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I'm a 29 year old substance abuse counselor born and raised in NJ. I am passionate about my work and plan to continue my education to better myself and my skills. I'm working with kids who are struggling with drug addiction. I'm am a behavior therapist, teaching young minds right from wrong. I tend to get the kids that everyone has given up on but I do not believe in a throw away child.

I am a recovering drug addict with 12 years of sobriety under my belt. I have had a life different than most and have experienced things most people shouldn't. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed of who I am and I'll talk about it if you ask me. I'm a proud member of the PHELLOWSHIP, Happy Hour Hero's, Wharf Rat's, and other jam band recovery groups so my sober family is much bigger than my real one (and constantly growing!) This doesn't in any way affect who I go to shows with or my opinion on others actions, where all their to have a good time in whatever way what is so don't be shy if you party a bit it really doesn't bother me.

The rest of my time is spent doing what makes me happy in whatever ways that I can. I go to a lot of concerts, Music is a huge part of my life, I've been following jam bands like: Phish, Moe., Gov't Mule, Umphreys McGee, Spearhead, Wide Spread Panic, etc... around the country for years. I also like comedy shows, sporting events, movies, mini-golf, camping, hiking, the beach with my puppy, snowboarding, etc...

I love animals, I have a 1.5yr old pitpull puppy that I rescued who lights up my life. I also have 2 10yr old turtles that are fun to watch.

Sports teams Include - NY Giants, NY Yankees, NJ Devils. I can deal with people who love other teams unless you are an Eagles, Cowboys, Red Soxs, Rangers, and Flyers fan. May sound silly but I don't want to argue every season, just the facts...

I'm not much of a reader (damn adult a.d.d!) but I do like menu's, um ingrediant lists, and instruction manuals (who am i kidding I dont read the instructions)

Some stuff i like:

Movies - ok ok I'll admit it, im a sucker for a romantic comedy I also like comedy, action, and horror. I have a weird problem with Zombie movies and I have had a zombie attack plan of action in play since I was 6 (no...Really)

Food - My best friend and my worst enemy. I really love all types of food and I'll eat anything once. Since I like it all I'll just say leave out sushi, sorry, I just can't do it.

Music - The Dead, Phish, Gov't Mule, Moe., Galactic, Umphreys McGee, Spearhead, Wide Spread Panic, The Allman Brothers Band, Derek Trucks Band, Soulive, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Les Claypool (anything he does is awsome), The Talking Heads, Oingo Boingo, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Sublime, Faith No More, Hatebreed (doesn't fit but who cares), Red Hot Chilli Peppers, NOFX, Penny Wise, The Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The New Mastersounds, Particle, Ween, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, DJ Logic, Medeski Martin and Wood, etc...

The music list can go on forever... I listen to everything and change the sound to suit my mood. From 70's funk, to 80's pop, to 90 rap, to metal or punk and thats just on the way to work!

Any thing else I forgot or left out just let me know.

Mike