I speak German, have been to Transylvania, and talk about world politics one minute and the absurdity of 80's music the next. I've had a lot of different interesting experiences and enjoy talking about almost anything under the sun.

I taught English in Germany for a year and had a lot of fun with that. Although my German was almost fluent, I still occasionally made some pretty funny mistakes, and my kids would ask some pretty hilarious questions.

I am passionate, intellectual, and quirky. ESTJ, if you put any stock in that.

****Note: If you care, I currently have a "chin beard"...decided to shave off the "Abe Lincoln beard." :-)

Have a relatively new job as a researcher for a labor union, which is a dream job of sorts! Don't worry if you have no idea what that entails - most people don't. It's a lot more interesting than it probably sounds; I essentially do policy work and work similar to investigative journalism.

Previously worked at a migration research institute on a project on environmentally-induced migration and at a think tank focusing on Germany. Graduated with my MA in International Affairs a few years ago and also specialized in international migration. (of the human variety...no, not birds!)

I'm definitely a "work to live" not "live to work" type, so I spend a lot of time engaging in activism, going to concerts, etc. Friends and family are paramount, so I spend a lot of time with them. I'm very involved with a few progressive organizations.

speaking German, hiking, discussing - from the mundane to the profound, planning trips, using maps/navigating, remembering things (especially if fairly random), organizing

My facial hair

A fair number of strangers have commented on my deep, booming voice, which projects really well. Apparently I should "go into broadcasting," "do voice-overs," or "join a choir," according to a few strangers. I'll take those as compliments. *As of May 2012, I have actually done a voice-over!

People often notice that I talk a lot. I'm pretty opinionated but often rather whimsical once you get to know me better. I have a goofy side that shows itself after a while, and I'm rarely boring.

Books: Lord of the Rings-Tolkien, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, 1984, The Hunger Games, The Onion - Our Dumb World
Lots of non-fiction stuff on history, politics, etc.
Some fiction, mainly the classics

Movies: Donnie Darko, Waking Life, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Wet Hot American Summer, Dazed and Confused, Amelie, Good-Bye Lenin, Big Lebowski, The Room, Office Space, lots of German movies

Music: Pink Floyd, Tool, Black Sabbath, Opeth, Broken Social Scene, Arcade Fire, Defiance, Ohio, Ra Ra Rasputin, alternative, various classic rock, 80's, indie rock, German hip-hop.

Food: German, Italian, and Mexican.

TV: The Wire, Mad Men,Simpsons, Seinfeld, The Office. Sports sometimes (Phillies and Eagles).

***General likes/dislikes***
Likes: public transportation, nature, coffee shops, book stores, good conversation over food or beer, museums, naps, documentaries
Dislikes: traffic, long lines, status-oriented people, materialism, reality TV, homophobia, racism, sexism, etc.

1. Family and friends
2. Books
3. My passport
4. My music collection
5. Sense of humor
6. Social justice and politics

How to make the world a better place, where I would like to travel next, the roots of economic inequality, good places to eat, lots more...just ask me. I'm a highly inquisitive person.

At a laid-back bar drinking some good beer with friends, or maybe a house party. It really depends on my mood/what is going on that weekend, but you usually will NOT find me in clubs and other places where it's hard to talk.

That I find women in tights or leggings very sexy, yet I didn't really understand the difference between them until a few years ago...

Actually that's not all that private. I'm a pretty open book, so this question is not all that interesting for me, haha. :-)

One or more of these describe you:
You are very progressive and politically active
You like to travel
You speak a foreign language (or several!) well
You like independent music
You enjoy the outdoors

You have experienced the many sides of DC outside of select areas of NW like Dupont, Georgetown, and downtown, or you want to in the near future. You're staying in DC for a while.

You are ok with dating an omnivore/meat-eater.