[How to glance at my profile]
     Anything that looks like this I use as a way to highlight my personality traits that I believe are essential qualities to have in a relationship, and anything that appears like this are other traits that I would like to have as compatible interests but isn't required.
     If you don't care for reading my profile in detail and just want to get the gist all you have to do is read everything that's in bold in order, from the top>down and skip everything in between except what is adjacent if needed. If that's the case start at where it says "[My self-summary]" below. Otherwise...
     ...Whenever I italicize the text, it is a way for me to make sure you caught the keywords that I use of how I perceive or see myself from an self-analytical standpoint and hope others see it that way as well. I also use italics for emphasizing.
     I use (enclosed italicized text) when I divert from simply stating what interest or trait I have, to explaining the details (elaborating).
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[My self-summary]‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗
     In interpersonal relationships I am playful, honest, affectionate, loyal, forgiving, ambitious, resourceful/(I keep only what is essential and I dislike clutter, as in obstacles), flexible-personality/(I'm not condescending, critical or judgemental. i.e.{I believe people are entitled to their opinion}). In tough situations I always try to find balance, and have an optimistic perspective. (These are behavioral traits I'd share in common with my ideal girlfriend).
     Although I'm American born and raised, I have a mix of several ancestral-cultural backgrounds in my family; (Sicilian, French, and German) on my fathers side, (Irish, Czech, and Mongolian) on my mothers side. I eat food that is mostly Mediterranean and Chinese, sometimes I like Indian in any case it has to be Vegan and not extremely spicy. I know how to cook and have came up with a few of my own innovative recipes that make homemade Vegan {non-dairy, egg-free & meatless} meals resemble the traditional flavor, texture, and appearance of some American style foods. e.g. (Mac & Cheese, Bacon Egg-Salad & Cheese Sandwich, Veg/Cheese Pizza with Gluten-Free crust).
     I ate cow, chicken, and pig while growing up and a lot of fast-food when I was in high school, I made changes when I was 21. After trying the BK Veggie burger for the first time I began eating more salads since I felt a profound positive effect on my health(euphoric-like/Wikipedia:religious ecstasy), hence I developed a sense of empathy for the animals so I progressively started eating meat alternatives (Vegetarian/Vegan imitation meat products). That was when I had decided to make the switch. During this transitioning period between {2005->2006} I was also learning some beginners Yoga to aid in healing my upper-back and neck pain. These are some elements to my spiritual side, (I can go into this subject with more detail if you're interested).
      There were two dominating reasons why I decided to start following a Vegan regimen about 5 years ago. One reason was due to a dairy allergy that I've been aware of since I was a kid, (symptoms:eczema, and possibly a hidden A1 Beta-Casein sensitivity). The other reason was when I became aware of factory farms for the first time and their inhumane practices also the negative impacts they have on the environment.
      If anyone wonders why I don't have "Likes cats" listed in my profile's "Pets" entry, it's not that I dislike them (I think they're awesome animals and great pets), the reason is because when I get close to them I have symptoms resembling seasonal allergies, and if I get scratched I break out in hives/rash in the localized area and my eyes become extremely itchy.

     I really enjoy learning new subjects on my own time but only if there is deep desire where I can visualize myelf as understanding the material before I get involved, i.e.(I'm a very goal oriented person).
     I was working on a software project that's in actuality near complete (It's in it's BETA phase). It's an emulator I've developed for an electronic music instrument that enables sequencing, visual feedback and the option for playing back notes repetitively with variable tempo (good for developing beats). These features make the instrument which has restrictions by manufacturer default become more extensive. I plan on making a video demonstration of how to use the software and what it is capable of doing. However I put the project off to the side for awhile as I discovered a fluke that appears minor but apparently isn't; (note-on signals with a different tempo setting than it's note-off signal counterpart do not sync, resulting in recording over prerecorded notes). This situation initially made me decide to take a vacation to enjoy the summer for a change, in it's place I was having fun doing Art. Once this problem is solved, the product will be completely stable and will be officially released. I have yet to find the motivation for myself to continue working on it... *hint*, *hint* ;). I've started a blog where I host the project, http://midiemulation.blogspot.com.
     When I'm in the mood and feel inspired I usually work on either something visual or audible, either graphics or music for my work in progress portfolio; Link to my:portfolio.
     I work very asynchronously, (when I start something I'm stuck working on the same project until I feel that it's complete, if there is no progress, I usually trash it). I do a lot of errands during the day so most of the time projects can take days or an entire month to complete.
Between projects I take a break, it can last for days or even a week or two before motivation comes back.
     A long term goal of mine has been to gain weight by eating nutrient dense foods, I've been working on this for about 6 years now, and have finally began bulking up over the past month, ({Dec. 2012}, I think I've discovered the magikal combination that works for me). Once I feel that I've gained a substantial amount of mass, I'd like to develop a consistent body building routine and want to eventually learn martial arts.

