Lavar Burkhart:  

4 days outta hi-skool, I went to work as a Gov'ment Mule in Spring '88; been here ever since. You do the math; I'm not very good at it. ;) Now for some Story Wizard ideas... What I always wanted to be once all grown up? A 6-footer. My family and friends thought that was a novel idea. As it turns out, they were indifferent. Best way to relax after coming home from a long day at work is to lock the door behind me, turn off the phones, eat some dinner and vegetate in front o'the TV. Wildest thing I remember doing in school was ditching classes. Yes; I was lame back then...and not much as changed. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have coffee, personal space and more of it to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My hero used to be the "MacGuyver" character. He could do anything, just like that Professor from "Gilligan's Island" but without the island. I've lived in The SFV all my life: Burbank, Sun Valley, Arleta, Pacoima. Still in Canoga Park because rent is so cheap. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is my father, who died in 1990, because we'd have a lot more to talk about now than when I was young. I'm into NFL Football; spend most Fall & Winter Sundays in front of TVs and rooting for The Green Bay Packers. Am also a Dodger fan, due to being born & raised in L.A. as a member to my family filled with Dodger fans. And more recently, I've gotten into classic muscle cars; been attending shows & cruise nights since 2005. My biggest surprise in Life could be that I'm still employed with the same Gov'ment agency. I've put up with them (and they've tolerated me) for over two decades! If I could improve my home, I'd remodel almost everything and add on a few more windows for natural light. My dream home would be a house near the beach--or at least overlooking the ocean. I've learned enough about kids (largely through being one) to know they are NOT for me. And to insure I never become a parent, had a vasectomy! Ms. Mary Rawn-Peterson is the teacher I'd most like to see again, because she was a cool, easy-going presence in an era when I was starting to become more aware of the world, while at the same time it became more accepting of me as an individual. Stupid Story Wizard Answer #14: I won't ever win $100 million; stop teasing me! I've never lived in a dorm--or went to college. I have driven by many a campus, though. Being "truly happy" might come after winning that fictional $100-million, moving with my girlfriend up the California coast to a smallish beach town and not having any financial concerns for the rest o'my life. I'm now into my 40s. At age 12, I thought that people my age now would be something different. I was so completely naive. To be honest, I didn't really ponder it all that much. Not working hard; just doing enough to stay employed. I suppose my only real career "aspiration" is to remain employed at this job into my late-60s so as to insure a comfortable(?) retirement. Guess that all depends on the next stock market recession/crash. My first BIG crush is happily married with children and doing quite well. I shall forever wish her all the best. My best friend would tell you I'm Bruce Willis, but people who don't know me very well would probably describe me as quiet, secretive, mysterious or just plain moody. I have no style. Unless you consider...Expand for more