i'm currently a grad student studying public policy. looking to meet new people, make friends, maybe even more.

so a few of my favorite things: books, politics, film, music, coffee, sexuality

I'm pretty political - very progressive, leftist...one of those damn liberals. I'm usually watching the news or reading blogs on current events.

I like to do a variety of things. Going to the gym is a daily must for me. I also really enjoy going to see concerts, movies...love to go to parks and museums. Most importantly, I'm always up for something new.

I'm pursuing my MS in public policy from the New School. So far, I enjoy it...but it is definitely keeping me busy.

I'm also an editor for a company that produces digital curriculum. I'm lucky enough to be able to do this job from my own apartment...although that makes it slightly harder to meet people.

procrastination

political discussions

listening

My screenname comes off as somewhat pretentious but please don't take it that way! I was a film major at one point and I thought it was cute....that was like 5 years ago and the sentiment has died. :)

In person, you may think I'm awkward or quiet - which I can be when I first meet someone. But as we click and talk, I definitely open up more.

books! Perks of Being a Wallflower, Angels in America, The Trouble with Normal, Harry Potter, Dante, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, White Noise by Don Delillo, Native Speaker, Judith Butler, American Pastoral, Play It as It Lays...I also love literary theory, specifically concentrating on queer theory.

movies! Annie Hall, Amelie, Harold and Maude, The Royal Tenenbaums, Donnie Darko, Shortbus, The 400 Blows, The Third Man, Brazil, Stranger Than Fiction, Bonnie and Clyde, The Dreamers, Silence of the Lambs, A Clockwork Orange, Fargo, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Breathless, Grey Gardens, and strangely The Devil Wears Prada which I can watch every time I catch it on TV..., but many, many more as well.

music! andrew bird, the arcade fire, conor oberst, radiohead, sufjan stevens, the strokes, the decemberists, jenny lewis, spoon, sigur ros, clap your hands say yeah, ryan adams, gillian welch, iron & wine, passion pit...i'm pretty eclectic...i like folk and folk rock, but i like pop and alternative rock too....folk pop and indie...and i have a thing for electronica and even americana.

laughter
friends
art
sleep
iPhone
coffee

...current events/politics

...social justice/equality/free speech

it's always up in the air. some Friday's I go out and have a good time. Some Fridays I stay in, watch a movie, or just hang out...it's always about making the best of the moment

I'm terrified when I meet new people, but I love to meet new people.

you are an intelligent and interesting person that can discuss politics but also can crack up at stupid stuff, if you like to read books and watch foreign films but can sit down and watch some crazy movie. if you like to go to museums and dive bars, if just walking to a park and laying on the grass and talking sounds good, or going for a day of shopping......

i really can get along with most people from all walks of life. Of course, the more conservative you are...the harder that becomes...

Other than that, I'm just sort of living life right now - nothing too serious on my end as far as relationships unless it happens to work that way. I really like meeting new people and that's what I'm looking for right now more than anything. If anything else develops from that, then that's great!