I've been vegetarian for 10 years now, but I'm not annoying about it though I won't let people keep meat in my fridge or cook it for them. Despite this (depending on your preferences), I am an excellent cook.

I like science a lot, and it contributes to a lot of my personal philosophy. Sometimes I don't want to talk to people because I'm worried that they will be flaky and I will have to hurt their feelings if we get past small talk. I'm getting past that, but it may be because most of the people I've met in Vancouver have a pretty good head on their shoulders.

I'm more of an extrovert than I used to believe I was, though I still don't enjoy crowds or really loud people.

While I do a pretty good sarcastic deadpan shtick, I am usually pretty honest and candid once I am comfortable with someone.

I don't drive, and don't like the effects cars have on urban atmospheres. Aesthetic atmospheres, not just chemical ones. I'm thinking in terms of the noise they create, the aggression they frequently stir in drivers, and the constant threat of instant death as a pedestrian or cyclist.

I have no interest in witnessing the further perpetuation of the human species. You'll note the previous phrase is far less damning than your initial reading of it probably suggested.

See, I told you I was pedantic.

Yet another degree, this time in computer science. I'm finding programming fairly fun.

I rode about 5000 km on my bike(s) last year, which was totally awesome. These days I pretty much only have time to ride to school, but I still get a few weekend rides in.

I have a habit of picking up weird fitness interests from time to time. No spare time right now, but here are some things I've done recently: distance running, aerial dance, gymnastics. Bodyweight exercises are always fun. Things I would like to do eventually: BJJ, 'professional' wrestling (the goofy, acrobatic, showy style), a strong(wo)man competition (primarily for the tire flipping), and a hell of a lot more bike touring and randonneuring.

Making things from scratch, sticking with daunting tasks, coming up with totally random things.

My big blue eyes, that I'm RIGHT BEHIND THEM (I tend to walk quickly, and I suppose quietly). Occasionally, the completely ridiculous costume I am wearing. I would like to think that they notice my muscles, but that's probably only if I am trying hard to make them obvious.

A) Voet and Voet's Biochemistry, Myra Kornfeld's The Voluptuous Vegan. Novels don't really inspire me a lot these days, though they do entertain me. B) Phantom of the Paradise C) most Charles Mingus and Ken Vandermark, but I could probably listen to Boogie Wonderland (Earth, Wind, and Fire) all day. I also seem to really be into modern Norwegian jazz lately. D) It would be very mean to make me answer this, and I really like a lot of different foods. I have a secret weakness for macaroni and cheese with hot sauce and veggie dogs sliced into it, though.

1) some free time, 2) food with flavour and roughage, 3) at least bi-weekly boning, 4) regular exercise, 5) a comfy bed, 6) someone to listen to my inane prattle

Bikes.

Also sexual selection and behavioural evolution.

Having a beer with my husband, < >.

I really enjoy hearing German. I name all my bikes, and they usually have genders too.