Christopher Emanuel Greenstein
Hmm...what to say on my personal info page...I guess I can start with the surface and work my way down. I'm 5'10"-5'11" have brown hair, hazel-green eyes (people don't leave me alone about them :) ) and do PT (physical training) almost everyday and am in pretty good shape. Now that that's out of the way...
I'm originally from Florida. I spent the first 6-7 years of my life living in Orlando before moving to Melbourne for as many more before spending a couple years in Cocoa Beach then moving back to Melbourne. I went to Cocoa Beach High School my freshman year, Eau Gallie High School (in Melbourne, Fl) for my Sophomore and Junior years...I'll always consider that school my home even though I moved to Georgia for my Senior year and graduated from Shiloh High School in Lithonia while living near Snellville...
If you're from any of these schools and you're reading this- keep in touch, especially if you were on my Armed Exhibition Drill team at Eau Gallie (That's an order guys)- you know who you are!!! My email address is posted everywhere on these pages (Falcon_01@yahoo.com)...No excuses! Anyways... back to my info...
I spent a year at North Georgia College and State University- the small and unknown military college that beats out the Citadel and West Point every year. It was an overall decent school, but I wanted to join the Air Force instead of the Army- no offense...I've got friends in the Army, it's just that I got a better offer at Southern Illinois University where I eventually commissioned as an Air Force officer.... I love to read science fiction and fantasy, watch movies, write poetry, travel, take pictures, skate, and help people.
Delving deeper at the request of some... (to paraphrase): views on things, beliefs, things that upset me or make me happy. Ummm....what my love life is like..my fears...things like that.
My view on things: Everything may happen for a reason, but at times we don't see those reasons so it's best to just hope for the best.
Things that upset me: hurtful people, hypocrites, people that just use others, cheaters, people that don't care for one another. People that break their promises! We're all human and should help eachother though...
I can't stand religious organizations that preach "love thy neighbor" and tolerance- then turn around and say everyone is going to go to Hell unless they're a member of their organization. I guess the golden rule of "do unto others as you'd have them do unto you" and "judge ye not lest ye be judged" went out the window for them, but Not in my book... I've found a wonderful church called the Vineyard. Surprisingly enough it's a country-wide organization founded on being a True Christian! Find one in your area!
Things that make me happy: Dreams of the future, concept cars, space exploration, programs to help others, True Love, knowing that someone is there by your side and will stay there through anything. Fantasy and Sci-Fi novels.
Marital Status: Married, hence the lack of updates. Between the Air Force, the wife, 2 dogs, a cat, and a house and all the bills that come with, I haven't had much time to get on here. ;-)
Advice: Christians, save yourself pain and don't date athiests. Athiests, don't date Christians. It's better that way. You may think you can work around it, but you can't- not if you really follow your beliefs without compromising them.
Fears: I have nothing to fear, because I know that everything will work out for the best in the end. Sure, I've been a little wary of standing at the edge of a tall building without a restraint- not afraid, just not stupid... but I love flying, parasailing, or any other "controlled" heights. I've always wanted to go to space even...
I used to hate stinging bugs, but that's just an inconvenience... I've had a big wasp walk right across my face, inside my glasses, and across my eyes.... freaky, but I didn't panic. I was at attention in a ceremony... the people around me were busy swatting (and later getting yelled at). Just hold your bearing and relax... (good advice in any situation). Either everyone else will panic or they will benefit and follow your example of calm composure.
I can get along fine alone- I've been a loner most of my life...but I wouldn't want to spend the rest of my life alone without that special someone...
I've been told I carry myself aloof, and that I act "different." Perhaps that is due to "growing-up" at a young age. I was reading on a college level in gradeschool. I was contemplating philosophy and the interworkings of human behavior while others were still calling names and picking fights on the playground. If this sets me apart, fine. If I act "wiser" perhaps it's because I know a little something more than some others in an area. I've been told I act like I'm better than others. I've said it before- I'm not. However, I believe I am more advanced in some areas, and seem to be behind in others (like never being able to say the right thing, or social skills). I actually hold myself to an honor code- rather than just quote it like some people. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I tollerate anyone who does. I don't believe in the "good old boy system." I believe you should earn your status based on merit, morals, drive, spirit, accomplishments, etc... not on money and your ability to push people around with power.
I'm not shallow. I like thinking about deeper things than the day to day... there's more to life than the "normal." I don't have all the answers, but I try to help when I can. I'm horrible at math if it's any consolation to people who would ridicule me for who I am- just a simple poetic soul who would do what is right in the face of overwhelming odds regardless of what anyone has to say. :)
On my future: Who knows? I plan a career in the Air Force as an officer. I cannot be a pilot, though my scores were competitive, because of a slight color vision problem. I've been told I'm a natural, but what good does that do unless they bend some rules to let me fly or invent a "Star-Trek" miracle cure to partial color blindness? After my career I've thought of going into politics... how far I'll go... well... we'll see.. "Vote for me!" :) Hey, if I start campaigning now maybe I'll get enough votes... I think I'd start as govornor of my home state of Florida if I ever wanted to go for President.... that way I wouldn't have to worry about another problem... As to what ticket I'd run under... I'm not entirely sure. I don't like abortion, "It's not the baby's fault." Don't hate me for saying that... I was almost one of them.... so just look where I'm coming from.... I believe in equality of opportunity based on individual performance- not on any other factor. I think I've stepped on enough toes on all sides... We'll just see what "party" has the "best" morals and ideals. I'd be an honest politician- and even if you don't agree with me you can respect that I'm doing what I think is right to help the nation, not for money or power.
Yeah, talk about a bunch of tangents... please forgive my rambling, but thank you for reading this far and I hope you enjoyed. :) There you have it, more info about me...
I'll try to post more stuff here as I think of it (and update it whenever someone gives me a swift kick...thanks Laura) If you have any questions you want answered on here just ask. Either email me or sign my guestbook. For example:
"How would you solve world hunger?" good question. Food irradiation. Expose the food to rays to sterilize it, then ship it. It will stay fresh many times longer than normal, and still retain some nutritional value. Decidedly more than the nutritional value obtained eating nothing, or the food that rots by the time it reaches the hungry.
World Peace? Give me a break.... umm... there will always be a conflict of interests and ideals no matter what kind of de-arming we go through... lets just hope the US will get back on top of things and rebuild the military to help keep the peace. We need to "carry a big stick" but we should stop walking so softly that the world ignores us or laughs at us. If we're the superpower we should act like it and take out the trash. Maybe there's a better future for the UN. Rubber bullets are no good for morale if the enemy is using the real thing!
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