Me: I'm complicated, I'm a combo engineer/psychotherapist (I'm in my traineeships right now). I am a pragmatic optimist that believes that most people are actually trying their hardest. I want to help others so that their world is more awesome today than it was yesterday. I am kind-hearted, compassionate, intelligent, and funny.

I take every opportunity to laugh, and love it when the worst of life can find a way to roll off my back.

I take care of myself -- I eat sensibly, exercise 5 times a week, and try to get good sleep. I love yoga, which I do about 4-5 times a week. I just got a bike, so I'm just starting to get started with biking.

I'd like a woman who knows that relationships take work, but loves it when we make googly-eyes at each other. My mate would be smart, uses her brains for good, and has a kind heart.

Most of all, I'd like a woman who wants to hold my hand and feel something special in the space between us.

I'm helping middle-schoolers find happiness. I'm helping drug addicted adults overcome overwhelming forces. And all the while, I'm trying to keep a level head and connect with the people that create meaning in my life.

I'm addicted to yoga. I've done Bikram, but my real passion is Anusara.
I love dogs, and I find them soothing to be around, though my lifestyle right now doesn't really fit with having a dog (too many commitments outside of the house)

I'm also hoping (trying?) to find a special someone.

1. I occupy a rare space of relating well to both machines and people.
2. I've realized I'm good at making a good living. I've owned a house before in San Francisco, and my goal is to own again in a few years.
3. I'm good at listening & having empathy
4. I can fix random things fairly well.
5. I can apologize and tell you I was wrong.

Look,
I laugh -- a LOT. If you don't like laughter, you'll notice that you probably don't like me.

My booklist:
Caesar: The Life of a Giant, Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice miller, The Things They Carried by Tim o'brien, several books by Haruki Murakami, The General Theory of Love, Flow by Mihaly Ciczetmihaliy (SP??), two books by Richard Feynman.

My movie list: Superbad, No Country for Old Men, Vicky Christina Barcelona, The Breakfast Club, Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Ghost Busters, Meatballs, Animal House, Dark City, Anchor Man, Old School, Big Fish, Big, Blade Runner, The Matrix, and more...

Food: Citrus Club, Little Star Pizzeria, Herbivore (sometimes), Chow (all the time), Osha Thai, Thep Phenom, King of Siam, Good Frikin' Chicken, The Front Porch, The Grove, Blowfish Sushi, La Taqueria, Roosevelt's Tamale Parlor, Velvet Cantina, Beesaw.

Music: John Mayer, Jason Mraz, beastie boys!, Yo-Yo Ma playing bluegrass, 80's rock, Billy Idol, Deathcab, Postal service, Rilo Kiley, Phil Collins. Yes, I was considering leaving that last one out because it sends people running for the hills. But I like hills. SO there.

My brother, friends, good food, a life mission, passion, and love.

How to help the human condition
How to reduce my carbon footprint
How to take care of myself better
How to be kind to others.

Casually going out with friends/brother. cooking, eating, watching good movies, seeing good movies, I don't do enough things like checking out the wonderful museums in town and events. I'm kind of tired of street fairs, though willing to go if there is something special about it.

Calling my friends to see how they are doing. Climbing with my brother.

Sometimes doing homework!

When you get to know me enough, You'll get plenty of private information. For now, I'm willing to say that I'm trying my hardest, most of the time.

Your friends seem to come to you for support,
You try to keep an open heart,
and people think you're smart.