I think it's important to enjoy the little things in life - I am almost always happy and content.

Don't let my nerdy interests fool you; I have a sense of humor, too.

I get along with just about everyone except bros.

I recently finished a MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) program, and would like to teach High School US History or American Government one day. Right now I substitute teach in just about any grade and subject, so every day is an adventure.

navigation and playing the piano. I also like to think that I'm also a pretty patient and even tempered person. You kind of have to be when you teach.

are how subtly handsome and endearingly awkward I am.

Movies: 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut, Dr. Strangelove, Fargo, A Serious Man, The Big Lebowski, The Day the Earth Stood Still (The original one), The Man who Knew Too Much, Koyaanisqatsi, Bubba Ho-Tep.

Food: USDA Prime Steaks, Lobster, Shrimp, and anything else that is usually very expensive.

Music: I am a classical music nerd and proud of it; I have several hundred CDs. I also like some classic rock (particularly Creedence Clearwater Revival) and I love some good jazz.

my friends
my phone
great music
the internet
my car
...?

airplanes, classical music, moving on from being a substitute to a real teacher.

wherever my friends are.

I sometimes drive 100 miles for tri-tip.

you're not a bro.