Hey, what's up? So, I know this looks like a lot of reading, but it really doesn't matter if you read it. I've been casually updating a line or two for a bit whenever I get the inspiration.

***Ladies, please have a few photos of you 'smiling' rather than 'duckface'? Girls ask guys to not post a photo of them in a bathroom with their shirt off. I'm just asking for like, one or two photos with a smile; the rest can be duckface? Deal?

I've found that girls read profiles about as much as they tell me guys do, haha. At the same time, there's a lot of crap on here and time is important, so if you don't read it, I'm not one to care.

edit: on that note... http://www.mandatory.com/2012/11/13/ok-cupid-an-exploration-into-just-how-low-some-guys-will-go/

If you like music: check out what happens to your brain on music: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/15/health/brain-music-research/index.html

Bottom line:
-Gainfully employed with car. SHOCKING I KNOW
-I'm laid back and relaxed the vast majority of the time.
-I surround myself with interesting people and enjoy going to interesting places.
-I like learning.
-Nerd of the medicine/science/tech variety (with an emphasis on mixing all those together).
-I do not settle for mediocrity in my life.
-I've read that many women won't message me if I take this website too seriously, so, full disclosure: I don't take this seriously.

Hope you're having an awesome day.

I practice orthopedic therapy and massage, I teach woman's self defense for a non-profit, and I'm an adviser for a tech company. Generally, people come to me when they are told there are no options left for treatment. I love what I do and I'm constantly researching new techniques to innovate my work. I also love to travel when I have the chance (been to more countries than states).

Problem Solving and Resourcefulness.

Laughing (usually at myself). People tell me I'm easy to get along with. Also, very good at relieving pain, or else I'd be out of a job rather quickly. Very good at communication as well. I'm also very good at making delicious steel cut oats in the morning.

I'm also a master of relaxation. I can relax anywhere, at any time. It's very handy.

I also meditate daily so I'm very good at clearing my mind very quickly.

People say I have a very distinct kind of walk; Distinguished member of the Ministry of Silly Walks. I have more gray hair coming in, which is awesome. Taking after my main man: George Clooney.

Hopefully you'll also notice my mastery over the words your and you're. Go college.

I really like Game of Thrones; but only because everyone else likes it and not because its actually a great show.

he only books I read these days are practical ones. If I can't learn something from it, I probably won't read it. Ones like 'The Alchemist', 'The 4-Hour Body', and 'The 5th Discipline' stand out. Really big into audiobooks right now. Currently reading 'The Signal and the Noise: Why so many Predications fail - but some don't.'

For movies, I like Action, Comedies (can't have enough comedy), even a Romantic Drama every now and then (hint hint, ladies), and maybe a little Horror if you need a hand to hold. For food, I like almost everything, but my favorite are Indian and Sushi.

I can also cook. I make a mean stir-fry.

As far as food, I love Sushi a little more than Indian, but I also enjoy trying new kinds of food. I enjoy a very healthy diet of mostly veggies with meat once a day or so. However, I'm also not a nazi about it with myself or others and love to eat sweets/pastries too.

-Time
-Custom artisan sandwiches prepared by revered sandwich artisan, Fadi.
-Green Smoothies
-Tea (connoisseur)
-Chatting with my brothers
-Some other awesome thing I can't do without.

Everything. Especially abstract concepts. (Philosophy major)
Currently my favorite thing to think/research about is neuroscience, specifically related to learning/crafting/experimenting with ways that can improve the brain, permanently. Also, I follow geo-political trends.

I see a lot of women asking for a guy who can 'keep up with them'. Are guys just that slow or is a woman's life that fast paced?

How to get a girl's number: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GicWD8rrt8w

Why women put up 'duckface' photos. What ever happened to a smile? Hell, a frown would be better than that, hahaha.

BRAIN FOOD: A very interesting and very basic breakdown of neurological findings which, for some reason, haven't made it to mainstream. Did you know we're literally hard-wired to do good for others?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPEdDcs_8ZQ

Playing a game, seeing a movie with friends, with a client, or exercising. That sort of thing. Just relaxing is nice too...sometimes. I attend conditioning classes for parkour, which occasionally land on a Friday night.

Occasionally, I'll go on small Ingress adventures and see what areas of LA I have yet to explore.

-I've eaten a tarantula...once.
-I really enjoy eating expensive jam with bread on it.
-I'm a master of relaxation.
-I've seen every episode and keep up to date on One Piece. Got to admire a show thats still great after well over 500 episodes.
-I'm a bit of a gamer. I enjoy Xbox360 and computer games. It doesn't take up a lot of time, but its fun. I'm currently in the middle of Path of Exile, FTL, and Dead Space 3 (co-op time).
-I'm a tea connoisseur. I have many teas, ranging in rarity and type.
-Recently got into learning OM with One Taste. If you don't know what that is, I HIGHLY recommend it since I'm assuming women will read this, hahaha. If you're a guy reading this, its still a good idea/sorry, I'm only into women.
-I use the carpool lane whenever I want--REBEL STATUS
-I can appreciate a woman who takes initiative. This is by no means a necessity, and I'm quite used to doing that myself. However, it shows a confidence and certainty of what they want, which I find attractive. I'm pretty certain most other guys are like this too, but may not admit it.
-While in Mexico, I went on a 300ft swing suspended in the middle of an even larger canyon. A few minutes after going with one of my brothers (and still resting my nerves) I opted to go again with my other brother so he wouldn't do it alone. I was half certain I'd black out, and was 100% wrong. It was awesome.
-I know the location of an Egyptian pyramid in the United States.

if you like pleasure, clearly, haha.

I'm not the kind of guy who lets himself get intimidated by a woman, no matter how tall she is. Also, I'm attracted to women with tattoos (but that's not a requirement at all). Lets just laugh and have a good time.

Personally, I'm not embarrassed to be on here, but I used to be. So if you'd like, I'm all for making up a story as to how we met. Am I not merciful?!

Random thought for the moment: Many women complain about the 'typical LA guy', however they'll often remark that it is very rare to find people who were born and raised here. Since most people meet people from other places rather than here, the 'typical LA guy' is most likely just a transplant from somewhere else. So don't think all us native Los Angelinos are all bad. Or, at least this one ;)