While the precise taxonomy is uncertain, Ian is believed to be a mammalian primate, of the genus homo or pongo. Macroscopic features include pentadactyly, bilateral symmetry, two eyes, many pockets, a single endocardium, and a rather practical bicycle. Hair color varies seasonally. Native to the western portion of the North American continent, but has been identified as far south as New Zealand. Indicator species include felis silvestris catus, glycine max, and columba livia.

I like cats, make squeaky noises, work with my hands when afforded the opportunity, and enjoy lighting things on fire. I like to be honest, with myself and with others. I'm a bit of a geek. I like electricity. I have been known to date more than one person concurrently, sometimes for years.

Lately I arrange flowers, build large-scale fire art, practice aerial dance, study japanese and emergency medicine, make kinky porn, teach the occasional class, make up new rope dart tricks, and attend a variety of epic parties.

Honestly, my life is great.

Boys: I'm listed as bisexual because saying anything else would be lying. I sleep with people of whatever gender. With a small number of exceptions (most of whom turn out to be in the circus), I tend to only be attracted to boys I know well already. In short, you should probably save that well-crafted, eloquent introduction for someone else. Good luck!

The production of large, unfinished "art" projects (interpretivearson.com, 2point7.org, timescaleproject.com). Making rash decisions that leave my whole house covered with feathers for a month. Making photographs (flickr.com/photos/raindrift). Explaining to people all of the interesting little details of their powerful psychoactive substances (dancesafe.org). Making mechanical things continue to work. Finishing the aforementioned art projects.

Oh, and my friends seem to call me whenever they need emotional support, so I guess I'm good at that too. Or maybe I just answer my phone.

Weird hair, bent glasses, fire moat (not always in that order).

I don't tend to have favorites. That said...

Some of the most beautiful books I have ever read: Steppenwolf, by Hermann Hesse. The Timeless Way of Building, by Christopher Alexander. There are others. I also like funny books, and tall books, and books that climb on rocks.

Movies: I watched Short Bus recently -- funniest porn I've ever seen. Amelie was great, and so was Waking Life. Oh, and Requiem for a Dream. I love Baraka. Stardust was wonderful. There's a lot of good cinema in the world and I can't possibly list it all here.

Music: I tend toward the electronic, complex percussion, and unusual (but harmonious) sounds; nonetheless, my tastes are quite diverse. I fell in love with a pop song last week.

Foods: I'm mostly vegan, and lactose intolerant, and eat a low-GI diet. This makes me less of a pain in the ass to eat out with than you might think because I don't whine about it, but I am still unlikely to accompany you to that awesome steakhouse. It also helps that I can cook pretty well when I bother. I made spicy citrus and sake fried noodles the other day. It was quite tasty.

All the dwarves but Grumpy.

At this moment:

1. The economics of global poverty.

2. How to build a self-cooled steam/lpg/air thruster, and make it small enough to wear.

3. The best way to overcome worldwide fossil energy dependence, and where I could fit into the solution.

4. A better way to hide a can of propane under someone's skirt.

5. How do I find a job as an EMT in some developing nation? Is that even useful in places with little medical infrastructure?

6. Live flash-based HD video streaming.

There are no typical Friday nights.

My nipples are embarassingly sensitive. Also, I miss cheese.

...you don't have time for me -- if you're so caught up in your awesome life that you won't make room to date people who aren't sufficiently compelling.

The most important thing to me is that you understand how precious your life is, and you realize that you have the ability to use it for whatever you want. Be interested in things, to the point that your interest is infectious and motivates the people around you to make stuff happen, too.

Ideally you'll be confident in your ability to learn whatever you need and have the skills that come from believing in yourself for years, but you'll also feel comfortable living with almost nothing. This allows you take serious risks, to lead your life as if you're not afraid to fail, and therefore to do things that are amazing.

Or just drop me a line if you think I'm cute. Maybe I'll think you're cute too.