About Me: I'm currently working as a service advisor at a car dealership (not my first choice of work, but I'm thankful for it nonetheless).
But, I've just been admitted into the
University of Michigan! I'm studying Japanese Language and will be starting classes in the Fall. My goal is to study on campus in Ann Arbor for the '08/'09 school year and then, if all goes as planned (academically/financially), I'll be in Japan for the '09/'10 school year.
Besides studying Japanese, I enjoy composing and performing music. I started teaching myself guitar back in 2000 and have played keyboards/piano for about 4 or 5 years (check out my original orchestral music here:
www.myspace.com/cjpmusic). I also like to read books and play the occasional video/arcade game with friends. I think my favorite food has to be vegetarian sushi! Avocado sushi with wasabi, ginger, and soy sauce is the best mix of flavors EVER!
Listening to music is one of my favorite things in the world. My favorite composer is Yasunori Mitsuda (credits include the scores for:
"Chrono Trigger",
"Chrono Cross",
"Xenogears",
"Xenosaga" and many others). Also at the top of my list are Hitoshi Sakimoto, Nobuo Uematsu, and Masashi Hamauzu. For current or recent bands, I like
The Shins,
The Format,
Band of Horses,
Foo Fighters,
The Decemberists,
Iron and Wine,
Explosions in the Sky,
Anathallo, and
The Beatles. Also, if you get a chance check out my roommate Ben Belloli's original music here:
www.myspace.com/benjaminjosephbelloli.
