I almost forgot to introduce myself (to those of you who care anyway). I am just your average college student. I am a student of history, but I do not limit myself and I love reading stuff on philosophy, social theory, "popular science", and even the rantings of political pundits. You would probably find Stephen Jay Gould, St. Augustine, and Pat Buchannan all on my bookshelf (So either I am well read or just plain confused!). On my spare time, I like reading, writing, art, watching good movies, hanging out with friends, and lately I have been trying to get myself up to exercise etc. My music tastes are eclectic. Religiously speaking, I come from a muslim background but I am increasingly becoming more secular and feel more of a cultural attachment then a theological one to my beliefs. I still however believe in God and the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him). I have yet to resolve all the contradictions entailed. Socially I am an independent/progressive and most of my friends consider me to lean towards the poltitical left (not to be confused with the mainstream democratic party here in the U.S.).