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I hope that, throughout site, you can see little glimpses of who I am. So in some ways, this section shouldn't be necessary if my job is done right. But, there are some fun little details about my life that are interesting to read about.

I also have a section describing the most important component of my life: my faith. For the Rèsumè section, there's a formal and informal component to it - you might see something you were not aware of. You can also see my Ultimate Career log, or read about my opinions and rants. Lastly, if you're in a silly mood like I was when I wrote it, check out why I think things rock.

There are also some interesting facts below.

Interesting Facts


My girlfriend Kelly. Isn't she cute?Full Name: Andrew Philip Meneely
Born: May 19, 1984 in Boulder, Colorado
Dating: Kelly since October 2, 2004

Favorite Color: Cobalt Blue
Favorite Place on Earth: Lakeside Bible Camp
Studyed: Double major in Computer Science and Mathematics at Calvin College.
Studying: PhD student in Computer Science at North Carolina State University.
Favorite Muppet: Kermit the Frog - for his leadership abilities and his sensitivity

Random Hobby: Making good espresso.

 

A Few Nicknames (in no particular order):

  • Scabby McScab-Scabb
  • Roadkill
  • Silverback
  • Orangutan Arms
  • Andylicious (or Andy "vicious")
  • The White Flash
  • Meanily
  • Freak Show
  • Sinewave
  • Bad Andy (Good Pizza)

Be sure to ask me how I got these names. Some of them have funny stories attached to them.

Favorite Foods

  1. Salmon - especially when I grill it!
  2. Philly Cheesesteak (from either Rittenhouse Deli, Bella Italia, or Kevin at the Coop!)
  3. Chicken Pot Pie
  4. Lasagna
  5. My Mom's Pizza
  6. Pizza from Lorenzo's on South Street in Philadelphia

Awards and Credentials That Few People Care About

  1. Former Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
  2. "Coolest Captain" Award for Lower Merion's Dead Parrot Society (Ultimate Frisbee Team)
  3. President of the Lower Merion Concert Band, 2001-2002
  4. "Most Improved Player" Award 6 years in a row in little league baseball - and I still stunk!
  5. Captain of "En Fuego", Ultimate Frisbee team for Calvin College
  6. 3rd Noordewier's Man of the Week for February 2 to February 9, 2004.
  7. Most Likely to be Tossing a Disc outside of the Dorm (NVW, 2003-2004)
  8. Set up Philip Yancey to speak at Calvin's commencement in May, 2007

Favorite Movies

  1. The Lord of the Rings ('01-'03)
    Shawshank Redemption ('94)
  2. The Original Star Wars Trilogy ('77-'84)
  3. The Usual Suspects ('95)
  4. A Goofy Movie ('95)
  5. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ('83)
  6. Shrek ('01)
  7. The Sting ('73)
  8. The Bridge on the River Kwai ('57)
  9. The Great Escape ('63)
  10. The Princess Bride ('87)
Favorite Books, by category
  • Series: The Lord of the Rings (along with the Hobbit, Silmarillion, etc, - anything Middle Earth)
  • Novel: "Ender's Game", Orson Scott Card
  • Christian:
    • "The Screwtape Letters", by CS Lewis and
    • "What's So Amazing About Grace?" by Philip Yancey
  • Biography: "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" -Richard Feynman
  • Most Hated Written Piece of Writing: "Catcher in the Rye", J.D. Salinger

 

 

Favorite Musical Artists, in no particular order
Guster

  • Guster
  • Eric Clapton
  • The Guess Who
  • Barenaked Ladies
  • Jars of Clay
  • Beatles
  • Dispatch
  • Dion and the Belmonts
  • Many other assorted groups

Favorite Songs

  1. Mona Lisa, Guster
  2. Layla, Derek and the Dominos
  3. Let It Be, The Beatles
  4. Hotel California, The Eagles
  5. Stomping Ground, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
  6. The Throne Room - Theme to Star Wars, Episode IV, John Williams, performed by the London Philharmonic.
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