ABOUT ME
I am an adult, a parent, a husband.
I have been a Sonic fan for over 20 years. I began with Sonic back in the 90s and I never stopped.
In 2015 I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The diagnosis was a significant life moment.
It would help explain my passion for Sonic The Hedgehog™ and other special interests that I have, one of which
I turned into a highly successful career as an engineer and software developer.
My journey with Sonic began on the 28th of November 1999, upon discovery of the legendary game Sonic Adventure.
That game blew my mind, and to this day, it still remains a cherished game. It would take me an entire book to explain why that game has such a deep meaning to me, however it is sufficient to say that game and its concepts and story run deep within me.
The discovery of Sonic and Sonic Adventure changed the trajectory of my life forever.
The change in direction led me down the rabbit hole, literally, into another world.
A world where I could meet people, learn social skills, and date women. Eventually I got married to a very patient, kind, and understanding woman who is very open minded about Sonic, and we have an awesome kid together (who is also diagnosed with ASD).
Life with the blue hedgehog has been, and continues to be a fun ride and I love the characters dearly, in spite of SEGA's mis-steps with the direction and quality of games in recent years. I do believe that with Sonic Frontiers, SEGA and Sonic Team are back into full form and the future looks great for Sonic.
Being a fan of Sonic is a rough road sometimes, but I really don't care. I am a different kind of Sonic fan, I am a fan of the characters, above all else, and that includes the games, merchandise, and other media. This makes me the exception, rather than the rule in the Sonic fandom.
Sonic2k
October 2022
I have been a Sonic fan for over 20 years. I began with Sonic back in the 90s and I never stopped.
In 2015 I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The diagnosis was a significant life moment.
It would help explain my passion for Sonic The Hedgehog™ and other special interests that I have, one of which
I turned into a highly successful career as an engineer and software developer.
My journey with Sonic began on the 28th of November 1999, upon discovery of the legendary game Sonic Adventure.
That game blew my mind, and to this day, it still remains a cherished game. It would take me an entire book to explain why that game has such a deep meaning to me, however it is sufficient to say that game and its concepts and story run deep within me.
The discovery of Sonic and Sonic Adventure changed the trajectory of my life forever.
The change in direction led me down the rabbit hole, literally, into another world.
A world where I could meet people, learn social skills, and date women. Eventually I got married to a very patient, kind, and understanding woman who is very open minded about Sonic, and we have an awesome kid together (who is also diagnosed with ASD).
Life with the blue hedgehog has been, and continues to be a fun ride and I love the characters dearly, in spite of SEGA's mis-steps with the direction and quality of games in recent years. I do believe that with Sonic Frontiers, SEGA and Sonic Team are back into full form and the future looks great for Sonic.
Being a fan of Sonic is a rough road sometimes, but I really don't care. I am a different kind of Sonic fan, I am a fan of the characters, above all else, and that includes the games, merchandise, and other media. This makes me the exception, rather than the rule in the Sonic fandom.
Sonic2k
October 2022