I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out where I want to be in this world. I've been a journalist, a retail manager, a entrepreneur , a photographer and a husband.

Now, I'm moving on to a new chapter of my life that entails none of that. I am finishing off my mechanical engineering degree at the UIC, recently transplanted myself from the burbs to Chicago and am, for the first time in my life, living alone. I'm eating healthier, get out more and, for the first time in a long time, enjoying the possibilities of life.

Mastering cuneiform and chewing bubble gum.

I'm an ace of a cook, a crack photographer, I play Uno like nobody's business and am an expert with corny jokes.

That I am not a small guy.

Books: The Left Hand of Darkness, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Sportswriter, Neuromancer, Guns, Germs and Steel.

Movies: Brazil, The Princess Bride, The Shawshank Redemption, Unforgiven

Shows: Pushing Daises, Big Bang Theory, Jeopardy, Game of Thrones

Music: Punk (Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys), Nina Simone, Etta James, Early Alternative (Nirvana, REM), Blues (Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy), Rock and Roll (Beatles), Rose Cousins, Head Like a Kite, Polica

Food: Lasagna, sushi, ceviche (fresh from the sea), a good bison burger, fruits, veggies, herbs, spices and anything that I've never hear of.

Food, water, shelter, sun, conversation, and heat. Everything else is a bonus :)

What the future will bring.

I don't really have a typical Friday-I like to be flexible and go with whatever comes up. Going out, staying in, studying for an exam or roaming the city.

I put catsup on my hot dogs.

You're comfortable with yourself, you love laughter and you can take things as they come.