I opted to not make a resolution this year as creating arbitrary goals tends to fail about 2 months into the new year. Instead, I have a "theme" that I'm going to apply as a daily driver.

For 2013, I decided that my answer to life is "why not?". I feel like it'll keep life interesting and allows me to put myself out there and in situations I otherwise wouldn't ordinarily get the chance to. Weekend skydiving trip? Why not. 3am breakfast tacos? Why not. Desert stargazing? Why not.

At a certain point in life you realize that the world does not revolve around you (sadly...) and that there is quite a lot out there to see and be seen. Thus, traveling has been on my mind lately, both within state, out of state, and out of the country. Next up? Poland.

I'm learning to enjoy the outdoors again. Does anyone know how to paddleboard?

I don't think squash should be considered a fruit.

When in doubt, order beer and the cheese platter. You can't go wrong.

My formal education is in art and architecture history. Currently I'm working in media acquisitions for college and university libraries.

Apparently all those term papers haven't worn me out yet and instead seems to have grown on me. I do a bit of freelance writing gigs on the side as well.

Not getting a hangover. I've perfected a preventative measure routine and so far it's been working. I wonder what that says about me though...

I consider myself a very upfront person who doesn't beat around the bush. Very little fazes me and I'm an open book. I don't think you can make a meaningful connection with someone unless you're 100% sure of yourself.

Movies - Eternal Sunshine, Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect (surprisingly good..), Another Earth, Sound of My Voice, Adventureland

Shows - parks and recreation, new girl, house of cards, the office (still good!), community, workaholics, suits, breaking bad

Music - Recently on rotation are Kendrick Lamar, HAIM, Tegan and Sara, A$AP Rocky, Sol, Solange, Purity Ring, Florence and the Machine, Kid Cudi, Ellie Goulding.

I will say though, I'm really digging the Icona Pop EP.

Food - cheese, beer, tacos, food trucks, poutine, sushi, curry, spicy tofu! Basically if it's edible, I'm willing to eat it.

Why do hot dogs come 10 to a pack while buns are 8 to a pack?

Usually socializing at a bar, picking the worst tunes from the jukebox and making my friends and everyone around me sing along.

Exploring new places to eat.

Making faces while sipping on whiskey.

Three words: Bar.Photo.Booth. (or is photobooth one word? I'm waiting for a convincing counter-argument)

Some people say I'm narcissistic. But narcisim is a flaw, and I don't have any flaws.

I kind of actually enjoy building IKEA furniture.

Any part of my profile made you smirk or roll your eyes.

If you know what Bill Murray said to Scarlett Johannson at the end of "Lost in Translation"

I do my thing and you do your thing.
I am not in this world to live up to your expectations,
And you are not in this world to live up to mine.
You are you, and I am I,
and if by chance we find each other, it's beautiful.
If not, it can't be helped.
(Fritz Perls, "Gestalt Therapy Verbatim", 1969)