My Life

My Name is Thomas Atkinson. I am from a tiny little town in southeast Ohio called Barnesville. We are known for our king pumpkins and our Appalachian hilljack accents. I love the outdoors, hiking, swimming, fishing, and taking long rides till I find myself lost on dusty countryside roads. I am also a huge fan of football and basketball; Cleveland all the way baby! I love listening to rap and rock but I also enjoy playing guitar and singing.

I grew up going to church, and since I was old enough to truly understand it, I have taken it much more seriously. I am far from a saint; I would consider myself a hypocrite to pose as this, but I care about others and generally, I live my life as a model Christian person. I often think of my parents before a make a decision; I try to honor them because they deserve my respect. I think a little partying is fine if it is sensible but I lost my best friend in an alcohol related crash so I am the first person to try to prevent drunk driving.

However, above any other, art is my indulgence. My major is Art Education which is very appropriate because I have been drawing since I was four years old. I will be an artist as long as my hands will allow me. I have painted and drawn many works that now hang in various households in and around my hometown. It is the greatest feeling for me to know that my works hang in these houses and although I have never been to see them where they have settled, I will always feel great knowing that a picture of mine has captured the gaze of another.

In general, I am an artsy, sporty, laid back kind of guy. I agree firmly with Carpe Diem, I do think that as people in control of our own destiny, we should seize the day. I am open to many opinions, I love meeting new people and even if I don’t agree with something, I am rarely offended. I am single, talkative, chilled out, and always ready to meet new people. Honestly, if you can’t get along with someone like me, you must be having a pretty bad day.