I just moved back after a 3 month hiatus. Working in other cities. I really missed it here.

I'm excited. I can get to work without touching the interstates.

I get headaches if I don't have coffee every day.

My political bent is pretty leftist. That seems rather in place in this area.

I'm opinionated, but I'm not an ass about it. I'll always take into account your point of views on things if you'll afford me the same courtesy.

OKC says I'm more aggressive than most. I don't think I am. I'm merely better than some at expressing my boundaries in situations. I'm not passive aggressive, and I'd appreciate it if you weren't either.

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Taking buses even though I have a car.
Getting more comfortable in my own skin.
Adapting to colder weather.

Making friends. getting better at not getting lost. Enjoying new foods, trying to get into shape. Ive been doing 200 pushups a day. That is very unlike me. We'll see how long it lasts, Im going to do that until at least Xmas and see how mighty I get.

So for the first time in 8 years I purchased another car. Its quite a departure after driving my 50 year old volvo for so long. 40 mpg is a nice change tho.

Noticing how people around here are so afraid of confrontation that they will allow people to either take complete advantage of them or will walk away from a situation rather than have a discussion about something that isn't completely pleasant.

Im currently formulating the perfect meatball recipe. Im leaning more towards the swedish variety than the italian one.

Hugs. Talking. Making crude jokes at the absolute drop of a hat. Writing flames on user groups.

Apparantly Im really funny, especially after the second beer.

I like to write. I especially like to write when given subjects to work with.

Im good at taking random things in your kitchen and making an incredible if unconventional meal.

I can operate most saw type things without fear of injury.

I kick ass at jeopardy, trivial pursuit, and trivia night at your favorite bar. I have whats known as a reflexive intellect, where I can instantly bounce info back at you when the question is asked. The downside is I rarely know where my keys are.

I make REALLY good pies, both sweet and savory. My strawberry rhubarb with butter/lard crust is mindblowing.

Depends. Im always looking around. Not necessarily with the customary head turns, but Im always attempting to soak up the sensory in any given situation. I like to know whats going on. Its kept me out of trouble a few times.

Physically.. Im kind of thin and muscular, but neither is really apparent due to my thing for loose fitting clothing. I tend to dress like an English
professor in your college's masters program. I walk fast. Im used to using walking as a means of getting somewhere I have to be, and not as a source of recreation or relaxation. I find that's what bikes are for.

Im usually wearing a sweater when a jacket is far more appropriate. I like courduroy pants and old man shoes.

Books:

I haven't been reading as much as Id like to, but in my defense, Ive branched out, so I think that counts for something. I'll just toss out some of my favorite authors.

Neruda, EE Cummings, Kafka, Whitman, Ronald Howard, HP Lovecraft, CS Lewis, Asimov, Doyle.

I think Ayn Rand is a stupid person's idea of a clever person.

I know that isn't many. But its certainly enough without making me go into my office type area to look at my bookshelf. I haven't had my coffee yet, people.

Movies:

The Omega Man, Shaft, Orgasmo, Il Postino, Tapeheads, The Onion Movie, The Kentucky Fried Movie, Enter the Dragon, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, The Dark Crystal, Mad Max & The Road Warrior (I have mixed feelings about the third one), A Boy and His Dog, Soylent Green.

Bonus points if you could identify the thinly hidden theme in the above.

Television: Watch an episode or two of the show "Trailer Park Boys". If you adore it, we'll get along ever so well. If you dont, I really dont know what the hell is wrong with you.

Music..

Elvis Costello, Echo and the Bunnymen, Belle and Sebastian, The Cure, Johnny Cash, Hank 1 & 3, Neil Diamond, The Clash, Kraftwerk, Ben Folds, Tears for Fears, Cracker, Nina Hagen, Morrissey & The Smiths, Judas Priest, Iggy Pop, Pulp. Lovage
(or anything else in any way associated with Mike Patton and his genius), Kraftwerk, Mark Lanegen.

Food. I'll try anything once. Seriously. I got some canned silkworm once at a Korean grocery store. Revolting isn't a strong enough word.

I could live off 4 meals a day of Indian. Jamaican, certain Italian dishes, a fair share of Mexican, most any Central or Southern American dish, Southern Food. Anything cooked with love. Heh. I have a higher metabolism than I really care for, so if you feed me, I'll probably like you.

Corduroy pants, my glasses (id bump into walls), mapquest, the weekend off, adventure, hilarity, interesting hats.

The last year has shown me exactly how much I can do without and still live. Im hoping that my mandatory classes in humility and thrift conclude at the end of 2008.

Im really fond of brand new socks. I'll take them and throw them in the dryer and then put on a pair and wear them around. The thicker the better.

What to have for lunch. Did I put gas in the car? Is that work calling AGAIN? What to have for dinner. Does she know her underwear is sticking out the back of her pants? Does she care?

Was that Dave, Steve, or Mike? Which Dave, Steve, or Mike was it? (I have too many friends named Dave, Steve, and Mike, and am no longer taking applications for such).

Intimacy. Making friends. Connection.

I think about how unhappy Ive been with the political scene over the last eight years and how hopeful I am that things will improve.

eh.. it varies. Ive been doing a bit of weekend traveling, enjoying Portland to the fullest.

Ive been a bit of a homebody lately, but Ive been attempting to work on that. Ive been baking alot of things lately. I like the creation process of making things like that.

I'll tell you anything you want to know, but you have to ask me first.

Ok, thats a cop out, even though its completely true.

Here... I once exposed my buttocks at a subway restaurant while Jared (the guy who lost all that weight?) was doing a tv spot there, and then ran into an awaiting car. He looked annoyed. That was a long time ago tho. Im much more reserved now. At least in situations that could get me arrested.

I have a fetlife profile I'll let you see if you are nice to me.

If you are looking for a new friend or adventure partner, or if anything in this really raises an eyebrow. If you can teach me to cook something delicious. If you like someone to read poetry to you, and like to read to them.

Ive always had a bit of a crush for girls in glasses. Dont let that dissuade you folks with perfect vision from messaging me tho. I also like noses with character. I mean..again, this is no reason to message me or not message me. Its just another opportunity for me to ramble.

And now for the part that makes me sound bitchy:

Im not interested in long winded email/text/IM exchanges that go nowhere. I want to meet people, and if you dont feel comfortable meeting people, perhaps this isn't the site for you.

Ive never understood the whole "You need to treat me like a goddess even though I act like a raging cunt" mentality. Narcissism really isn't that cool, and it fails to hide your daddy issues.

Ive noticed that this happens less as one gets older. Usually.
If you took offense at that statement or if it applies to you, Im sure there is another profile with some guy with a baseball cap on backwards and pending domestic violence charges that is more to your liking.