A little intro (JT Spyder)

I'm just popping in here to introduce myself. I go by the name of JT Spyder. No, that's not my real name, because if it was, that'd be kind of douchebaggy. If you've lived in big cities long enough, than you know why I wouldn't be dumb enough to put up my real name for the time being. Anyway, I just wanted to give you an idea of what kind of person I am, and what you might hear from me, if you're looking for some advice.

I was born and raised in NYC, and I've lived here my whole life. I grew up in the LES, (Lower East Side of Manhattan for the uninitiated) and spent my formative years in Spanish Harlem. I've lived through the 9/11 attacks, I've lived through the city-wide blackout back in 2003, and I've lived and survived in the day to day grind of the city. Anyone who's been here long enough knows how that alone can wear you down, but I love it here, and I wouldn't think of anywhere else to be (though I have done my fair share of traveling).

I'm not the type of person to use buzz words, euphemisms, or sugar coat things. I'm as blunt as it gets when speaking to people about things, whether or not I've known them for a long time. I don't believe in soft lies, or comforting tales. I'll let you know what I think you need to know in the best way I think you need to know it.

What qualifies me to give advice? Simply put, I'm not stupid enough to think that I know everything. I'm not Mister Perfect, and I realize that no one else is perfect (and if you think you are, be ready for me to slap that nonsense out of your head). The one thing that I do well, and do better than most other people, is that I think before I speak. I don't go for knee-jerk responses. You'll get a well thought out response to any questions you may have, with the reasoning behind the advice given, as well as what the best course of action may be, at least from my perspective. You'll see for yourself what kind of advice I give, and if you like it, then I'm glad to have helped. If not, then you are free to do what you want, but don't come whining to me if your decisions blows up in your face. Just remember, you're responsible for yourself, no one else is. If you think you can blame other people for your own shortcomings, then get ready to be torn apart.