My beard, which I keep trimmed, is the source of my power. I shaved it off ONCE when I stood up at a friend's wedding at the request of his bride. Big mistake. They are divorced now.

In my spare time I train Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga. I go hiking on the weekends and go out to bars and clubs with my friends. When I'm not doing that I'm watching Netflix or reading.

I'm a tech professional, but want to start my own business/company in the near future. Corporate life and I don't mix well and I don't think it's how we, as a species, are meant to live. Fuck being stuck behind a desk most of your life. We have such a short time on this planet. Why waste most of it?

To the delight of all my friends, I am an excellent cook and event planner. The latest execution of this took place on Thanksgiving (Friendsgiving). The turkey was so good, when I finished carving the bird a group of my friends descended upon the carcass like a pack of hungry wolves with so much gusto that parts of it were splattered on the wall.

I'm outgoing, confident, and friendly, but can look very intense.

Books:
Stephen King is one of my favorite authors. Hithchiker's Guide to the Galaxy is my all time favorite, however.

Movies:
I'm sort of a cinephile. I watch very few TV shows regularly, but will usually watch a movie if I have the down time. I think it's a nice way to unwind and turn off after work and gym time.

Shows:
Tosh.0, Walking Dead, Workaholics, Parks and Rec, Dexter, Weeds, Californication, Breaking Bad, Battlestar Galactica.

I'm a total sucker for a well made sci-fi series and would love to hear new suggestions.

Food:
All kinds! I'm especially fond of cheeses and a good sandwich, but I try to eat pretty healthy. I have a smoothie most mornings with grapefruit juice, kale, spinach, banana, garlic, ginger, greek yogurt, and frozen berries. It's really not as bad as it sounds and I'd be happy to let you try it. Make you STRONG!

Music:
I have been listening to a lot of EDM, indie, alternative, hip hop, and punk lately. Some of my current favorites are: Swedish House Mafia (incredible show in SF a few weeks ago), Alt-J, Avicii, Zedd, Ugly Cassanova, the Lumineers, Purity Ring, and Swingin' Utters.

- Friends. I'm lucky to have a large group of friends that enrich my life.

- National and State Parks. I love hiking (extreme walking) and camping (extreme sleeping). When I'm out in the middle of nowhere, I feel so recharged and centered. I just can't do without it.

- Jiu jitsu and Krav. I spend about 2-3 hours per day during the week at the gym. The people I have met there are like family to me, but I don't wear Tap Out or Affliction or any of that crap, so don't worry.

- Sun. A friend once told me I was like a plant. Without regular exposure to sun I would whither up and die.

- Music. I have about 7k mp3s and subscribe to Pandora and Spotify, and go to shows/concerts from time to time.

- 4Runner. I fucking love that vehicle. I will keep that thing until it dies; even when I get a new car.

How to lead an amazing life and make a positive impact on the world.

Out with friends having an awesome time! I usually go to bars in Campbell, Santa Clara, or SF. I like a good dive bar or dance club.
I'm not an amazing dancer, but I've got rhythm. You have to suck at something before getting good, right?

I think it is entirely possible Steve Jobs founded Apple to facilitate a debilitating addiction to turtle necks.

Message me if you:
- know some good hiking or camping spots.
- want to spar or roll! I'll be gentle, I promise.
- would like someone with whom to adventure.
- you think we'd have fun chillin'.