Hello hello. I'm Alex.

I work as a software developer for one of the major companies in the Seattle area (you can try to guess which one). I came to Seattle by way of Boston, where I spent five years in school.

Outside of work, I do a whole lot of dancing, particularly folk dancing. I do Scottish country dancing (with a kilt and everything!), contra dancing, English country, and assorted others. I also dabble a bit in swing dancing and waltzing.

Other hobbies include learning to play the banjo, making vintage clothing and wearing it to formal events, and discovering fun and exciting new food.

As I said, I'm a software developer profesionally, and a dancer when I can be. Hopefully I'll be able to live in another country at some point: major contenders are the UK, Spain, and Japan.

Random trivia? I love learning things, and I tend to collect scraps of information. For example, did you know that "kiwi" is a term used to refer to New Zealanders (and not Australians), and that the kiwi bird appears on their 1-dollar coin?

Um, my shiny head? Seriously. People tell me that they can find me in crowds if the light is right. I'm still looking for Scrubs-style dome wax so that I can really get it perfect.

Books: I enjoy reading a lot. Most of what I read tends to be fiction, with a lot of fantasy or science fiction. I like strong worldbuilding, so epic fantasy and space operas. Particular favorite books are The Dark Tower series, His Dark Materials, The Night Watch, and Song of Ice and Fire.

Movies: I don't stay too up to date with movies, but I'll see some of the more popular ones. I mostly prefer comedies and generally entertaining films. Some of my favorite movies are from Studio Ghibli, and Spirited Away may be my favorite film of all time.

TV: TV is again mostly comedies and entertaining shows. Some favorites: Arrested Development, Community, 30 Rock, Better off Ted, QI, etc. I also enjoy lots of British television, including the BBC's Sherlock and Doctor Who.

Music: I have very eclectic music tastes. You may not guess it to look at me, but I'm actually a huge metal head. Not in a "Growl and hate everything" sort of way, but in a symphonic, epic metal sort of way, with fantasy themes and epic storylines. I also enjoy all sorts of folk and Celtic music. I actually like pretty much all non-gangster-rap genres in some way or another. Really. Give me a shot.

Food: I love food. I'm pretty adventurous, and love finding new foods and making new things. I love Asian cuisine, and have a whole new appreciation for Japanese food after having studied abroad there. There are very few things I dislike, and I'm generally willing to try new cuisines.

what I want from life in the long-term. I am very happy with how my life is today, and I try to cut out things that don't make me happy, but I try and think of longer-term endeavors. Examples are whether I will ever live in another country, and what I could do for work that would make the world better.

Fortunately, my Friday nights are rarely typical anymore. Recent Friday night plans have included various sorts of dancing, attending sea chantey sings, going to board game nights, camping, dance weekends, going to bars with friends, and attending friends' parties.

you think we'd get along :). I like meeting people, and I'm pretty certain I'm not scary. Do you have board game recommendations? Know a way for me to learn to blues dance? Have other bits of knowledge and suggestions? Send over a message!