I am passionate, driven, and caring.
My Self-Summary
I'm happiest taking photographs, flying
sailplanes, listening to music
(classical, techno, classic rock, anything), playing my
violin,
traveling abroad to a new place
(favorite place so far is India), or
cooking a new dish. I love spending the
evening watching a
movie. I put all the photographs I take on
my website benchodroff.com.
What I’m doing with my life
I am making the world smarter and life easier using computers. Ask
me what I do and I'd be happy to talk.
I’m really good at
I'm best at anything technology, music, or photography related. I
love to cook too.
The first things people usually notice about me
If you find a topic I'm passionate about, I love to talk. I have an
infectious smile and love to laugh.
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
Favorite books - A History of Warfare, Atlas Shrugged, The World is
Flat, The Pentagon's New Map, The Argumentative Indian, Maximum
City, Shantaram
Favorite music (a random selection) - The Beatles, Led Zeppelin,
Ratatat, Frank Zappa, Frank Sinatra, La Roux, Allman Brothers, Kid
Cudi, Gotan Project, MGMT, Nina Simone, Muse, Fake Blood, Royksopp,
Sebastien Tellier, Rjd2, Mstrkrft, Justice, Beethoven,
Shostakovich, Grieg, Dvorak, Bach, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Tiesto,
Ben Folds, Rusko, Smashing Pumpkins, John Coltrane, Lady Gaga,
Chromeo, Deadmau5, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Queen, Daft Punk, M.I.A.,
Santogold, Bloc Party, Girl Talk, Justice, The Dandy Warhols,
Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, The Eagles, Mozart, Prokofiev
Favorite food - sushi, OJ, bagels with lox and cream cheese
Movies: Singing In The Rain, 12 Angry Men, Casablanca, Wall-E,
Matrix, A Clockwork Orange, Raging Bull, Pie, Lola Rennt, Sunset
Boulevard, James Bond, Shawkshank Redemption, Glengarry Glen Ross
The six things I could never do without
Here are six things I'd rather not have to give up:
1. Fresh squeezed Orange Juice
2. Last minute trips to distant places
3. Flying sailplanes
4. Listening to classical records
5. Being with friends and family
6. Buying expensive toys
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Photography, work, the world, girls, money, love, politics
On a typical Friday night I am
Out photographing an event, watching a concert, watching a classic
movie, or cooking a great meal
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
I'm a huge nerd.
You should message me if
The thought of making dinner together sounds like a fun time
You don't have "I don't like to read" in your profile
You actually enjoy Cleveland for what it has and generally make the
best of any situation