     First I want to mention that most of the time I don't have the answer when it comes to trivial or pure factual questions e.g(history, famous people, or politics). I'm more of a problem solver and researcher.
     I never did well in the public schooling environment, for instance if the subjects I was being taught was outside my circle of interest (Art & Technology). I figure I probably would've done better in a Montessori school during those years, (hypothetically if I ever have kids, this would be the type of education I'd like them to receive once they start developing a solid interest with potential).
     Besides that I do well at educating myself (Autodidacticism) and have developed my own learning style and technique which makes up for my weakness (kinda like how a person who is blind develops a more keen sense of hearing than the average person to make up for their loss of sight). Regretting the conventional way of learning and making up for missed time, some examples of these compensations are listed below.
     Using technology. I studied computers since I was in my teens, primarily focusing on website development with dynamic & animated content. I continued to study until I turned 22 (for a total of 7 years), then have decided that I needed a break from it since it became overwhelmingly every day and night (literally). So I have decide to take it easy for a change and look for other opportunities that require less attention as of work. I'm still good at repairing and making computers run more optimized and efficiently with both hardware and operating system tweaks/adjustments.
     I do well when it comes to shopping for computers/parts, accessories, and electronics in general. (I research products and make comparisons before I decide to commit to a purchase, I aim to get the best "value" per dollar that's most suitable for ones needs).

     My body-type is categorized as an Ectomorph (tall, slender & athletic build, Ectomorph:Britannica.com).
     A number of girls have complemented on my blue eyes, and many times girls have asked me if I dyed my hair when I trim it. I suppose it's because there are naturally occurring contrasts that become more apparent.
     I don't usually have a formal attitude, but can when required. I'm polite and always have good manners e.g. (I chew with my mouth closed, and don't talk much while eating, cover my face with my hands when I sneeze or cough, other than that I'm pretty laid-back/chill).
     I have a good sense of humor, I'll sometimes imagine funny hypothetical scenarios (it can be the slightest gesture, or a passing thought), as a result I sometimes can't help it but laugh to myself.

