Generally speaking, I'm a pretty low-key, straightforward, positive individual. I love my job, and it is very important to me, but at home I'm a laid-back goofball who likes to make up crazy recipes and find all the little things about daily life that are secretly hilarious. I am almost never bored. I get really excited picking out presents for people, and have trouble keeping it a secret. I like to buy strange new things at the grocery store and then figure out what to do with them. I have a penchant for good margaritas, bad puns, and wearing flip-flops. I'm a bit shy at first, but in the end most people would probably say that I'm pretty funny. Of course, if I say people think I'm funny, then I'll be obligated to put in some fantastic joke, which will never be as funny in writing as I want it to be, so, scratch that.

I'm a neuroscientist (I know, I know, it sounds dorky, but I swear, its pretty interesting). I finished grad school a few years ago and am working doing research at a medical school now. I wouldn't trade it for anything, because it is challenging and keeps me interested. When I'm not doing that, I do crafty things (I make and sell jewelry), cook, read everything I can, watch movies, ride my bike, go for swims, listen to NPR on the way to work, chill with my adorable cat, and hang out with friends.

you know, stuff.

who knows- next time I run into myself, I'll let you know what pops right out at me. Although, if I had to say something it'd probably be that at any given moment, I'm probably laughing at something.

Books- I like them. A lot. I generally like a pretty diverse array of fiction, I also like to re-read my favorites because its like visiting old friends- right now I'm in a re-reading phase so don't have much to report.

Movies- I love going to or watching movies- I would say my taste is more skewed towards quirky or funny indie-type movies than ones where a bunch of people get blown up, but I'm willing to compromise.

Music- I really like music and to go to shows, but I don't have time to keep up with it any more- I'm always looking for someone to point me towards new music. If I look at what is most played in my iTunes, it includes: the Shins, Portishead, Earlimart, Sea Wolf, Mojave 3, Interpol, Eels, Air, Morcheeba the Decemberists, and similar things, but its safe to assume that I'm at least an album behind on all of them and haven't looked for anything new in a while, which I wish wasn't true.

Food- I love all kinds of new food and will try almost anything- right now I'm learning to cook Indian, but I also cook all kinds of random things. If I didn't cook it myself it almost certainly came from Trader Joes. I love trying new and interesting kinds of beer or wine. I eat most kinds of meat, but I eat way more vegetables. I could easily be vegetarian, except that every once in a while nothing will do other than a really excellent burger. I couldn't ever be a full-on vegan because a life without cheese is just too sad to contemplate.

Oh man, hmm. To start with:
-coffee (mmm... delicious coffee)
-my family and friends
-having something interesting to do all day
-a good long swim (if I go too long I start to feel parched)
-a little time to myself
-my trusty mac laptop and iphone (the token gadgety answer)

a lot of really wide-ranging, tangential, and miscellaneous stuff which you will end up hearing all about, should the occasion arise.

I love a night at home- cooking something fun, drinking wine, watching a movie cozy on the couch, or hanging out. But, also like going out- trying a new restaurant or bar (not into clubs), going to hear music, going to a bbq, hanging out with friends, and the like.

Oh, you've already heard enough for the time being.

this sounds like you: someone interesting who also has that balance between being motivated and driven, but is also able to just hang out and relax. It sounds cheezy, but really, I'm just looking for someone really nice. Most importantly, I'm want someone who is interested in trying new things and in the world around them. If you can crack me up, that is also a plus. Of course, my sense of humor is kind of random so it might not be that hard.

Or, you know, you can message me even if I haven't managed to capture your every characteristic in my series of 500-character summaries here and yet you still feel like we might click.