I am an exposed root, brambles, and a thicket.
My Self-Summary
Kids and pets seem to like me.
Am a cyclist, mostly. Haven't owned a car in six years.
Like possibilities, contingencies, striving, and
understanding.
Don't like things or people that are excessively rigid.
Spend a lot of time tinkering on little creative projects.
It would be great to meet a guy to start a brain trust with.
What I’m doing with my life
Making things, working with kids, working on making things for
kids, working with kids on making things.
I’m really good at
Arts & crafts, making friends, bossing little children around,
scratching pets behind the ears, and talking about the quality of
Los Angeles roads.
The first things people usually notice about me
Someone told me the other day that I'm Anti-LA. Not that I complain
about LA, but that I'm just UnLA. Whatever that means. What can I
say? I really like the weather.
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
Music: Passion Pit's new album makes me want to kick up my heels.
If Memory Tape's single "Bicycle" is any indicator, I think their
new album may be a new favorite. School of Seven Bells continues to
grow on me (started only liking 2 tracks, but then...). Still have
not worn out the new Neko Case album from February. Did I mention
I'm an NPR junky? I like freebasing podcasts.
Reading: Finished Steve Martin's memoir, "Born Standing Up" and
loved it -- deals humorously and poignantly with his 10-year
process of developing the now famous stand-up routine. The next
book I'm reading is a cook book, "The America's Test Kitchen Family
Cookbook". Made a fantastic beef stew from there last night. Did I
say "reading"? I meant "eating".
Movies: Saw "Up" and it was one helluva film experience -- I
laughed, I cried. Got a Futurama movie in Netflix "Bender's Big
Score" that I've watched three times (I'm abnormally attracted to
things that repeat I'm abnormally attracted to things that repeat).
Finally got around to watching "Synecdoche, New York" and I'm glad
I did. The film deserves a second viewing, but only after it stops
playing badminton with my brain.
The six things I could never do without
Pencil, paper, and four more things.
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Thinking. And thinking about thinking about thinking.
On a typical Friday night I am
Going out to a movie, getting wound up with my friends, or staying
in. Usually staying in.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
Is probably about someone else.
You should message me if
You are able to laugh at yourself -- even in the heat of an
argument; or, especially in the heat of an argument. Looking to
date relationship-oriented guys only. If you're not sure that you
want to be in a relationship right now: more power to you. But, do
us both a favor and keep on surfing.