I'm sitting in a coffee shop with 8 books, 6 notebooks, 8 pens (ok, one's a pencil), and 2 cups (one filled with coffee one with water). However, I'm desperately trying to avoid getting to work. I bet I look very impressive to most of the other people here, though.

In general, this is how I spend my time. It has its moments, and I can't really complain. As far as work goes, this really is my ideal gig.

I like deadlines. I like pressure. This is particularly good given what I do, but it works in all arenas of my life. What? 25 people will be eating in my home in an hour and a half? No problem. I make stuff happen in ways that boggle even my own mind. I'm crazy good at high stress.

One reason I don't like being in photos is because I'm always shocked at how short I am when I look at them later. In my head, I'm at least as tall as you are. I'm also far too stubborn to admit that I need help opening this jar of salsa that I've had for 4 weeks now. Because I'm just wearing it down slowly, that's all.

I'm getting a PhD. Grrr. Despite how close I am to finishing, I have no idea what's next. I'll probably join the circus in some capacity, or maybe be one of those crazy homeless people... (also 'close' is in PhD comic time, here)

-Telling Math jokes. Really, telling any kind of awesomely cheesy jokes.
-Drinking coffee, if I ever find a coffee drinking contest, I will dominate.
-Splashing in puddles.
-Playing the kazoo.
-Running very slowly for long amounts of time.

I puff up my cheeks when something is bugging me and I can't figure it out. So, probably that I resemble a blowfish.

I suck at oscillating between things, and I read kinda slow, so that means I have to avoid most pleasure reading until I'm done with school. I make an exception for Terry Pratchett, and my favorite books are mostly classic sci fi.

Bad black and white horror films. I got into them in high school when they were playing in the background while I was waiting to go into a haunted house. I don't know why, but they're mind numbingly awesome.

I like classical music. If I'm sitting around and want music playing just to enjoy, that's my pick (this does not mean I'm capable of intelligent discussions about it, I just like it). I sometimes like to go out country line dancing (I know, I know) and so I guess that means I like country music? By the same reasoning I like a lot of middle eastern music.

I love seafood. Otherwise, I'm pretty much a vegetarian.

Coffee -- I love everything about coffee. I drink at least 4 cups a day, and it often replaces meals for me. If you bring me coffee, I will be yours forever. Though I already owe my soul to 9 people, so keep that in mind.

colored pens and blue paper -- I color code everything I work on, and blue paper is easier for me to read on... by far... I print out textbooks on blue paper.

clouds -- I know tons of people who want blue skies all the time. I am not one of these. I like overcast. I like rain. I like thunder and lightning.

running shoes -- I run for about an hour a day, pretty slowly, and unfortunately mostly inside now. I'm far from a health nut, but the activity is nice.

I've been really into politics recently. That started while I was living in perhaps the most liberal city in the country with a republican. I don't recommend this.

I guess my work, though no more than anyone else, I think?

Also sillier things. Coming up with Pinky and the Brain worthy schemes makes me happy.

And photography, though not as much since I've gotten back.

Cooking for my friends. I only really get a chance to cook once a week, so it's a bit of a tradition. Last weeks was not so good, and I doubt anyone will let me forget it. (I burned soup... Hence I have removed cooking from the 'I'm really good at' section)

You want to chat about anything. I'm always up for wasting time when I should be working.

Especially if you want to chat about:
World Domination
How to make a proper snow fortress (I need to learn)
Recipes for Thai food
How awesome I am

Also, if you see nothing contradictory in running 3 miles to the Dunkin Donuts, sitting and enjoying breakfast, then running back. If you would like to go on said run with me, all the better.