I'm a native Philadelphian that grew up far away (Alaska and Oklahoma), and after coming back to Philly for a relatively useless degree in Classical Languages at an overpriced private university, my love of this town kept me here. I live in South Philly and can be seen frequenting local gastro-pubs and watering holes on my old Schwinn. Words to describe me: beer, pickles, hot pink, shiny things, mahi mahi, photography, thrifting, grammar, editing, freelancing, blogging and crosswords. Dancing is my therapy and disco, new wave, electro and party jams always get me on the floor. I spend an inordinate amount of time watching films and foreign television programs--some of my favorites include Riget, The Prisoner, League of Gentlemen and Little Britain. Along the way I started collecting nicknames and I have a list that includes: Alaskan Snow Crab, Small Fry, Ice Queen, Snugglebutt, Kleines Frites, Chittabeep, Strudel and Lexicon of Love--but I'll also respond to, "Hey, you!"