I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it." I'm new to California and online dating sites. I like rock climbing, writing, reading, skateboarding, snowboarding, hiking, and trail running. I'm learning how to surf.

I like long walks on the beach, seriously.

I just started grad school at UCSB. I'll be here for the next 5-6 years working on a PhD in physics (I shine really bright lasers at really tiny magnets). In the meantime, I'd like to explore California and learn to surf.

making up fake words in Scrabble.

I don't know. The other day someone said I reminded her of Eric from That 70s Show, so I'll go with that.

Books: anything by David Foster Wallace, Don DeLillo, and Douglas Adams

Movies: The Big Lebowski, The Boondock Saints, Into the Wild, Escanaba in da Moonlight

TV: How I Met Your Mother, Archer, The League, Mad Men

Music: Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens, The Felice Brothers, Belle & Sebastian, The Xx, The Velvet Underground, Kishi Bashi, Sigur Ros, The Smiths

I'm not too picky when it comes to food, but a good plate of nachos is the way to my heart. And there's always sushi. I drink tons of coffee. I like dark beer, bourbon, and white Russians.

-spending time outdoors
-reading
-writing
-music
-laughter
-art

what I'm going to cook for dinner, what I'm going to do for my PhD thesis.

finishing up a rock climbing session and then having drinks with friends.

I have synesthesia. It is incredible.

you like a guy who looks good in skinny jeans.
you like to drink good beer.
you're willing to work with a busy schedule.
you feel like messaging me.