I like to go out and have a good time but am also laid back and relaxed. I have a lot of interests including but not limited to: swing dancing, photography, traveling, being outdoors (biking, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, skiing), cooking, geocaching and shooting pool. In between all that I'm rockin out to the soundtrack of my life, watching a movie (good or bad), hanging with friends, O's games, or chillin on my roof deck.

Working a challenging and sometimes frustrating sales job but I know if I stick with this for a bit longer it'll give me the boost I need in my career. I'm building up my work experience before going for my MBA. I work hard and like to play hard or just take it easy. Looking for new experiences and places to explore.

Books: I'm usually reading 3 or 4 books at the same time. I typically read historical fiction, select genres of fiction and recommended non-fiction. I've got an eclectic bookshelf of books so if you're truly interested in knowing what's on it just ask. For a quick taste though on my nightstand is currently The Ring, The Last Lecture, Deciding the Next Decider: The 2008 Presidential Race in Rhyme, Watchmen, Defiance, The Audacity of Hope, Eclipse and Roma.

Movies: I love movies! I've got over 250 movies spanning most genres. It too is very eclectic but many people have complimented me on the selection. About the only one I don't like is horror. I have an over active imagination; those two do not mix well. I'm a big fan of catching $6 matinees before noon on the weekends down in Columbia.

TV: The Office, Chuck, 30 Rock, Mythbusters, How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, Bones, Deadliest Catch, NCIS, just about anything on Discovery, History, SyFy (can't believe they changed their name!)

Music: My music is eclectic as well, no surprise. I will listen to just about anything though I'm a big fan of DMB, John Mayer, Arturo Sandoval, Sugarland, Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Rascal Flatts, John Legend and Coldplay. I grew up on classical when kids were listening to pop and then got into playing jazz.

Food: Sushi, Indian, Korean, Italian, Thai, Kabab (Shwarma the fifth element)...seriously anything! I'm always up for trying something new. Found a great Ethiopian restaurant near DC recently. I'm open for recommendations.

In no particular order:

Food: I love to eat! Well not so much the act of eating but savoring all kinds of dishes. I'll eat and try just about anything.

Music: Played trumpet for many years and now only dabble with it but I appreciate all genres and styles of music now. I really appreciate people who can attend the symphony today, a rock concert the next, a jazz gig the following night and boot scootch to country on the weekend.

Family: It goes without saying

Friends: "Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold."

Movies: I love hitting up the matinee show early Sat or Sun before most everyone gets there. My taste of movies is almost as eclectic as my music though the one genre I don't watch is horror. So if anyone needs a movie watching partner because you can't find a friend to go see said chickflic or comedy then I'm probably your guy. There's not a whole lot I won't go see.

Planet Earth

My future and most recently what and where do I want to go for a new job. I hardly plan out things in advance, though I try, so often I'm thinking about who's around and what we can get into. Planning out bike rides, places to take photos, who else can I get to know, when will I find that special someone, work (I do my best to not let that take over most of my thoughts)...random other things.

Depends on my mood, energy level, and who's around. It can range from staying in to going out and hitting up some bars, dinner with friends, occasional date, or grilling on the roof top deck if the weather is good. Oh and trying to plan out my weekend.

I'm allergic to kiwis and I wear my heart on my sleeve

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intellectual conversation: in person or online but I like to discuss, debate and chat about random things.

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