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Michael

I am here for Networking

About Me

I'm an idealist and traveler, people are often surprised to accept that I'm shy around people because I'm physically active and emotional -- meaning I'm openly moved by any art that touches me. However, I do have a hard time meeting and talking to people -- I'm simply not a salesman by nature. I'm a listener and keep an open mind ... especially considering that I've either been there or plan to be there.
Art: visual art compels me to think :: audio art compels me to feel. I've always thought in pictures, not words or even small objects and consider myself a visual story teller. I was once a musician, and honestly love most forms of music. I do get sad when people turn their love of one style of music into a hatred of other styles of music.
Environment: we should be more than a part of it, but also stewards ... I've made it my career. I hope that when I pass that the legacy of the problems I solved will endure.
Owl: if I had to describe which animal I feel best represents me, it would be the owl ... as I tend to withdrawl to myself, but I'm watchful of and connected with the world around me ... when I travel through that world, I'm not Earthbound but instead prefer to take flights through dark skies.
Blue: has always been my color, like me it is associated with water and air, it is emotional and fluid, it changes form and shade depending upon where it is, and often runs away. Its power is limitless and can be best described as unbounded.
Movement: I was once robbed of the ability to walk, and I think it is tragic that our lives are so busy that we'll forgo walking, running, biking, or dancing ... I'm honestly at my best when I'm in motion.
Love: Is the feeling you have when you want to share something with another person ... I have an abundance of that emotion, but I don't always show that side of myself.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People whom are loyal, sincere, treat others as their equals (drama queens -- attention whores need not apply), physically active, and bitten with a bit of wanderlust and curiousity. While I don't believe that people can be "all together", I do strongly believe that by traveling that we grow ... and I like people whom share an interest in change and growth. I have no desire to mentor or make something of another person, but if you make me think and laugh, you'll see me around.

My Blog

Netherlands

Sorry I've been absent.I have moved into my new house and since I've been juggling family, house, and work.  Monday I was invited by the Dutch government to fly out to the Netherlands *at their e...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:32:00 GMT

Uncle Mike

My hand is still a bit weird from when I tore it open.  But thankfully it is healing quickly.I'm so busy packing.  Tomorrow I will write the largest check of my life -- the down payment for ...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:18:00 GMT

Stitches Gone

Tawnly dropped me off from our 2 days of teaching south of Bakersfield.  Our course went well, especially given that he had little time to prepare and I had ABSOFRAKINLUTELY none!I put in long da...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:35:00 GMT

Computer Broken

Apologies. This are stressful right now.  Thursday morning my home PC stopped working.  COMPLETELY broken.  A 2.5 hour phone call to Dell/India discovered that my motherboard, videocard...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:15:00 GMT

The Long Dark Tunnel

Yesterday I put a bid on a house here in Davis.  Hopefully the seller will see my bid tonight, and I could have an answer tonight or tomorrow.Last night I was so nervous I couldn't sleep.  W...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:28:00 GMT

Dancing

I kinda wish last night was longer.  I danced a bit more than I have as of late.  Years ago I'd dance most of the night, and it felt great.  The problem is I feel a bit more reserved or...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 13:11:00 GMT

Trauma

Oh, I'm not going out tonight.  I was thinking of going out ... even though I had my fill of concerts and clubs while in Leipzig.  But there are four bands playing tonight, and one of them I...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:58:00 GMT

Casino Royale

I'm back from my vacation to Europe.  People are often (not always ... just often) a little bit surprised that I don't "blog" my vacation.  Here is why I don't: (1) my vacation is my chance ...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:23:00 GMT

Velocity

Sometimes I forget to post here because I am active on my LiveJournal account.  In any event, the past two weekends have been a blast in large part due to Velocity having returned. It is a shame...
Posted by on Tue, 30 May 2006 23:08:00 GMT

Rapture / Confusion: 2006.04.05

Last night I went to Rapture.  It was great that Tawnly was there.  Despite the issues with the CDs skipping and somebody being asked to leave (permanently), I had a good time.  I dance...
Posted by on Fri, 05 May 2006 19:30:00 GMT