I'’m a pragmatic idealist, and a hopeful romantic. I have some pretty strong beliefs that I don’t talk about too much anymore, as the world’s made me less inclined to waste breath with argument, and more likely to act than proselytize.

But, god, how I bullshit...

Work mostly, then a bit of running and (currently) studying up for the GRE (it's not a hobby though), I would much rather be growing tomatoes.

I do like to read a bit now and then, and squeeze in the occasional movie, though these days I'm pretty far behind on movies.

That’s tough, ‘cause work doesn’t matter. I like building small projects, and growing stuff if I can find somewhere to plant. I also like to cook, though I wouldn’t say that I’m the best at it, I do have fun in the kitchen, and for all my effort, sometimes I even produce something worth eating, but usually it’s more “decent” than “good.”

I’ve always really been interested in good conversation, I like to explore topics that raise moral or ethical questions (sometimes this can be frustrating, just go with it).

I wish I could say, I suppose you could always take a look at my pics and let me know. Still, in general, I like people, and I think that it shows.

Books:
I like to read, so picking out only a few authors is difficult; I've read quite a bit of science fiction, but I like books in almost all genres. Still, to name a few authors that I really like; Lem, Heinlein, Bradbury, Calvino, Palahniuk, Greg Egan and Neil Gaiman- they're all on the top of my list, but there’s so many other great authors out there, and so many others who’ve just had some one-off stories that either made me think or drew me into their worlds for a little while.

I also like nonfiction, either themed histories (like Kurlanski’s “Salt”) or documentaries on something novel; events, places, cultures, or things. It all depends on what looks interesting.

Movies:
I’m not a big movie buff, I prefer books. Still, I like mostly action/adventure or comedies, typical guy stuff, though sometimes I get into the mood for art-house or horror movies.

My favorite movie so far is either Casablanca or Groundhog day, (so much for action-adventure and comedy) though I can’t decide which of the two is better, there are very few movies that I’ve watched more than once, and both of them seem to be movies that I’ll find myself watching again every few years.

Music:
Certainly, I like it, and different sorts of music too. But I don't get too confused by it or invest identity with something that someone else might very well decide is just noise.

Still, I like a few artists more than others. Counting Crows and Tom Waits are on the top of my list right now, but it's certainly not the first time I've made a list.

Food:
Yes please. I'm a very happy omnivore, and get along best with others of the same culinary bent. I enjoy sitting down to a table for nutrition and pleasant conversation, and never come to the dinner table in search of an argument.

I like Italian food best, but I like pretty much everything that’s well prepared. I really like sushi, and if there’s a place near me that does it well, I end up going there often. Of course, I’ve never tried to make the stuff myself.

So far, I don’t think I’ve found a cooking style that’s disagreed with me, the only thing I will not get near is brains, and, you know, I don’t care how good it might be, I just won’t eat 'em.

Ok, I could, and have, done without all of these things, but I usually try pretty hard to avoid going without any of them for too long, hell, quite a few of them are mutually exclusive.

Why do they make questions like this?

Whatever-

Travel - There's still too many people to meet, places to see. I’ll stop someday- just not yet.

Computer –Communication, entertainment, and organization.

Family - People to care for, a place to return.

Celphone - It wakes me up in the morning

Books - For information, or escape.

Friends - They keep me sane.

Little things; ethics or morality, the difference between one word and another, everyday situations that seem weird when you look too deeply into them (I over-analyze, but quietly, and don't tell anyone about it); stupid inventions that probably would never make it in the real world, but might just work in my living room.

Mostly the same stuff that everyone else thinks about, sometimes I take things a little further, sometimes not far enough.

Doing whatever I'd like to do that night, some Friday's I go out for a drink, but if I'm hiking on Saturday morning I like to get some reading done and turn in early.

Saturday's are usually when I go out, the truth is, I like keeping Friday's low-key.

Please see the "I spend a lot of time thinking about" question.

I'm in decent shape, and enjoy physical activity, oftentimes with friends. That said, if you would like to date, or anything beyond having a cup of coffee somewhere, please be somewhat fit (at least able to run a 5k in under half an hour). I'm not too fast, but I'm not a couch potato either, and would rather not be limited to spending time sitting somewhere.

Otherwise, no pressure, I'd love to hear from you.