I'm a full-time researcher for a Korean company based in the Philippines.

Most of my time is spent on working and looking after my lively young daughter. I read books, surf the internet, or watch TV when I'm free. My daily routine goes like dropping my kid off at school, going to work, coming home late, writing and reading a book or watching TV to sleep. I work from home on Saturdays. On Sundays, I take my kid out to the playground, bookstore and supermarket. We spend the rest of the day reading stories, coloring, watching TV together, and doing the laundry.

Simple and beautiful things inspire me. I like minimalism and eco-friendly living. My studio flat has scaled down and stackable furniture. Everything else is compact yet comfortable for use. I typically get just one kind of everything I need, one that has more value than collecting a variety.

I used to go to the gym. Now, I try to spend more time around my kid and keep up with her. I am noticeably stronger than my female colleagues, for someone my build, whenever I change the 5 gallon water carboy in the pantry without a struggle. Keeping up with a child does have physical rewards.

I'm not looking for love here. I just want to meet people from distant places and exchange ideas with them.

My MBTI test results are consistently saying I'm an INTJ. Here are the characteristics I've read about this type. Excuse the lack of citations.

"Hallmark features of the INTJ personality type include independence of thought, strong individualism, creativity, and a desire for efficiency."

"In forming relationships, INTJs tend to seek out others with similar character traits and ideologies. Agreement on theoretical concepts is an important aspect of their relationships. By nature INTJs tend to be demanding in their expectations, and they approach relationships in a rational manner. As a result, INTJs may not always respond to a naturally occurring infatuation but wait for a mate who better fits their set criteria."

"They generally withhold strong emotion and do not like to waste time, as they see it, with what they consider irrational social rituals. This, however, may cause non-INTJs to perceive them as distant and reserved. Nevertheless, INTJs are usually very loyal partners who are prepared to commit substantial energy and time into a relationship to make it work."

How to Get Along With Me

Stand up for yourself... and me. Don't gossip about me or betray my trust. Give me space to be alone. Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me. When I speak in an assertive way, don't automatically assume it's a personal attack. Take your share of the responsibility so I don't end up with all the work. Acknowledge my achievements. I'm hard on myself. Be fair and considerate, as I am. Apologize if you have been unthoughtful. It will help me to forgive. Gently encourage me to lighten up and to laugh at myself when I get uptight, but hear my worries first.

Now mostly doing research, working 15 hours a day or so (usually seriously).

having fun even at work

They say confidence and enthusiasm. I give off positive vibes.

listening to: NIN, BOC, Massive Attack, Radiohead, Steve Reich, Debussy, and children's songs at select times

Italian dishes (coz the Italians know how food should taste like), sushi, sashimi, bibimbap, kimchi

Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell, Peter Drucker's, biographies like Churchill's, history books

coffee, Korean food, internet, living space where I can be alone, wet wipes (haha... I'm in the Philippines, go figure!), my Samsung J700 phone coz it takes good pictures of my kid

my work. apparently, I married it.

at work til Saturday.

I would not be a good prospect for an online romance because my previous online romance totally didn't work out. I'm only married on paper because there is no divorce in the Philippines, but I am keeping my status up as a deterrent for people who'd consider hitting on me. I could be fun to talk to but I keep it pretty much real so try anything funny and it's open season (for jokes).

...and oh.. I have a dance video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wSXhZboOkw

good luck finding me there haha!

...you just wanna talk. or if you have good trading tips for me, i'd appreciate those as well.