About Me

And Why "Spartan Turtle"?


Hi! I'm Josh!
I am a security minded engineer, Technical Engineer, and Success Manager. I'm a dad to four boys and one baby girl- that's right. four boys. there isn't a clean toilet see in the house. My wife and I kept thinking, "well, maybe he next one will be a girl.." that's how mother nature gets you... She's a cruel mistress. Or if you want a more positive approach, my old manager just calls me "The King Maker".

When I'm not wrangling boys and doting on the baby, I enjoy sci-fi books, movies and video games. I love to relax with a new box of Lego. and occasionally I actually get to spent time with my wife, we play Stardew Valley and drink wine like fancy people.

We take the "work hard, play hard" life style seriously. I put in the time to do a job right, even if it hurts, so I can play without worrying about the work part. Hard work is it's own reward.

Currently Reading:


Seriously though, Spartan Turtle?
Yup, it's a nickname I could never ditch. When I was in Middle School, somebody called me a turtle one day and it stuck. it became part of me, and when it came time to pick my online handle, SpartanTurtle was available.

I have used some variation of the spelling for a long time on most game platforms and social media platforms.

But you don't have any social media links, how do we contact you?
Nope. I find social media a big distraction from getting work done, so I chose not to participate. I would rather spent time with the family than count my followers or death scroll. You can call, text, or email, and I'm happy to connect that way.

Okay, fine. Here is other ways to connect:

Steam
Xbox


connecting via gaming networks is mostly anonymous and I try to stay that way to complete strangers haha. If you do want to play with me, you can catch me playing: There's a few others but these are a few I gravitate towards.

Public Minecraft Server
I have a public Minecraft Java server. feel free to join and play. Be warned: if you hack or grief you won't get away with it and I swear i'll turn your innie into an outie.

Current Version
Spigot 1.21 (1.21.1 compatible)

Server Links
mc.joshandkristin.com
Open World Map