I'm your general asshole. I know, seems pretty funny that someone would come out and actually admit it, but let's not mince words. I like to think i'm an asshole in a good way, though. I know what I want, and i'll get it no matter what. I have my opinions and I stick to them. I don't back down. i'm not the type to run when shit hits the fan. If you ask me for the truth, you're going to get it -- no matter how much it hurts afterward. I've been through some tough shit in my life, and even though i'm not proud of some of the things i've done, it's gotten me where I am today. The past isn't worth living in, but it is a learning tool. I'd like to think that i've become a wiser person because of what happened in the past. But i've also become much stronger than anyone would probably ever think. Despite all of that, though, i'm a loyal, compassionate and devoted person. I don't think promises were meant to be broken; when I give my word, I follow through. respect is earned, not given. same with trust. I stand by my friends, family, and loved ones. I'll protect them at all costs. when it comes down to it, family is really all you've go left, and I love my family -- blood or otherwise.