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My self-summary Propose an edit

I'm able to have fun doing most anything. That should by no means be taken to imply that I'm good at doing most things. I have nothing but respect for you running, skiing, sporty types. I try to become a runner at least a few times a year and it's yet to take. I'm lucky I've never done permanent damage in my attempts at skiing. And I'm completely lacking the gene that 'gets' competitive sports (although, growing up in KY, I totally 'get' basketball. I don't play it well, but I get it).

That said, I love hiking and miss the mountains. In hiking I'm a joy's-in-the-journey kinda girl, not a must-summit type. Again, nothing but props for those of you who do reach the top. I'm just more about pausing to notice a brightly colored fungus.

Beyond this, I went to grad school for a PhD in American Studies and came out with an MFA in Intermedia & Video Art. I liked to create spaces that knew you were there and responded in kind. My goal was to create an environment that you, gentle participant, encountered in your daily life and was enough of a break with the expected course of things that it was an impetus for reflection on self/perception/stuff....I'm relatively certain sure I never quite achieved that goal, though there were some interesting experiments along the way.

I now work in midtown for a management consulting firm where I spend at least a chunk of most mornings worrying that I've violated 'business casual' yet again.

Let's see... more about me...

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

Work-wise I'm an interaction designer. Sort of. My role is evolving. I've found a job that allows me to continue to learn which is a huge relief - once upon a time I feared I'd never be fit for life outside an academic setting.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Conflict resolution. Building bridges. Having conversations. Making friends. My job. Loving the people I care about. Identifying kindred spirits. Enjoying moments. Learning new things. Appreciating things I don't understand. Coming at things from a different direction. Other stuff.

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

Goofy grin?

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

I'm not very good at favorites. I'm going on vacation in a week to an island off the coast of Maine with no electricity and nothing to do but hike, kayak and read. The books I'm bringing with me are "Another Bullshit Night in Suck City" by Nick Flynn, Cormac McCarthy's "The Road," a collection of short stories by Amy Hempel, and Joyelle McSweeney's newest book. On both the movie and tv front I'll say that I have both very good and very bad taste and leave it at that. I also think that my television set will exit my life at some point in the coming year. Music-wise I of course have preferences, but I'm always up for something new. I like to listen. I'm also a vegetarian, but not didactic about it.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Family
Friends
My cat Bella - Don't roll your eyes before you meet her. Really, she's amazing.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

Family & friends
Design/art/cultural expression
Social networks
New technologies
Wondering how I just earned myself the 'less desirous of sex' personality award... The only thing I can think of is that I did answer a question saying that I don't think women have an obligation to shave their legs... I stand by that answer: Shaving legs is a choice, not an obligation.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Either vegging out and staying in because it's been a l-o-n-g week at work, cooking dinner and going for a walk with a few friends, going out for dinner and music in a venue that seats (often much) less than 100... I'm not sure there is a typical. I'm tempted to submit a pie chart breakdown (did I mention that I work for a management consulting firm?), but I don't think I can insert images here....

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

This strikes me as a dumb question.

You should message me if Propose an edit

If you're an animal person, whether or not any live with you at the moment. If you're comfortable sleeping in a tent. If you like travel, but your idea of what 'travel' looks like is off the beaten path. If you know how to play Doko. If you don't know what 'Doko' is but are game. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelkopf If something I've said anywhere on this page has inspired you to do so.

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