Dan Harris

About me:

About Me

Well after setting up Facebook before deciding for the third time that it's crap, I thought I'd re-jig this a bit and write something a little more profound than "Hi, I'm Dan".

So, err, happily single 26y/o male. Not terribly sporty but I like to play and watch tennis, though can't really play that well anymore. Follows Roger Federer (well before he was No.1, too), Andy Murray, James Blake, Lindsay Davenport and Serena Williams.

I moved to Bristol about four months ago for a new job, after living in Taunton in Somerset, for what seems like an eternity.

I'm a Booth Manager for Natl Amusements, at Showcase Cinema De Lux in Cabot Circus. I had been a Technical Manager for Odeon Cinemas for the last 8-going-on-9-years, and it's time for change of scenery with a company that seems to be going forwards rather than backwards! And before you ask, no I don't get to see all the films, and no you don't just press Play, and yes it is slightly more stressful that the average 9-5. I moved around the country quite a bit when I was 18-19 and worked at Odeon Barnsley and ABC/Odeon Grimsby among others. If anyone worked at Grimsby Odeon while I was there, get in touch!

I spend most of my time off in Caffe Nero or Costa with mates. Honestly, sit me there (or even Starbucks at a push) and we can chat absolute crap for hours - it's great! I know that doesn't sound especially exciting, but its all good.

Definately an a/v freak and borderline self-confessed computer nerd. I do web design "on the side" but less of it nowadays. I'm really good at building computers and suchlike. Shows why I work in a Tech job. I just constantly listen to music at every opportunity, preferrably very loudly. Because, obviously, it's all about the music. Wish I could afford to go to more gigs, and had the time; but would probably never turn up at work if I could do that. Been to Newquay Boardmasters festival for the last few years.

Showing up the Inner Geek, I find a great deal to respect in Wil Wheatons blog.

I loathe people who write constantly in txt spk. Rite, 4ever, m8, l8er etc really grinds my gears, unless it is actually in a text message. The amount of job applications I've binned compiled in txt spk, lol.

I usually get up around midday when I'm not at work. I go to bed really late. It's a habit - your body clock adjusts to working until midnight, then getting home and not feeling tired for hours. I'll just laze in front of late night TV if/when at home, and can usually find some trashy movie somewhere on Sky, or the documentary channels are always good. Likes Sci-Fi, and MUCH more, see the TV panel to the left!

I love New York City. I've been a few times, and I wish I could move there. Maybe one day I'll have a useful skill they need over there and I can get in. Or not. This pages background is Corona Park at Flushing Meadows, I took the photo in October 06.

I don't do dating. Would much rather just hang out and chill instead of being all formal. Hugs are always good! Goes for "night people", not morning people, i.e people that like to stay up late rather than get up early! Despite what people may think, sexuality is really not a big deal to me. It's important to be yourself, I'm not really fussed what others think.

Admittedly, I wear brands most of the time, not because I'm a brand-snob, but because of the comfort and quality: Animal, DC, Billabong, Red Herring etc. Sometimes I am practically a walking advert for Animal. I wear Nike but am not a chav! I love surf wear, skate-casual etc. I don't like stripes, and I tend to import shoes from the States as they fit better. I don't buy cheap clothes other than socks etc, theres no point, you may as well save and buy something decent that will last longer. I have a fav pair of jeans I've had for almost 7 years!

I'm very aware that this is bordering on a novel. Although not a best-selling one.