Title: Scientist, Programmer, Teacher

Gender: Male

Age: 30

Sun Sign: Cancer

Chinese Sign: Earth Horse

Location: Tucson, AZ

I like reading, writing and learning new things in general. I love traveling but hate tourism. If I can't spend a few months living in a place I'd rather not go at all.

I have a wide range of interests, from programming, art and the chemistry of cooking to linguistics. The phrase 'jack of all trades and a master at none' fits me, but I make a halfway decent living doing e-learning and web work and occasionally teaching.

I have an undergrad degree in Biotechnology, but I'm not using it.

I don't do 'clubbing' and I'm amazed that people waste so much time and money buying tickets to sports games. It has all the appeal of watching people exercise.

I'm honest, blunt and loyal. I prefer people who are willing to be direct and speak their minds, solve problems rationally, and get on with their lives. Tiptoeing around problems and avoiding conflict does more harm than good. Why make other people put on an act and lie to you?

I believe that anyone who loves reading Tolkien is worth talking to. I read The Silmarillion solely for the purpose of being able to argue “author's intent” with my friends. I used to do archery and fencing, rock climbing, and paintballing but haven't had the time or opportunity lately.

Together, Terry Pratchet and myself are the living embodiments of sarcasm. We have sold a combined total of roughly 40 million books worldwide.

I'm currently doing e-learning for a company called Aventa. The work is fun and the pay is good. The contract lasts the summer and maybe longer. I've been a teacher, an e-learning specialist, a professional writer (short essays only. I have no attention span), and I do freelance web design but it's hell getting small clients to pay their bills so I avoid that now. I'd like to get a Masters degree eventually, but right now I'm focusing on my work.

For those into Meyers Briggs, I'm an INTP.

What I'm Doing With My Life

I spent the last two years in China and the Philippines. I love travel, but I want to be responsible for a while, focus on my career, and stay in one place enough to build some relationships. I just moved to Arizona in October 2005 to be with my family who I've hardly seen for the past five years. I'm looking to go back to school for a tech-related degree, this time somthing I can actually apply to my career.

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