I was born in the Middle East, have lived in South America and currently reside in Arlington, VA.

I love to play with my nieces and nephews (they are all still in that drooling phase, so they aren't asking me for the car keys -- yet).

I love Italian food, especially if I don't have to cook it.

Soccer is my weekend addiction.

Improve working conditions in developing countries; Make health care available to all
Eliminate racism; Eliminate dependence on fossil fuels

My Ancestors, MLK, Jr., Malcom X, Colin Powell, Marshall "Major" Taylor, Ronaldo "Ronaldinho" de Assis Moreira

Like whoa!!

Iran, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, India, Canada, 30 of the 50 U.S. States

I've also cycled through Ireland, Germany, Italy, and from Boston to New York.

Race relations, education, global warming, alternative transportation.

We are the most "advanced" country technologically, yet are light years behind in the mass transportation sector.

When I'm not trying to save the world from becoming one large SUV, I also enjoy:

Soccer, cycling, sailing, motorcycling, nerding out online, home theater, DIY home projects, kung-fu, MINIs, blogging, reading, sewing, spending time with my family

English (U.S.)
Spanish
Soccer-level Italian and Portuguese
Survivor-level German (ein Bier, bitte!)
Random martial art maneuver words in Cantonese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean