Although at first glance he appears human, JJ is really just a hairy monkey with a penchant for capoeira, computers, and crême brulée. He is wildly passionate about bringing freedom, intellectual debate, counter-cultural vibes, and really good food to the non-northern-californian world. He is stoic and logical, and has a refreshingly long attention span. He will listen to you with rapt and sincere attention and offer really really good advice. It's as if he's thought about your problems longer than you have, and with more clarity. He just says no to drugs, but can't say no to good baklava. He adores meeting crazy women with whom he can laugh and burn holes in the dance floor. He loves it when he brings about the introduction of two wonderful people. He sometimes breaks stuff by accident, but in general he's pretty coordinated. He is subject to overeating and the resulting food comas. He's really honest with himself and writes eloquently about his own searches and voyages. He's wicked tight with his family, and respectful of the mores and opinions of others. He can hop freights with the best of them, digs introspection, guitar, and all things brasileño. He is a bounding bear on rocks, wears sensible clothing most of the time but loves dressing up, and on his way to burning man wears his goggles in the car and sings along to Jamiroquai.

He is a unique and delicate flower.

Jason is way too smart for his own good. and mine. And hes hairy. hairy and awesome.