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My self-summary Propose an edit

Ireshaimase! My name is Chris, hajimemashite!

About myself, well I have traveled the world and have learned a lot from it. I am in the military. I love to sail, surf, windsurf and do anything in the water. All the best things in my life have happened on the water. Some people say the glass is half empty, but I say it is bigger than it needs to be. I'm a nice guy and I like to think that I am smart as well. But who doesnt? I'm currently trying to learn Japanese and any help is welcome.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I am in the Navy and I love Japan. I have been here since October 29th and it probably is the most polite and happiest place on Earth. Ok, so that's an exaggeration, but it still is amazing to live in a foreign country and the people are ridiculously polite.

I will be here in Japan for two years[one more year now]; two years is a long time and anything could happen. In that time, I want to travel to Korea and China.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Sailing. I have been sailing since I was six (that's 21 years so far) and I am pretty darn good at it. I have sailed all over and if you count my time in the Navy, I have travelled over 120,000 nautical miles! I love to travel, I have been to Canada, Barbados, Aruba, Martinique, Saint John, Saint Thomas, Puerto Rico, Saint Maarten, Curacao, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Scotland three times, France twice, Italy ten times, Greece nine times, Turkey once, Israel once, Philippines twice, Thailand once, Singapore a couple times, Indonesia once, Malaysia once and I live in Japan! Wow, that really sounds like I am bragging but I am not. I have learned so much from being so many places and I have one rule while I am traveling: you have to learn as much of the language as you can.

In addition I took 11 years of Karate and I studied Bushido as well as the katana and wakazashi during that time. Being here in Japan is pretty profound to see these principles in action.

Are you impressed with my experiences?? Hah, I only have to go to Antarctica to complete all the continents...unfortunately I have no desire to go...

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

Here in Japan it has to be my blond hair and blue eyes and maybe my height is a close second. As far as my personality goes, I would say I am not the typical guy. I'm pretty eclectic and passionate about what I like.

In America, I am old for my age; however that takes time to find out.

See, by saying this, doesn't this affect what you are noticing about me right now?? This question is pretty baffling and probably shouldn't be shown until the second time you see my profile...as though you'll come back, I know.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

I read Calvin and Hobbes a lot. Ok, I know, but there is a lot to be learned from that kid. There is also a lot to be learned from the theologian and the philosopher as well so that's why I have read them as well...but not with as much enthusiasm. The Patrick O-brian Series is good as well as Julian Stockwin's Kydd series. I have always been a fan of Tome Clancy's, but don't let these popular authors deceive you, I am also a fan of C.S. Forrester, Kenneth Graham, Stephen Crane, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Wordsworth and many more.

LOL that was my attempt to fit in with the OKcupid crowd and list as many of the books I didnt appreciate reading in High School and giving a proverbial nod to those who share the same tastes all while listing as many obscure authors in order to prove how "indie" I am.

Music: I am a classic Rock fan; I dont think it gets any better from here. I am also a fan of classical, but most people in my age group arent appreciative of it.

Movies: I will always love TOP GUN. It was the first movie I ever saw when I was five. It may be THE reason I am in the Navy today. I am a big fan of HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS; it is a beautiful movie both in plot and setting. Shawshank Redemption was a great movie, but the book was too short. Bushi no Ichibun is another good movie as well as The Hidden Blade and Twilight Samurai. They are a VERY different take on Samurai movies. i always loved Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Basically I am a fan of character driven movies. The characters response to the plot is always the most interesting part of a story.

Food: I tried Sushi when I was in the States to try it, but never got into it. Here, I love it. Ironically enough, the most picky eater ever, now eats horse sashimi(raw); no no, hear me out. I was tricked by some scheming Japanese friends into eating it. They said it was beef. 敵のための必要性無し! It's good with onion, ginger and soy sauce. Other than that, I am and always have been in love with Italian food. I cook it well because I understand it and I know what I love. I am broadening my cooking horizons though.

I'm also a tea nut. If I'm in Singapore I drink Green Tea brewed with Jasmine (cold), in the States it's my Grandmother's recipe for mint iced tea, in Japan it's ocha (hot or cold), and by myself earl grey (Twinings) brewed really strong and sweetened a lot. If I'm in a restaurant, its barely sweetened iced tea.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

God, family, friends, good food, sailing and インターネット.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

My career, traveling, languages, religion. I think about the navy a lot just because it is a huge part of my life. I try not to let it consume me so I think about learning the Japanese language so I can really learn the culture. I have been a lot of places and this is as different from my culture as I have seen in a modern country. I love art so Wabe Sai (am I spelling that right?) is interesting to me and beautiful. I think of a Japanese garden with the raked sand and grass growing the same way and then cherry blossoms in bloom; pedals on the grass.

I'm also learning to SCUBA dive so I am thinking about that lately; well as of this July 26th 2008 update.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

possibly on duty, at a bar, at a restaurant, sailing, walking the Ginza and talking to friends. WOW, それは退屈している!

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

I'll tell you two things: My fear is that I will not live up to the expectations people have of me. Also I am pretty scrutinizing about pens...I have to have a pen that writes well!

I have a place in my heart for orphans in Asia. My two sisters were orphaned in China and North Korea. Xue Wen is eight and she is from outside of Beijing. We call her Claire after my grandmother. Kim Eun is from North Korea and she was smuggled out by Christian South Koreans. Her American name is Katie. So between pens and this, that's as private as it gets.

This question makes me mad. It is the best question, but some people answer saying, "then is wouldnt be private" or "ask me." Well guess what, we did just asked you and the question is the MOST private thing. This question has so much potential, but people ruin it with their lack of imagination.

You should message me if Propose an edit

you've even read this far, I guess maybe you should. So go for it. I think you should understand that I don't think I am here for romance. Maybe a friend, but anything can happen I guess.

Oh or if you can accurately explain to me why an object that is approaching the event horizon of a black hole will appear to hang in space forever. I stole that from someone else's profile but it's too good a question to not steal. (yes, knowledge of physics and general relativity earns you serious bonus points)

突き出る釘は、答えを得る! Haha! Yeah, I crack myself up with stupid jokes.

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