I'm not even going to try to summarize myself in a brief essay. Don't take it personally. I will say that I am very open and honest, so, if you have questions about me - ask.

I'm currently working as a behavioral tutor for autism-spectrum kids, while finishing my dissertation.

I'm actually really good at quite a few things. I'm an excellent cook, fairly handy, and I can edit the hell out of a paper. I'm great with kids, good with most other people, and I'm an above average listener. I can paint (rooms and canvas). My advice tends to be pretty good, due to my unparalleled critical thinking skills, and I've pretty much mastered sarcasm. (Though, to be clear, none of what I have said so far is sarcastic...at all...)

This really depends on the setting. The range runs from intelligence to bust with honesty and eyes somewhere in the middle.

I tend to only read books and watch movies once. I'm currently finishing George R.R. Martin's, A Dance With Dragons, and Piers Anthony's, Bio of a Space Tyrant Vol. 2, so it is fair to say that genre-wise I like sci-fi/fantasy. Favorite TV Shows include: Homeland, Newsroom, The Walking Dead, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, LOST, Star Trek TNG. Sky is the limit where food is concerned; I don't eat meat (other than fish) but I like virtually any type of cuisine. I particularly love Indian and Ethiopian food.

There are few things that I truly could never do without (air, water, food, shelter) and they don't tell you much about me.We'll just pretend this says "Some things I really like (off the top of my head, in no particular order)."

1. Greek yogurt - I'm a convert. All other yogurt in inferior.
2. Wifi - Does anyone remember the dark ages of dial up? What were those noises about? I never want to go back there.
3. My dogs - they make me smile, without fail.
4. Sweater weather - it's the absolute best for wearing sweaters.
5. A sense of humor - shit happens; I can't imagine not being able to find ways to laugh about it.

A lot of things, for my brain is powerful and complex.

At home or having dinner with a friend.

I'm one of the most mature, well educated, people I know and I still feel like I am 15 years old half of the time. When I think about this too hard for too long, I become terrified for the future of the human race.

If you want to.