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About Me

AS I AM IN SHANGHAI AT THE MOMENT, THIS SQUIRREL WITH HUGE TESTICLES AND THE SURPRISED FOB BASICALLY SUM UP MY EXPERIENCE IN CHINA
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Hello everyone...word, word, word to yo motha, in the profound words of my Chinese compatriots as I have taught them the eloquent slang of urban Americans. I'm from Newport Beach, but live in Downtown LA now since school. HOWEVER, IM IN SHANGHAI NOW FOR WORK... I'LL BE HERE FOR A LITTLE WHILE. I'm a confused Italian-American, but some might say I really might be Asian after my experiences in Japan and China. Not that I'm not into the wonderful, rich culture of my Italian grandparents, it's just I'm over the U.S. for a little while...too much in the world to see and do to be stuck in one place. I do plan on retiring to Italy at some point to be with my Mussolini-loving, wop-dago, Mafia compatriots.
I attended USC and majored in Global Business (International Relations and Global Management) and minored in Japanese. I'm still figuring out what exactly I want to do in life (I mean i know what I want to do, but I had no idea I would be in China before I got a job offer, sometimes things just come your way and you gotta jump on it), but I know it includes traveling. Since graduating in 2004, I took a few months off to just chill and will next take a 3 month backpacking trip throughout Asia this summer... Bali, Mayalsia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. I can't wait! After I get back, I will get serious and pursue my goals in real estate and possibly the import/export business.
I am very open-minded ... food, travelling, whatever. For example, it is my goal, sooner than later, to live in Europe, Japan and NYC for at least a year in each. I attended a Japanese public high school for a year, so my Japanese is somewhat proficient. I also packed throughout Europe a few summers ago for 3 months and it was awesome... sight see during the day and party at night. Music is also important ... music tastes can tell a lot about someone. I like all types, from random eclectic indie to ol skool jazz to hiphop, but i guess you would just have to talk to me to figure out exactly what.
The stranger and more creative things sometimes do it for me ... I really want to go to Tibet and India for some reason. But don't get me wrong ... I like to party. It's all about moderation. As for what I like to do ... everything! I surf, play tennis and workout when time permits. But I'm down for whatever. I can't stand stuck-up girls (or people for that matter as I got my fill at SC)... so for all of you looking for a BMW or Benz guy, sorry but I have a simple Honda Accord (give me a few more years...However, I do have an Acura, haha... however my point is that such status symbols are not important). But a girl will know if I'm interested because my actions will show it and I'll treat her right. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with female friends ... I have a lot. A few more facts about me ... I'm rational and level-headed. I avoid confrontation whenever possible ... only my mother and my ex can "push my buttons". I'm basically always chill though... laters yo.

My Interests

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MY INTERESTS, BESIDES RUNNING HEAD FIRST INTO THE ASS OF AN ELEPHANT, I'm down for anything ...name it, surfing, tennis, any watersports, girl watching is always a good pastime, believe it or not international affairs ... yes im a nerd like that, good food is a must (Italian and Japanese gotta be the best), clubbing or bar hopping .. wherever the partys at, traveling of course, wine ... i made my own bar with a fish tank in it ... how dope is that, fast things excite me ... planes, cars for example but no more mopeds after breaking my leg, people watching ... more specifically the always interesting crowds like those attracted to Haight St in San Fran and Venice Beach in LA.

I'd like to meet:

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I WOULD LIKE TO MEET THIS GUY MORE THAN ANY OTHER, but since he is probably not avaliable, YOU WILL DO. I'm open-minded ... tatoos, body piercings ... I don't really care. It's all about what she wants. Who am I to judge? However, intellect and humor are good. Can't really handle airheads cause I have nothing to say after 10 minutes. Of course, you must be attracted to the other but personality makes all the difference. You know what I mean ... sometimes after you get to know someone, they're just not as cute anymore. But the only way to know is to be with that person and just see what happens. I'm not pushy or aggressive, but don't really care if she is or not. The way I look at it, everybody's different and has special qualities and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, the only way to know if you like someone is to spend time with them. (I've liked girls that have a lot in common with me and I've liked others that had nothing in common.) Don't you agree? BUT THEN AGAIN, I'M NOT REALLY HERE FOR GIRLS...JUST TO KEEP INTOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS AND MAYBE MAKE SOME NEW.

Music:

jurassic 5, deltron, pharcyde, black eyed peas were actually dope before the girl, marvin gaye, weezer, modest mouse, led zepplin, the beatles of course, credence clearwater revival, TOM PETTY, pink floyd, old santana, acdc, jimi hendrix, jamaroquai, the 5678's, the animals, the kinks, the B52s, the rage against the machine, nine inch nails, offspring, the pixies, the ramones, reel big fish, the smiths, the specials, steely dan, the cure, the clash, foo fighters, modest mouse, smashing pumpkins, the arcade fire, grew up with green day of course, david bowie, dead kennedys, gorillaz, depeche mode, the doors, elvis of course, sublime, snoop is always a party favorite, cannonball adderly, JOHNNY CASH, erykah badu, floggin molly, franz ferdinand, louis prima, marvin gaye, matisyahu, marley of course, alton ellis, u-roy, common sense, billy holiday, BB King, miles davis, FRANK SINATRA IS THE MAN!!!, rat pack, dean martin, duke ellington, miles davis, ella fitzgerald, tommy dorsey, brian setzer, big bad voodoo daddies, royal crown revue, squarrel nut zippers are also the shit,

Movies:

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where to start?... THE GOONIES, FULL METAL JACKET, all kubrick films, NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE, ZOOLANDER 40 Year Old Virgin, GO, PULP FICTION, BOOGIE NIGHTS, AMERICAN PHYCHO, cheezy action films cause they make make laugh like Chuck Norris great in MISSING IN ACTION trilogy...nothing beats chuck norris rising out of the water in slow motion with a huge machine gun blowing up and entire vietnamese village, nothings funnier than indian music videos and movies, and who makes doper movies than the ITALIAN greats Scorcese and Coppola ... GODFATHER, CASINO, GOODFELLAS, BRONX TALE, etc (even if you dont like mafia movies, theyre still well dope, you must agree), of course SCARFACE is a classic, ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL by pink floyd and THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME by led zepplin, NOT crouching tiger hidden dragon ... that movie was cheezy and a lot of hype (i can't stand chinese movies and everyone flying around, you've seen one you've seen them all), BLOW, SPUN, MEET THE PARENTS is always good for some awkward humor

Television:

TV SUCKS!!!, but here it goes ... THE SOPRANOS, the history chanel, discovery, HOWARD STERN, COPS, TRIGGER HAPPY TV

Books:

I READ ENOUGH FOR SCHOOL, BUT CURRENTLY READING THE TEACHINGS OF BUDDHA. i read publications such as THE ECONOMIST, journals such as FOREIGN AFFAIRS, and other related writings on international relations, politics, economics, etc. YES I AM A FREAK LIKE THAT.

Heroes:

MY GRANDFATHER ... CHECK OUT MY PICS ... HE WAS THE SHIT!!! THE GREATEST MAN I EVER KNEW.