I'm 23 years old and I'm currently aspiring to be rich and famous through the merits of my self-proclaimed brilliant writing. I live in SmallTown Illinois. I have a dog -- black lab -- who resides with my mother in nearby SmallerTown Illinois. His name is Buddy, and he loves me, even if you don't. I love writing and I love reading, though I need to do more of both. I hope to provide benefit to, and receive benefit from, this site as I attempt to further my goal of greatness.