People spend a lot of time listing their interests, but I think connection is really about personalities and values. And, while it would be great to meet someone who shares some of my interests, I don't think it would matter significantly if you don’t snowboard or eat ice cream sandwiches, as long as our personalities click. I'd describe myself as someone who typically needs the energy of other people but I also like to spend time alone. I am a bit messy yet I organize when necessary. I sometimes move a little too quickly. I like people who are calm, thoughtful listeners, and who can appreciate diversity in others.

-i like to run and bike and I can do moguls on my snowboard
-i like to paint my toenails and wear pretty skirts
-i like long walks
-i love hosting parties and gatherings and trying to connect my friends with each other.
-i believe that the key elements of a great house party involve a dj and dancing
-i find boston to be trying at times

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• general_gau

during the day, i work at a non-profit affordable housing developer.

picking up marbles with chopsticks, hosting bbqs, x-country skiing

my dimples

before sunrise, before sunset, the killers, regina spektor, mates of state, the magus, bridget jones diary, ny times, npr, us weekly, the atlantic, the office, milestones, the snakehead, sad piano music

lazy weekend brunches, cooking dinner with friends, late-into-the night conversations over drinks, fall running, fresh cracked pepper, a good snowstorm

my life. nature of happiness. nature of tragedy. how to minimize tragedy. the art of negotiation.

eating out and renting a movie, mulling over impractical business schemes

i am always humming and singing to songs i don't know the words or melody to...

it annoys you when people use the word "passionate" to describe themselves.