbanded I took way too many psychedelic's while smoking pot in my early 20's and went down the conspiracy rabbithole - researching mystery religions, economics, philosophy, and history. I quickly embraced that I don't know s---, and was way to argumentative with those around me - lacking the social awareness required to know when to shut up.

I've since mellowed out, grown much more selfaware, matured politically, and keep my political s--- talking for X - preferring to maintain healthy relationships those I meet and know. My time is mostly spent working for some local farms, practicing guitar, maintaining my house, s---posting on X, and reading the occasional book when time allows. I love to travel, but need someone to do it with.