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My self-summary Propose an edit

I guess I tend to be a bit of an idealist. I love playing in the world of ideas and possibilities. I seek patterns and interrelations in things. And I can't live without context.

I have a deep appreciation of the intrinsic value of humanity, and the unique gifts of the individual. I cherish diversity in all aspects of the world, and delight in seeing and bringing out the best in people.

I am also interested in expanding vision, and pushing beyond the confines of what people normally see to a broader perspective of the world. So often I think the challenge is in the focus on a problem, and if we can take a moment to re-frame and rethink the problem, we may just move beyond it to a point where the horizon opens up.

When we had to do an exercise on core values in class, I immediately knew my one core value was integrity. Figuring out which other seven to choose was what was hard for me. So being honest with myself and others is kinda important.

Which is not to say I don't enjoy well planned surprises and schemes designed to delight. It also doesn't mean I'm out there with my entire life story two minutes after you meet me. It can take a little time to really get to know me, but it's worth it.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I've started graduate school, and love it. I'm in the process of making some pretty big changes in my life, and finding them fitting like a glove. I'm very happy with the choices I've made and the direction I'm moving.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Pattern recognition, non-linear thinking, dreaming in color, grounded spontaneity, hugging

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

It's interesting. When people first meet me, they tend to think I'm sweet and innocent and traditional. They don't think that after they get to know me. At least not the innocent and traditional part.

Also, for some unknown reason people keep thinking I am a vegetarian. No. I have helped butcher chickens.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

Many, many, many books. Knee Deep in Thunder has been a favorite since childhood. Authors I love to read include: Sharon Shinn, Robin McKinley, Sheri Tepper, Octavia Butler, Ursula LeGuin, Madeline L'Engle, William Gibson, Kurt Vonnegut, C.J. Cherryh and many more.

There's some odd old films, whose titles I can't recall, which stick in my head from film studies classes. Of course there are the classics: Nosferatu, Metropolis, Repo Man. Monty Python and Terry Gilliam, Hitchcock and Scorsese. And I can't forget Rashomon.

Music runs the gamut from Blues to House. I love Billy Holiday and Zero Seven, Bonnie Raitt and Bauhaus. I even enjoy classical. There are a few things I have a tough time tolerating. For instance, I would rather listen to fingernails scraping chalkboards than bad cheesy boy bands for the most part.

Mmmmmm, chocolate. Okay, yes, there are other food groups and I enjoy them as well. I like good food of all sorts, though I have some weirdness with textures. For instance, I like slices of tomato on my sandwiches, etc, yet do not like chunks of tomato in my salad. Because of this, I can only eat really good sushi.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Never is pretty emphatic. I can do without most things for short periods of time. And none of us could do without air, water or food for very long. So in the interest of answering the intent of the question (which is probably what is really important to you) I'll choose:

People I love in my life
Intelligent conversation
A sense of wonder
Beauty
Compassion
Integrity

then again, there's always the cell phone and the dual screen Mac...

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

Systems; how things and people interact, communication, how I can learn more from my experiences, how things work, what motivates people, "ooo, pretty."

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Typical? I do not have a M-F work, then it's the weekend schedule so it could be:
Working
Studying
Spending time with friends
Reading
Traveling
Meditating
Doing Laundry
or any of a large number of things that keep me busy.

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

My mother recently told me I am post-modern and a complex person.

You should message me if Propose an edit

You're interested in getting to know me better as a person, you like ideas and interesting conversation, and have a positive outlook on life.

And please live within a reasonable distance. Being in graduate school means I'm not particularly interested in pen pals.

I'm more likely to respond if you have something thought provoking to share in your message.

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