I'm editing some of this. Changing some stuff -- adding a thing or two. Writing about yourself feels awkward.

I have a pretty caustic sense of humor. I jokes about doing things I would not actually do. A lot. I like to think I have a good (if odd) sense of humor.

I bought a house in St. Louis recently. The house really belongs to my cat though -- I just pay the mortgage.

Being vegan is something that is really important to me. I could never seriously date someone that eats meat. I try to to be a stereotypically judgmental vegan. (Sarcasm intended... mostly.)

I went to school. A lot. I have more degrees than anyone really needs. I think getting advanced degrees is more a symptom of a person being a geek than being brilliant. I mean, I guess you need some brains, sure, but if someone goes to college long enough it probably has more to do with them being obsessive than it does with them being super smart.

I make it a point not to take myself too seriously. I succeed at this most of the time.

I think it's important for people to respect other people that are not like them. I despise bigotry in all its forms -- this includes racism, and anti-gay bigotry, bigotry against various religions, and yes, thoughtless treatment of animals.

I like to read books that make me think, and make subtle philosophical points. I am a fan of classic science fiction for that reason -- there is some really good and deep stuff out there that I really appreciate.

I have extremely tough fingernails.

I have never really dated very much. I've always gotten along with women better than men though. It seems like men always have something to prove. That kind of bothers me. Women aren't really like that in my experience. I am divorced, and recently got out of a really serious relationship. That was painful -- the end of the most recent relationship much more so than the end of the marriage. I do know that I want a long term relationship. Friendships are prerequisite for good relationships, so I guess I would like to get to know someone a bit. I think what I would really like more than anything is a woman who is vegetarian (or, even better, vegan), someone who is intelligent, and is okay with not agreeing with me on every issue. Moral and intellectual characteristics are more important than physical ones to me. That said, I do find myself attracted to women with curves. I don't find the super skinny model look attractive -- I like women to be shaped like women!

I always seem to stay of good terms with the people I've been with. I don't hold grudges or enjoy animosity. I despise "drama," and like to get long with people when at all possible. Sometimes this clashes with my tendency to tell people to go fuck themselves when I think they are being unjust or unfair to someone I care about.

I've lived in the St. Louis area a little over three years now. I like it here. I am kind of "locked in" to staying here with the house and all, so I guess it's a good thing that I like it I suppose.

I'm a sports fan, but not really a sports fanatic. I like to follow the Cardinals pretty closely. I also love college football season.

What else? I like to cook. A lot. I am good at it too. I don't really consider it bragging so much as a statement of fact. :) I like to think that if I ever had to do anything else for a living I would make a pretty good vegan chef. I take pride in making omnivores not miss the meat in the stuff I make. Recently, I have learned to make really good gumbo.

Working. Chasing my cat around the house. Trying to stay happy.

improvising. Working efficiently. Not taking myself too seriously. Cooking.

I feel weird about bragging about myself. That is what it seems like the section is devoted to. I am a good cook though. I'm willing to brag about that.

I honestly don't know. Perhaps my glasses.

Stuff by Vonnegut, Asimov, and Card.

The Big Lebowski, Godfathers 1 and 2 (not 3)

Hardcore punk (oldish school), alt rap, oh, and I love the Pixies. I think if my generation had any taste at all the Pixies would be commonly considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Asian food, redneck food (veganized)

Beer, baseball, teh intrawebs, sleeping in, good books, and good conversations.

I'm assuming the "could never live without" part is hyperbole. If it's not, then it's clearly oxygen, water, food, shelter, heat, and that should do it. I would only need five things.

random things. My mind flies around a lot from topic to topic. I can be frustrating to talk to.

wishing I was doing something more interesting.

Editors

• justpiecesofme

I don't really want to admit anything.

eh whatever.

Vegans should for sure.
If you like really good and obscure music (especially hardcore and hip hop).
If you don't take yourself too seriously.
Or you like my profile for some reason.

Do NOT message me if you are the kind of person that will immediately stop talking to a person for no reason whatsoever. Just because there is nothing there does not mean you should completely disregard the other person's humanity, and treat them as if they never existed. If you would do this to someone, I would just prefer to never talk to you in the first place.