What to say...What to say...
(I guess start with some basics)

Name: Ricky
Location: Berkshire County, MA (no one probably knows where this is, lol)

I just started reading these about a year ago (my sister showed me one or two). Since then, I have read several more fanfics and am very impressed with the quality of writing I have seen on this website. The authors here are very dedicated to their writings and I have finally been inspired to join. I hope that the fanfics that I will post, will be just as high quality as the ones already here.

Hobbies (a couple why does it seem so hard to come up with a list...):

Video Games (I'm a geek - what can I say?)
Snowboarding - haven't done much of it, but I enjoy it (falling is fun)
Ultimate Frisbee - probably one of the best outdoor games ever created, lol
Creating video game armor (working on Master Chief set)
Lord of the Rings - I'm pretty sure this isn't a hobby but I'm a big fan of the series. I have a full-size replica of Gandalf's sword Glamdring (the same one he defeated the Balrog of Morgoth with).

Interesting things:

Cellist - 10yrs+ (I'm no Yo Yo Ma by any means, but I enjoy it)
Finally when to Penny Arcade Expo (PAX East 2011) this past March in Boston. Best thing ever!!!

Favorite Quotes (probably could fill several pages, but I choose just a few):

L'Homme propose dieu dispose (French Quote)
Basically says, 'Man may plan, but God is the ultimate decider in things' So true, ever wonder how your plans sometimes seem to not work out. For example, I majored in physics so I could have a solid background so I could become an engineer. How did I become a Software Engineer?

Come on Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you. Come on! (Sam to Frodo in Return of the King)
Every time I hear this quote, I can't help but wonder why Sean Astin didn't get an award for best supporting actor. This touches my heart as it shows how much Sam cares for Mr. Frodo despite the effects the ring has on him (sending Sam away, talking down at him). Sam is one of those people you could always depend on.

There are many powers in this world, for Good and for Evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been tested (Gandalf to Frodo in Fellowship of the Ring)
Not much to say here, just one of my favorites.

My Friends. You bow to no one. (King Aragorn to the four hobbits in Return of the King)
This whole scene is epic. Aragorn is crowned King and is reunited with Arwen; everyone is witness to this great moment of the triumph of good over evil. Moreover, is Aragorn's humility in his entire speech plus the fact that he bows to the hobbits. You could have told them what wonderful friends they were, but he went further to basically say that they are the true heroes of this story. It was like Galadriel said in the beginning of Fellowship of the Ring, '...Hobbits will shape the fortunes of all...'