I’m not sure what to say or if I should even be here right now, except I believe the most important connections in our whole lives can come from strange places—I need someone who doesn’t mind talking throughout the day/night & laughs at my jokes. Someone who will ‘ooh’ & ‘ahh’ when I share my writing or my tweets with you. Someone who wants to keep up with my chatterboxing. I’m not ashamed to admit I’m terribly lonely these days. I believe that kindness is one of the best things on Earth & I believe when we’re kind to each other, everything else takes care of itself.

I’m not having a pity-party & I have a sense of humor that is bigger than I am. I try never to feel sorry for myself, but these are tough times. I’ve been admitted to the hospital 10x in the past year. I have a chronic inflammatory condition for which I may get (barbaric) surgery later this year. I can tell you about it sometime, if you want. Chronic illness definitely has me feeling down, but I’m trying.

I’m looking for someone to say good night to & good morning, too.

Someone who knows that human connection is more important than anything else.

I believe in listening to if not following my gut, even though it has let me down lately.

I’ll go first: My name is AJ. I have a talented voice, amazing hands & super-power-level blue eyes. You could think of me as an old punk rock kid. My favorite thing in the world is YOU laughing at my jokes. I’m struggling with my physical and mental health—but I AM trying.

I’m a writer who doesn’t write anything, a musician who doesn’t make any music, a comedian who doesn’t tell any jokes. I’m a time-capsule. I’m frozen in ice like Austin Powers—I can’t move and I really gotta pee.

I don’t know what I’m talking about anymore. I’d rather be talking to you.

Maybe somehow you can tell I’m talking to you. You, specifically reading these words right now. If so, with this post—know that this is me coming to find you. Maybe you feel a tingle in your tummy. Maybe you feel like we’re supposed to talk to each other.

I am single, unattached & never married.

If you wanna talk…

VIA CHAT: Say ‘hi,’ tell me something about yourself & ask me a question. We can exchange selfies.

If we hit it off, let’s move our chat to Signal—it’s free & it’s the best one I’ve used.

Question for You: What do you do when you’re scared?

If you’ve read this far—send me a chat if you think you’re supposed to.

I’m waiting.

AJ