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My self-summary Propose an edit

I have a generally sunny disposition that is occasionally interrupted by bouts of crankypants ranting. Basically, I wish people were more caring, forward-thinking, and generous-- it would make everything better all-round.

I probably have more fun socializing than wandering off by myself. In elementary school I was the smart kid who would rather talk to my neighbors than pay attention to the teacher... and that hasn't really changed. I can keep myself entertained just fine, but I remain gregarious at heart.

I'm no pixie, but I get plenty of exercise and am in decent shape. I like getting outside... things like hiking and snowshoeing make me pretty happy. I'd like to do some cross-country skiing this winter. I'm a lapsed martial artist, and I'm hoping to get back to that soon.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

Living it.

Lately, I am spending more time dolled up in work drag than I ever thought I would.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Well, once upon a time I had a killer backhand return. Hopefully I'll get that back soon.

I have somehow mastered the art of being organized without mastering the art of neatness.

I know a lot of random-ass things, and can identify an embarrassing number of bad songs within the first couple of notes. This means I make a pretty bitchin' pub quiz teammate.

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

Several people have told me that they just like the feeling that I bring into a room.

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

My musical taste is all over the place (and so are my books, currently, as I've run out of shelves). I love going to live music shows in small venues, and dancing always makes me feel better when I've had a real crap week.

Sadly, I haven't been at many live music venues, lately. The last 4 concerts I've been to: Botticellis/Papercuts, Social Distortion, Ledisi, and The Stooges. I'm a big fan of strings in their many forms.

I used to be a voracious reader but my reading has really dropped off in the last year. The last 5 books I've read: Burmese Days (George Orwell), Ship of Fools (Katherine Porter), Going to Meet the Man (James Baldwin), Maps (Nusruddin Farah), The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood, a re-read). Currently reading Journey to the End of the Night (Celine).

I'd like to think my taste in movies is eclectic, but I fear it's really just haphazard. Perennial favorites include Bruce Lee, film noir, Almodovar, and kitschy stuff from the '70s. If you will go to Fremont with me to see Hindi movies at the Naz 8 I just might love you forever-- I'm completely hooked on them and very few people I know will go.

I love vegetables (except lima beans, because I can't stand the consistency-- they're like eyebrows), but I can still appreciate (and prepare) a good steak. One great thing about the Bay Area is definitely the abundance of CSAs. I'm a fan of Southeast Asian and Indian cuisines.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Free time, Mangoes, Earplugs, Something to read, Something to write with, Aikido

And 2 things I fail to understand the allure of, although many people I love and respect sing their praises unfailingly:
Red Velvet Cake
Burning Man

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

Job-related: Poor scientific/clinical study design. It's everywhere and it makes me ranty.

Unrelated: my mind is a fast-moving mix of story ideas, to-do lists, airline itineraries, vacation plans, lust, and so forth.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Picking up my farm box and trying to fend off exhaustion. I tend to go out more on Thursdays or Saturdays than Fridays.

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

For reasons I don't fully understand, more than one person I know has taken to spontaneously calling me "Miss".

You should message me if Propose an edit

You are between 30 and 40...okay, 40-ish.

You play well with others and you like yourself.

You have big chi. Bonus points if you know what I'm talking about.

You have intellectual brilliance, matched by emotional intelligence and empathy.

You want to meet me at the Rickshaw stop, the MOMA, or a sushi joint. Or you want to shoot pool and drink bloody marys at some dive bar.

If you value and respect people over things and reality over romanticism, we will get along smashingly well.

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