I like dive bars, Cadillacs from the 1960s, I always root for the underdog, I'm periodically obsessed with yard sales (it's like being nosy and treasure hunting at the same time!), and I love Mariachi bands (but not while I'm eating).
I grew up outside the city, went to college in DC, spent a year in Spain, moved to Austin, TX for four years after college, and moved back to New York a couple years ago.
I'm extremely easy going and adventurous and always prefer to go somewhere or try something new over something familiar.

I'm a financial planner for businesses, families, and individuals. I love my job. I work with a variety of really interesting people and help them create solutions for their financial needs/goals/problems. It's a job that requires me to constantly learn more, which is something I need.
Before that I was managing and bartending in various bars and restaurants in Austin, and although it was fun, I needed something more challenging and fulfilling (and I don't have to work nights and weekends anymore!).

Unwinding.
I started cooking this past year and for the past few months it seems I can do no wrong in the kitchen or on the grill. I swear I'm usually pretty humble, but I'm on a roll.
Also I mix a mean cocktail, but it took me a good deal of trial and error to get good at that. I infuse my own liquors, too.

I'm easygoing and I like people to feel comfortable.
And I have dimples. Women over 40 think they're precious. Yikes.

If it makes me laugh, I'm there.
Books: anything by David Sedaris or Christopher Buckley. Middlesex, The Godfather. I'm usually in the middle of 3 books at any given time: a novel, something non-fiction, and a memoir.

Movies/TV: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bored to Death, Arrested Development, The Office, The Wire, Dexter, 30 Rock, Seinfeld, The League, Trailer Park Boys, Peep Show (big points if you know and love those last 2), Swamp People, No Reservations (food porn), Tommy Boy, Amores Perros, Big Lebowski, Super Troopers (actually made me consider, briefly, becoming a cop)

Music: I'm seriously all over the map with music. Lately some of the most played on my iPod have been Manu Chao, White Ghost Shivers, Led Zeppelin, big band music, Buckcherry, old AC/DC, The Misfits (my first concert), Eminem (hysterical), Pantera, Todd Snider, Bessie Smith, Chuck Berry, Beach Boys, the theme song from Terriers.
I'm pretty much oblivious to most Top 40.

Food: I have a serious love for Texas Barbecue. Lately I've been craving Korean a lot, but I'm a huge fan of anything Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican, Japanese. I'm a very adventurous eater and will try literally anything once...actually twice.
I'm also a huge fan of Spanish reds, German beer, Irish Whiskey, and pre-Prohibition type bars where they can craft a real drink.

My dog, Cheech (He's a pit/shepherd mix. He loves everybody)
A cold beer after a long day
NY Times crossword puzzles
NPR
Angry Birds
Lemon-Lime Seltzer

I don't believe in an afterlife, but I find myself wondering what WOULD heaven be like? Definitely no harps, that would get real old real quick. I think there would be accordions and lots of ridiculous dancing, like a perpetual Oktoberfest. Mmmm beer.
Also, what was the one thing that Meatloaf wouldn't do for love? My first thought is something filthy, and then I become ashamed of myself and make a conscious effort to get my mind out of the gutter. But what if it was just something ridiculously trivial? What if the one thing was eating brussel sprouts? Or taking his shoes off when he walked into his girlfriend's house? Really Meatloaf!?

Fridays typically go one of two directions.
Either it starts with happy hour and ends god knows where, or I just want to go home, watch a movie and chill with my pup.
If I go out I'll take a pub over a club any day.

I conduct with my fingers or utensils when I'm eating something delicious. It's like there's a symphony in my mouth.

You want to grab a cup of coffee or a beer. The best way to tell if there's a connection between two people is simply to meet up and see if there's chemistry. I'm not looking for an online penpal.
That being said, go ahead, send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you.