High achieving academically and very curiosity driven, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. I'm disciplined, serious and conscientious in certain areas, but am also playful and silly and approach life from the perspective that it is mostly absurd and the most important things are my connections to friends and family, and the small joys afforded to us on this evanescent ride through space-time. I enjoy reading, writing, pop-culture, film, art, cooking, lifting weights, running, bowling, connecting with people and having deep conversations that jump from topic to topic.