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Jaime Rodriguez, Jr.

epicurean, urban tribe, übersexual ...

About Me

i am a mexican, born in the french hospital in chinatown, los angeles, ca.i have lived in corona del mar, santa barbara, and san francisco, travel the world for pleasure and business (most recently to Honduras, Mexico, Singapore and Thailand), but LA is home because it is where my family and long-time friends live.i come from a large family (5 siblings and 13 nieces and nephew). i love them dearly and keep them close to my heart, even though they are 500 miles away.i have a loads of amigos; spanning tribes from southern california to countries abroad. they are diverse and quirky, but most of all they are good people.i am passionate explorer who loves live music, cooking, reading, writing, great conversations, good wine and great food. i stay active by hitting the gym 5 days a week, playing basketball on saturday and biking on sunday. i also enjoy skiing and hiking.i find happiness in new experiences, new places, surrounding myself with people who love life, see cultural events and who celebrate who they are.this is who i am ...

My Interests

Travel (most recently to Tanzania, Brasil, Peru, Singapore, Sweden and Thailand), music (especially live music), cooking, basketball, skiing, biking, hiking, reading, wine, and good conversation. Some call me a basketball addict, a foodie, a traveler, a friend ...

I'd like to meet:

I'm looking someone who wants to learn about my interests and passions, as I learn about theirs. I'd hope this person would posses a dynamic range of charcater; with the ability to dress up for a night at the theatre and be ready for a day of hiking the next morning ... ok, i am so over the Food Network's Rachel Ray -- She has a boy now! On to Eva Mendes ... but, can she cook great meals in 30 minutes?

Music:

Alternative Rock (for you Brits - Indy Music), Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, House, Rock en Espanol, Trance and much more!

Movies:

Blade Runner, Blue Velvet, Billy Jack, Dark City, Do the Right Thing, Frida, Reservoir Dogs, Unbreakable, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Y Tu Mama Tambien and many, many more

Television:

24, Heroes, Food TV, One Tree Hill, Sex & The City, Smallville , The Sopranos and The Wire

Books:

Brave New World, Kaffir Boy : The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa, Rocket Boys (aka October Sky), The Autobiography of Malcolm X, The Stranger

Heroes:

Malcom X, Caesar Chavez, and My Mom