Might as well introduce myself too since it's been so long since I frequented these forums.
I'm Sarwia (used to go by the name dudetor) and I'm from Norway. I've been using Hammer since I bought Half-Life in '99. Been away from it for a few years due to traveling, school and moving, but now that I've got a new computer and less hectic days ahead I thought I'd start mapping again.
I've studied history and art, but I work as a teacher at a elementary school and a cinema projectionist.
Here's a link to some of my previous work: http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?p=viewprofile&uid=261
with that said I'm glad to be back!