Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action. (Benjamin Disraeli)

I'm an easy-going guy who tries to living for the moment and explore new opportunities whenever I can. I graduated from college in '08 with a degree in Russian/East European Studies and Psychology and run a small language school for recent immigrants in Boston. Down the road, I plan on combining my interests in behavioral psychology and international business in brand management.

Learning foreign languages and traveling have always been interests of mine. One side of my family is French so I go to Europe frequently to see relatives and travel around. I speak French, Russian, and a little Spanish.

I go to the gym several times a week for weights and I also run or hike whenever I get the chance. I'm looking forward to doing a marathon in the spring.

My favorite authors, such as Hardy, Fitzgerald, and Hemingway, are mostly 19th century British or early 20th century American novelists. Some of the more modern authors I've enjoyed are Bellow, Coetzee, and Gardner.

As for music, I listen to rock, jazz, and classical. Rolling Stones, Nat King Cole, Eric Clapton, Vivaldi, The Beatles, Bach. I also like a lot of film scores...The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly and Punch Drunk Love.

Favorite movies include Gran Torino, The Wrestler, and Braveheart. I'm not one to fawn over Oliver Stone's last political hit jobs. There is something to be said for a good old Clint Eastwood or Charlton Heston epic.

If you have any more questions feel free to shoot me a message. I'm always up for getting to know new people.

I like to keep it simple - no sky diving or adventures in ancient Mayan ruins for me. Just drinks or coffee and maybe go for a walk. My creative side comes out after getting to know someone.