I moved a lot growing up (lived in CT, CA, Singapore, and Spain) but I landed in DC in 2005 and have been here since-- with the exception of a 9-month stint in Pittsburgh. I love it here and I don't really want to live anywhere else, at least not in the near future.

I'm always thinking about my next trip or trips. I'm going Playa del Carmen in June. There is some random discussion with my friends about a new years trip to Paris. My dad has been trying to convince me to do a course at the Skip Barber racing school... I'm almost ready to cave. Also, I just signed up for my first 1/2 marathon. It's in July in Maine and is sponsored by Shipyard brewery. I'm stoked. What's better than Maine in the summer?

Other than trying not to injure myself on long runs, I'm looking forward to a summer full of drinking on rooftops, glamping, hikes, and bbqs.

Oh, and I'm not into mollusks... the banana slug thing is a tribute to the mascot of my Alma Mater, UC Santa Cruz. Sammy the banana slug is clearly the best mascot of all time.

Federal affordable housing policy advocacy.

Downloading novels. I'm kind of good at finishing them.

I'm also good at being punctual.

Books: Shantaram, Pillars of the Earth, And the Band Played On, American Dream, Song of Ice and Fire books, Handmaid's Tale
Shows: How I Met Your Mother, Game of Thrones, Homeland
Food: Huevos rancheros, guacamole, peanut butter, mango sticky rice, sushi, fried plantains, shrimp cocktail
Movies: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Death at a Funeral (British version)
Music: The Police, Robyn, Queen, Sam Cooke, Paul Simon, MIKA (anyone go to his show at 6th and I? Amazing), the National

Passport
Shower Radio (NPR during the week, 99.5 on weekends)
Breakfast
Pilates/group fitness
The 43 bus
Bose headphones

Bonus #7: My awesome friend and family network (of course)

My next trip. Also, why people in this city never seem to wear helmets when they ride their bikes.

Out and about in the grown up parts of Adams Morgan, U Street, or somewhere in the same general area...I pick bars based on proximity to my apartment.

I like P.F. Changs. Sorry I'm not sorry.

You are very funny, very not creepy, and fun.