In 2008 I decided to quit an office job, leave everything behind and I've spent the last four years traveling and teaching all over the world.

I've returned to the states to visit my family and figure out what is next.

I don't know if I'm good but I like cooking (especially Thai and Indian), travel photography and playing guitar.

These days my beard. Especially at airport security.

Leonard Cohen, Captain Beefheart, Bob Dylan, Blonde Redhead, Turkish music, Rokia Traore, The Beatles, The Kinks, Bill Callahan, Simon Joyner, Bonnie Prince Billy, Can, Thelonious Monk, Bowerbirds, David Bowie, Nick Cave, Nina Simone, Hamza El Din, Mount Eerie, Hank Williams (not Jr.), John Prine, Townes, van Zandt, Frog Eyes, Mos Def, The Mountain Goats, Arrested Development (not the band), Extras, Six Feet Under, Top Chef, Louie, Portlandia, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mad Men, Kids in the Hall, Jeopardy!. Too many movies to choose from.

Music
Thai/Indian food
Films
My 2 nieces
Travel

How events or circumstances remind me of something from a Seinfeld episode.

I haven't had a typical Friday night in a while.

I have genuine love for the songs of Lionel Richie.