I have an insatiable appetite for learning, so I'm always trying something new. Some of the odd things I've gotten myself into are fencing, cello, go/wei'qi, welding, ceramics, parkour, hypnosis and computer animation. I like adventure in all its forms--camping trips, trying new recipes, playing video games, or trying something different in the bedroom ^_^.

Yes, I am a nerd! I particularly like to think of myself as a nerd of all trades. I've got an expansive knowledge of art, classical music, the C and C++ programming languages, and math. Also, I have a bit of an affinity for gaming, anime, and fantasy.

Few people have ever struck me as too radical (politically). While I'm not the type to impose my views on other people, I am disappointed by the lack of progressivism here in the United States. Seriously, Argentina got a woman president before we did--for shame, America.

Like many people, I suppose, I hope to have a family of four someday. Unlike many people, my ideal family includes me, my partner(s), and their partner(s) (hooray for polyamory). It is NOT just my partner and I with two kids.

I'm a college student studying computer science and art. With any luck, I may have a career someday in computer graphics or animation. Possibly in game-development, if I'm really lucky. I'll probably never make a living at music but, from time to time, I take gigs as a piano accompanist.

Making either a really good first impression, or a really terrible one. I don't like small talk (neither the conversational type, nor the object-oriented programming language). Asking me how I'm doing, or what school is like, is a lame way to get to know me. If, on the other hand, you like eclectic or bizarre conversations, we'll have a good time with it.

People always tell me that I look younger than I am. I really am 19, I promise.

Books: I read a fair amount of sci-fi and fantasy books. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Inheritance Trilogy, and the Harry Potter series are all quite good. I also recommend the Ender's Game series. Recently, I've been reading some good books on transgenderism and gender studies, such as Gender Outlaw, and Transgender Warriors.

Movies: John Cameron Mitchell's "Shortbus" is a must see! It has got to be the best movie I've seen in... EVER--check it out. "The Birdcage", "Across the Universe", and "Memento" are some of my favorites too. I also give props to Pixar for their consistently delightful and fun films.

Music: I will always have a soft spot for classical music and for the Beatles--it's what I grew up on (yeah, my mom's sort of a Lennon fangirl). I have an affinity for Shastakovich, Chopin, and Debussy. You really can't go wrong with Queen, BNL, or Eric Clapton either. Good stuff. As far as folks who are still recording, I suppose my favorites are John Mayer, The Hush Sound, and Second Person.

Food: Yeah, I'm a college student. Let's face it, most of what I eat is either ramen, pizza, mac & cheese, or microwave popcorn. Sure, there are better things, but I'm not too picky.

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6. Sleep: and lots of it... I don't just mean that I need it in a medical sense or anything. I really enjoy sleeping as well as naps in the afternoon on occasion. It's good stuff.

5. Gaming: The world is a strange and bizarre place. For my own sanity, and sometimes just for fun, I need to escape to somewhere even more strange and bizarre (real life seems a bit more normal afterwards). Some good vacation spots are the Half-Life universe, Magic: The Gathering, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl.

4. Playing music: I think that I might go through withdrawal if I had to go a week without touching a piano key. My cello, Gabriel, and I are regular pals. He even sits next to me on the airplane.

3. Sunshine and fresh air: as much as I love the indoors, they really can't compete with the outdoors. I spend so many hours a week just walking around the lake or the park. I wonder how so many people seem to get by without that.

2. The internet: Email, youtube, xkcd.com, facebook, wikipedia, AIM... 'nuf said.

1. Hugs: Hellos and goodbyes just aren't the same without a hug--you know someone is a true friend if they won't let you leave without one. No, I don't think two guys hugging is weird, why on earth would anyone say that?

Progressivism and activism.

Considering my position as vice president of my school's Gay Straight Alliance, I'm often looking for ways to educate others about alternative lifestyles, problems facing the GLBTQ community, and sex-positivism.

I wonder about whether or not social equality between genders will ever exist. Mostly I've concluded that it will be lucky if there is ever legal equality in my lifetime. All the more reason for me to try hard, I suppose.

Getting a butt kicking in Halo 3 from my friends. Some day, I will learn to check my radar when I snipe... and how to aim.

I get out sometimes too. Frat parties aren't my thing, but I'm at a school where nerds like me know how to party like the nerds we are.

I'm a pretty kinky person, but if you want details about my interests, you should message me.

You are a nerd: you read xkcd, you like to play videogames or tabletop role-playing games, calculus does not make you want to die, you have (or plan on getting) a college education. Bonus points if you can define the complexity classes P and NP.

You are musically or artistically inclined: you play an instrument, sing, dance, paint or draw. You like artwork by Picasso, Magritte, or Escher. You can hear the difference between Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven. More bonus points if you pronounce "Bach" and "Bock" differently.

You are not put off by non-monogamy. You realize that polyamory does not excuse promiscuity or dishonesty.