I am fiercely loyal, once trust has been earned. I'm laid-back, but passionate. I expect a lot from myself, but never to the point of forgetting to relax or have fun. I am opinionated, but respect other points of view (though Republicans and religious zealots really test the limits of my tolerance). ;-) I'm happy with who I am and where I'm at in life, but not to the point of complacency.

Shifting gears into a new career. Writing a book.. three actually. Riding my motorcycle any time the weather permits. Dealing with lots of major changes all at once. Reading some really great books. Hanging out with friends.

..looking at a situation and figuring out how to improve it.
..sticking up for my beliefs - and for my friends.
..waiting for all the information before drawing conclusions.
.. not panicking in a crisis.

The mischievious grin

Too many to really list. Favorite authors is easier... Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, James Clavell, Stephen King, Anne Rice, Poppy Z. Brite, Paulo Coehlo, Tad Williams, Jonathan Kellerman and J.K. Rowlings to name a few. Movies are harder.. there are dozens of movies that I think are amazing.. but I would never want to see them again - either too scary, too depressing, too gut wrenching, etc. I enjoy lots of "art house" films, but again they usually don't come to mind when I think of something to throw in the DVD player for company while I'm doing other things around the house. (Maybe my definition of favorite movies is just abnormal) Anyway.. the ones that I could watch repeatedly for various reasons: Domino, 300, Gone in 60 Seconds, Tomb Raider(s), Lord of the Rings Trilogy, any of the Harry Potters, V for Vendetta, and if tv shows get added in; Dexter, X-Files, West Wing and any of the Law & Order series or the original CSI.
Music is all over the place. I don't like country (except the Dixie Chicks) and I mostly prefer bluegrass to be strictly instrumental. Other than that, I can usually find something from any genre that I enjoy. The bands that I go see; NIN, Perfect Circle, Garbage, Live, U2, Madonna, Sarah McLaughlin, Evanescence, Peter Gabriel, Pink, The Dresden Dolls and The Diddy Bops, to name a few.
Food would really require its own column. I am a serious foodie, though not a snob. About the only thing I don't like is any type of meat that comes in a tube. (with the exception of pepperoni) :-)

My friends, my sense of self, books, music, performance art, my motorcycle

conflict resolution, social responsibility, whatever book I'm reading and "what's for dinner"? ;-)

Working, depending on the week. If I'm off work, either going to see a show of some type or having a glass of wine and relaxing.

I'm not really that private - my philosophy is "ask whatever you like, as long as you can handle the answer".

you crave intensity without drama.
know who you are and like that person.
you live your life honestly and with compassion.
have mostly figured out what you want from life, or at least what your core values are.
aren't materialistic.
don't want to be "in a relationship" by the third date.