User:Narchibald84

Nathanyel (Archibald) Terrace
 I'm a 22-year-old university student, and the place I currently call home is the city of Waterloo, in Ontario, Canada.

For those in the United States: Yes, I do live in the "Great White North", but it's worth remembering that southern Ontario is on the same latitude as northern California. We even have the same two seasons as the United States - winter and construction! Please don't try to get me to talk politics; I sympathize with the utter tragedy that was September 11th, but I am not a particular supporter of the war in Iraq.

For those in the United Kingdom: We may drive on the right-hand side of the road, not the left, but I do have a strong sense of loyalty to the Crown. I have the colonial Canadian flag in my room (while I owe my allegiance to the Maple Leaf, I think the old design was prettier), and am a staunch monarchist. I dare say it's a little warmer in Waterloo than the good old Isles, but I grew up in northern Ontario, so I know what cold winters are like.

For those in other nations: Sorry you haven't been mentioned here, but if you feel left out at all, give me a shout and I'll see what I can find to say.

Goals and Ambitions
 Most of my goals in life have been set aside for the moment, as while I am finding university an interesting challenge, it still presents a not insignificant workload. I am enrolled in an Honours Bachelor of Science program, in the fields of Mathematics and Chemistry, and currently enjoy a GPA of 11.4. Assuming I get through my first degree unscathed, I hope to continue in university, either proceeding to graduate school for my Master’s and a possible doctorate, or to teacher’s college to prepare for a career in the high school education system. As for the distant future, it might be nice to get married at some point, and have some kids (four or five would be just about right).

Hobbies
 University doesn’t offer much time for hobbies, but when I have the chance, I like to play the occasional video game, do puzzles, and engage in board games with friends. Also, I’m not above the occasional campaign in the fields of Risk or Axis and Allies. Besides games, you ask? Hmmm… Well, I read an awful lot of books – or, at least it seems that way to some people, when they hear that I've read 952 books in the past 5 years. Favorites are anything from Star Trek or Star Wars – or, of course, the inevitable Harry Potter – as well as adventure, intrigue, mystery, and the odd fantasy series. Authors I like include Harold Bell Wright, Clive Cussler, Lillian Jackson Braun, J.K. Rowling, Tom Clancy, Grace Livingston Hill, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Lois McMaster Bujold, Michael Crichton, Julie Czerneda, David Weber, and others too numerous to list. (On the other hand, I could always provide a partial list of titles I’ve read...if you insist.)

Favourite Links
Sir Wilfrid Laurier University

eBay

Hotmail

Excite

[http://ca.yahoo.com Yahoo! Canada]

Spikes & Baron Duel Monsters Comet

Magic: The Gathering

StarTrek.com