I'm an over-educated know-it-all ex-scientist who tends to keep to himself but has lots of stories to tell about the world, grad school, physics, near-death experiences (as in nearly died, not the metaphysical kind), and a plethora of other things when properly prompted. I have little to no skill at small talk, but will give you expansive and detailed questions to intelligent questions (i used to roll my eyes at my father for this very trait). I spend time hiking, making stuff, fixing up my house, gardening, cooking (I am good at this), sporadically doing yoga (i am not-so-great at this as i should be), playing with fire (literally), and whatever else catches my attention - at least when I am not otherwise busy indulging my will to chill out. I used to be an ardent sailor and surfer, but haven't lived near an adequate body of water for either in some years (pout). I have superior genetics that keep me younger and fitter than I have any right to be (thank you very much dad!). I'm significantly less innocent than most people's first impression of me. I have the kind of luck that randomly puts me into precarious situations and then leaves me remarkably unscathed. I have a terminal case of wanderlust and love to travel. I've lived in Africa and Europe, and have never really fully re-adapted to American life since.