"Let me explain... no, there is too much. Let me sum up."

Firstly, I want to say that I am a pretty big nerd, though I try to break stereotypes - I'm in shape, I make great drinks and I can fix a bicycle (sort of). On the flip side, I read fantasy novels and books on astrophysics, as well as being an avid tabletop gamer and collector/painter of miniatures. (I TOLD you I was a nerd..)

I tend to live in the moment; every day is a new adventure in craziness.

I love dancing (though I may not be very good at it) at 80's night at Belvedere's or to any sort of industrial music and hanging out at gay and straight bars with my friends.

When I'm not doing these things, I'm either reading a book (a lot of fantasy, popular science and history), watching Kurosawa movies, riding my bike through the city or lifting weights, or doing yoga when I can afford it. I LOVE [singing].

I enjoy cyberpunk, steampunk and biomech. I tend to have a taste for the macabre, which shows in my love for Lovecraft and a (purely academic) interest in the occult.

Also, I can make you the best french toast you have ever had.

In September I start at the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy. I love making people feel good and want to make a career out of it. I'm also studying to be a personal trainer; I'm pretty into being healthy.

In the meantime, I make subs at Penn Station. It's not glorious, but it gets me through the month.

Recently I joined the [Renaissance City Choir], a GLBT choir in East Liberty. I'm a Tenor 2! Come see us sing!

* Being there for my friends if they need me.
* Bartending
* Helping people get healthy
* Jumping around like a crazy person to dark music
* Making French toast

As cliche as it is, my smile - I'm told I have really nice teeth! Also, I'm kinda short and have been told I have a cute bum.

My favorite artist is H.R. Giger. I am also a fan of Dore and Goya. Richard Kane-Ferguson is fairly amazing, as well.

Books:
H.P Lovecraft is my favorite author, William Gibson, Neil Gaiman, Lord of the Rings, Guns, Germs and Steel, Cryptonomicon, Dune (first and second book are the best), Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Fabric of the Cosmos

Music:
Pretty much anything dancy from the 80s. I also LOVE industrial and intelligently written rock music. My "favorite bands" at the moment are probably Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Queen, and System of a Down.

Damien Rice, Flight of the Conchords, Joanna Newsom, Laura Veirs, The Postal Service, The Flaming Lips, The White Stripes, Genesis, Phil Collins, Sublime, VNV Nation, Skinny Puppy, Velvet Acid Christ, Ohgr, Matisyahu, Eisbrecher, Ministry, Samael, KMFDM], Tool, APC, NIN, Tom Petty, Hot Chip, Cut Copy, Junior Boys, Fischerspooner, Zero 7, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Busta Rhymes, Lupe Fiasco, Dresden Dolls, Amanda Palmer, Beatles

This is just off the top of my head - there's so much more.

Movies:
Generally I like 'classic' movies, fast paced but intelligent action/heist films, horror movies... but my favorites tend to be a good old mindfuck (like Pi, Memento or The Machinist), and I can be a sap for a good love story. (Ok, I'm just a sap in general.)

The Princess Bride, Casablanca, The Boondock Saints, The Fountain, Fight Club, Se7en, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Moulin Rouge, Big Trouble in Little China, Tremors (they're terrible, I know, but I like cheesy movies at times), The Wall, Akira Kurosawa movies, Secretary, Short Bus, Pan's Labyrinth, Sweeney Todd, Snatch, Pi, Requiem For A Dream, Clerks, Mallrats, Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Food:
Sushi!
Thai food (curry!!!)
Indian food
SPICY food
Anything from Fuel & Fuddle

* Books
* Peanut butter
* Music
* Trees
* Long Islands with friends
* Sunshine on my face

Where life will take me down the next few weeks.. months... years. It's scary and exciting.

I think a lot about becoming a massage therapist and personal trainer, and all the struggles that will entail.

Since I finished my bike, I've been thinking a lot on how to keep it from falling apart, what upgrades to make, etc.

Usually at work, but afterward I'm out with my friends or watching movies. Now that I think about it, there is no such thing as a 'typical' week/day for me.

I have been tied up and blindfolded on more than one occasion.

Not interesting enough? Ask me something and I'll probably tell you.

Honestly, if you find me at all interesting, drop me a line! You never know what might happen, and at the very least a new friendship may come of it.