You may be surprised at all the random stuff I know. Of course, most of that knowledge isn’t practical. So no matter how esoteric our conversation gets, I can keep up with fun tidbits to make it even more esoteric. That’s just a drawn out way of saying that I’m a kick ass conversationalist, even if I don't know what the conversation is about. Even though I’m very opinionated, I laugh a lot. I love a good joke and can tell a few myself. Typically I’m happy with a decent micro or homebrew, or decent whiskey, with my friends at my local watering hole. But I don’t just drink while sitting on my ass, I’m also out at dance clubs, movies, and the occasional rock show. Regardless, I tend to have fun.

I’m studying to become a medical doctor. I don’t know what kind yet, but I’ll figure it out soon! To balance out my studying I like to do a lot of socializing, and try to spend quality time with a good fun book too. A lot to balance, I know, but I’m up for the challenge.

dancing yoga hiking cycling scuba-diving traveling partying cooking reading

My curly hair, the mischievous sparkle in my eye, and my crooked smile.

Books:
the His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman, Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart, Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke, Captain Jack Zodiac by Michael Kandel

Movies:
Brick, Clue, Children of Men, Pan's Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, Magnificent Seven, Sleuth [the original]

TV:
Arrested Development, LOST, Deadwood, Venture Bros, True Blood

Music:
The Spectres, Gogol Bordello, Eats Tapes, and many many more. I love things with a fast pace and a good beat, but I'll always have a soft spot for the boy-and-his-guitar genre [Mason Jennings, Jack Johnson, Andrew Bird]

Food:
Sushi, Ethiopian, Thai, Vietnamese, heck pretty much anything really. I love *good* food, regardless of the type. I love cheese. I tend to avoid chain restaurants, but if you can make a compelling argument for one, I'll be game.

I'm still thinking about this one... People are the first to spring to mind. Definitely couldn't do without my friends and family.

Friday night I’ll be out partying, Saturday morning I’ll listen to NPR, in bed with a book or magazine. Sunday I’ll be out trying to get some Mother Nature time. Oh yeah, and sprinkle a liberal dose of studying in there too.

I have more body art than you'd guess.