Preface: while what you see isn't necessarily what you're going to get, if you don't like what you see what I can give you isn't going to make you any happier. Chalk it up as a loss and move on.

Convenient disclaimer aside? I enjoy challenges. I can be a challenge. I'm not the most outgoing person and I can be really reserved around new people or in situations I'm not sure about. Situationally shy, I guess?

I'm much more interesting once I'm settled, though. You'll generally find me in the corner with something talking about global trends of humanitarianism or the evolution of warfare in contemporary society. Yes. These things are fun to me. If you can engage me intellectually, you've got it made.

Socially awkward and conflicted is pretty much a decent summary of who I am. But it's always a fun time, no matter how the situation rolls.

Working my secondary education certification. Dual major in History and Social Studies. Working out of schools in the Ann Arbor area. It's busy, but fun.

I'm pretty new to the area, so socializing isn't really happening beyond aimless wandering around town. No, it's not helping me get any better at navigating. If you can be my walking GPS, we'll be BFFs.

Academics is a pretty significant part of my life right now. Beyond that? I enjoy reading. I ride horses competitively, though mine isn't in Michigan with me unfortunately. I like exploring local places.

In Chicagoland over the summer, then it's back to Michigan with me for school once more.

Sarcasm, changing subjects, reading, writing, discussions.

To be honest, I couldn't tell you what I'm good at. People would tell me that I typically give good advice ("common sense"?), that I'm intelligent (I like to read?), and I'm talented at writing (hobby). I'm not quite sure those are really things I'm good at, though. It's more to the point that I'm just willing to let people be more aware of it than some of the individuals I've met.

False modesty irritates me, so when I say that I really couldn't tell you what I'm genuinely talented in, I mean it. There's always room to improve in anything I do and so long as I'm always getting better, how audacious it would be of me to say I'm really good at it!
So let's just settle that I'm skilled at being exceptionally average and call it good.

I'm (really) blonde? I'm tall? Bust line? I look like a librarian when I'm wearing my glasses?

Honestly, I've never bothered to ask. Being tall and blonde generally makes it pretty hard to avoid people seeing me if I don't want them to.

I read. Prolifically. Classic literature is fun, Russian novels are wonderful, and I read history books for entertainment. Don't judge.

Movie-wise, I have a fondness for slasher flicks. Don't judge. I don't really have a particular favorite film...though V for Vendetta does come to mind.

I love italian. Or a well done stir-fry. Rice is pretty much the main food group in my life.

Musically, I'm currently fixated on Halestorm. Although Pop Evil, Downplay, New Years Day and Augustana are all solid favorites. It's a bit of an eclectic list.

Glasses or contact lenses. An alarm clock. My horse. A good book. The BBC.
Beyond that, and barring the necessities to exist, nothing else really comes to mind.

Why isn't it winter? (If it is winter, then assume I wish it'd stay winter for longer. And have more snow. With fewer bugs.)

Originality (or lack thereof). I don't understand the appeal of being just like everyone else. Incidentally, this hive-brain also extends to people who message me. It's always some form of the same asinine conversation starter.
("Why are you an antihero?" "Hey, hottie." "You're cute.") Please spare yourself the time and spare me the misery-if that's all you have, leave me alone. I like interesting conversation.
Yes, this does mean that people are going to be reduced to possibly finding a new way to open a conversation.

Other thoughts:
At 5'9, I'm not the tallest person on the block. I am, however, taller than many women. I'm not kidding when I say I'm tall. When we factor in wonderful things like boots and stilettos, I regularly break the six foot mark.
I don't understand how this is surprising. Don't be shocked if you meet me. I'm not short.

The word "like". If I hear it, like, one more time I'm going to, like, go absolutely, like, crazy. I suppose it comes with the territory of working with adolescents but please stop butchering your ability to speak in public. I'd be glad to help you with that.

Beyond these things..Well, I think quite a bit about a multitude of topics. It depends on the day. Want to have a debate on something? Have a fun fact? Hit me up. It could be fun.

Sleeping. When not being an incredibly boring person (who reads or does academics) I'm occasionally out with friends. It's pretty up in the air.

I'm not great at admitting private things. Surprise surprise, I'm a bit reserved when it comes to those aspects of my life.

A token confession I rarely own up to: Most of my close friends are extremely educated, and most are in various fields of science. I (regularly) feel like my major and future career is laughable by comparison.
..And then I open up a history book and read and my world is right again. So it works out. See? I'm not terrible and made of hate.

Other than that: I hate being in cars that I'm not driving. It's a control issue. If I'm in one that I'm not driving, it's basically a monumental day. Or I really, really trust you.

Please message me if you're interesting. I'm serious about this. Fun conversations, fun places, fun ideas..I don't mind if I know nothing about what you're good at or what you like to talk about. I can learn. But I'm not going to bother to learn about someone if they're not their own person, and not distinct, unique and interesting.

Intelligence is good. Attractive, confident, assertive, maybe even aggressive. Humor. I enjoy sarcasm. I also enjoy people who have opinions.

Speaking of, here's a hint. If I never seem to reply: It isn't that I'm not here. It's that I'm not here to you. Let's leave it at that.