I write about--and am completely addicted to--reality TV and other forms of pop culture and media. When I'm not watching TV or writing about it, I'm probably teaching (writing and journalism) or doing something online. That said, I'd rather go running, travel somewhere I've never been, ride a roller coaster, or have a stimulating conversation with friends.

I value honesty, rationality, commitment, sarcasm, and people who can make me laugh until I can't breathe. I'm a fan of Chipotle, excessive amounts of salt, and conversational FM talk radio like NPR's weekend shows and the Philips Phile on Real Radio 104.1. I'm a vegetarian who wears a leather belt, I grew up in Florida but I pretty much hate the beach, and I like to travel to places where I don't speak that place's language. I read Entertainment Weekly, Wired, The New Yorker, and far too many blogs.

I'm agnostic except when it comes to worshipping good graphic design and like Las Vegas and Disney in a non-ironic way. Having never really run before in my life, I recently trained for and ran a marathon, and although those five hours and 10 minutes were the single greatest physical and emotional challenge of my life, I'm looking forward to the next one. (read less)

I write about--and am completely addicted to--reality TV and other forms of pop culture and media. When I'm not watching TV or writing about it, I'm probably teaching (writing and journalism) or doing something online. That said, I'd rather go running, travel somewhere I've never been, ride a roller coaster, or have a stimulating conversation with friends.

I value honesty, rationality, commitment, sarcasm, and people who can make me laugh until I can't breathe. I'm a fan of Chipotle, excessive... (read more)