Me in a nutshell. I'm all about food, being my own chef at home, politics, music, art, documentaries, current events, good conversation, and quirky antics.

I like meeting new people and making friends, to share a rib tickling story/joke, to exchange views and talk about anything and everything under the sun. I'm an optimist and I do enjoy the company of those who prefer to see the brighter side. I believe that life is too short to be spent on crying over spilt milk; that learning is a continuous process; and keeping an open mind presents surprising opportunities.

Dreaming and working to get to where I want to be.

Finding the middle ground to make peace, understanding people, and discovering what motivates them.

My smile.

Books: Sword of Truth Series, Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, My Life, Tolkien ofcourse

Movies: Definitely Maybe, Something's Gotta Give, Shawshank Redemption, Goonies, The Bucketlist, The Holiday, The Terminal, Cinderella Man, Meet Joe Black, The Pursuit of Happyness, Count of Monte Cristo, Iron Will, Eight Below, Devil Wears Prada, Iron Man, Transformers (1 and 2), LOTR especially Return of the King, All Star Trek (esp the latest one), All Star Wars, Movies about football (Gridiron Gang, We are Marshall, Any Given Sunday, The Replacements). Front of the Class (Story of Brad Cohen)

TV Shows: All CNN International Shows, AC360, Situation Room, Political Mann, BBC DOHA Debates, GMA, The Today Show, Natgeo (Long Way Down, World's Toughest Fixes, Engineering Wonders, Food Lover's Guide to the Planet), Discovery (MythBusters, Time Warp, How Stuff Works, Dirty Jobs, How It's Made), X-Files, Heroes, Smallville, Star Trek TNG and Voyager, Moonlight, House, Grey's Anatomy, CSI LV and Miami, Band of Brothers, Long Way Round, The Apprentice, Project Runway, Food Network and Asian Food Channel Shows especially Barefoot Contessa, Iron Chef, Jamie Oliver, Chef at Home, On the Road Again, Chef In Black

Music: Latin/Salsa, World, Lounge, Hillsong, Lennox, U2, McLachlan, Tori Amos, Putumayo albums, Gipsy Kings, Feist, Thievery Corporation, Daughtry, Vampire Weekend, I was a cubscout, Kings of Convenience, Duran Duran, Dave Matthews Band, 311, Sigur Ros, Loreena McKennitt, Andy McKee, Antoine Dufuor, Up Dharma Down, Urbandub, Smooth Jazz, 60s Rat Pack, 70s soul, 80s alternative rock, Classic, Symphonies, Opera, Bocelli, Pavarotti, Zucchero, Buble, Brightman

Food: Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Filipino, Indian; Sinigang, Adobo, Pad Thai, Moussaka, Tzatziki, Sukiyaki, Tempura, Sushi, Ramen, Gyoza, Teriyaki, Angus/Kobe Beef, Chapchae, French Onion soup, Paella, Arroz Valenciana, Blue cheese, Raclette, Gruyere; Chocolate (esp with hazelnut), Tiramisu, Bananalicious cake, Churros; Aah... this list can go on and on.....

Ok, can't narrow the list to just 6, so here goes:
God, Family and friends
Breakfast especially a good cup of coffee!
Cable for CNN and BBC
Internet
Mobile phone
Lipgloss
Wallet
Keys
Honesty and integrity
My freedom, imagination, and sanity
Working out

Why things are the way they are.
What makes things work and not.
Who we are meant to be in this short life.
Where will I travel to if I had deep pockets.
When will there be real peace.

Reading a good novel... or watching the news... or hanging out with my friends for laughs and a few drinks.

Meeting someone is the first step, getting to that person is the next challenge. People are not born perfect but I believe those who are lucid enough realize that we all strive to be better and make sense of our existence.

I want to meet someone who is comfortable with who he has become and yet still has the drive to be a better man. It'll be great to get to know someone who can be open to all possibilities, smile at small things, and be happy with the simplest pleasures. I value people who are God centered, honest, deeply moral, who have the integrity to stand up for what he believes in. In this world where lies become truth to some, it is amazing to find people who are downright real.

I just described who I want to meet, but I think, making a list of who should message is a bit limiting. So, if you happen to like what I've written on this profile, find me interesting, or if you simply feel like sending a message, then go for it. Good things can happen with a simple hi or hello.