I’m the kind of man that enjoys life's "simple" pleasures and wants to share those experiences. Going to the farmer’s market with my family or spending an afternoon in the park with my friends runs up my happiness mileage as much as a big vacation or fancy dinner.

I travel, but mainly on road trips. My dream is to drive the entire length of Route 66. Airports and flying just aren’t fun anymore, and I believe the object of travel is to expand your horizons and have a great time while doing it. My ideal travel buddy is someone who cares more about the journey, and is open to new ideas and experiences. That’s what fuels my life.

I attended a community college, Clark College, and received a general Associates of Arts to transfer to Washington State University. I studied Information Management, but dropped out after two semesters after rediscovering my passion for writing.

Whether I’m developing digital art projects or just blogging my thoughts, I seek out creativity anywhere I can find it. When left to my own devices, I may become a bit glued to my computer, but I always welcome a distraction. Especially if that distraction is a provocative conversation or a movie.

I love movies and books – for me, it’s all about the story. I’m particularly drawn to untold stories, or writers that have a unique perspective, or a view of the world I may not have.

This is probably, in part, because life has given me a unique perspective: I’m in a wheelchair. I have broken muscles, but a strong constitution and a creative, engaged mind. I’m always happy to answer any questions, and expect them, so ask away! I believe people should live their strengths. I love myself, and my small limitations.

I also love to make people laugh. Life is unpredictable and crazy, and I think we’d all co-exist a bit better if we could find the humor and joy in all things. I’m much more interested in a person’s intangible qualities – what makes them unique, their strengths and their weaknesses. I value kindness and loyalty, creativity and intellect. Intelligence is so sexy! Honesty is too.

I would love to meet someone who is unafraid to show her silly side, who loves to live to the fullest, a joie de vivre sandwich garnished with a zest for life.

I'm a self-employed writer, focusing mainly on science fiction. I'm in the midst of world creation for my first book. It's challenging, but rewarding. I'm making progress towards a dream.

Putting people at ease and having great conversations. What's up?

Being an Oxymoron; I'm mature, but not scared to be a bit of a kid at heart.

Being there for those I care about, it comes naturally.

People notice my outgoing nature, openness, and slightly sarcastic sense of humor. My bright blue eyes and thick blond hair are also mentioned.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Red Mars, Some favorite authors are Arthur C. Clark, Isaac Asimov, Arthur Conan Doyle, and William Gibson.

I am a major movie buff, so I hope you enjoy movies; my taste in film is very broad from Film Noir to Documentaries. I won't list all my favorites movies, as it would be miles long, but some are Seven Samurai, Young Frankenstein, and North by Northwest.

I also really enjoy Anime, especially anything from Studio Ghibli and I.G. Sword Art Online is a new favorite.

I don't obsess over TV, but some of my favorite TV shows are Big Bang Theory, Dr. Who (on BBC), Family Guy, NCIS (Abby is awesome, my favorite goth!), Top Gear, The IT Crowd, The Daily Show,The Colbert Report, and Myth Busters. I also like to watch educational programming on PBS, Discovery, and The Science Channel.

I love TED talks. I like NPR, Radiolab. Reddit addict Enjoys all types of gaming, including MMOs, but not obsessed, I have a life.

I love Mediterranean food. Calamari with lime aioli is killer! Moe's restaurants clam chowder is pure happiness in a bowl.

My musical tastes are extremely varied, from Blues to Progressive
Rock. I have a fondness for Jazz. Some of my favorite bands are Herbie Mann, Sting, Yes, Journey, Dave Matthews, Phil Collins, ZZ Top, Jack Johnson, Dave Brubeck, The Alan Parsons Project, Eric Clapton, Bob and Ziggy Marley, Paul Simon, No Doubt, Metallica (especially the old stuff), Foster the People, and Pink Floyd.

We can share Spotify playlists.

I love this song and animation.

Music, because it feeds the soul. I wonder if my soul has taste
buds?

Good friends. I need to be around people or I could go
nuts, wouldn't you? We are social animals after all.

Family (including the furry type) is not an option. Well, I could
do without the cat stealing my dinner. Bad kitty.

It may seem, a tad materialistic, but my Macbook, as it allows me to be creative, so my imagination can flow.

Books are my muses. I love to read.

The ability to create.

My random notions. What is the cat staring at? Do I sleep walk, because that would be a miracle? The latest new discoveries. What am I going to write next?

How can I grow as a person?

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having a nice dinner at a casual restaurant or spending time with the family (the furry ones included).

Clowns creep me out, I don't know why. I'm a man that is not afraid of showing some emotions. I like muppets, you can't hate Kermit.

you're interested in a true friendship from a man that wants to see who you are inside. Let's talk, if you're into someone that can't promise bumps in the road popping up, but can promise to work on flattening them together. We could have some fun and hopefully add a little joy to our lives, in whatever form it takes. Pizza.