I am creative, quiet, and curious.
My Self-Summary
I'm a naturally quiet and usually introverted sort of person. I
like libraries and museums and bushwalking and movies. I enjoy
socializing on occasion--even going out to the clubs to dance and
have a drink--but I generally prefer one-on-one conversation.
What I’m doing with my life
Running a small business, in a retail/small-scale manufacture
field. I've been doing that for about a year now and it seems to be
going well, although it does take up a lot of my time. Trying to
get to the point where I can upgrade the machines and consistently
employ people to run them.
I’m really good at
Anything computer-related, and most mechanical things. I like
making things, figuring out how stuff works.
The first things people usually notice about me
They seem to think "there's someone who won't mind listening to me
talk." Often that's true. ;)
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
(a) Perdido St Station, by
China Mieville. The Stand, by
Stephen King.
Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. Anything by Ben Elton or Terry
Pratchett or Greg Egan or
Charles Stross. Kiln People, by
David Brin. I read lots of books and have dozens of favourite
authors.
(b) I've also watched a lot of movies. I tend to like comedies and
action movies most, but I appreciate SF, horror and the occasional
drama too. Some of my favourites include
Death Proof,
Dodgeball,
Little Miss Sunshine, and
Dark City.
(c) I have eclectic tastes in music and am willing to listen to (or
go to watch live) almost anything.
(d) I also have wide tastes in food, though I'm not much of a cook.
Eating out is more a social thing for me than about the food. Left
to my own devices I'll eat a lot of bananas, yoghurt, salami
sticks, and sandwiches - I'm an incorrigible and constant snacker.
The six things I could never do without
Friends, the internet, a car (I dislike public transport), a phone
(pretty much essential to my life!), a big house close to the city,
and spare time.
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Stories I'd like to write someday when I have time. Improvements to
my business methods, potential new product and service ideas. Games
of various kinds (book, card, board etc). Ideas about things to
make: furniture, signage, figurines, various artistic and
functional objects.
On a typical Friday night I am
At a movie, or playing a game with friends, or sitting around
chatting. Sometimes even doing something more active, like going
out dancing with friends.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
I once spent most of a year playing online Scrabble for several
hours a day average. I kicked the habit, but kept most of the
skills. :)
You should message me if
You're the sort of person who joins online dating sites with the
intention of actually meeting people in real life.