I am a UC Davis Graduate with a B.A. in Comparative Literature. I enjoy reading fiction and non/fiction. Speak french almost fluently, enjoy both science news and art and am a pet person.

I am the introverted extrovert. Once you get me going, I'll talk about this, that, those, those other things, and maybe even these things right here. I love getting to know people and if I ask a question it's unlikely to simply be polite, but because I really want to know. I believe in in opening doors for women, being there for my friends, but have a dirty side that loves the crass and innuendo.

I'd like to think I strive for balance in my life. I don't make it a point to eat super healthy foods, but I try to eat a balanced diet. I'm not obsessed with the gym but I think a certain amount of fitness is important. I'll read classic literature sometimes or play video games. I'll watch The Daily Show and The History Channel. I'll drink, but never to excess.

I laugh at the world most of the time, myself included, because when I stop and really consider the world situation I have to shake my head.

I am seeing all the sights and sounds Augusta, GA has to offer. I am starting to go beyond the borders of the city by doing bit of driving, but I am sure there is a lot to see here and I am determined to find it. In the meantime I am working and just started on a masters degree, which is both intimidating and exciting.

Computers and new technology in general. Problem solving. I love tackling things people I know are working on. I sat in on half the lectures of a psych class just because a friend was in it and considered taking the GRE for kicks when some friends of mine were prepping for it.

Books too. When I sit down to read something I usually devour it fairly quickly.

The News I love keeping tabs on news and science stories. I think it is really important to be informed.

I'm working on improving my cooking. It's strange getting recipes from books and sites rather than the back of the box.

I'm just going to quote a friend here since I obviously know myself too well "height, haircut and smile". I have to keep my hair short for work, suppose I am relatively tall, and would like to think I have a warm smile.

A) I love Enders Game, have read the Hitchhikers Guide many times (I actually have the original radio broadcasts in MP3, and they are good!) sci-fi and fantasy in general. I have a strange fascination with fairy tales of all kinds (including Angela Carter and the Politically Correct Bed Time Stories.) As of right now I am reading a varity of books including Choke and The Taliban.My recent reads include The Clown, Stranger in a Strange Land, The Looming Tower, and The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove. I love Sluggy Freelance, Penny Arcade, User Friendly, GPF and Something Positive, perhaps not so much books, but better this category than elsewhere. When I finally got around to reading the Harry Potter books, I finished all 6 in about 10 days. I read Angels and Demons and The Davinci Code in about a day each. I can really get into reading when a book grabs me =?)

B) The Princess Bride and The Southpark Movie are probobly my favorites. I can enjoy just about anything tasteful. Sliding Doors, Dangerous Liaisons, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, X-men, Crash... a big range. Story quality is important in any movie.

C) I generally like alternative/rock stuff, but can appreciate other genres if it's a good song. Current big favorites. Linkin Park, Renee Olstead, My Chemical Romance Death Cab for Cutie, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Jimmy Eat World. Some Long term favorites are U2, Vertical Horizon, 3 Doors Down and Altan. I have been known to listen to comedy routines in audio format like Monty Python or Dr. Demento.

D) Pasta, Chinese, and just about anything with oriental spice. I'm a so-so chef who needs to improve his skills, but I can probably make you a ham and cheese sandwich to kill for. I'm a master Mac and Cheese chef although I can share a funny story about my first time making it.

E) (Cause TV ought to be here too) I tend to favor shows on the Sci-fi Channel like Stargate, the re-airing of Firefly, and the new Battlestar Galactica is great. The Daily Show, Southpark, Robot Chicken, Family Guy, Futurama and Aqua Teen Hunger Force are big ones for me. I wasn't much impressed by American Dad but it is growing on me. The History channel is good just about any time.

Food, Drink, a computer, friends, family, my mind.

What a mad mad mad world it is.

50/50 I am working, but if not, probably hanging out with friends in some manner or another.

I have a "mini nipple" a few inches below my right one for lack of a better word.

Any of this makes you want to or maybe wanna hear how someone can mess up Mac and Cheese, or you just wanna talk to someone who will often say "funny story bout that".

You don't mind me half joking about being a Pastafarian. (RAmen!)

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