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Date a guy from Cupertino, United States. I'm a history major who wishes to find future work in academia, because though I am cynic I have a romantic notion about academic work; of the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. My love of history has probably made me a cynic, but it has not made me a nihilist; I have my ethics, my morals, and my strong political opinions. In this way I am a rather intense person: logical, scientific, opionated, what have you.
At the same time I'm the complete opposite of serious. I love humor, I love cracking jokes and stand up comedy. I like humor that is irreverent, off-color, humor with no boundaries. I love company and conversation and I value my friends above all else. I am polite, kind, loyal to those I trust and love.
I love art and visual media. I like going to museums, and I like watching good movies (especially visually arousing ones like Blade Runner or a Clockwork Orange). My musical tastes aren't too contemporary, but I enjoy discovering new bands I like, and I enjoy a number of genres.
I'm a bit of a nerd too: comics, sci-fi, video games, tabletop games, all things technical like cars and planes are a hobby of mine. Not to the point of obsession, but these are certainly interests that make up part of my personality.
At the moment I'm really into motorsports, cars, motorcycles, the whole thing. I've been keeping up with WRC, MotoGP, Formula One, etc. and I've been getting a lot out of learning about the history of the cars, races, etc.
I very much like animals and nature and natural beauty (David Attenborough documentaries are some of the most beautiful and enjoyable things I have seen).
My main fault is that I am quite shy, formal, and closed at first, which makes me seem either serious or ill-humoured at first glance. That is until I warm up to a person and start to relax, then I'm humorous, conversational, candid, etc.
I suppose what I'm looking for in a relationship is both obvious and somewhat nebulous at the same time. I am looking for someone: who shares many of the same interests, who has a similar sense of humor, whom I enjoy conversing with, and most importantly who is kind.
At the moment my life is sort of on pause. I was in my third year of University at UCSC studying history when I got diagnosed with bone cancer. So I had to drop everything and do chemo for two years. The good news is I'm now done with treatment, free of cancer, and though a bit banged up, I feel good, energetic, and physically healthy. The better news, and less boring part, is that in those two years I had time to clear my mind of the worries that college brings, and figure out a great number of things about myself (what I want, what I like, who I am, what I believe in, etc.). It was as if I was forced to mature much faster than I normally would have in the same period of time. The whole thing might sound twee or cheesy, but I think it's a candid and accurate picture of what happened during that time.
After going so far in college, and realizing without a shred of doubt that I do want to pursue a history degree, that this is what I'm good at and what I enjoy, I now wait eagerly to return to my studies in the fall.

Meet someone special from Cupertino, United States. Hi!
The relationship I'm looking for is one where we put each other on a pedestal, and support each other in day-to-day and long term goals, successes, and struggles. I love to cook, so I'd like to date somebody who enjoys either eating food (duh) or cooking too... I love giving presents, writing love notes, sending text messages, and giving massages, so I'd like to date somebody who both considers that nice and not annoying, and maybe even wants to do it back!! :) I need to date someone affectionate, because I love to be affectionate in a relationship (like... after awhile, not if you're still dating 5 girls from match.com and 2 from college, gross!!)
I'm not the kind of person who likes to date a lot of people, and I'm definitely not looking for "hook-ups."
I'd love to date someone who considers himself kind and respectful, values health and is either vegetarian or vegetarian-friendly, funny, outgoing, cares about other people (and living creatures-- no hunting or fishing please)... can enjoy dessert and vacations and other little splurges while still being conscientious of the future financially and health-wise (I'm very much into healthy eating and exercise). Also, I love a gentleman :)
The people I choose to spend time with are positive and down to earth, and family is extremely important to me.
I like making good memories, like from trips (not necessarily big trips, I love it when fun is free), little adventures during the day, jokes... I have never been much for bars and night clubs, but I don't mind grinning and bearing it every once in awhile.
I'm an elementary school teacher if it's a good year (otherwise I substitute, which is fun too) and I'm a nanny for this summer.
People have said I'm smiley, patient and calm... funny? I will never make a duck-face, don't have any tattoos or piercings, and am not a big drinker but love an occasional glass of wine (with snacks!)

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