Hey everybody! I've been lurking for years, but I recently decided to throw my hat into the ring and start posting as well. I've been an ASOIAF fan for about five years now, so I predate the TV show but I certainly haven't been around since the beginning. I'm very much looking forward to discussing this series with you all. My favorite character/POV shifte pretty frequently, and I'm commitment-phobic so I won't say anything now. I currently live in Kansas City, MO and make my living by begging off the goodwill of my friends and sorting through various trash receptacles...ahem, that is to say, I am an unemployed college student majoring in poli sci and English (perhaps explaining my affinity toward these books). I like reading, writing, walking (but not running!) and hanging out with friends and so forth. Incidentally, I think I'll be starting a re-read blog within the next few weeks. It will be mostly for my own self-gratification (what could I say that hasn't already been said on these forums?) but it should be fun times anyway.