Hey, stranger
I'm Adam Kangas — a twentysomething American guy currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.
I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but moved to Los Angeles for college and never looked back.
I enjoy a good cup of coffee, and telling jokes that make people groan.
On the Road
After five years of living in Los Angeles, I decided to quit my day job, get rid of most of my worldly possessions, and travel the world.
Yes, this was the right choice.
I'm blogging about my travels over at Kangas Down Under.
You probably don't know
I once fainted inside of a Russian nuclear power plant.
Life as a Code Monkey
I've been a "computer guy" for as long as I can remember.
I have a B.S. in Computer Science from the best engineering school you've never heard of: Claremont, California's Harvey Mudd College. Mudd is always on popping up on various lists of America's most grueling colleges, and for good reason.
After graduating, I spent around five years working as a Senior Software Engineer at Snap Technologies, Inc., learning the ins and outs of internet advertising.
I'm currently paying the bills through freelance software development and consulting. Need a hand with something? I can help!
Making Things Up
Improvised comedy is one of my favorite things in the world. Whether I'm on stage performing with one of my teams, or in the audience watching the performers I admire most, it's always a wonderful experience.
I'm an alumnus of the iO West Training Center, and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.
If you're in the mood for some make-em-ups from the comfort of your home or office, may I recommend you spend some time watching Trophy Wife's Greatest Hits and reading The Improv Student.
Music
Whether I'm at home, in the car, or walking around, I love filling my day with music. My taste is eclectic, featuring classic rock as well as the latest indie darlings.
I'm a big fan of the music news and reviews over at Pitchfork and Pretty Much Amazing. While they're certainly not infallible, if they recommend something, it's definitely worth a listen.
You can see what I've been listening to over at Last.fm
And while I'm not the best guitar player in town, I sure do like to try.