I am large, I contain multitudes. Well, at least one multitude. And that multitude is filled with pretty typical guy stuff: Music, art, nature, sports, etc. Still...

A little about me: Native midwesterner, so by law that means I'm naturally a thoughtful, independent, friendly person. I like to think I'm creative because I spend a lot of my free time writing, making music and working with my hands. I catch a couple shows a month at somewhere like the Fox, Bottom of the Hill or Great American Music Hall. Bonus: The Chapel recently opened down the street from me, which makes satisfying my fiddle n' twang cravings a little easier.

I'm down to earth with a bit of an adventurous streak, and my sense of humor relies WAY too much on old Simpsons episodes and Douglas Adams books. I love the outdoors, and hiking through the backcountry of Yosemite or snowboarding in Tahoe as much as possible really clears my head.

In the past year I've realized that I'm at the point in my life where I'm tired of meeting people in bars. Fun for awhile. Not so much anymore. It'd be nice to forge a deeper connection. So I guess that's what I'm looking for here.

Currently taking a break from the non-profit world to to make a small profit for myself. Teaching myself Pro-Tools. Volunteering a few times a month. Writing in my spare time. Trying (and kinda failing) to learn Spanish.

I'm trying to find out as much about the world as possible; so far I've discovered that working in an office in the financial district isn't for me. Ultimately, I'm planning on teaching English in South America to experience a little more of the planet (and see Patagonia before it melts).

Adapting to the world and my environment. I'm pretty comfortable in any situation or location I find myself in. I'm a pretty great listener, too. If there were a listening championship, I would easily place in the top three.

I also make a decent breakfast and I'm an ace on trivia night. So if you need to know the capital of Liberia while eating french toast, I'm your man.

I shave my head, so if it's a sunny day; it's probably the sun shining off my dome. That thing is a beacon when it's bright out.

Charles Bukowski (yeah, I know) said "An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." That seems about right.

Books, just finished Bill Bryson's "A Short History of Nearly Everything," and I'm currently plowing through "Pictures At A Revolution," but I'll read anything that's well-written (or at least has a cool cover).

I love directors like PT Anderson, Martin Scorsese, the Coen brothers and Wes Anderson. I'm always up for a good documentary too.

Breaking Bad, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mad Men, Mr. Show, Arrested Development and the Wire are all great. I'm also a sucker for college football & basketball.

Music pretty much fuels my life, and I listen to it constantly. I try to go to a few shows a month and listen to everything from soul to late 70's punk & post-punk to new folk, indie & hip-hop. I think Deerhunter, Kurt Vile and the War on Drugs are making some of the best new music right now. And A Tribe Called Quest, the Beatles, Radiohead & Yo La Tengo are unimpeachable.

Also, "Roadrunner" by the Modern Lovers might be the best song ever written.

I'm a pretty simple creature, I don't need much to survive. Water & food and I'm set.

That said, I'll always want something to create music. So add a guitar and an iPod to the list. I might even make something work with a harmonica or melodica.

I need an escape from the city too, so I'll take a loaded backpack with a tent so I can make a home wherever I want. Add my bike to the list, plus someone to share it all with and that's an even six items.

At a show or getting dinner and drinks with friends. Sometimes all three in the same night. I know, I know, how does someone find the time and energy to lead such a stressful life?

You need a partner in crime. You want someone to laugh with and have meaningful conversations with while traveling around seeking adventures. You want to be with someone complements you personally, emotionally and makes you feel completely comfortable.

I'm really interested in intelligent, honest women who laugh easily and often. A great smile and joyful eyes are always a plus too, so bonus if you possess either of those.