Interview

• If you have to pick one thing that everyone else should absolutely know about you, what would it be?
  I'm an incredibly easy-going and friendly person.
• How do you go that ‘extra mile' in your life?
  I never settle for less than my best and always push myself to improve. I strive to be a true Renaissance man.
• What do you do for fun?
  I love nothing more than to travel and get to know new places and people. I enjoy being outdoors and believe in the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest-bathing’. I am an avid cuddler, especially during movie night. I also enjoy spending time in the gym and in the kitchen.
• What are your greatest personal traits?
  The ability to see both sides of a situation. My intelligence. Kindness.
• What do you enjoy most about yourself?
  My ability to see the positive in most situations. My beefy ass. My high sex drive. My kinky mind.
• What’s your lifestyle? What makes you who you are?
  I love to be a homebody, but I will never say no to a night out dancing and causing shenanigans.
• If you and I were on the beach having some wine and great food, what would you tell me about yourself.
  I spent 13 years pursuing higher education - I would be a life long academic if I could. I've lived in 5 major cities across the US (DC, Seattle, Portland, SF, Denver). I love to cook and bake. While overcoming adversity is one of the biggest challenges we have in life, the hardships I have overcome have strengthened me and helped me to become the person I am today.
• Name 5 things that you can’t live without.
  Friends and family
  Sleep
  My drive to succeed
  A good book
  An epicurean meal (okay, I *could* live without, but who would want to?)
• What should others absolutely know about you?
  I'm an introverted extrovert. I would do just about anything for my friends and family. I value honesty in all things.
• Tell us what you consider to be your greatest life experience.
  I spent half a year in southern Italy interning at a medieval herbal garden. While there I fell in love with the food, the culture, and the people.
• What are your hobbies? What do you like to do in your spare time?
  In my spare time, I am often spending time with friends, working on house projects, cuddling with my two Great Danes, hiking near home, taking a long drive, or cooking something up in the kitchen.
• What makes you stand out from the crowd?
  I am an attentive listener and can usually offer fairly sage advice. I believe part of this comes from how I was raised and partly due to my educational background. I was raised to respect strangers, hold doors, and always use please and thank you.
• What kind of diet and fitness regiment do you follow?
  I eat fairly healthy the majority of the time (we all have cheat days). I love to cook, so it makes using fresh, organic ingredients quite easy.
  
  For exercise, I have been lax. Currently planning out a new regime to lose 5 pounds and re-establish some muscle. Moving out to the mountains, while still balancing a full time job has made it difficult to dedicate time to working out.
• How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or you are more of a homebody?
  I love to travel, whether domestic or abroad. I believe that there is so much to see and experience in life and you will miss out on it if you stay in the safety of your home. Some of the most incredible trips I have taken were when I ventured solo to an unfamiliar place. That being said, I also make an excellent travel companion.
• What is your ‘niche’?
  The guy you can take on a date, but with a high sex drive and a bit of a kinky streak.
• What would you like your followers to know about you that is unique and even a bit personal?
  I have several degrees. I am quite handy with power tools. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty. I am also a great cook.