I am curious, wide-eyed, and probably late.
My Self-Summary
I've lived in Seattle, NYC, Paris, DC and now back here. I secretly
want to live in the country. Strictly speaking, I'm not sure I've
actually been to the country. But I like to know it's out there.
What I’m doing with my life
I'm a journalist. I'm also writing a book right now -- like, um,
everyone -- and want to finish within the next 6 months.
I’m really good at
Crossword puzzles, riding on trains, giving directions to foreign
tourists even outside my own city.
The first things people usually notice about me
My hair maybe? Being blond is fairly noticeable, for better or
worse...
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
Favorite Movies:
the double life of veronique, it happened one night, blue, the lady
eve, contempt, in the mood for love, talk to her, open city, wild
strawberries
Favorite Books:
money, in search of lost time, lord jim, austerlitz, company, in
patagonia, a bend in the river
Music:
bob dylan, arcade fire, fleet foxes, wilco, uncle tupelo
The six things I could never do without
Everyone says ipod here, right? Well, I'm saying it anyway: ipod.
Lots of novels. Occasional opportunities to escape life via travel.
Diet coke. Air conditioning. Good shoes.
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Global warming, the federal judiciary, baby animals, the weather,
falafel, sleep, whether I will ever get to ride in a hot air
balloon, James Burke -- the best elderly BBC science reporter in
the world.
On a typical Friday night I am
Eating or drinking with friends. Now that I freelance, particular
days have less value as "going out" or "staying in" times.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
A swan bit my toe when i was a kid! Lesson: Never wear sandals
around swans.
You should message me if
You are creative but not high strung, like to go out but really
like to stay in too, get immersed in new ideas all the time,
sometimes laugh out loud at your own thoughts, occasionally waste
too much time wondering about the singularity, are taller than I
am, don't believe in god.
You should NOT message me if: your profile picture is a photo of
your bare chest. You know who you are! For serious, guys, that is
not cool at all. Spread the word to other members of your gender.