He has a quiet confidence about him. He rarely challenges, but when confronted he shows no hesitation in defending his opinion, and standing up for what is his and what he believes in. He doesn't have a temper, but he's so strong willed I feel sorry for people who try to out do him. He's more determined then anyone I know, but at the same time...he's is very relaxed and laid back. His loyalty is unquestionable. He has no time for insincerity… you’re either in or you’re out. If you try to play little mind games, he'll call you on it. I've seen him do it and it's not a pretty sight. When I've let him down in the past, he doesn't really get upset but instead seems confused at my actions. As if they were something he would have never considered when a close friend was involved. Deception is a concept he has no grasp of.
He treats everyone equally. He knows no prejudice. The car you drive, where you live, what you do, or how much money you make does not impress him. If you really want to impress him, tell him what you did for fun last weekend. Self-important people who are caught in their busy schedules don't do much for him. He can't understand people who say they'll be in touch, with no real intent. People whose moods change like the wind, he avoids. I think he figures life is too short.
He is fun loving and always has a smile for people. I've watched him smile at complete strangers with total confidence. In most cases people return the gesture, but the odd person continues on their bitter way. I've never asked him what he thinks of those people. I don't imagine too much.
Although he has no regard for his appearance, he gets complimented on his looks all the time. When we go for runs together, he doesn't avoid muddy puddles, he seeks them out. If his hair gets a little messed up, he’s not concerned. If someone can't accept him for who he is, he wants nothing to do with them.
I've never seen him get really down about anything. He always tries to turn every situation into a learning and fun filled experience. His approach to life is that we have one shot, so it had better be a good one. I think he figures you never know when your game is up, and therefore, he truly lives for the moment.
I remember the first time I met him. It was at a family gathering. He was wrestling with some of his siblings. After a few minutes, his brothers began to tire of the game, but not him. He wanted to keep going. He hadn't had enough fun yet. Talk about fore shadowing. I was to learn that fun was generally the underlying theme of his every endeavour.