I find that an irreverent sense of humor is my greatest asset. It is a trait that transitions through most any situation. Always by my side, it keeps me entertained and constantly amazed by the people around me. I can keep my cool when cashiers don’t understand the purpose of giving them shiny coins. I can laugh when I get a fantastic bruise from clipping a doorjamb. I can smile for days over a poorly composed memo. I can diffuse tense situations by heckling coworkers and clients. I can appreciate complete diversions from the best laid plans.

While my wit and trivia recall make me a sought after participant in dinner parties and the attendant board games, they don’t explain the frequency with which I help my friends move. I think that this comes about because I genuinely enjoy seeing people happy, I don't make promises that I have no intention of keeping, I don't mind getting messy, I commit to giving things my all, and I'm a soft touch. I find that asking for help is almost as difficult as refusing to help someone else. But helping others can not only be vastly fulfilling, it can open up a whole new world of power tools. I can organize a rental truck like a pro and refinish a hardwood floor!

I'm finishing up my Ph.D. in biochemistry & genetics while working odd jobs to keep busy until my degree comes through and I can get a "real job". I want to spend my career in scientific research, and eventually, run my own laboratory. I imagine that I may branch out as I progress in my field to doing some consulting work for private biotechs, government, and government policy.

On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love going out to see a comedian, or listening to live music in a small bar. I play volleyball and softball every chance I get and am always looking for an organized league.

Banter, movie quotes, amateur psychoanalysis, being helpful, singing along to the radio, asking leading questions

I smile a lot, and I'm very friendly.

I like romantic comedies and super hero movies. I read thrillers, mysteries, and sci-fi; particularly Dean Koontz, Maryjanice Davidson, JD Robb, Terry Goodkind, Christopher Moore and Jeffrey Deaver. I read romance novels when I need a complete mental vacation and I'm feeling sappy. I enjoy listening to any and all kinds of music. I have Dean Martin, Bowling for Soup, the Office Space soundtrack and the cast recording of Wicked in my car. I love trying new kinds of food. I'm particularly fond of indian, italian and chinese; but I love pierogies, chicken finger subs and gumbo too.

a good book, lively conversation, affection, food staples for baking, my memory foam pillow and a copy of A&E's "Pride and Prejudice"

what to buy for my friends and family for their birthdays/Christmas

unless I get a patent I'll never earn a salary that is commensurate with the amount of schooling I've completed: so thank god I love what I do

how it is that any man can be attractive when correctly wearing a fedora

why I'm fascinated by a pirate accent

wondering how I can be such a science dork and so oddly cool at the same time

In recent weeks I've been working, but I'd much rather be out and about catching a show or reading in my tub.

When I have a really bad day I wear a sparkly tiara, once I'm at home in private, as a pick-me-up

You are introspective enough to know who you are; you like and respect that person, and appreciate those same traits in the people you choose to spend time with. You will also need to appreciate my strange love-hate relationship with run on sentences.