This was done in another forum not long ago and there were some very interesting responses. Its very simple. Just five things (not necessarily hobby related)  that you love and five things that disgust you in life. Please give a little explanation with  your answers

I will go first:

Loves
1) Hawaii and the Hawaiian culture. There is no more mystical, geographically beautiful place and and more hospitable culture in the world.

2) Wine. Especially wines from the Piedmont and Tuscan regions of Italy .

3) Martial Arts. It kept me fit and somewhat sane in some of the darkest moments of my life.

4) Nature. Maybe that is why I love Florida and Hawaii so much. Where else can you dangle your feet from a surfboard for hours while surrounded by sharks and nothing happens. Well, except for New Smyrna Beach.

5) Dominance and Submission. I always thought of myself as a Dom. In the past couple months I have had the pleasure of meeting some women tho took everything I could lash out and then dish it out as well. I don't mind letting them have their fun with me.

Disgusts

1) Politics. I have had the misfortune to meet several politicians both Donkeys and Elephants. Not even Rock Stars, Wall Street Insiders or Professional athletes are as pompous, arrogant and out of touch as Politicians.

2) the NY Yankees, The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles lakers. no exp necessary

3) Bad table manners. Especially good looking women who dress well, have good communication skills but at the table no one taught them how to feed themselves.  They death grip the fork, suck their fingers, and blather with half chewed food in their mouth.

4) Excessive fragrances. I may just be sensitive but after about five minutes with someone who is wearing excessive or strong cologne or perfume, my stomach starts to rumble.

5) Anything that is Made In China. In many cases I have no alternative but I avoid as much as possible.

Things I love:

1. Music. I would rather be blind than be deaf. Music is my life and I've been known to randomly and involuntarily tune out in the middle of a conversation when I hear a great song. I really have a girl boner for metal and hard rock. I've gogo danced in metal bars, performed live with metal bands and modeled the merchandise of metal bands. Music can get me out of a bad mood, explain something I would never have understood otherwise, get me riled up for a night out and it just plain feels good.

2. Animals. I just connect with them. Even wild animals come up to me. I've always had pets (cats, dogs, ferrets, mice, snakes, iguanas, etc.) and my bond with them has never been tainted by any form of douchebaggery or cuntiness. Animals are pure goodness and I stand in awe of them. What is more amazing than being loved by a creature that never has to say I love you?

3. Simple fun. Sure, wining and dining is nice but I don't need it and it doesn't impress me. My chicken soup for the soul is you being able to just hang out with me without all the flashy distractions. My fondest memories in life take place at a friends house or a dive bar and involve little more than our friendship and silly antics. Ok, and possibly some booze The best things in life really are free.

4. Books. I've been addicted to reading ever since I learned to read. I used to read encyclopedia's for fun when I was a kid and I'm always in the middle of several books. If I go too long without a good read I find myself reading shampoo bottles. I'll read any subject except romance and I really savor the smell and feel of the paper, the small victory of turning a page just read and how I always reread a book that I fell in love with as soon as I finish it because I devoured it so quickly I'm sure I missed a thing or two. I have a small library in my house and if I walk to into your house and see books, you may lose my attention for a moment. You've been warned.

5. Cooking. I. Love. Food. Being part Puerto Rican has afforded me the luxury of a grandma that can fucking cook and taught me when I was ten. I don't use recipes and I love making a meal from scratch, smelling it as the ingredients mesh together, tasting it along the way and adding things that need to be added. There's nothing like a home cooked meal! Every boyfriend I've ever had misses the food as much as the sex. Haha

6. (What? Isn't it supposed to be 5?) Silliness! I love goofballs. I don't care if you're making silly faces, telling jokes or playing pranks. I love to laugh. I don't care if it gives me wrinkles!

Disgusts:

1. Phoniness. I don't mean lying. Everyone does that. I mean being so separated from who you are that you can't be that person.

2. Stupidity. If you're an idiot I will tell you so right before I never see you again.

3. Poor English/grammar. Slang is cool and all but if you lack mastery of the english language I will correct you. It's a huge turn off if you're not even aware of how English is written and spoken.

4. Cruelty. Do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. There's always a way to get what you want without stepping all over someone. Every time you're an asshole to someone you create another asshole.

5. Judgement. Every decision a person makes in their entire life was the best decision they could have made with the information they had at the time. You don't know why someone thinks/acts/feels the way they do. There was a whole lifetime prior to that moment that shaped that person that you can't possibly understand. Also, people aren't always what they appear to be. Don't be so quick to think you've got someone all figured out before you get to know them. You might be pleasantly surprised.

6. (I know I was only allowed 5. Sue me.) Negativity. It's a magnetic vortex that just brings negative experiences to you and that includes allowing the negativity of others to spill over onto you. If your boyfriend is a junkie, leave him. I don't want to hear about how broke he is or how he sold all your stuff. Own your life and keep it positive. No one wants to hear you complain.

Ta da!
Are we bonding yet?