I'm generally a pretty mello, down-to-earth guy who tends toward the quiet side. I generally don't talk much unless I have something meaningful to say. On the other hand, if someone were to engage me with an interesting or challenging conversation, I could talk for hours on end. I pride myself in being honest and reliable. I have a diverse range of interests including travel (preferably by motorcycle), exploring the city on foot, people watching, and espresso.

I grew up in the midwest and moved to San Luis Obispo in 1999, then to Oakland in 2011. For some reason, Oakland is a really good fit for me. It feels more like "home" than anywhere else I've lived.

I like to spend my time riding motorcycles, camping, and working on various home improvement projects. I'm proud to say that a year ago I had the worst house on the block; now it's fairly respectable (although there's still a LOT to do). Recently I've developed an interest in gardening, and have started planting trees and shrubs.

That last five years have been a roller coaster ride. I identified a major goal (a second degree and a career change) and uprooted pretty much everything in my life in order to make it happen. For a while my life was stressful and tumultuous, but things are finally turning around. I think a good analogy is steering a ship. Turning something so big - and with so much momentum - takes a lot of time and doesn't show immediate results. Now that I have a new course set, I'm inching ever closer to that goal and the results are becoming apparent. It's a great feeling.

After graduation, I intend to stay in the bay area. I'll probably stay in the east bay... Unless I'm able to start a career in the city (or find a husband in the city).

Organizing, fixing things, planning, sleeping in, cuddling.

You tell me!

Pretty much all the books I've read in the last couple years have been textbooks. It's a lot of required reading (for school)... but I also love figuring out how and why things works.

Some of my favorite shows are: Happy Endings, Modern Family, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, and Futurama. Also, the original Top Gear on BBC.

My favorite music generally falls into the indie rock category. Some of my favorites are The Shins, The Decemberists, Bishop Allen, and Sea Wolf. Sometimes I'll mix it up with Thievery Corporation or Massive Attack.

My favorite food is pizza. I also love mexican food. I don't need anything fancy or pretentious, and am perfectly happy to eat at a food truck or dive restaurant. Also, I'm a meat-itarian. Mmmmmm, bacon!

Espresso beverages.
My motorcycle.
Friends.
Independence.
Phone and/or computer.
Some sixth thing that I can't think of.

The meaning of life. How the world works and how to make it a better place. My next adventure.

Probably at home, recovering from the week. Possibly being bored.

Ask me!

...if you are spontaneous, fun, and open to new experiences.