Hi Reddit,

Finally got covid, so it's my turn to reach out for internet friends. Bonus points if you're in the Seattle area and we can meet up IRL one day if we hit it off (though open to people from everywhere). Particularly partial to video calling, once we're comfortable, I like talking face to face*.

About me:

• Software engineer, don't love my job, but it pays the bills

• Outdoorsman. Primarily hiking/snowshoeing, but occasional camper, backpacker, and lover of star gazing and bonfires

• Been traveling a lot lately. This year: Malibu, LA, Cancun, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Berkely/Bay Area, Boston, NYC, LA (again). In 2019 (in the beforetimes) I went on a 6 month backpacking trip, hoping to go again sometime soon, dreaming of South East Asia.

• Been hitting up the gym once a week for about a year. Hoping I can build it into a long term habit. Would love tips if you have them as I don't really know what I'm doing.

• On a similar note, looking to get into rock climbing this winter, would love tips there too!

• Love going out to plays and shows, been trying to go more. Had two tickets for Broadway shows in NYC, though I didn't end up making it to either.

• Gamer, though I haven't been playing much lately. Almost exclusively on my XBOX, I have game pass. Would love to maybe play a coop game with you! Love escape rooms and board games as well.

• Far left. Anticapitalist. Environmentalist. Vaccinated. Believer in science.

• Hoping to move to Western Europe one day, ideally Amsterdam

• Amateur/wannabe chef. Let's swap (gluten free) recipes!

• Passionate about economic and social justice. Would describe myself as thoughtful, honest, and intentional.

• Childfree

• 5'7", white, brown hair, hazel eyes, bearded, 170 lb

• Have all the messaging apps

About you:

• Can hold a conversation

• Roughly my age, but certainly 18

• Passionate/interested in something though by no means has to be the same things I'm interested in. Maybe I'll find a new hobby through you!

Please send me a message about yourself. Be sure to include a picture or two and I'll return the favor!

Can't wait to hear from you :)

*Full disclosure, can't always talk, but I'm a quick typer