Walking or jogging around the neighborhood or by the beach; bike riding; volleyball; rock wall climbing; building web sites; hanging out @ coffee shops, blogging, hosting social gatherings, volunteering in the community
Music
On My iPOD: Jay Brannan, Regina Spektor, My Chemical Romance, Dashboard Confessional, Rob Thomas, Snow Patrol, Switchfoot, Daniel Powter, Lifehouse, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Michelle Branch, Green Day, Nickelback, Simple Plan, Five For Fighting, Howie Day, Josh Kelly, Tyler Hilton, Kelly Clarkson, U2, All American Rejects, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Jack Johnson, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, 3 Doors Down, Bowling For Soup, Jon McLaughlin
Movies
The Butterfly Effect, Antitrust, Life as a House, Signs, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, Black Hawk Down, (All the super hero with powers movies - xmen, spiderman, superman returns, fantastic four, Sky High, The Incredibles), The Hunt for Red October, Crimson Tide, Miracle, A Knights Tale, Crash, The Italian Job, Iron Will, A Walk to Remember
Television
Heroes, Jericho, LOST, Smallville, Stargate SG1, Everwood, 24, Prison Break, Supernatural, That 70's Show, Meerkat Manor, Brothers and Sisters
Books
Just finished reading "The Starfish and the Spider" by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom.
Also like "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell; "Shaping of Things To Come" by Michael Frost & Alan Hirsch; "Organic Church" by Neil Cole; "Revolution" by George Barna
Heroes
My buddy/room mate - he stretches me; Jonathan Larson - he inspires me; Captain Picard - he motivates me; Jesus - He created me.
Devry University
Long Beach, CA
Graduated: 2005
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Computer Information Systems
Clubs: Christian Fellowship Association
Greek:
Epsilon Delta Pi
I'm just a normal, average, every day, guy next door, kind of dude that has this crazy notion that he can change the world.
I'm an outgoing introvert. I'm pretty mellow at times but engaging at other times. I'm a pretty passionate person, i think. I like to hear about what others are passionate about. I like deep conversations and friendships with substance. I also like to meet new people.
I'm a visionary and a strategic thinker. I'm in my element when i'm doing what needs to be done to make things happen. If i can see it in my head, then i can work towards making it a reality - whether they're my dreams or someone elses. (In fact, i love helping others accomplish their dreams/goals!)
My passion is to help people identify where they fit - in life, in Church, in an organization, in their city, in this world. I like connecting people with ways of living out their God given gifts and talents.
I've been a Christian for 14 years - accepted Christ back in High School when i was 16 years old. My paradigm of Church is that we are the Church - not the buildings, and we live out our faith in lifestyle - not religion.
I've got a BLOG that chronicles my journey of exploring the clash between my faith and my same sex attractions. Would love any feedback! God has taken me on an exciting rollercoaster of a journey over the past year and i'm much more confident in being the man that I am today - both gay and Christian. My blog is at http://twoworldcollision.blogspot.com/.
I've also established a local non-profit organization called Catalyst. My vision is to reinvent the GLBTQ culture in Long Beach, CA over the next 30 years. You are welcome to check it out at www.catalystlb.org.
I love movies. All kinds. They are my escape. I like hiking, rock wall climbing, volleyball, and tennis. I try to work out at the gym but i'm not a health freak. I can build web sites too if i ever make the time for it anymore. Now i'm learning to experiment with cooking.
Who I'd like to meet: As Friends: Everyone! I'll go to coffee with just about anyone just for us to get to know each other more. Let's hang out!
Romantically: Someone who would know me, challenge me, stretch me, love me. A partner in life. I want to meet someone who can inspire me - someone refreshing! Someone who can worship God independent of me. Someone who notices the little things. In a life partner, i'm not looking for someone to complete me. God completes me. Rather, i'm looking for someone with whom we both complement each other - We are both better together than apart.
HEY!! I heard that you might be going out with us tonight (friday). You gotta come, it'll be sweet. We're going to the Akbar in Silverlake. So...cool? you're coming? good, good. If you need more convincing, call me!
I guess UR loved by many!?! So many people remembered ur bday!!! I'm glad u got to do things with friends as always! I'm glad we were the first ones to congratulate u!! LOL I'm glad ur my friend Eric! muas
Hope you and your loved ones are happy and healthy. Prayers going out to those affected by the SoCal fires. == www.redcross.org == www.spcala.org ==
On a lighter note, we are excited about being on the preliminary ballot for The Grammys (Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album). If you're a voting member of The Recording Academy, we would greatly appreciate your consideration. Thank you.
"Good Enough" by MAKENA on YouTube -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK5-CtxwcUM
on iTunes -- http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=256130568&s=143441
This guy is hilarious:
