He is incurably curious, social, an analytic thinker, eager to engage in conversation in most any topic. Likes to approach things with (usually) good-natured, slightly mischievous sarcasm. Too sensitive for his own good. Absolutely hates to fight. Also, he always talks about himself in the royal third person.

I recently took a leap of faith and became a startup entrepreneur. I'm not sure I've hit the ground yet, but then again, I might just be able to miss it altogether. I'm learning to be convincing, learning to be suave, learning to be confident, learning to be nimble. I've been surprised how easy things are, and how difficult at the same time. I detest entrepreneurship being called "cool" - it's constant insecurity and long hours, but something quite exhilarating at the same time. I want to see how far I get.

Actually, scrap all that. I got fed about the insecurity and stress and recently got back to a salaried job. Oh boy, does that feel good. Now, I got myself an apartment to renovate, and have a serious case of dog fever. I'll be doing something about it during the summer.

Sailing is one of the things that make me tick. The moment when you first hoist the sails and point off-wind, and let the sails fill with the wind - that's one to die for. I had a wooden sailboat for some time, but am now "between boats". I guess being an entrepreneur ensures I'll be like that for quite some time.

Again, scrap that. I'm no longer an entrepreneur, and I prefer it that way. Still between boats, though.

Photography is one of the things I enjoy and want to learn better.

- making dogs adore me (what a useful skill, eh?).
- fixing other people's problems.
- making sarcastic comments at improper occasions.
- getting absorbed in my occasionally rather peculiar personal projects.
- counting in binary numbers with my fingers.

My eyes, I suppose.

I read a lot, both fiction and non-fiction. I often lean towards Sci-Fi, but am not limited to it. Economics is a one particular topic of interest. A few recent reads: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (now, THAT was a book), Red Plenty by Francis Spufford, Last Night on Twisted River by John Irving, Baroque Cycle and Anathem by Neal Stephenson, lots of Robert Harris.

At the moment I'm finally reading Sofi Oksanen's "Puhdistus" (Purge), and the next one in line is Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, fast and slow.

In movies, I guess I don't share Hollywood's perception of "comedy". Other than that, it really depends.

Regarding music, I've lately become rather ignorant. Rock/pop/soul/funk/jazz/blues of 1970's, 80's, and 90's is the surest thing to please me. Oh, and Bossa Nova, always.

I'd like to define my eating habits as "trying to avoid anything with both spine and legs", but I'm not being really too strict regarding that. I always have a weak spot for Japanese food, though, and usually for seafood in general.

Of immaterial things, I need time of my own and a space of my own, but on the other hand, regular social contact is something that helps me maintain my sanity. The thought of living indefinitely without any affection or sex is a horrifying one.

In the physical realm, it's a bit tougher. I'm a poor packer, trying to always take too much stuff even for a simple weekend trip. I lug my camera bag around pretty often, but that's hardly something I never could do without. Although, on that deserted island there might be interesting things and sceneries to shoot. Also I'm a bit of a geek, although I have been quite happy without most of my geekery on the sailing trips of up to one month. I guess I'd feel a bit lost without my phone, though. Not that it would be of any use on the deserted island, either.

Did that make up for six things yet?

suitable Monty Python anecdotes. The Holy Grail gets you pretty far. Also, what to do when I grow up. Or where will I be living then. Or, the Sunscreen song.

pretty often at home, nowadays. Work weeks are exhausting, and I value some private time as well.

you think I'd enjoy receiving a message from you. :-) Or if you've a pressing need to correct some mistakes in my status. Or if you'd need somebody to move some furniture and connect a ceiling light for you. Or if you'd want some good company to go out with. Or if you think YOU'd enjoy sending a message to me.