grew up in a small town and relate more to those weathered by life-don't really have much in common with many modern young people.
almost feel i was born in the wrong time/place. probably just too hard on myself, but i'm not really satisfied with just living a mediocre life without accomplishing much. i want to make an impact and help people.

i have a lot of interest in history, sociology, and psychology. how/why people turn out the way they do. i'm fiercely proud of my heritage: mostly irish/celtic and native american. but i really enjoy meeting people of all backgrounds and ideals to learn from them and become more diverse.

i'm not really a "party person"-i'd rather engage in an indepth discussion than attend any social function. you'd probably find me in my own happy corner learning a new skill or studying something. speak spanish(though i'm still not fluent)-and have been learning mandarin chinese.

honestly i do get pretty frusterated with my health problems as they keep me from doing some things, but i know i can still have a happy and good life anyway. you just learn to adjust to whatever comes your way, right? i've had chronic fatigue,hypoglycemia since i was 20 and just pace myself and take things moment by moment. i'm really trying to leave behind a lot of sh@# from the past/from a
dysfunctional childhood. now, i'm learning to pave my own way and start over with how i want my life to be.

-i've come to have strong convictions of god and the afterlife and look forward to being reunited with my dad again on the other side. -(but i hate how many other "christians" have gotten so stuffy and rude to people. that's not what it's about at all. life is hard enough without treating people that way.)

seems like everyone now tries to overcommit themselves in this fast paced society, but i actually want the opposite. i want to simplify and cut out all the other crap i don't need to worry about. i just want to enjoy the moment and what i already have.

and although my career is in the medical field, a title by no means defines who i am. there is so much more to life and so many other ways to do things for people and the world.

-hmm guess i'll shut up for now! i could go on for quite a while...

qualities i admire/respect: defense of the innocent, human equality, standing for what is right-even if alone, courage, individuality, determination, new beginnings,
dreamers, being real and down to earth,
sincerity, wisdom and being humble, patience,
hope, enjoying life, independence, logic and freedom, originality, self control,
inspiration, imagination, challenges,
loyalty, etc.

-trust me: cockiness, selfishness, a judgemental attitude, and people who don't mind their own business or respect others' boundaries doesn't get anywhere with me. just pisses me off...