Generally not a fan of online dating sites, but several recommendations from friends and general curiosity have won out - at least for the moment.

I have a broad range of interests - which is to say there are few topics I can think of that don't have the potential to lead to a great conversation. Though off the top of my head, NASCAR, monster truck rallies, and wrestling are probably pretty short conversations with me - a few jokes here or there at best. I also feel confident in saying that I'm very easy to get along with and have a good sense of humor.

I don't find writing about myself to be the easiest thing in the world. That being said, I don't mean to withhold anything, so if there's something you'd like to know, just ask!

Not for nothing (nor do I find online tests and quizzes to hold all the keys to my being and a clear window to my soul), but I've taken a Myers-Briggs analysis on another site that classified me as INFP. Here it says I'm ESTJ. What does this mean? Or is it really as simple as overly- simple quizzes?

I have degrees in Literature and History, but at the moment they're a bit stalled in a professional sense. I work as a "Market Analyst" at a company that owns several (now slightly more well-known) online schools. My job title is inaccurate, and my job is not bad, but it's not what I want to do long-term. I'm not the biggest fan of for-profit education, but traditional academia has its issues as well, and in no short supply. I have *no* qualms discussing that at length, but if it bores you to tears, I understand and there are plenty of other things I love to talk about as well. You watch Breaking Bad right? Right?!?!

I did a fair amount of acting in college with a student-run theatre group and have recently started getting more involved with productions in Pittsburgh. I have been told I have a talent for it, and certainly hope that's the case - I know I enjoy it! I'm starting to step-it up a bit with directing lately as well, and in general, I'm really grateful and excited to be doing theatre again. It's important to me.

Retaining massive amounts of useless knowledge. Also, some useful items here and there.

I honestly have no idea and would probably be horrified to know.

I would hope for "he appears to be a reasonably normal person who might be cool to talk to for a bit," if it came down to it.

Books: How about authors? James Joyce, Raymond Carver, T.C. Boyle, Michael Chabon, H. P. Lovecraft, Andre Dubus, and Flannery O'Connor to name just a few.

Movies: Tons, but The Third Man is a standout.

Music: Eclectic. The Beatles, The Pixies, The Clash, Uncle Tupelo, Blackalicious, Serge Gainsbourg, Radiohead, Miles Davis, Beethoven, and Mozart, as a sampling.

TV: Breaking Bad, Louie, Party Down, Extras, South Park, The Simpsons, Mad Men, Arrested Development, Firefly, Deadwood, Sports Night, Mr. Show, The X-Files... My TV on DVD collection is threatening to overtake the number of movies I own on DVD.

1. - Mental stimulation.
2. - Good reading material.
3. - Uh oh, I think 1 & 2 are somewhat redundant...
4. - Your total understanding of why, while racking my brain and over-analyzing, that could happen.
5. - Seriously, it's not indicative of anything, I swear.
6. - Um... I think I'll go have a drink now...

Some very random things - from time-travel, to travel plans, to planning what the hell I'm going to eat later. Blanking on the latter at the moment.

Out and about with friends. Unless I'm at a play, or in a play, or maybe a concert of some sort.

Oh! So I don't know if I just overlooked or intentionally ignored this, but looking at other people's profiles, I would always forget what I put as my own "private thing." And I just learned the answer now, looking over my own profile for the first time in months: nothing.

So... that's mildly embarrassing.

Also: I am very slow to anger in many regards; that being said, if you insist on being the slowest-moving person on a sidewalk and happen to be in my path or, while driving, you want to change lanes in front of me and refuse to understand that turn signals are real and an awesome way to be courteous to fellow drivers, well then you may notice some pretty obvious frustration. Just be aware of the people around you, m'kay? Thanks!

Any of this has interested you to the point of wanting to know more. I don't know that I've given that much to go on at the moment, but hopefully there are a few details that at least spark some curiosity.

Also: if you're a fan of classical music, *please* drop me a line. I'm in a very specific state of need right now. More details upon messaging.