Shin

Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD); St, Mary's International School (Tokyo, Japan)

Johns Hopkins University, Attended 1997 - 2001, Class of 2001, Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Communications Director for a Member of Congress

ACLU, JACL, AQUA, HRC, NARAL, NOW, NGLTF, DNC, JHU, Democracy for America

ACLU, activism, politics, DNC, working out, summer softball, protests, advocacy, civil liberties/rights, queer issues, API Issues, current events, reading, cooking, watching shows about cooking, eating out, sushi, movies, dancing, driving, shopping, travel, drinking, martinis, whiskey, museums, movies

Washington Post, New York Times, CQ, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill, National Journal, The Stranger (Camus), Embracing Defeat (Dower), Ambling into History (Bruni), The Kid (Savage), Stupid White Men (Moore), Fast Food Nation (Schlosser ), Shrub (Ivins), Lies... (Franken), Hyperspace (Kaku), Japan's Modern Myths (Gluck), Years of Infamy (Weglyn), In Our Defense (Kennedy), the Harry Potter Books

American President, Clue, Dr. Strangelove, Joy Luck Club, Pulp Fiction, Empire of the Sun, Cruel Intentions, Get Real, Beautiful Thing, Trick, Spaceballs, Silence of the Lambs, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Broken Hearts Club, Ice Storm, Last Emperor, Michael Moore films, Office Space, Moulin Rouge, Rent, Crash, Brokeback Mountain, Transamerica, Thank you for smoking, Mean Girls, American Beauty, She's the Man, V for Vendetta

Madonna, Billy Joel, James Blunt, Benjamin Costello, dance, pop, rock, classical, soundtracks, electronica, trance

Lost, West Wing, Law & Order (Original and SVU), 30 Days, Daily Show, Colbert Report, Monk, pretty much anything on the Food Network, Family Guy, Futurama, Frasier, C-SPAN, CNN

Sagittarius

I've been in DC since 2001 and still love it. I've got a good set of friends and great coworkers.

I now work "on the hill" as the Communications Director for a member of Congress. Before that, for six years, I worked in the media relations/communications shop of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office.

I live in Silver Spring, MD, right across the border, where I get some kick-ass congressional representation, but spend most of my free time in DC.

I like going to the movies, bars/clubs, protests/rallies, restaurants and museums. I love food (in all its forms) - cooking at home, going out to eat and watching it being cooked. I'll eat pretty much anything, and am always interested in trying new dishes, though the staples are always good. Love burgers and sushi, though not at the same time. I like whiskey, wine and beer. Ironically, my favorite beer is Kilkenny's (bottled by Guiness - if you know where I can get it in the DC area, please let me know), but I only have it when I am in Tokyo. Boddingtons is a close second.

I'm an activist at heart, and continue to go to some of the rallies and protests in the area. I'm involved with a few local organizations and try to stay on top of the issues. I try to read the NYT, Washington Post, Politico, National Journal, CQ, and other media sources on a daily basis. At the office, when Congress is in session, I've got CSPAN or CNN on non-stop. While not a gym rat, I try to go as often as I can. I love the summer softball season in DC, and all the fun times it brings.

I'm pretty laid back, some call me a workaholic, and would love someday to afford to be a shopaholic. I like going to the usual places in DC, but am always willing to try someplace new!

I love being an uncle, and going up to spend time with my niece in NYC. She's the cutest kid ever!

It's hard to put it into words, cause so much of it is "about the person." But, generally, I like people who have the following traits: Honesty, a good sense of humour, intelligence, social/political awareness and good communication skills.

I love people who are passionate about something, though it's more fun when it's about social justice or progressive politics. But someone who cares about *something is always good.

Someone who likes to go out, but doesn't HAVE to go out -- they can enjoy the comfortable evening at home. Someone who can be serious, but knows also how to kick back and just enjoy life. Someone who's not afraid to cuddle and hold hands. Someone who feel as comfortable watching a thought provoking documentary as they are watching re-runs of West Wing or the latest hit movie. Someone who's open-minded and has a good head on their shoulders... would also be great if that said someone were single and gay too (easier said than done)!!!