I'm originally from Texas, been in FL for several years now, and yeah, I still have a bit of East Texas drawl. Not to the point that when I speak you listen for banjos playing in the background, but a little of it is still there. Another thing that growing up in Texas instilled in me is a bit of that old school southern gentleman. I'm not big into clubs, but a low key, quiet bar for an occasional drink and a game of pool is always relaxing. I love to read, love music, cooking, and just being outside, kayaking, working out, hanging at the beach...my job is a bit high stress, so I like to be able to decompress in my off time. And I love hanging out with a few friends, a few drinks, talking about whatever random subject somebody throws out there. Naturally, since the intent of this thing is to make myself sound all kindsa awesome, anything that I would put here, you will question. So feel free to question anything on here, or ask something that you just want to know.

I already have a Bachelor's, but am contemplating returning to college, as I have been rethinking career options recently. After I'm settled in my career, then it is time for the Master's and eventually the PhD. Granted, the Ph.D. is several years away, but I would like to teach for a college someday. Again, if curiosity strikes, ask.

I'm a pretty good writer, pool player, cook, and conversationalist. And being loyal as hell to the people that deserve it. I also have been told that I am honest to a fault, as in I don't have that filter with which most people come equipped. Not that anything flies out of my mouth like I have Tourette's syndrome, but I can't really help but be honest, and don't really ever bother to sugar coat. Brutal honesty, I believe it's called.

From a brief survey of friends...eyes, smile, cynicism...the third being of a charming nature, apparently

For authors, I'm liking Cormac McCarthy right now...also Dickens, Shakespeare, London, Goodkind...a long list, anyway. Favorite book: Atlas Shrugged. I tend to like psych thriller movies or dark comedies. Music would take way too much room to list all the genres and artists, but rock and blues are at the top of my favorites, and really not much for country. And I like Asian, Mexican, and Italian food (or these would likely be the top three, as I like a lot of different foods) and am always looking for new challenges to come up with in the kitchen.

A few select people, a library, music of my choosing....everything else is negotiable

The exceedingly entertaining life I have in front of me, how best to achieve the goals that I have set for myself, and, in all honesty, what the Hell makes some people do the things they do. An awesome friend once said, "I am often disappointed in people, but I'm very rarely surprised." That's a statement I can get behind.

Either working or relaxing...depending on the schedule that week

Very clever, but I am not so easily suckered as that...if I admitted it, it would no longer be private...nope...not falling for that shit...

You don't take offense to me putting out the disclaimer that I am not a fan of fluffballs. These are women or men who try to get through life on their looks, being cute, etc. Being good looking is great, but please have something going on upstairs as well. A beautiful woman with no brain is a bit like getting your hands on a Lamborghini...only to realize that it has no motor. What is the point of looking good if there is nothing there to back it up and move you along?