I love being outdoors, surrounded by nature. I am an earnest learner, loyal friend, fun and adventurous partner.

My free time is spent: backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, yoga, overcoming challenges (physical and intellectual), creating a tranquil life, traveling, helping others, cooking, listening to KQED and Democracy Now!, reading assigned material and writing papers, mentoring my niece, generally trying to be a better person while simultaneously embracing every moment of this precious and tenuous existence.

I gave up corporate life and a relatively lucrative career to become a full time student and am working on a "Green" MBA. When I graduate next year, I want to pursue work that will leave the world a better place. Not sure yet if that will be something entrepreneurial and for-profit, or in the non-profit sector.

Organizing and planning (trips, projects, people, concepts, just about anything), cooking, conversation, staying fit, making this world a better place, creating a peaceful home and state of mind. I need to stop now because this is feeling a bit too congratulatory.

Passion and intellect.

Books=The Great Turning, The Art of Happiness, The Ecology of Commerce.
Food=Thai, Indian, and Greek/Middle Eastern food.
Music=my preference is for easy-going vocalists like Jack Johnson and Nora Jones, but I also like reggae, ska, rock, select R&B, classical (yes, Mozart was pure genius), some blues; not a big fan of rap or country.
Movies=don't much frequent movies and when I do they are usually documentaries--the last two films I saw in a theater were Religulous and Food Inc.

fresh air
freedom
thinking
physical activity
healthy, delicious food
a good night's sleep

democracy, freedom, how to lead a more conscious and compassionate existence, how to reduce my/our carbon and ecological footprints, environmental degradation, world peace, what to do about all the multitude of complex problems that the planet and humanity face, how to build meaningful relationships, how to run a profitable business that regenerates rather than destroys the planet, my next big vacation--Thailand and Cambodia (yes I know this is at odds with my carbon footprint thing, so maybe I will buy carbon credits), how to improve my vegetable garden next year, the next paper I have to write, what to cook for dinner, and much, much more. I think about a multitude of stuff that is often, but not always, of a serious nature. fortunately, I discovered yoga and meditation and have made great strides in taming the "monkey brain."

studying, reading and/or otherwise preparing for my classes that take place every other Saturday. If no class, having drinks and/or cooking dinner for friends and relaxing, sitting on my deck with a glass of wine relaxing.

I am rather transparent on a personal level, so you can check in with me on this one.

You really get what I have written. The idea of a Green MBA is fascinating and you find yourself wanting to know more about it. You have a proclivity for outdoor adventures. The idea of going backpacking next week is very appealing. You own a well-worn passport (or you just renewed it and are looking to break it in!). You are looking for a long term relationship or platonic activity partners to share such adventures.

You should NOT message me if 1) you voted for McCain/Palin in the last election 2) you haven't experienced a seriously kick ass work out in the last couple of weeks 3) you have not been camping, backpacking, mountain biking or on a very, very challenging hike this summer 4) you can't see your toes much less touch them 5) you are an ardent practitioner of a western religion, particularly if you regularly attend a place of worship such as church, synagogue or mosque (sorry if that doesn't sound open-minded enough, but it just doesn't jibe with me) 6) you are married or attached and using OKCupid for extracurricular activity.