   I am a revert Muslim from a Christian family.  I have resided in the countryside most of my life and enjoy Nature very much.  I believe in hard work and being pursuant of goals.  I'm a bit of a nerd, enjoying games such as the Sims and Zelda.  I have a deep love of history, especially ancient.  I even go to SCA (Society of Creative Anachronism) events because they are just that awesome. I enjoy art, literature, music, and poetry.  I love outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, and fishing.  I believe in honesty and integrity, and above all, striving to follow Islam.  I'm not talking about the Islam in Arabia or Pakistan, etc., but the Islam that is in the Quran.  I dislike it when people confuse local culture with Islam.  I'm not interested in assimilating into another's culture.  It is tiring and unrealistic to adhere to another's cultural expectations all the time.  I just want to be American Muslim, being able to choose which cultural customs to follow.