I'm currently single, living and working in River North. I have a rather eclectic mix of interests and hobbies, which I get to later. I don't discriminate against too many things, and I'm almost always willing to try something at least once. On a personal preference level, I'd chose music over sports, food over sleep, and education over beer, unless that beer is Tecate or Delirium Tremens. My friends would probably describe me as the facilitator, enabler, or the instigator -- of course, only in the best of ways.

Work: Gainfully employed finance professional. Surprising, yes, but these jobs still do exist despite the recent backlash. I don't work for an evil conglomerate or a defunct AIG-esque type of business. Our company is small in comparison and a fun organization in which to belong. I love my job, but there is so much more to life than work. It pays the bills and I enjoy what I do, so for now it work works for me.

Play: I start early and get off late, so most weeknights I'm hanging out at home or out for a relaxing dinner. Weekends are a different story. Stressful work pays, so why not expend some pent up energy with friends at a bar or club.

Hobbies: I have a recent infatuation with pool. Not that I'm any good. I really wish there were more fooseball tables in this city. Thats a game where I have an advantage after having a table in college. I've played piano and guitar for most of my life, but really only get the opportunity to play electric guitar now that I'm in the city without a piano. Occasionally, I lend a hand at a local youth organization on Monday nights, but I'm looking for a more regular volunteering opportunity for the summer.

Athletics: Tennis is my favorite sport, and I've played most my life. I still get out on the courts on a regular basis. Winter really puts a damper on this, but when spring rolls around, I usually make it out a couple of times a month, usually outside at Oz Park or Waveland.

Travel: I studied abroad in Europe, but it's been four years and I'm getting an itch to go back. I still would like to make it to South America, possible Rio or La Paz in the next year. Otherwise, I love the Carolinas, Fort Lauderdale / Miami, or Orange County. They make for great extended weekend trips.

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Books: I like to read for enjoyment, mostly non fiction though. The Black Swan, Blink, Freakonomics, Fooled by Randomness, Liars Poker, Ugly Americans, and Tipping Point are pretty engaging to me. Anything that gives me a different perspective on life or the world.
Music: I love jazz and blues, classic rock, and a limited selection of indie / pop. In all honesty, there really isn't a genre that I don't like except country. A couple of favorites now are LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, Röyksopp, Radiohead, Gotan Project, Amon Tobin, Bonobo, Erlend Øye, Nightmares on Wax, etc.
Movies: My interests usually lead me to the more obscure flicks, but here are a few for starters: American Movie, OldBoy, Amores Perros, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Deathproof, Jacob's Ladder, Snatch, Big Fish, City of God, Fletch, Trading Places, and Groundhog Day.
TV: 30 Rock, Californication, Eastbound and Down, Top Chef, No Reservations
Food: Personally, I love dining out. Its gotta be one of the greatest things about Chicago. The diversity of cuisines available is astonishing. From Thai to Ethiopian to classic French, I've yet to get bored of the food scene. It seems to constantly change with new inductions and improvements of the existing long-loved establishments. Thai and Korean food are my favorites, but a rack from Smoke Daddy's or a strip from Primehouse always hits the spot. Jake Melnick's, is a rather generic tourist spot with awesome hot wings and overpriced beer. I love it. Places still on my list to visit are Publican, Arun's, Avec, mk, Topolobampo, and Schwa. As much as I like dining out, I have a passion for cooking, but cooking for one is no fun.

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