I think that laughter is the best medicine and try to get my daily dose on a regular basis. My friends would say that I am definitely one of their main sources of comic relief. My youthful exuberance is one of my most endearing qualities but I can be serious when the time calls for it. I have an undying thirst for knowledge as well as a tremendous appreciation for all forms of art. I am a bit of a media-junkie love,love,love cinema of all sorts from indies and docs to foreign and yes the popcorn flicks as well. I also love going to live music shows both the big festivals and the small dive bar local bands. I try to curb my television habits mostly docs, movies and current events but I do have my favorites like Archer, Family Guy, Mad Men and Party Down. I know my way around the kitchen and have surprised myself and others with tasty dishes.

Initially I was looking for the meaning of life. But I have determined that it might be better to have a sidekick to help figure it all out, so now I am looking for someone to share the adventures with. Since moving to the Bay area from the arid deserts of the Southwest, I have become a bit spoiled with all of the outdoor activities that are available to us. I like to go camping/hiking and sailing. I still plan to stand up on a surfboard and actually ride a wave someday soon and need someone to get me motivated to head up to the frigid Sierras and teach me how to snowboard. SCUBA is something I think I would like to try....perhaps one of those crash courses down in Belize would be the ticket.

I would like to meet someone who is passionate about what they do and believe in, has respect for other opinions and the fortitude to defend their own, someone that can see the humor in everyday life and appreciates the simple things.

Also for bonus points, conspicuous quirks, a working knowledge of the metric system, and the ability to juggle would be really neat. (but not a requirement)

Enjoying my new job with a fantastic biotech company. Its a great feeling to challenge myself daily and see the growth and success that comes from everyone's passion.

Making others laugh so hard that they shoot whatever they are drinking right outta their nose. Spouting fountains of useless trivial knowledge at trivia contests. Following a recipe and tweaking it to my own palate.

Ease of conversation...youthful exuberance and thick rimmed glasses

Books: Recently The Road, No Country for Old Men, Pride Prejudice and Zombies Audacity of Hope, Graveyard Book, A Dirty Job: A Novel...way to many others still on the shelf waiting to be read.

Movies: Avatar, Anything by Pixar, Star Wars I-VI, The Godfather Trilogy, Lord of the Rings, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Say Anything, Singles, Princess Bride, Machete, Le Scaphandre et le Papillon, Amelie, Léon, Fifth Element, Let the Right One In, Pulp Fiction, Killing Zoe, American Werewolf in London, Scarface, The Hangover, Something About Mary, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, 500 Days of Summer, Donnie Darko, The Tao of Steve, To Catch a Thief...same old spiel this list could go for quite a long time.

Music: Pearl Jam, Tool, NIN, The White Stripes, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Jack Johnson, Michael Franti, Gomez, Gorillaz, The Black Keys, The Dead Weather, The Mars Volta, Foo-Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures, Manu Chao, Gogol Bordello, Richie Hawtin, DJ Shadow, Kid Koala, Massive Attack, Tricky, Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, ...always love finding that great new band and of course am always open to suggestions from friends and savvy strangers.

Food: YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

Family, Friends, Fun, Fudge, Fromage, Frivolity

Time as it advances and what impact I could ;make on the world. Oooh and snickerdoodles!!!

Could be happy hour then a live concert or a new release at the theatre, dinner at a groovy new spot or even cooking at home and chilling with Netflix and a bottle of vino, or maybe early to bed so we can beat the crowd to a new camping spot, or perhaps to catch a last minute flight for an impromptu weekend getaway or even a road trip.

You sing loudly in the car.
You love to laugh till it hurts.
You have compassion for those less fortunate than yourself.
You get bit by the travel bug from time to time.
You can teach me to juggle.
You have a firm grasp of the metric system.
You don't sweat the small stuff.