I am Fun, Intelligent, and Curious.
My Self-Summary
My name is Jeff.
I am a pretty easy going guy who likes to have fun, but also really
enjoys deep and/or serious conversation. I have always considered
myself to be a little bit of everything and not a ton of any one
thing. I like people who are honest and genuine, who appreciate the
little things in life, who can laugh at themselves, who enjoy new
experiences, who love and care about people, and who challenge
those whom they are in relationship with and like to be challenged
as well. Guess I'm looking for someone who can be both sweet and
assertive, both active and calm, a talker and a listener,
opinionated and open minded, challenging and supportive, a source
of accountability and forgiveness, nurturing and tough... agian, a
little bit of everything. I'm pretty open, so if there's anything
you want to know, feel free to ask.
By the way, I just put the "very serious about agnosticism" thing
over there because I think it's pretty funny to think of how
someone could really be all that serious about agnosticism...
What I’m doing with my life
Moved to Atlanta a few months ago to go to Chiropractic school.
Still getting settled a little in the sense that I haven't really
gotten to take advantage of the city too much yet, but hopefully
that will change soon. Starting to train for a marathon, though
there's a long way to go... ok, that was a pretty horrible joke, I
know, but I am pretty excited since it's something I've wanted to
do for years. Aside from that, the usual- trying to better myself
in any way that I can, trying to find interesting new experiences,
and trying to find good relationships with good people that will be
fulfilling and rewarding for all parties involved.
I’m really good at
I guess people tell me I am good at singing, dancing (though that
may be more for the entertainment value and/or humor), being
sarcastic, racquetball, playing drums, talking/listening/giving
advice, problem solving, if I'm training I can be a half-way
descent runner, and I'm pretty darn good at making people laugh.
There aren't too many things that I'm really horrible at, but
unfortunately nothing I'm really ridiculously stellar at either...
it always feels a bit odd filling in this part, but I guess there
ya go.
The first things people usually notice about me
My Voice- I get told a lot that I should do radio (maybe they're
just meaning to say that I've got a face for radio...); My
Laugh-which I'm told is contageous; My Smile; That it feels like
you've know me for years right away... I guess there's not one
constant, so let me know what you notice!
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
I tend to like books that make me think. That can either be through
a good story or through some keen observations about life. I really
enjoyed Tuesdays With Morie, Wild at Heart, Blue Like Jazz, etc. I
have also found that I love quotes, they can be so concisely
profound... though I also like ones with pseudo profundity e.g.
"Once bread becomes toast, it can never be bread again..." I do
like witty or satirical stuff like Kurt Vonnegut and short stories.
I have also developed the not-so-wonderful habit of starting like
ten different books at the same time, and lately I have found that
I am almost incapable of walking into a bookstore and not buying at
least one book before I leave.
I pretty much like movies in general. I like silly comedies, heavy
dramas, intellectual documentaries, tongue in cheek mockumentaries,
yes, even chick flicks... anything that's either done well enough
to appreciate or so poorly that it's funny. My favorite movies are
ones that combine a number of elements and are able to make you
laugh, cry, think, learn, and sometimes even change all in one. A
few I consider classics: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Ferris
Bueller's Day Off, Good Will Hunting, Silence of the Lambs,
Charade, Empire Records, True Lies, Amelie, Anchorman, The Cutting
Edge (I know, but I love it), The Shawshank Redemption, Magnolia,
The Incredibles, Memento, The Princess Bride... the list definitely
goes on, but I'll stop there.
I like any music that makes me feel. Makes me feel happy, sad,
whimsical, empowered, reflective, feel the need to get up and
dance, feel the need to sing along- to me that's the whole point of
music, feeling. I like rock, jazz, latin, classical, oldies, some
hip hop, a little rap, funk, blues, some indie/emo, singer
songwriter, folk. I'm pretty much up for anything.
I love the experience that dining can be. I love the familiarity
and home feeling of going to an old hang out and getting your
favorite dish. I also really love having new dining experiences and
finding great new places to go, whether that be an old dive or a
posh new place. I miss having friends around that like to go out
for sushi (I don't know why people are so scared of it, but to each
his own I suppose). Predictable as this is becoming, again, I guess
I'm up for most anything.
The six things I could never do without
Family and Friends, Faith, Intellectual Stimulation, A Sense of
Humor, Helping People, Creative Expression (or at least
appreciating that of others)
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Life and all its nuances and challenges. I like to always be
learning and improving. I look at life as an adventure and try to
enjoy the ride as much as I can.
At this point, I guess I'm trying to stop thinking as much about
what I want to do or where I want to go, as how to be the truest
version of who I really am... the rest should take care of itself.
On a typical Friday night I am
Going to dinner and a movie with friends, or maybe a little
karaoke, but I am up for whatever people wanna do. There are the
nights I just like to stay in too.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
I am pretty much an open book, so I guess I don't see what I feel
is too private exactly... anything you wanna know, feel free to ask
and I'll likely answer. In song.
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You should message me if
You feel like it... I like people!
They go nicely with crackers.
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