- So why "005" behind the patrick? - In the year 1995, I had to create an online presence. Being that the number five is my favorite number, I wanted that behind my username. "5" and "05" were taken, but "005" was actually available. It's as simple as that. Either way, you can just call me "Patrick."

I'm 28. I read & think, but not too much, as I once (over)-thought. I collect books and paintings, and I am learning to learn from the small happenings in life.

Welcome to my brain, there's no turning back from here..... "I declare that the Beatles are mutants. Prototypes of evolutionary agents sent by God, endowed with a mysterious power to create a new human species, a young race of laughing freeman." -Timothy Leary

I am a blogger on all things political and financial in the world, and I discuss how I see it affecting us all. The name of my blog is The Political and Financial Markets Commentator, and you can find it at http://politicsandfinance.blogspot.com. I also post it on Xanga most of the time, but if you like it and want to make sure that you receive it, visit my blog and sign-up for the free delivery by either feed or email. As a profession, I am a commercial mortgage lender and trainer and own my own firm. If you are reading this a new blog has been written.