I'm originally from Massachusetts. In the past year, I moved down to the DC area, regrettably leaving my friends and family behind. I'm fairly new to the area, so I don't know DC that well. I would love to meet new people to go out and explore the area with.

Personality-wise, I have a lot of spunk and character once you get to know me. I'm pretty laid back/carefree, but passionate about what I do. Overall, I consider myself independent and self-motivated.

I love to do outdoor/indoor things equally. I'm a fairly active person. I run quite a bit and I just started to explore the wilderness around here. I found out recently that I really love to hike.

I play with sperm. It sounds gross, but it's true! I currently work at the National Institutes of Health in a biophysics lab studying male infertility and the forces associated with DNA condensation. One of my tasks is to isolate nuclei from bull sperm, since we're interested in a small nuclear protein called protamine. We get our stash from a majestic bull named TC_Gridtopper. I'm a mad scientist.

I'm also headed to graduate school next year for applied physics/biophysics.

Ordering take out. I have several restaurants on speed dial and listed as an emergency contact.

Driving. I'm an old fart when it comes to the road. I like to keep it at a cool +/- 5 mph of the speed limit, and get easily miffed at incompetent drivers. Driving in DC has been a living nightmare for me. I'm going to need therapy after driving here.

I think my recent favorite was, "you look like you just came from a photo-shoot." So there's that. Thanks, I guess. What can I say, I like to dress snappy for work.

I've also been told I look young. I still get carded all the time.

I love to read! I mostly read pop-sci and fantasy, but I also love classic literature. Currently, I'm reading Quantum Man, 100 years of solitude, and Man's Search for Meaning (shit is deep).

Movies: I'll pretty much watch any movie, except for Twilight. Sorry.

Music: I'm very open. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Food: Everything. I will eat anything.

Reddit, I can't get enough of /r Advice Animals. I love 10dog: http://i.imgur.com/neW8xQR.png
Internet
Friends
Science
Coffee
Family

Life in general. How to be a better person. The Universe. Toaster strudels. The perfect coffee, a man can dream.

Either out for a night on the town, or indoors. My guilty pleasure is watching MTV, so sometimes I just curl up into a ball with a Hungry Man TV dinner and watch Teen Mom. Don't judge.

I used to be a master chef at a BBQ stand. You can't beat our meat.

Sometimes, I listen to Justin Bieber. I have no shame.

You're intelligent, conscientious, and honest. You have a sense of humor.

You love to hike. I would really like for someone to show me some great hiking spots.

You love wine and chocolate. I'm a HUGE fan.

You like mini-golf.

You want to explore DC, and maybe even get a little nerdy and go to the museums (I've never been :<)

You don't take yourself too seriously.