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Various Random Stuff about ME!

If you don't already know, my name is Ethan Gollehon. I am 18 years old and live in Portland, Oregon. I live with my parents, younger brother, and lots of computers.

So, here is a little more info:

Interests:
Jesus Christ
Computers and Technology
Ham Radio
Photography

I really don't like listing "Hobbies" as I have about 60. So,
"What I Do In my Free Time":
Surf the Web, Listen to radio chatter on various HF Bands (and sometimes join in), Play Various Video Games (PC Only - don't own a console), I am constantly monitoring several IRC channels and am always connected to various IM services, Listen to music, Randomly Mod and Update my PC (and my brother's - even when he doesn't want me too), love to duck hunt - during the legal hunting seasons - of course, constantly change/re-arrange/update/tweak everything in my room (Including, but not limited to: Network (I love my 24-port Intel 510T rackmount switch:) servers (Web and Game) various sound systems/setups.)

What I Do:
1. Work for my Dad several days a week (I am grunt - I clean up messes my dad makes in 100ft trees)
2. Build/Repair/Troubleshoot PC's (PLEASE call me if you need cheap or free tech help)

3. I will be starting classes at Mt. Hood Community College this winter (hopefully).
I will be doing the:
Computer Information Systems: Networks and Operating Systems
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program (yeah - copy/paste)

A little more depth in various things about me from above:
1. I mentioned constantly monitoring various IRC Channels;
Here they are:
Network: irc.wyldryde.net
Channels: #cwclan (mine) #geekstogo (free tech help live chat - I help people)

2. I also mentioned I play Video Games:
I play several single-player games mostly within the FPS genre
As far as Multiplayer goes, I play:
BF2: [CW]D3m0nSlay3r (we have a BF2 Server - it is USUALLY running 24/7:
[CW] Christian Clan BF2 Server
COD4: D3m0nslay3r or [CW]D3m0nSlayer (server soon to come)
Urban Terror: D3m0nSlay3r or [CW]D3m0nSlay3r (server on intermittently) [CW] Clan UrT Server

I am also the Founder of a small gaming clan:
Christ's Warriors Gaming Clan [CW] website here

3. Music
I listen to Bands such as:
Red, Relient K, Pillar, Disciple, FF5, Fireflight, Skillet and other bands in these genres (Rock/metal/electronica)
I listen to general Music in the Genres of:
Electronica, Techno, Dance, Eurodance, Rock, Hard Rock/metal, Soundtracks, Classical and Instrumental.

Contact me:
1. By IRC on those channels (feel free to PM me)
2. IM on the right sidebar of this forum there is a little thing that says "digsby" It connects directly to my instant messenger program on my desktop. Say hi and I will probably answer! (I WILL NOT debate anything on my blog via this widget...PERIOD only via e-mail
3. Facebook
4. Join the CW Clan Forum here for everything and everything computers and technology