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My self-summary Propose an edit

My self-summary... You know, we spend our entire lives trying to figure out who we are, is this space really enough to do that quest justice?

If you can't tell already, I'm a bit of an oddball. I look at the world from a strange vantage point. I suppose you'd say that I love to study human nature; more of a philosopher than anything else, really.

I love new experiences, for the most part. I tend to deal with the world on my own terms, but end up having some wild times. I've taught overseas for two years, hitchhiked through northern Japan, had a drink with pro wrestlers, subtitled Japanese animation, and worked in quite a few fields before I found that teaching was the right fit. My true passion lies in cooking and writing though.

Though I tend to act a bit differently from time to time, anyone who's near to me knows that I don't try to be anything that I'm not. I simply am who I am. Of course, this happens to mean that I'm incredibly geeky, a bit bookwormish, and a hopeless dreamer with a twisted sense of humor.

In fact, I'd probably describe my humor as what would happen when South Park, Family Guy and Monty Python all fused into a single sense of humor. In fact, many times I vault over the line of good taste without realizing it. It still gets laughs, mind you, but it does make for some awkward pauses at times.

I've never been married and I have no children. I've never really met anyone who's quirks really fit in with mine. And isn't that the entire point of dating? You try to find the person who's insanity matches and fits in with your own. I just haven't met that woman yet.

And no matter what this may say, I'm not Republican. I'm not a Democrat either. I just believe on voting in whoever will do the job the best, regardless of party.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I'm writing a novel right now, in addition to doing some teaching work. I enjoy teaching, but writing is more my style than anything else.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

I'm proficient at a lot of things, but as for really good at something? I'd probably say that my best skill lies in cooking. I enjoy it a lot, but usually only when I have people to cook for. Cooking for myself isn't much fun, unless I'm experimenting with a new recipe that I've come up with.

I've also been told that I'm good at writing. I once had a professor tell me that I should keep all of my columns that I'd write for her journalism class and put them all out as a book of funny columns someday.

I'm also good at just being me.

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

More than likely, whatever facial hair I'm sporting that day. Or maybe it's my eyes. I used to get told that I could win Best Eyes in Indiana. Depending on my mood, it could even my my goofy grin.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

Books.. I love a good book. Just as long as it's a good book, I'll read it. My favorite authors would have to be Terry Pratchett, Jim Butcher, Douglas Adams, Brian Lumley and Frank Peretti. I read tons of books.

Movies... I collect movies and I love watching them, good or bad. As for my favorite movies, I'd probably say that The Seven Samurai, One Crazy Summer, They Live, Evil Dead 2 and Clerks II all rank high up there. And for a wonderfully bad movie that doesn't even take itself seriously? Cheerleader Ninjas.

Music... I listen to music when I get up in the morning, when I go out walking, and when I drive. Very rarely do I listen to music outside of those times. But my tastes tend to vary, from Reel Big Fish to Bon Jovi to Frickin' A to Operation Ivy to The Ramones to Flatfoot 56 to NOFX to Audio Adrenaline. Quite eclectic.

Foods... I love to cook, and I love to eat. So long as it isn't cooked fish, I'll eat it. Favorite food would have to be a good homemade chicken and noodles.

And my favorite comedic duo? Puke N' Snot, two comedians that came up from nothing, and brought it with them.

And I'll go ahead and give you my all-time favorite quote too; "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal and a good woman - or a bad woman. It depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

I'm going to go ahead and assume that family, food and water are givens on this.

Friends, books, time to myself, my DS or PSP (for gaming on the go!), my recliners and a decent pillow.

What can I say? I'm easily pleased. And easily amused.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

Usually, just whatever pops into my mind. I've been known to suddenly drop everything and start researching something just because it interests me at the time. Topics have been known to include (but haven't been limited to): chemistry, cold fusion, video games, script ideas, history of chili, theories on time and space, and so on.

I also get into silly moods and begin thinking about some oddball things. As I lived in a village that reprocessed nuclear fuel (and was in the running for an experimental nuclear fusion reactor), I firmly expect my superpowers to kick in any day now.

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about my novel. It's constantly trying to work itself out in my mind.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

I've been in Indy again for two years, so I suppose it's time to change this from including time in Japan.

So, what do I do on a typical Friday night? Well, once or twice a month, I go see friends in Muncie. There's usually a theme involved, and we all dress up to meet the theme. One night was pirate night, where we all dressed in pirate garb and went out singing. Recently, we've been doing quite a few pitch-in meals as well and playing SingStar on the PS2.

If I'm not up in Muncie on a Friday, you'll either find me playing video games, reading a book, or working on writing my novel.

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

The women that I go crazy over the most on television aren't always the ones that everyone else goes crazy about. The more intelligent a woman is on TV, the more I usually end up being attracted to her. Abby on NCIS gets me every time with her nerd talk, and Garcia on Criminal Minds does the same with the tech talk.

To see the looks on the faces of my parents when I told them that I had a thing for Abby on NCIS... That was classic.

I suppose that isn't too private. Then again, I can't really think of anything private that I'm not up front with.

You should message me if Propose an edit

You feel like having a good chuckle. Or if you just want to talk. Or if *hypnotic eyes* you will message me... you will message me... *cough* Now, where was I?

Also, if you spontaniously start hummming or singing the theme to any of the Katamari Damashii (Katamari Damacy in English) games, you should message me. If you read a lot of books, you should message me. If you just have an awesome personality with a great sense of humor, you should message me. If you embody all of the above, why have you not messaged me yet? Did you NOT see the hypnotic eyes?

And I'm always happy to have a good conversation with someone, so feel free to drop me a line!

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