PaulAsaran

I've been on DA for some years now, but in truth I'm only just beginning to establish myself an identity here. Why so long? Two reasons: first, I originally joined DA only so that I could keep track of my favorites and watch people; I didn't start to use the site as a literary outpost until a couple years ago. Second, I'm a serious loner.

In fact, if there's any one thing people really need to understand about me, it that: I'm a loner. I don't talk a lot, even on the internet. That's not to say I don't like talking or have no interest in what you're saying. I have a few people on DA that I consider friends and pay close attention to. But I very very rarely contact anyone, including those friends. Part of it is me not knowing what to say. Another part is that I don't really think it's necessary to voice things that I can see others are already saying. It's not that I'm unfriendly - people who know me consider me one of the friendliest guys ever - I'm just quiet. Most conversation I get involved in are started by the other party. I also don't update my journal as much as others, because I honestly don't think the day-to-day events of my life is that interesting. A trivial matter, really.

So know this: if I'm the one who initiates contact, know that I feel that what I'm saying is extremely important. I wouldn't do so otherwise. And if I go for weeks or even months without saying anything, it's not that I don't like you or have forgotten; that's just me with nothing worthwhile to add.

Yeah, socially I'm a bit of an odd duck. But I've come to accept that, and I hope others who read this will be able to accept it, too.

But for those who came here for the nitty-gritty, here's a tidbit: I'm a devoted gamer and writer. I love Italian cuisine, horror movies and geeky topics (even the ones I know nothing about). I'm perpetually single (a result of my loner lifestyle) and generally okay with that, though I'm always looking. And... well, I can't think of anything else at the moment.