I am learning, living, and exploring.
My Self-Summary
I'm a little geeky, a bit sporty, somewhat introspective, and
generally looking to have a great time.
I'm a Tennessean that transplanted to North Carolina that's
currently in Pittsburgh getting a Masters in Human Computer
Interaction. Basically learning to make machines useful, usable,
and rewarding.
What I’m doing with my life
In general, living day to day and trying to enjoy what the world
has to offer. Practicing the fiddle a bit and hanging out with
friends.
Professionally, getting my Masters and next hopefully a good job at
a smallish company that lets me express myself but still has high
expectations.
I’m really good at
creative and technical challenges, whistling, allowing myself and
others to live and learn, being understanding of people, whistling,
throwing a disc
The first things people usually notice about me
Some days I want to be noticed and others I don't. In general
though I'd guess it's that I usually stay pretty calm.
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
(A) Ender's Game, David Sedaris, The Stand, Zen and the Art, Dune,
The Iceman Cometh, 1984, Being Peace, Sacred Hunger, The
Disposessed, Blindness,
(B) LOTR trilogy, The Professional, Serenity, To Kill a
Mockingbird, The Razor's Edge, Gattaca, Spirited Away, Boondock
Saints, Wristcutters
(C)
The
Mountain Goats,
Sufjan Stevens,
The Faint, and rock, acoustic,
alternative, electronica, newgrass, Americana, folk, indie, fiddle
music, more. I often listen to radioparadise.org and lately David
Byrne's Online Radio. I love good lyrics too.
(D) I enjoy cooking and I like good food, but I'm not demanding
when it comes to food. Chocolate is good.
The six things I could never do without
friends/community, beauty, creativity, physical activity/outdoors
time, room to grow, :-)s
I spend a lot of time thinking about
What to do next.
On a typical Friday night I am
Hanging out with friends (party, movie, game, etc..) at someone's
home or sometimes at a bar. Sometimes just chilling at home with a
book or a film.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
I didn't tell my family/friends that I was taking weekly violin
lessons for 3 months because I didn't want to fall into the trap of
seeking approval instead of really doing something for myself.
You should message me if
You read my whole profile? I like new people, so feel free to send
a message my way.