I am an awesome father, if I may say so. I just said so. Plus, my kids say so, and that’s fuckin’ awesome. I cuss a lot and unapologetically; it’s most often not in anger, but sheer excitement. I love life. I am a passionate artist. I make immediate amends when I’ve wronged someone; it’s so much better that way. I’m a cafeteria Catholic. I’m spiritual, not necessarily religious. I get along really well with my ex-wife; divorce was not an opportunity for us to remain resentful and bitter, but to be the friends we always have been. I’m in recovery for years of unhealthy behavior; I swear by my program; it’s saved my life. I’ve a big ol’ vocabulary. I pronounce “pho” like you’re supposed to: “fuh.” I am imperfect and okay with that. I must regularly work on my perfectionism. I sometimes feel like I invented codependence. I might get under Angry’s wing to learn more about what he does and how to share the wealth. I believe both Jesus and Malcolm X were righteous dudes. I’m a damn good screenwriter. I’m full of vivaciousness. Sometimes, I’m full of shit. I got my rage under management at the same time as my other unhealthy stuff; that saved a lot of trouble for me and others. I’m nervous about dating at 40. I’m excited about dating at 40. I knew Angry when we called him “John Kim.” I like it when I make others laugh, especially accidentally. I’m on the road to making amends to those I hurt in the past. I love key lime pie and movies and beef stroganoff. I am grateful every morning my eyes open up. I have a great relationship with the God of my understanding and I won’t judge you by your God(s) of your understanding. I like writing, “Smiley face” instead of J. I am rarely, if ever, envious; but I do have to surrender my jealousy pangs. I have tapped into my joie de vivre. I’m building a writers’ circle in the Southwest. I’m fomenting social justice. I’m preaching compassion for others and for oneself. I’m kicking ass and taking names. I am in love with my Min Pin mix named Stella Luna; she’s a dork like me. I have successfully indoctrinated my kids to love movies and comic books. My kids are my sun and moon. Love me anyways for all the above. Smiley face.

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