The Bay Area is my fourth home in the last 5 years. Before this, I lived in London, D.C., and NYC. I went to school in New England and grew up in and around Chicago, so I've been around the block once or twice. I think I'll be here a while, unlike the other places I've lived in since college. The people are nicer, the weather is better, and I found a job I really love.

I like going to concerts, exploring the city, reading, lifting, and checking out new bars and restaurants. I'd like to get into rock climbing, but my schedule hasn't left much time for it recently. I stay out late and get up early because there's just too much to do. I used to cycle a lot, but I sold my bike when I left London to save on shipping, but I'm starting to regret it. I rode from New Haven to Seattle one summer, so not having a bike is a bit alien to me.

I love tattoos and piercings though I have only had the latter. I'm tempted by tattoos, but I think my artistic tastes are too fleeting to settle on something.

Changing the world! I work at a startup. I used to work in investing, but decided after 4 years that it just wasn't for me, so now I spend my days messing around with technology and figuring out how to make it better.

Outside of work I travel whenever I can, hit up art museums (favorite in NYC was either the New Museum or the Whitney; favorite in London was probably Tate Modern), read, and teach myself things (e.g. building a computer, fixing a bike, etc.).

Organizing information. Dragging my ass out of bed. Trying to do too much. Learning things.

Avoiding deer while riding a motorcycle. Keeping said motorcycle on the road after avoiding the aforementioned deer, not so much.

My voice is deeper than you'd expect.

I listen to music all the time, but recently I've been listening to the new Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hop Along, Masked Intruder, Dikembe, and Joyce Manor. More generally, I'm into punk, indie, and electronic music (though obviously not strictly limited to those 3 genres).

I'm always reading something. I try to alternate between fiction and non-fiction. I just finished "The Pale King", and I think I'll read "NW" next. For nonfiction, my tastes vary: everything from tech/law/culture (e.g. "Remix") to race/politics (e.g. "The New Jim Crow") to econ/psych (e.g. "Thinking, Fast and Slow") to journalism/history (e.g. "And The Band Played On"). Seriously, bookshelves are probably the most prominent furniture in my apartment. Favorite authors: Salinger, Kerouac, Klosterman, Diaz, Wolfe (Tom), Kesey, HST, DFW, and others.

The last good movie I saw was Drive. I love Pixar movies, especially Up and Wall-E. I don't know why but I'm not particularly fond of the Toy Story sequels. Other favorite movies: Easy Rider, La Haine, American History X, Rebel Without a Cause, Igby Goes Down, Half Nelson, Paranoid Park, Wristcutters: A Love Story, Brick, The Wrestler, Entre les Murs (aka The Class).

Oh, and I don't own a TV. I still watch a few things from time to time, but there are usually other things I'd rather be doing.

As for food, I'm super excited to be back in the States if only for the peanut butter (although I'll also admit that almond butter is way better). I do like to cook (and bake) whenever I have time. I make some mean turkey (or chicken) chili, and I have a serious weakness for banana bread.

- In-ear monitors (think headphone/earplug combination)
- Music (playing (drums), listening to, watching live)
- White t-shirts
- Physical activity (lifting, cycling, running, tennis, whatever)
- Adventure
- Books

My next big project/goal. Currently: learning some computer programming languages. There are a lot of them.

Aesthetics, memetics, and what makes specific works of art/literature/music/movies "great".

The distinction between gender and sex. Biases. Heterocentrism. Racism. Other isms. Straight white (cis-)male privilege.

Out! Most likely in Oakland or Berkeley, though the city isn't off-limits. I like seeing shows or checking out new bars and restaurants with friends.

I don't really like celebrating my own birthday. I don't know why.

you don't take yourself too seriously, but are still motivated to do awesome things.