I'm honored to thank the St. Petersburg Psychiatric Hospital for renaming their female ward after me. Unfortunately, I can't remember any of the patients mentioned in the letter, but I wish everyone a quick and happy recovery :)

It took a lot of fights with pretty girls to make me into the man I am today, so I'd like to acknowledge their work and sacrifice.

Internal Beauty

Of course being hot is important (critical actually) but it's worthless without a good soul. Under my x-ray vision, even the shiniest red apple is repulsive if worm-infested. So be a good apple.

I've always found this photo of Charlie Hunnam to represent all the qualities I think a man should have: he is strong, yet gentle. Powerful, yet humble and pensive. The black and white gives him an element of class, yet his long hair and beard show his soul is wild and free. This is the balance of opposites I try to achieve.

Keep It Real

I'm not just telling you what I think you want to hear, everyone sees the same content. I'm forthright about who I am and what I want.

I feel like most girls are all talk: it's always a promise of what they could be — but aren't. So the first thing I look for is credibility. She must live up to her convictions, be brave enough for an honest conversation, cute, passionate and open-minded; a maverick that can show me something I haven't seen before, take action, be courteous, but also assertive or I'll wander off. She must feel deeply, be strong enough for my intensity, know that I'm worth it, and be assertive or I'll wander off.

The Beauty Curse

No matter how bad it gets, they think your life is easy. I don't.

JL

A playlist Liepa (my ex) and I made chronologically documenting our relationship.

Mushroom Trip III

The time I spontaneously took Blaiz to Yosemite National Park.

I understand that girls need their beauty sleep. I have no problem with that.

My So-Called Life

A great show about life and relationships from the insightful perspective of a very relatable girl.

In this clip from the Breaking Bad pilot, a geeky chemistry teacher realizes how to fix his lackluster marriage from a testosterone boost after outsmarting some dangerous criminals.

Criticism is Not "Bitching"

If you can teach me to be better, I will thank you for it. Progress makes everything possible.

I avoid texting because it lets others misinterpret my tone of voice. I prefer talking in person or video chat.

Marriage

My thoughts about marriage.

Parenting

My thoughts on how to raise a family.