About Me

Who I Am:
My name is Christian David Holmes. I’m 19 years old and I “grew up” on Maui, Hawaii (though much of my true growing up felt like it happened when I was traveling). I grew up dancing and performing in shows, and I still show it. Some people claim I’m still “performing” my life until this day. Most of my effort goes towards not making it an act.

I live in San Francisco with my girlfriend Chanterelle (who happens taste in gum). We have a small studio apartment in the Castro and we love it. Most of my friends are gay guys and girls, but I get along with (and usually like) everybody.

I am constantly trying to improve and focus myself, and am notorious for constantly changing parts of my life. I like to call it growth, but sometimes it seems more like flailing.

I’m a Libra, which dictates lots of indecision and lack of balance. The scales always tip to the extremes, but I like it that way.

I don’t eat sugar at all, most wheats, dairy, or anything processed. I haven’t always eaten this way, but I’ve felt great since I started.

My mom died of lung cancer on June 24, 2009. It has had a great affect on me, and many of my posts mention her.

What I Write About:
I write about my life, my opinions, my thoughts, my attitudes. When I was 17 I did a year of traveling to places like the Philippines, Germany, and England under the persona of “The Digital Backpacker” (blog now defunkt). I have imported these posts here, and they can still be read in the archives. I love to travel, and do a fair amount of it.

Even more than actually traveling, I love to pretend I’m traveling. I only have two shirts, one pair of pants, and two pairs of underwear. I believe forced minimalism is the key to a simple and baggage-less life (pun intended).

In addition to writing on my blog, I like to write novels. I have written one so far (hopefully to be published soon) and will be working on another one November, 2009 for NaNoWriMo.

Sometimes I might be startlingly honest. Be refreshed by it, and not offended.