Alternately silly and serious... Very protective of my personal space while generous with my time with others. Sometimes I have a problem with saying no when someone can use my help. My life is rich -- a lot of laughter, music, friends, and I've got the space in my worklife to investigate my ideas. It has been so rare for me to feel lonely in my life that it is only in moments of self-examination that I remember "Wow, I have a pretty lightweight romantic past." In other words, just one semi-serious relationship of a few months more than a decade ago. In these moments, I wonder if I'm missing out even though my life feels good. In a former life, I modeled; I've also bungee-jumped, backpacked solo around South America, volunteered in prisons, and played piano for the King and Queen of Spain. I'll be getting my doctorate soon, and am relishing the upcoming transition -- although it is scary, too. I'm a musician -- and must ask where my aspirations lie. A certain measure of ambition permeates my work, and yet, I could also see myself leaving "success" and shacking up in the mountains, leaving behind what is distracting, and fishing for my dinner. Perhaps it will be possible to have it all...?

Kindness and acceptance for others, lack of anger, honesty, someone with a passion for his vocation, an easy laugh, and an ability to be both frivolous and deep -- These seem to fit the pattern of those who inspire and attract me. Looks aren't important except I do believe that someone who takes care of his body reflects a healthy self-respect.