I'm a musician/composer/graphic artist/professional trouble-maker currently residing in Phoenix. I play guitar, b, harmonica, recorder(soprano and b), violin, viola, harmonica (chromatic and diatonic), mandolin, tin whistle, mandolin, melodica, clarinet, flute, double b, gl flue, Irish flute, duduk, shvi, chromatic bells, and piano. My portfolio is available at matveimediaarts.blogspot.com I drive many of my friends crazy (in a good way) because I am an Voluntaryist, and they don't get it. :) I oppose the Government at every turn and seek maximum individual liberty. I consider myself a student of Christ and Russian Orthodox for all intents and purposes. I have some very controversial opinions, but I try to be civil about it. I apply the principle of non-aggression and voluntaryism to relationships as well. If someone doesn't want to be with me, I won't force them to. :) Since the job market is dead, I'm currently unemployed. Sites like this help me keep in touch with folks and get others' insight, which I enjoy. I tend to be the quiet type, but that changes when I'm in the right mood. I'm kind of an exercise nut-I exercise every day (weights, kung fu, and walking/jogging). It boosts my performance as a musician and makes life easier. :) I'm mostly looking for friends now, as I can't financially support a significant other. Plus, I seem to attract unstable women. I think it's a family trait, lol. (if I happen to find one, that would be nice, of course) When things turn up, I'll begin looking more seriously. Turn-offs include pretentiousness, blind partisanship, whining, Statism, collectivism, welfarism. Turn-ons include humor, intelligence, compion. I don't see myself ever wanting kids at this point. I would consider adopting one or 2, but I'm not good with babies. "Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche