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My self-summary Propose an edit

I am a down to earth kind of guy. I like to laugh and love going to see comedy shows and comedians. I also love live music, especially alternative and punk rock, but I'm fond of most genres. I enjoy art and theater and would one day like to check out the opera if I ever get around to it. I like trying new foods and will try pretty much anything at least once. I have a sarcastic sense of humor, but I'm not overly smarmy. Consider yourself warned though, I tend to be a bit of a smart ass on a regular basis.

I am originally from Maryland, from a small town with 2 stop lights called Clear Spring. It was pretty rural...I grew up across the street from a dairy farm. I am the youngest and only boy of 5. I have a multiracial background, I am half Trinidadian/Asian and half British/German Caucasian. I was also raised Mormon, but kind of drifted away from the church. I still maintain some of the beliefs, but just don't practice and no I am not a polygamist. I have a lot of traditional values because of my upbringing but I am not uptight or stuck up because of it. I am a relatively liberal thinker considering my religious upbringing and am a proponent of equal rights, the environment, and personal freedoms. I am very accepting of others and get along with all types of people. I am a firm believer in the power of compromise and cooperation. I try to maintain an optimistic outlook on life and people.

I try to stay informed on current issues, its kinda mandatory for school too. I am a regular reader of the economist and of the major news networks I rely on CNN and the BBC for my news. (Not much of a fan of Fox News, and generally dislike Bill O'Reilly). I enjoy a good debate on almost any issue, but I am not afraid to admit defeat or that I am wrong if so proven.

I am a strong supporter of the environment and environmental issues, regardless of my capitalistic spirit. I am a firm believer that capitalism is not all bad and that is can coexist with environmentalism as well as social programs if properly implemented and regulated. My car runs on biodiesel (when I can get it) and I encourage anyone and everyone to embrace or at least investigate alternative sources of fuel as well as its consequences (I know that is not all sunshine but its better than petrol in most instances). I try to recycle and not to litter because captain planet is my hero (wtf is up with heart anyway?)

You can check out some more of my photos and blurbs at: http://www.myspace.com/mrbru2

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I work in IT and I just finished grad school at Nova for business. I'm still taking a few classes to work on a specialization in finance. I am trying to find a job but its not looking good with the economy in the crapper. Ideally I'd like to get a job in the financial industry or management that would allow for international travel, but currently I am hoping to just find something. I am also starting to swim in hopes of completing a triathlon in the coming year. I have a dream of opening a bistro one day, but that dream keeps getting further away these days.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

horticulture (I have a greenish thumb), cooking, creating memorable drunken stories, singing and karaoke (only after a drink or two though)

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

You'd have to ask them, these things always ask that and I never know what to answer. Physically, I guess they'd notice my smile and/or that I don't look Asian at all (with a name like Bruce Lee, people always ask). Personality-wise I guess I'd say they'd notice how genuine I am.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

Not a huge reader of books, the last book I read other than a text book I read was Consumed and I'm still working on that one. I enjoy some classics like Dickens, Thoreau, Goethe, etc. I also enjoy reading poetry, some fiction, and a little fantasy (Stephen King, John Grisham, the Harry Potter series, J.R.R. Tolkien - the hobbit was the best). I am also a regular reader of Men's Health and Food and Wine magazine.

Some of my favorite movies include Adaptation (its probably one of my favorite movies, gotta love Charlie Kaufman), V for Vendetta, Tommy Boy, Half Baked, Grandma's Boy, Anchorman, 40 Year Old Virgin, Office Space, Pan's Labyrinth, Emilie, The Life Aquatic, Chocolate, American Beauty, I Heart Huckabees, Shawshank Redemption, Sin City, The City of God, Requiem for a Dream, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, Fight Club, Pay it Forward, Pulp Fiction, The Usual Suspects, The Fifth Element, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and many more.

I am also an avid watcher of Comedy Central and a regular watcher of the Daily Show and the Colbert Report. I also like South Park, Adult Swim, Drawn Together, Heroes, ATHF, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, The Office, Bill Maher, Top Chef, Dexter, Entourage, True Blood and Family Guy. I'm not really a sports person but I do watch them a few times during the year and not religiously (just the championships really).

I have an eclectic taste in music. I like classic jazz (Miles Davis, John Coltrane) and some modern jazz especially when reading. Classical and opera are my go to music for studying, Pavarotti and Bocelli especially. I primarily listen to rock/alternative/punk/indie, especially stuff from the 90's. I also listen to a little rap, hip-hop, and pop primarily when I am at work since that is what my coworkers listen to. Some of my favorites include: Cake, Bush, Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam (only the good ones before he got all political), Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182 and their offshoots (+44, Angels and Airwaves, Boxcar Racer), Foo Fighters, Sublime, 311, Green Day, Offspring, Deftones, old DMB, Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Snow Patrol, Arcade Fire, Bjork (I've only really listened to Vespertine, her other stuff was kinda odd), Against Me! (one of the best bands you probably haven't heard of), Slightly Stoopid, Matisyahu, Brand New, Alkaline Trio, The Maccabees, Flogging Molly, Modest Mouse, Gogol Bordello, Oasis, Catch 22, Cobra Skulls, Peter and John Bjorn, and countless others.

I am a foodie at heart and love all kinds of food. I try to keep it to healthy fare, but I can't resist the good stuff! As mentioned earlier, I try anything and have been branching out to all the different ethnic foods available down here. I enjoy Japanese, Chinese, Hong Kong style Dim-Sum, Korean, Vietnamese, Argentinian, Brazilian, Mediterranean, Italian, German, Caribbean, French and Indian cuisine... pretty much everything. I pretty much enjoy all types of food as long as the flavors meld well. I love seafood, especially scallops and shrimp. I am also a big fan of cheese; my favorites include huntsman, goat gouda, prima dona, robusto, and extra sharp cheddar but I am always looking for more. I also love to watch Iron Chef and a few other shows on the food network.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Food is an absolute necessity along with water so they don't really count, my family is important in my life so I could never do without them, my friends are like my extended family so they are in, a world without happiness would be awful so I've gotta have that, laughter and smiles, my computer, and music

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

my future (namely my career and how I am gonna get it going), whatever class I'm taking, preserving and restoring the environment and nature, alternative energy, politics and why our government is so messed up, why it is so hard to meet quality people in Florida, what to make for dinner, and all sorts of other random stuff

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Lately I've been in class on Friday nights. When I don't have class it could range from hanging out at a friend's place, taking in an occasional movie, going out for happy hour downtown or just chillin at home. I'm usually up for just about anything, I'm a bit of a night owl usually.

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

Here's a fun story about me. When I was a kid we were playing king of the hill on a mound of mulch. I was sitting on the mulch mound and started getting bitten by ants...a lot of ants. I got up an started screaming and trying to get them off. My mom ran out of the house to see what all the commotion was about. She saw I had ants all over my legs and proceeded to pull off my pants and underwear and sweep off the ants with her dish towel. That's right, I had ants in my pants...literally. Its not a laughing matter when its happening to you, but looking back it was probably pretty hilarious to my sisters and neighbors.

I'm not really sure what other kinds of private things you might want to know, so don't hesitate to ask. I'm usually not too shy about talking about myself.

You should message me if Propose an edit

You aren't a narcissist; you have a big heart; you'd like to discuss/debate intellectual and political topics; you care about the environment; or you just want to get to know me. If you know of any awesome recipes or great bottles of wine I'd love to know too. Also if you are a chill person who is into some of the same stuff as me lets chat it up.

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