I'm always more interested in hearing what other people have to say than I am in listening to myself talk, so let's see how this goes...

I moved here from Boston (don't hate), and I've come to really love Philly over the past year or so. Running along the Schuylkill and past boathouse row is my favorite part of the city so far, but the byo restaurant scene isn't too shabby either. I'm here for school, so a lot of my time is spent reading (or at least thinking about how I should be reading...), but I wouldn't mind exploring the city with someone who knows their way around. I *still* haven't had a cheesesteak yet, which I'm almost ashamed to admit. Anyone down for a nice, healthy meal??

I tend to be pretty sarcastic, which some people don't seem to appreciate. It's a lost art.

**I also seem to have a problem with inadvertently checking profiles multiple times, so...way to be an accidental stalker, Rebecca**

Trying to stay sane and have some fun while finishing up my Masters.

Getting up early, quoting obscure sports facts (thanks SportsCenter), listening, remembering a face (and then awkwardly re-introducing myself to borderline strangers), grammar, hugging. I take pride in that last one; a good hug is very important to me.

No offense, OkCupid, but this is a stupid question.

It's been tough to get too much reading in during the school year, but To Kill a Mockingbird has always been a favorite. I'm currently attempting to read Infinite Jest, by David Foster Wallace; I'm about 500 pages in...only 500 more to go! Philip Roth, Ann Beattie, Toni Morrison, Michael Chabon and John Updike are some favorite authors.

What's up with Vonnegut? He's listed on about 90% of guys' profiles on here...

I love female R&B artists from the 90s...guilty pleasure?

As far as food goes, I'm not much of a cook, but I know how to eat. Seriously though, I'd make an *awful* 50's housewife.

My best girl friends
My running sneakers
Peanut butter, but I've been trying to quit.
Lip balm
gchat - this one helped me survive my last job.
I am inexplicably drawn to CVS. I average about 4-5 trips a week. I don't even know.

Whether this grad program will take me where I want to go. Fingers crossed...

In regards to OkC, I'm actually really curious as to what it says about me in comparison to whatever other girl you're checking out. Less loving? More adventurous? Do tell. (Based on replies, apparently I'm very old-fashioned and unadventurous. If only my laziness didn't keep me from answering more questions to prove OkC wrong...)

Probably grabbing dinner with friends. Eating out several times a week while unemployed is totally sensible, I promise.

Sometimes I read "missed connections" on CraigsList. There. I said it. If you're unfamiliar, you should check it out. You're welcome in advance.

Sometimes I can't tell whether a person's profile/profile picture is serious or not. Then I feel guilty.

- You're fun and funny
- You're smart but don't take yourself too seriously
- Any of the above sounded appealing to you.

P.S. Long fingernails on a man are an instant deal-breaker. You'd think this could go unsaid, and yet...