     I'd rather be reading fiction but life is too short, so I spend most of my time reading non-fiction when I decide to read. My personal library consists of instructional/reference books on topics such as website development, and writing computer programs. My mind is always in the process of coming up with new ideas. I use wikipedia.org as an introductory reference as well. I'm creative in that sense, and I'm not easily inspired unless there's some form of technicality involved, a good example is the "Demo Scene":YouTube Video
     Although I have a general disinterest in reading works of fiction. I do like to discuss deep and imaginary thoughts i.e.(I'm looking for a girl who's both creative and stable/well grounded -combination [_idealist&realist_]).
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     My favorite type of music is Electronic;
90's EuroDance (Carol Medina, Master Blaster, Indra, Captain Hollywood, DJ Sammy, Masterboy, Axwell, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor) I like the melody and minimalist composition, Trance for it's emotion, and GoaPsy for it's mix of synthetic and organic sounds. In the past I liked Hip Hop (before {2005}) and Rock (Smashing Pumpkins and Oasis).
     If you've never heard GoaPsy-Trance before or not familiar with EuroDance, and want to hear what they sound like you can click on one of the links I provided below.
Ambient link:DI.fm-Ambient
GoaPsy-Trance link:DI.fm-GoaPsy Trance
EuroDance link:DI.fm-Classic EuroDance
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     My favorite television shows are; Two & a Half Men (w/Charlie Sheen), Big Bang Theory, Monk, Psych, Family Guy, MadTV/SNL, Dave Chappelle, History International, and Travel Channel (mostly comedy). Television isn't that important to me, I only watch a little bit some days when I need a break. (There has been days when I'm working on a project that I feel I have no time to waste, so I don't watch any television at all. This preceding statement doesn't mean that I won't go out or spend time with someone -that's priority #1, watching television is last on the list).
     Besides that my eye's are really sensitive to certain lighting conditions to avoid migraines, eye strain and insomnia I wear computer glasses with special lenses. I wear these glasses when watching TV, and even when I go shopping since they're designed to filter out fluorescent light. It's helped me maintain a normal sleep cycle.
     Same for when I go outdoors, even on overcast days I need to wear sunglasses, it is only for a very short period of time I can take them off, (call me a vampire if you like ;P).
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     As of movies, my favorite categories are Comedy (Will Farrell, Ben Stiller, Jack Black), Science Fiction/Action (Cyberpunk), Documentaries (mostly based on Art & Inspirational), and Cerebral (Illusory/altered states of awareness).
     Below is a list of some of my favorite movies from the past to get a better idea of my personality (laid-back & ambitious).
[Comedy] Favorites---------------------------------------------
Balls of Fury (Trailer).
Blades of Glory (Trailer).
Office Space (Trailer).
[Cyberpunk]-(Both a male & female lead) Favorites-----------
Hackers(Best suites my personality, one of my all time favorites. Distinguishes a cultural time period in my childhood (nostalgic):{Computers,Techno Music,Rollerblading} I question if some of the script is a loosely-based/exaggeration, or was inspired by the story behind the famous computer hacker of the 1980's-early 90's "Mark Abene":Wikipedia:Mark Abene, Trailer).
The Matrix Series + Animatrix(Metaphorically portrays "The Hero's Journey", Trailer).
Ghost In The Shell (Totalitarian Japanese Manga film, that a good friend of mine introduced me to, Trailer).
Antitrust, (Trailer).
Tron:Legacy, (Trailer).
[Documentary]-(Inspirational) Favorites-----------------------
Alex Grey: COSM The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors(Interesting, Alex Grey has a nice gallery and does an outstanding job with his artwork. He may seem a bit arrogant at times for a spiritual person, that's how I perceived his character when I first watched it since I didn't sit through the whole video. I put my ego to the side, and managed watch it entirely to get a better look at it. Then realized his point was to rationalize his artwork with his interpretation of life using insight, which may just make him sound that way. Watching the entire documentary turned out to be a good experience, Trailer).
Banksy's Exit Through The Gift Shop, (Trailer).
Man On A Wire, (Trailer).
Food Matters, (Trailer).
[Cerebral]-(Psychonautics) Favorites---------------------------
Donnie Darko, (Trailer).
Gulliver's Travels {1996}, (IMDB Synopsis).
Paprika(A Japanese Manga film, I didn't understand too readily what the plot was about when I first saw it on TV, but after reading the synopsis it made more sense and I can personally relate to the trippy aspect. Very artistic and has a decent philosophical message about altered states of consciousness. One other thing that I thought was interesting is the technology used (Vocaloid Software) to compose the soundtrack, it's rather redundant but catchy, Trailer).
Labyrinth(I'm not a fan of David Bowie but he's cool. I liked this movie for its abstract/illusory M.C. Escher resemblance. I don't know of any better Jim Henson made film? If you do let me know :D, Trailer).
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     My favorite type of food is Vegan. I don't often go out to eat, but I've been to Veggie Heaven in Denville for dinner and Au Bon Pain for lunch a number of times. I've also been to Bensi's Italian, and California Pizza Kitchen but not as frequent. All of the above restaurants have Vegan options, however I'm willing to try any restaurant that follows similar practices, i.e.(use of olive oil instead of chicken broth for pasta, and potato's fried in at least vegetable oil and not lard, [etc...]).

Vitamins, Sleep, Family, Internet, Productivity, Maintaining a healthy lifestyle

     I'm always thinking about productivity, how I can enhance projects I'm currently focusing on, trying to come up with new project ideas and things I can do with the skills that I have acquired (I have trouble concentrating/working around other people outside of my house, I do my best in a quiet environment and in a independent way).

     All of my friends have moved so I'm usually home on Friday nights, but I'm willing to go out any time with someone when there's an opportunity. To start off, I like walking in parks or around town, going out for lunch or to dinner sounds nice, unless you have other plans :).

     I'm looking for a girl who's a Vegan or that wants to become one. If you're creative-in any way, affectionate and also supportive i.e.(incentive, for me to work harder in achieving my goals), who lives within a 10 mile radius, send me a message :D. If you live a little further away I sometimes make exceptions. I keep in touch with friends (who've moved away) regardless if they eat meat or not. Becoming Vegan was based on my own decision and I respect others with different preferences.