Photography, biking, art and design, reading, sci-fi, computers.. more later

Yes

Grew up with old skool punk/alternative. I love a variety of different generes and styles... and I especially like when someone mixes em all up.

Yes again.

Creativity and artistic expression, original tatoos and selective body piercings, laughter, mystery, mechanical and electronic gizmos, lots of black, an eclectic fashion sense, beautiful photography, intellect, a nice ass, respect for others and the planet, open minds, naughty number nine, speed (car related) more black...

Hatred, violence, stupidity, pop music, cookie cutter fashion sense, dogma, inconsiderateness, intolerance, too much pubic hair, not enough kissing, bad drivers, good girls, GWB...

I've tried rationalizing myself into a variety of "boxes" during my life, but no one word or personality type has ever come close to encompassing the broad variety of interests and seemingly contradictory facets that make up my lifestyle. I'm very much the artist I portray professionally (Automotive designer); intuitive, open-minded and often careless with time, yet my house and its contents are well-organized and clean. I have a vivid imagination and a sometimes intense sensitivity to external stimulus. I’m open to learning something new, and sharing what I know. In most situations, I’m an extrovert, but probably require greater periods of solitude/quiet then most. Hugs are important, kissing more so. I wear black frequently. I appreciate the well-tailored and tasteful, as well as the outrageous. I have a few piercings and will soon add a tattoo. I LOVE a broad variety of music, centered primarily on alternative/punk, techno/electronic and new age/world genres, but with dabblings elsewhere. I go dancing often and without care. I read without limit. I keep abreast of politics and world events. How I feed myself is often a mystery. My sense of humor? Cheesy or quite irreverent. I'm prone to saying things that make people either bust out laughing or slink away from the conversation. Despite inserting my foot in my mouth on a regular basis I genuinely never say or do things with malice. I enjoy the outdoors. I work out enthusiastically but not often with consistency. Biking, hiking, yoga and other outside activities are all fair game. I have a *slight* interest in cars and mechanical things. (Say this with dripping sarcasm.) I try not to let it overrun my life. Photography is a recent and ever increasing passion. Last, but certainly not least, I have two amazing and creative daughters.