*Disclaimer: I'm quitting my job and leaving NYC in November and heading to Australia to travel, write, and skip the winter. Sooo, unless you're looking for something really short term or just to hang out and grab a drink, you may want to look elsewhere.*

I'm Tim. I like books and The Books. Bikes! Also, Wall-E and whiskey, and even things that don't alliterate. I'm no stranger to the city. I live in Brooklyn.

Work in progress. But what isn't?

I sometimes get discouraged by all the posturing that goes on in these things, and many times I'm skeptical of my own motivations in choosing what to include and what to leave out. Someone I stumbled across on here one of these days had this brilliant review of the whole e-dating process, something about giving himself a migraine trying to cram what he knew about himself into what he thought everyone else would like. I think I can identify, but I think that's a pretty crappy way to interact with the world, right? There ought to be something said for honesty.

That said, I really _do_ live in Brooklyn, like alliteration, cycling, electronic music, literature, brown spirits, and animated films about robots. I'm quick-witted, a bit sarcastic, and often loquacious once the introductions are out of the way. Good at reading people, great at giving advice, fiercely loyal to my friends and family.

I love ideas, but I'm also a bit of an Epicurean (in the classical Greek sense). Meaning, I'm into cultivating pleasure, but prefer the sort that stays with you to the sort that leaves quickly. Think learning to cook, rather than enjoying a piece of chocolate cake. There's something equally powerful about making a mental connection and being floored by the simplicity or power of it, losing yourself in a crowd, or getting your first taste of something wonderful, be it a quiche or a kiss. Life's too short for self-denial. (Though, that's easy to say and sometimes hard to truly believe.)

I'm a big fan of doing things myself. I like fixing and building things, I'm just sad I don't have room for a wood shop.

I do believe I spent a good number of years in a bit of a shell, which I'm cracking and breaking away of late. Amazing how your outlook improves once the ball gets rolling.

I can't claim to be perfect, but nobody can say I'm not self-aware.

Stepping off the treadmill and going to the other side of the globe, where I will spend my life outdoors, see new things, meet lots of people, write, and spend my time working on me rather than wasting away doing boring work for someone else's benefit.

Cracking wise, holding my liquor, interpretation, synthesis. Cooking! Remembering faces, & forgetting names.

Probably the freckles.

a) The End of the Affair, Slaughterhouse Five, Labyrinths, Tourmaline. Anything written by James Joyce. I really like T.S. Eliot, Yeats, and e e cummings. Big fan of JM Coatzee and Tim O'Brien at the moment. I'm also big on graphic novels right now: Jason Lutes' Berlin series & Jar of Fools are phenomenal. I have a total man-crush on Adrian Tomine at the moment.

b) I really, really, really like Werner Herzog documentaries. Miyazaki movies. Teeth was fucking hilarious. Loathed Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist with infinite passion.

c) Lately, lots of stuff with beeps that you can dance to. Lately I've been listening to Bat for Lashes and Matt and Kim on repeat. The Golden Filter as well, even though they only have like two tracks out. I like MGMT, Ratatat, Dan Deacon, Midnight Juggernauts. Gil Mantera's Party Dream. Grouper. Atlas Sound. The Books. Aphex Twin. Nick Drake will always be a favorite... Pink Moon is like a warm blanket.

My family, interesting ideas, my bike, outdoor time, sunshine, rain.

Oh, all kinds of things. Where I want to travel. Where I want to live next/eventually. What my escape plan is. Why it is I sometimes avoid things that are good for me. Why so many people seem to be so unhappy. Why we're not all doing the things we love the most, and whose interests that might serve. Why living intentionally can be as difficult as it is, and what a joy it can be when it works out. What the world will be like in 20 years. What to cook for dinner, and where in Bed-Stuy to find vegetables on a wednesday evening that won't be rotten.

I used to keep myself out till 3 or 4 am with friends. These days, I'm more content having a few drinks at a happy hour and spending the rest of the night reading unless there's a reason to rally.

I'm a bit worried that this thing is going to come off as way over the top/introspective in the wrong ways, or that I'm emphasizing entirely the wrong things in an online personal.

You thought my concerns were off-base.

You're actively involved in her own life, you're not afraid to live on your own terms. I'm fascinated by women who are very independent and not complacent. I have a soft spot for bookish types. Travelers welcome. I like differing opinions, but find arrogance and self-righteousness tedious, boring, and unattractive.

Saying "if any of this appeals to you" is cliche and unimaginative, but I'd hope there's something more to the response than "Ok, he knows the difference between your and you're, can string a sentence together, and isn't wearing Ed Hardy or living with his parents."

You should message me if you'd like to grab a drink some time, or ride bikes to Far Rockaway one of these weekends, or if you can identify.