eclec·tic
Pronunciation: \e-ˈklek-tik, i-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from ex- out + legein to gather — more at legend
Date: 1683
1 : selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles
2 : composed of elements drawn from various sources; also : heterogeneous
— eclec·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Trying to absorb as much information about the world and the people in it as I can.

Unfortunately, knowing a lot of irrelevant (though highly interesting) things about the world/people isn't a marketable skill, so I'm taking classes at a community college. Next up is a state school where I'll (hopefully) figure out what the heck I really want to do with my life.

turning casual conversation topics into serious inquiries.
listening.
being indecisive.
making grilled mozzarella cheese sandwiches.
getting (really really really) pissed off when people can't spell and/or don't use proper grammar.
smiling. :)

The tentacles.

After that, it's normally some aspect of my personality (depending on the situation, this could be kindness, outspokenness, individuality, eclectic interests, etc).

And while it may not be the first thing someone notices about me, my voice tends to leave a lasting impression. I've been told I should do books on tape.

Books: The Essential Calvin & Hobbes, Infinite Jest, Cultural Misunderstandings; The French-American Experience, The Basic Teachings of the Great Philosophers, Film; A World History, Catch-22, Wormwood; Gentleman Corpse

Movies: Amelie, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Iron Giant, Waking Life, Shaun of the Dead, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Fight Club, Ariel the Little Mermaid, Rushmore, Rocky Horror Picture Show, 101 Dalmations, The Royal Tenenbaums, Life Aquatic, Baz Luhrman's Romeo & Juliet, American Beauty, Death Proof, Paris Je T'aime, Perfume, Pleasantville, A Life Less Ordinary, Clerks I & II, Rory O'Shea Was Here, Spun, Triplets of Belleville, Trainspotting, anything Disney/Pixar...The list is endless.

TV: Fringe, Heroes, Glee, The Daily Show w/ John Stewart, Colbert Report, So You Think You Can Dance, True Blood, Family Guy, King of the Hill, Venture Brothers, Robot Chicken, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Big Love, Hung, Real Time w/ Bill Maher, Star Trek, Daria, That 70's Show, Arrested Development

Music: You could name practically every genre and I'd be able to name an artist I listen to that fits into that genre. Except Polka and Deathmetal. Current obsessions include Janelle Monae, The Dirty Projectors, Fatboy Slim, M.I.A., Journey, Salt-n-Pepa, and old School House Rock songs

Food: Tea Cookies, Samosas, Honeycrisp Apples, Craft Macaroni and Cheese, Toasted Eel/Spicy Tuna Sushi, really good Hamburgers, Quisp

The internet
The ability to think
Physical laws of the universe
Air
Music
My senses.

Myself. I'm highly introspective. Sometimes to a point where it's detrimental to my mental health.

History. Specifically, cultures. I like comparing cultures, internationally and/or over time.

People. Because they're so goddamn interesting.

The correct thing to do. When is it ok to interrupt a conversation? What should I do with my hands during pictures? Should I have mentioned Disney in that last conversation? What is the politically correct term? etc etc etc.

The possibilities. Who doesn't? All the ifs in life manage to play themselves out in my mind quite frequently, as I imagine they do for every other human being on this planet.

Right here, right now? ......I have an excessive amount of Disney songs on my iPod. 78 songs to be exact.

I guess if you want something even MORE personal than that, you'll have to message me.

you want to get to know me, if you have a great cultural insight you'd like to share, if you found an old forgotten 14-century word that ACTUALLY RHYMES with orange, or any reason you see fitting.

You SHOULD NOT message me if: you're shirt and/or pants are on fire. The appropriate action would be to stop, drop, and roll, then call 911.

Or if you plan on asking "What do you do for fun?"