I grew up in the mountains and have spent most of my life in North Carolina. For the last few years I've traveled as much as possible (Japan and Brazil were my favorites) but now I've settled into my niche here in Charlotte. I love cooking big spicy dishes; I usually eat all of whatever I cook so I need someone to split my over-sized dishes with me. I try to stay as active as possible between group classes at the gym, yoga, hiking, etc.

Bettering myself in terms of family, cooking food, trying new things, and gaining new perspectives on life.

hiking, relaxing, long-distance driving, cooking, eating, shooting the shit with strangers, appreciating good beer, and treating people respectfully.

physical - my green eyes, my dark skin (for a white guy), and my rather large chest
behavior - my laid-back personality and my good manners

books - The Alchemist, The Tao of Pooh, White Fang, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Seventh Son
movies - Wall-E, The Prestige, Raising Arizona, Anchor Man, Tombstone
shows - Jeopardy, The Daily Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Family Guy, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
food - pretty much anything but the spicier the better

my truck, a frying pan, coffee, the NFL, blue jeans, Thanksgiving dinner

how great life is.

either going to a bar or cooking a big meal then people watching on my front porch.

I tear up during Wall-E.

you want to hang out with a fun guy who doesn't take himself too seriously.