Some bits and pieces of who I am. Also the very beginning of this whole process. Perhaps there will be a reciprocal self-reflection to bookend when this blog comes to a close? A lot can happen in 2 years. Anyhow…

Some top-level labels:

  • Roman Catholic. Born and raised in the church.
  • UW Alumni. Studied Mechanical Engineering.
  • Kappa Alpha Order. Moral Compass of the Modern Gentleman.

Some hobbies/interests:

  • Soccer. I’m tall, so goalkeeper it is.
  • Skiing. Mostly happy in bounds.
  • Hiking. On the “intense” side of casual.
  • Dance. Salsa. Hip-hop.
  • Politics. Civic duty much?

Some favorites:

  • Crappy beers: Rainier. Blue Moon.
  • Decent beers: Fremont Brewery Universale. 10Barrel Pearl IPA.
  • Team: Liverpool FC. 6-time European Champions.
  • Food: Cioppino (Italian tomato-based seafood soup, divine).
  • TV show: Top Gear.
  • Book: Undaunted Courage. Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Extreme Ownership.

Some skills:

  • Catching chickens.
  • CAD Modeling, 3D Printing and such.
  • Speak Italian, Spanish.
  • Bowling.

Some aspirations:

  • Live abroad for at least a year (again).
  • Business or law degree.
  • Saltwater fish-tank.
  • Ability to complete a Friday cross-word.
  • Win a trivia night with a lot of competition.

Some conversation starters:

  • Food. Types, quality, systems.
  • Sustainable energy sources.
  • Hot springs.
  • Family cycling trips.