I graduated from Reed College in 2011, returned to my hometown for a couple of years, and now I'm heading back to Portland for law school. Past that, I'm a bit of a nerd. I love movies (Missoula's bad movie culture had more to do with my move than I should admit), I usually spend my weekends playing board or card games, I read comics, and I take a lot of pride in throwing myself fully at any topic that interests me. When I'm passionate about some new interest, people can tell. I'm told it can be charming, but expect geeking out on silly things.

I believe in openness, so I will say that I identify as a romantic asexual. This isn't completely right, but it's an easy enough title for me to just go with it. The simpler version is that I don't really enjoy sex, and my ideal relationship is notably less sexual than an average relationship.

I'm starting up law school at Lewis & Clark this fall. I'm probably moving to Portland in July, and then it's time to hit the books! Until then I'm working at a Social Security Disability firm.

I love to throw my intellect into silly or off-beat pursuits. I am good at getting people together who would never have gotten together for games or other activities. I know who I am and stand by my principles even when it's difficult. I like to think I'm a good friend who's especially good at nudging the people around me to want something more for themselves.

If I'm in the middle of talking about something that excites me, people notice my passion for silly topics. If I'm not geeking out, people usually notice my hair, the fact that I look a bit young for my age, and my somewhat Hobbit-y appearance.

Books: While I read a lot of classy things, my taste is a bit middle-brow. Bruce Campbell's autobiography, "If Chins Could Kill," is essential reading for off-beat movie buffs. "Dante's Inferno" is an old favorite. I only discovered it recently, but "Never Let Me Go" is fantastic, if depressing. I really like comics, although my favorite are the "Scott Pilgrim" books for not-at-all-rational reasons.
Movies: "Star Wars!" I've loved those movies since I've first seen them, and I make sure I watch the original trilogy once a year. I watch a lot of movies, though, so this is a long list.
Shows: "Parks and Recreation" just makes me happy. I love "The Venture Bros." at the comedy equivalent of "The Wire," which is also amazing. "Cowboy Bebop" is another favorite.
Music: I'm not great at music. I just can't defend my preferences on music like I can with the others. I tend to like classic music, but truth be told most of my music knowledge comes from soundtracks.
Food: I generally like Sushi or interesting vegetarian food. I'm pretty willing to try anything, although I don't eat a lot of red meat.

1) Some sort of goal or direction to keep me doing something beyond the bare minimum.
2) Access to a wide variety of movies.
3) Board/card games of any sort, but particularly Magic.
4) Something to read.
5) Political activity for me to observe, comment on, and sometimes mock.
6) A reasonable level of privacy.

The future, mostly. Now that I'm on my way to law school, what's next? When I watch or read something, I think about it a lot unless it's really, really mediocre. Even then, I'll try to think of something that would make it worthwhile. Past that, it's kind of nonspecific- I just like to think a lot.

Playing board or card games, probably, usually followed by a late showing of some movie or some Netflix discovery in my apartment. Kind of lame, but hey, I know what I like!

Aside from my disinterest in sex, I'm not sure what I could share here that people would care about. While I apparently give off a pretty confident vibe to people, I'm very insecure. I constantly worry that I'm terrible at important things, that my eccentricities are more annoying than charming, and that sort of thing.

I'm looking for a dedicated, long term relationship. If that's what you're looking for, message away! Alternatively, I'm always looking for new friends for movies or gaming adventures.