Epithets

Lover of Games

 I'm a big fan of video games and card games. My favorite card game is one called Boom Boom Boom, and my favorite video game is called Assassin's Creed Odyssey. That game takes place during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. It's a very in-depth game that features a lot of famous Greek characters (Socrates, Leonidas, etc..). I'm aware it's not the most accurate game, but it's cool to explore what ancient Greece most-likely looked like.

 Family Man

I'm a family man for sure. I have an older brother, Zac (on the left, next to his wife, Megan), a younger brother, Josh (on the left), and my mom, Lora, and my dad, Tim. My family has moved from New Jersey to Seattle, Boston, Austin, and most recently Seattle again. We've gotten closer through each move, and remain a loving, tight-knit family.

 Lover of Star Wars

I'm a huge fan of Star Wars. Growing up I was obsessed with the movies, and had countless toy lightsaber fights with my brothers. I'm a big fan of the new movies, and love the vast amount of stories in the Star Wars Universe. In Wookiepedia (The Star Wars Wikipedia), there are over 150,000 articles.

Lover of Humor

 I love humor. Humor makes life so much better. Being sarcastic, sharing jokes, and laughing are some of my favorite things in life. I love comedies, stand up, and looking at funny content on social media. My favorite comedian is Jim Gaffigan.

Comments

  1. Steve StenquistJanuary 20, 2020 at 12:17 PM

    I love playing board games too and I also really like JIm Gaffigan! My favorite Jim Gaffigan skit is the camping one, my roommate and I quote it all the time.

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  2. Emily BirrellJanuary 20, 2020 at 1:57 PM

    I love games too! Card games are my favorite and I'm always looking for new games to play. I've seen Jim Gaffigan live a couple times and he is the best! Are there any other comedians you recommend?

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  3. AJ BollingerJanuary 20, 2020 at 2:29 PM

    Cameron, I love family, games, humor, and Star Wars. I’m relating so much right now and laughing so hard. I am a huge Star Wars nerd and love reading all the stories. I’ll have to look up Wookiepeida and read some more. I also want to know of more games you like? Thanks!

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  4. AllieJanuary 20, 2020 at 4:34 PM

    I enjoy Star Wars too! I have an uncle who is a huge Star Wars fan. He has a legit Darth Vader costume and will dress up for parties. All of my brothers love Star Wars as well and we watched all of the Mandalorian together during winter break. My youngest brother loves to give me fun facts about Star Wars all the time.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 21, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    star wars is amazing! i have read a couple responses and have noticed how many have written about their families. it is amazing to see how many of our peers have many of the same values and priorities. I love that our culture as BYU students, and members of the church is focused on our families and friends.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 21, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    I have never seen Star Wars prior to the most recent movie being released, but all of my brothers love it, so maybe I will have to invest some time into watching the movies and getting up-to-speed! I love that you love your family and that you consider yourself a "family man", that is an incredible source of love and security!

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  7. Becca CateJanuary 21, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    I did not realize the Wookiepedia had that many articles! Wow. While I was at BYU before my mission, I met a couple people who had UltraSabers and we'd have lightsaber battles. They ended up calling it the BYU Lightsaber Wielder, so I was part of the initial group. And 3 years later, they're still meeting up regularly. So if you want, I can give you details!

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