I am a philosopher, a martial artist, a poet, a photographer, a teacher, a learner, a physicist, an engineer...

I guess all of that comes down to the fact that I am a many-facetted person. I believe in seeking balance in life. I try to stay grounded in myself (with varying degrees of success).

I can be very passionate about things that matter to me. I can get into very intense discussions on topics from politics to spirituality.

There was a time that I called myself a hopeless romantic. Now, I like to think that I'm more of a hopeful romantic. I'm no less romantic than I ever was, but I've cultivated a little bit of a realist in myself, and the combination allows me to take a more hopeful attitude when considering the future.

I love the great outdoors. I like to go hiking, skiing, camping, etc. (Unfortunately, these things often take more time and/or money than I can afford to spend on them.) I also love just going out and shooting a roll of film. Nature frequently makes the best subject...

I love dancing (of certain kinds, anyway). I really enjoy staying physically fit. It just makes me feel better about myself.

I am open, friendly, and curious

Right now, I'm needing to write a better update here....

Photography, martial arts, fishing, acting, teaching, engineering, math, science, english, having fun (of various kinds!), and more...

I'm tall, lean but reasonably well built. I can seem somewhat intimidating if I'm not smiling....

(a) Too many to mention them all, ranging from SciFi to Mysteries, Physics texts to Shakespeare

(b) There are a few worth mentioning. The Princess Bride, Sneakers, Star Trek IV:The Voyage Home, The Last Samurai, Real Genius, Unbreakable, Tremors, and the list goes on...

(c) Alternative, with folks like the Indigo Girls featured high on the list. I also like most other kinds of music, with a wide variety of artists having some representation on my iPod...

(d) Hmm. That's a tough one. I suppose I'd have to say Chocolate Mousse.

Words, music, love, sex, inspiration, and, of course, air ;-).

Life, love, and sensuality...

A home body. I don't usually get out on Friday nights, significantly, though not solely, because I have a martial arts class that I teach that starts at 10AM on Saturday morning.

Hmm... No I don't think so... Not on the public profile, at least. Maybe I'll tell you if you ask me really nicely, though....

Well, do I seem an interesting person? Someone you might like to get to know a bit better? Then give me a shout! I'd love to make your aquaintence. Maybe we'll become fast friends. Or maybe slow friends. Who knows?