Author
I was born in -raised- and currently reside in Cincinnati, Ohio where I enjoy my life as a blogger, metalhead, and freeware enthusiast. And chances are good that right now, I’m working very hard to avoid doing anything. After all, slacking off is something I take very seriously.

But I adhere to a strict regiment of kung-fu and BBQ, as well as being a practitioner of Zazen meditation. I’m a few other nouns too, like runner, bass player, history enthusiast and stand-up comedy snob. I’m also a huge nerd for anything you can find sold in a comic book or gaming store.

Finally, I enjoy filling my days with disc golf, Futurama, pin-up girls, and using commas. All in all, I suppose I’m like everyone else: I put my Gundamn armor on one leg at a time.

And oh yeah, I’m all about sandwiches and naps.

Title
A lot of questions are asked about the nature of the title: Negative Zen. Simply put, it’s a culmination of my philosophy on life, Zen, with the acknowledgment of life’s negativity. The cornerstone of my beliefs align with the teachers of the Dōgen (a Zen Buddhist) as well as a belief in suffering and impermanence. Even more simply put, life sucks, so meditate.

Blogging
My blog was a hobby-turned passion in late 2004, when the curiosity and inspiration of my brother and sister’s blogging turned me on to the idea. My blog has chronicled my journey since I was a young boy, through the embarrassing fads and moments of enlightenment. My blog is home to my thoughts, my rants, existential breakdowns, consumer opinions, and even my rare wisdom.

photo compliments of rrrrred