update (11/30/08):

- relevant cultural videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/twipley

- relevant cultural products: http://www.amazon.com/lm/R326N1403BJKX1

update (12/04/08):

- my little brother asked me if i had a beard: "no; it is shaved right now."

update (12/09/08):

- according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator, i am an infp (introversion, intuition, feeling, perceiving):

"infps are creative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. to an infp, values are paramount; they show little concern for mundane practicality and social conformity, and are guided by their own idealism and sense of what is right. typically unconventional, infps often develop an offbeat personal style and enjoy expressing themselves with creative pursuits like writing or art. infps want work that they find personally meaningful; although they are not often ambitious, they can become quite involved in projects that they believe in. infps are sensitive, caring and compassionate. they are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. however, they can sometimes seem aloof; they tend to be independent, soft-spoken, and reserved, and prefer relationships where they feel a real connection. infps are typically flexible and accommodating, but will react strongly if they feel their values are being violated." [1]