A: I'm your typical guy-next-door (hence the name). I'm laid back and tend to keep my head down. But I'm always up for a new adventure or two.

A: It may say sound strange, but I like that I have a self-deprecating and sarcastic internal monologue. I find that it helps keep me grounded in reality and maintain a modicum of sanity whenever life gets hectic.

A: Smartass answer: water, oxygen, shelter, my left lung, and the ozone layer.

More serious answer: nature preserves, familial artwork, the internet (drawbacks aside), my loved ones, and a sense of humor.

A: I’m definitely more of a homebody but I enjoy traveling when I can. It breaks up the monotony of my everyday regimen.

A: Most of my hobbies involve spending time outdoors (albeit when the weather cooperates). I enjoy hiking, running, bike riding, and foraging. There’s something so cathartic about putting the phone down and just enjoying nature.

I’m always down to try new things as well. For instance, I’ve recently given bread baking a try. Unfortunately, my culinary prowess is commensurate with that of roadkill. So that’s going about as well as one would expect. But that’s life haha