An awesome place I've visited:

A hot springs resort outside of Sapporo, Japan, during the Snow Festival. The outdoor baths had a view of the mountains and we could see snow gently falling while we soaked in the hot water.

My life history in 5 sentences or fewer:

I'm originally from Massachusetts. I lived and worked in Japan for three years after graduating from college. Upon returning to the States I got into nonprofit technology and have been in that line of work ever since.

For me, a first date no-no is:

Talking about yourself without engaging the other person. Conversation is at its best when it's an even flow between two people who are both listening and contributing.

I secretly want to be:

A food writer.

I want to be with someone who wants to be:

Constantly learning and discovering new things. Someone who's curious about the world.

An infatuation of mine:

Astoria. I love the neighborhood where I live and it just keeps getting better.