I prefer a life less ordinary, and a robust one at that. When faced with a decision, I often think at the other side of it, what would make a good story when telling someone else about it?

Case in point: When I was in college I started out wanting to build motorcycles studying physics engineering, decided that was not going to work out. Became an economist, lived in DC for a couple years, working on the Hill. Decided DC was definitely not for me and then ended up working on photo software out here in SF. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I love trying to extract every possible ounce of life there is from my day. That means getting up early and staying out late. I think Hunter Thomson said it best:

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!'

Sleep when your dead, although it nice to get a bit more sleep on the weekends. ;-)

I am working hard to be a fun, witty, socialite with a strong dose of substance.

These days I think its all about doing the things you have always wanted to and actually accomplishing them. This includes most verbs with -ing suffixs: Riding Motorcycles(what other hobby makes you feel like a superhero on the weekend?), Surfing, Reading, Snowboarding, Drinking, Running, Dancing (slightly advanced white man shuffle), Rock Climbing, Movie Watching, Strategerizing, some other -ing activity I can't remember here.

My buddies and I got a cabin for the winter in Tahoe so I am hoping to get some massive winter sports time in. Should be epic!

I am on a total health bender these days as well. I have going to the gym at 6:30 before work and then if things pan out, I try to run GG Park in the evening. Seriously, I don't think Batman has anything on my routine these days! Just training up for next race season. Weekends I try to take off and enjoy the nightlife.

Like every other tech dork in the Bay Area, I am also working on my own startup, lots-o-works when I have time.

-fixing stuff (motorcycles, neural-net processors, cars, computers, bikes, flux capacitors, well anything..)
-riding motorcycles, well I like to think I am good at that...
-listening to peeps
-photography, I know more than is really rational about photography or namely digital photography. But then its part of my job...
-drinking beer
-making people laugh, see attached Halloween picture for example.

Hmm... I think my eyes and my sense of humor.

Books:
Outliers, 1776 (OMG sooo good), Cryptonomicon, Snow Crash, The Scarlet Letter, Zen and a the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, Freakinomics, When Engulfed in Flames. David Sedaris is amazing. I really recommend his audio books. I have a soft spot for history books, Neal Stephenson's epicly long Sci-Fi and Malcolm Gladwell.

Movies: Bladerunner, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Eagle vs. Shark, Team America World Police(i know, I am 15y/o mentally), 28 Days Later, The Very Long Engagement, Match Point, Amelie (Jean-Pierre Jeunet, everyone of his films are gold!), Everything is Illuminated, I am Legend, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, The Darjeeling Limited (Wes Anderson films = Win), Zombieland, Donnie Darko,

I have penchant for Zombie films and no particular idea why, because I hate horror films, or atleast squeamish when I watch them.

Music: Wilco, Fiona Apple, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Of Montreal, Joy Division, Postal Service, Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Jurassic 5, Beta Band, Cardigans, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, The Strokes, Aimee Mann, Beastie Boys, Modest Mouse, Vampire Weekend

Radio/Podcasts: This American Life (ZOMG, don't know how I lived without it), Fresh Air, NPR,

Please send some suggestions...

Food: I am largely a vegetarian/pescatarian. I <3 Thai, Indian, Mexican, Italian and those amazing veggie sandwiches at the Love n' Haight Deli. Last but certainly not least Sushi, I love sushi, when done right it can be a euphoric experience. Tell me your favorite place I will tell you mine :-). I am also looking for a Malay/Singaporean soup called Curry Laksa in SF. I had in DC and have been missing it ever since.

-My Ducati, life would be sad indeed without it
-Coffee, enough said
-Apple stuff, I loves, loves my iPhone!
-Spicy food
-Reliable friends
-Oxygen, water, sunshine, kind of a de facto setting

Technology- what is that next big thing gonna be, how can it be leveraged
Politics- These people run the country and make decisions for us, its best to keep an eye on them.
Riding bikes- Wheeeee!
Hating Sara Palin- enought said here.
Lol Cats - no not really :-P, well maybe....
Making the world a more fun place.

Its almost always dinner and drinks with friends, unless its drinks then dinner then drinks with friends. Sometmes I can squeeze a ride or run in before drinks, but that sounds awfully motivated right now.

Dancing, but alot of my friends aren't so into that. I guess thats what happens when you know alot tech dorks. Take me with you!

Sometimes I am down to be in with a movie, especially if the week is long.

hmmm have to think about that one...

You enjoy being active. Enjoy being outside (Think about it, we sit in front of glowing squares all day). Think the conservative movement is dead. Would rather go hit the beach than shopping. Think time is something that should never be killed. Know how to laugh!