In my free time I play the bass and synth in 2 hardcore bands, I record my own and other peoples bands via a recording buisness I have on the side, and of course, I'm a HUGE computer/gaming nerd! I spend a lot of time with my wonderful girlfriend, we share a lot of the same intrests.. (she can kick my butt on some xbox games!) I'm 21, and with a lot of help from my girl, I lead a pretty normal (if a bit hermit like) life.

I don't think I'd survive without her. She's always there to offer a smile, hug and laugh. (and snort.. when she really gets laughing).
Mostly, I'm into the local music scene, here in Baltimore. I've been in the bands that I'm in for about 3 years for one and 2 in the other. Music is my outlet and the best way I've found to keep me sane. The scene here is great, everyone knows everyone, so it's a pretty tight knit group. I spend a lot of time writing with and hanging out with my bandmates.
In reply to your post, smackliet, my dad does a little dog breeding as well, mostly boxers I think. He's more into rescue of them though. I think he's a member of some national rescue assocation.
I try to let my health affect as little as possible, although it still manages to control a lot in my life. I have my times that I put aside to take my meds, and take a breather to rest and lower pain. My problems are directly related to my lung, so a breather now and then is important!

My girlfriend's great at reminding me to not get worked up about things, and that for the most part there isn't much I can do other than to go day by day. On my good days, with help from my meds and sanity thanks to my friends, girlfriend, and music, I'm able to forget that I have anything wrong. Those are days that make it worth living!
~Jonny Fandango