Age: 27 Family: Dad, Mom, 3 Brothers Occupation: UMD CS Student/ Manager Favorite Book: A Programmer’s Perspective, Randel E. Bryant & David R. O’Hallaron Last Book: Java Concurrency in Practice, Brian Goetz Favorite TV Show: The League Favorite Movie: Snatch Favorite Food: Pho from Pho88 Favorite Song/Band: Strung Out/ Razorblade Pets: 2 German Shepherds and a Border Collie Hobbies: Doing the workout thing, pretending to be good at drums, and being an amazing cook What are you most proud of in your life?: Finally graduating..... It took long enough. Which would be involved in your ideal vacation?: Reading and relaxing Tours and Shopping √ Dining and Shows Exercise and Adventure Which would be an ideal date?: Cappuccino’s at the local bookstore Beer and hotdog’s at a ballgame √ 4 Star dinner followed by dancing at the latest hot spot Martini’s with appetizers before the Blue Man Group Describe Yourself in Three Words: Vivacious, Caring, Insomniac If you could be any animal, which one and why?: Lion because I am prideful. If you were stuck on a deserted Island, which three things would you bring with you (not including food, water, pets or people)?: Machete, flint & steel kit (it’s a kit so that only counts as one), and a tent Are you a night owl or a morning person?: Night owl, 100% Do you prefer winter or summer?: Bring on the summer please What’s one thing you want people to know about you?: I have a belly button!
Tim Thelen What is your most treasured possession and why?: My drumset I saved for every piece of it and when I get to play nothing else matters. It makes me happy camper. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?: Software engineer because of all the excitement. What do you do for fun?: Jam sessions with my friends, the occasional football game, go out with coworkers to relax, music shows in Baltimore or DC, salsa dancing in DC and anything were the Thelens all get together. If you won the lottery, how would you spend it?: Investment a good part of it and with the rest make sure myself and all those I hold close to me live a good life. What are the most important qualities you are looking for in a friend or significant other?: Honest, trustworthy, family oriented, and a similar sense of humor. Do you like to travel and where have you been?: Yes I do. I have been up and down the US east coast, Chicago, all over California, various parts of Italy and various parts of Greece. What place would you like to visit that you haven’t been to yet?: Bora Bora hands down, it looks amazing. What’s your idea of a great vacation?: Going anywhere that I can relax, meet great people and see things that I can’t see at home. How would you describe a perfect date?: Ongoing conversation, I make her laugh at least 3 times, tasteful dinner, then perhaps cocktails and dancing, and since it’s my perfect date I get that good night kiss at the end. Who do you most admire and why?: My father because he has always been there for me no matter what. He supports my decisions and cares for others as well as animals. What holiday do you enjoy the most and how do you celebrate it?: The fourth of July with the Thelen family bbq with all of our friends eating, drinking, and playing games next to a pool all day. Yeehaw!