The truth is I seldom know myself; I am constantly remaking and refining who I am and how I exist. So to try to summarize who I am is going to be a little difficult. But I think the process of doing so is important because it makes me examine myself again and again; each time I find something new.

I find this world is fascinating. I have that itch to learn more about just about everything. So ever since I was young I would take things apart to see how they work. (Much to my mother's frustration.) This eventually led to the study of electronics and machinery. Electricity is an amazing force in this world that, frankly; we take for granted. Lately the trend has been to make things to be thrown away; things that were never intended to last.

If you get to know me a bit you might find it odd that I tend towards older things, especially but not limited to electronics. It's because they are built better..but also because they have personality. It's why I don't ever plan on throwing away my old car. It has it's problems, but I find it rewarding to put forth the effort to fix them. Not only does it keep an old machine alive but it also teaches me more than I would ever have known otherwise.

Honesty is important to me. I think that too many of our problems come from keeping things secret and deceiving ourselves and the ones we love. I do my best not to lie or even mislead. It's not always easy or even possible, but I do my best.

I want to know someone who is alive, not just living. Someone who is awake, but never stopped dreaming. Someone who is unique and too strong to let society kill that in them. Someone who will dance in the rain with me. Someone who can almost figure me out...almost. I want to find someone who is as alive and as real as I am.

The Loneliest people can be the Kindest. The Saddest people smile the Brightest. The most Damaged people are often the Wisest. All because they do not wish to see anyone else suffer the way they do.

I've been a bit afraid to make a really long profile, but I figure anyone who is truly interested in knowing me will at least skim through this. (besides, it weeds out anyone who can't read)

Personality Keirsey Temperament Report: ENFJ
It lumps you into 1 of 16 little groups. Like anything it isn't perfect. I don't claim that I fit what it gave me perfectly, but for the most part it has me dead on. It honestly freaked me out a bit. Worth reading if you want to get a good idea of what I'm like. http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFJ.html

But if you really want to get to know me, just get to know me. I don't always have free time, but when I do I enjoy talking to people.

Other than dating I am always open to new friends or someone to workout with.

This, just like my life, is a running draft. It will always be changing. So expect more or less in the future.

"Take wrong turns. Talk to strangers. Open unmarked doors. And if you see a group of people in a field, go find out what they are doing. Do things without always knowing how they'll turn out. You're curious and smart and bored, and all you see is the choice between working hard and slacking off. There are so many adventures that you miss because you're waiting to think of a plan. To find them, look for tiny interesting choices. And remember that you are always making up the future as you go." -- Randall Munroe, xkcd

Technology, everything to do with it. I have always had "the natch". Electricity is one of my biggest passions and continues to amaze me.

Interests:
Machinery (Electronics, cars, clockwork devices, whathaveyou)
Philosophy
Physics
Nature (Biology and outdoor activities)
Sociology
Those odd little moments when you know your alive

If I had to guess I would think it would be my attitude. I'm very laid back and friendly. I normally try to start a conversation if I'm around a stranger for too long.
I have a habit of pacing and thinking out loud when I'm thinking hard. It's part of the manic edge that allows me to think through most problems. I could see it being a bit annoying.

Currently reading: "A Game of Thrones Book 3" and "The Tao of Physics"

I will have to do allot of listing here. I am not even going to pretend that anything I list is even a small representation of everything that I enjoy.

Books: The Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Ringworld(Series) A Brave New World Game of Thrones 1984 The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy(Series) I read allot of Sci-fi and some non-fiction. Right now I'm picking through Reddit's top 250 list.

Movies: American Beauty Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Original) Pi Requiem for a Dream Night of the Living Dead Day of the Dead Sunshine for a Spotless mind But I'm a Cheerleader Wristcutters Children of Men The Wall Holy Mountain Memento Waking Life

Music: I have a TON of music, and my tastes jump around allot, but these seem to stay pretty high on my playlist:
A Perfect Circle Bush Eels Imogen Heap The Pixies The Killers Iron & Wine Beck Blue Oyster Cult Cake The Decemberists Chevelle Chris Issak The Verve David Bowie The Shins Fleet Foxes Flobots Linkin Park The Beatles Bright Eyes Massive Attack Modest Mouse The Cure Nine Inch Nails Nirvana The White Stripes Oasis Orgy The Bravery Placebo Portishead The Smashing Pumpkins System of a Down VAST Daft Punk

I don't really watch TV (The commercials mess with me, I hate them) but there are a few shows that I watch.
Shows: Firefly Red Dwarf Weeds The Office Star Trek The Outer Limits The Twilight Zone Cafe Racer

Cartoons: Morel Orel Adventure Time Dexter's laboratory South Park Courage The Cowardly Dog Aqua Teen Hunger Force Angry Beavers Samurai Jack

Tired now..more later

The time I spend with my kids when I take them to a park or library. Seeing them is one of those things that pushes me to get through the week.

The friends and family that have always been there for me. Over the past few months I have come to realize just how valuable these human connections are.

Being able to escape to the forests to find some solitude from my busy life. It's where I feel like I can hear again, without all the noise from the city.

My overworked beat-up car. I depend on my car constantly as I have to drive about 50 miles every day, but through some sort of luck and allot of constant care my car still runs. I honestly have no idea how; It's 26 and has been through 3 wrecks. Volkswagen builds their cars to last.

My troubleshooting and problem solving skills that allow me to see into machines and find the best way to fix them. It is the reason I am as good with machines as I am.

I think about allot of things. I spend allot of time just thinking and trying to understand the things around me. I sometimes think about art, philosophy, what I'm going to do next week, what I am doing with my life, computers, robots, solar panels, mistakes and what I've learnt from them, sex (Oh no! A person who isn't sexually suppressed! Blasphemy!), fun things to do, history, things I've read, memories that I cherish...allot of things.

reading or visiting with friends.

I lost my virginity in a library.

You feel like I'm someone you want to talk to. I'm not some judgmental asshole and I love to chat when I have the time.
If you need an icebreaker just skim through my profile and comment on something, or just tell me about something you like.
Tell me what makes you awesome. (Seriously)

I'm also fairly open to going on a date. (As in I like coffee, not being molested by a stranger)