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My self-summary Propose an edit

I'm a nerd, but I have social skills. I'm a teacher, but I'm also a perpetual student. I'm outgoing, except when I'm shy. I can belt out showtunes for hours when I'm alone in my car... but get very nervous if there's anyone around to hear me sing. I am a cat person, but I am also a dog person (I hope to have one of each once I'm more settled.) I'm extremely independent, but I rely heavily on my friends and family. I strive never to think badly of anyone (but I make an exception for George W. Bush). I can be somewhat verbose... unless I don't feel like talking. I'm fiercely loyal to my friends. I love my family dearly, except when they drive me crazy. I can be happy for hours just staring into a campfire. It's hard to think about how to describe myself without coming up with exceptions to almost everything.

Although I've made the study of physics my life's work, I love to dabble in other subjects. I wish I had the time and money to get a bachelors degree in linguistics or anthropology, in addition to my work on my PhD. My work is really important to me, and takes up a lot of my time, but it's not my entire life, nor would I want it to be. I lived in Germany for two years when I was growing up (my mom sometimes refers to me as her "German daughter") and would love to have an experience like that again.

I take joy in life, and am looking for someone who does the same. There are so many wonderful things out there, from roller coasters to Broadway shows to waves crashing on the beach, I need someone who will enjoy them with me!

In my match, I'm looking for someone who also enjoys a wide variety of things -- from sitting around reading or playing board games to have spirited discussions about the nature of the physical world, to hiking through the German Alps, to going out and catching a movie. Someone who's happy with their position in life, but also willing to strive for something better. If you're a fan of SF/fantasy literature, that's a plus. If you'd be willing to try Scottish Country Dancing, that's also a plus (I'd be willing to try some of your interests, too!) I want to find someone who adds something to my life. I'm happy with who I am and what I do; I don't need someone to "complete me" - but I'd like to have the opportunity to share life with someone. I guess I'm looking for someone with whom I can share a mutual respect, and in whose company I take joy. Chemistry is important, of course... but I think that a real connection of minds can lead to some of the best physical chemistry.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I recently completed my PhD in physics, but I'm a teacher at heart -- I taught high school physics for a few years after college, and loved it, so I went back to school to learn to do it better. Now I combine teaching and research at a local university.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Physics, Scottish country dancing, baking... among other things

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

Hmm, you'd have to ask someone else. I do tend to get compliments on my smile.

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

I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan (of course, I prefer the classic trilogy). I love books (fantasy is my favorite: Robert Jordan, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, George R. R. Martin), computer games (Adventure: King's Quest, Gabriel Knight, Monkey Island...)

TV shows: LOST, Heroes, Good Eats, The Daily Show, The West Wing, Buffy

Favorite musical group is probably They Might be Giants. I sing along with showtunes.

Favorite food... anything chocolate. I love going out for Indian or Thai food, but I like pretty much everything.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

1. Books 2. my family 3. my friends 4. my pets 5. did I mention books? 6. my laptop.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

I spend a lot of time thinking about my research, and about the people in my life, and about whatever I happen to be reading at the moment.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

It really depends. Some fridays, I hole up at home alone in front of the TV, and just knit all evening. (Sometimes I do that, but with a friend over for company.) Sometimes I play video games. Sometimes I get together with friends and play board games. Sometimes I go to Scottish Country Dance class. I'm not much of one for the bar scene, but I do prefer to be with people rather than alone on weekends. I tend to keep things pretty low-key even so, though.

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

I like to take things pretty slow in relationships. I'd rather be firmly friends with someone before things start getting too physical -- that just adds too much extra pressure.

You should message me if Propose an edit

I dunno... I guess if what you read above appeals to you... :-)

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