Hi, I'm Jason. I just recently signed up, so this is still "Under Construction" for the most part...to be added to/ edited later, I suppose =P. First and foremost, however, I'm just a dork (pretty much have that DOWN at this point in my life) trying to get along in this mad World!

Hmm, what else...I'm a relatively simple, honest and candid Michigan transplant from a "salt of the earth", Italian family. I'm basically looking for a fun-loving, adventurous gal who appreciates a self-deprecating sense of humor, plus the occasional, well-timed sarcasm...and can give it RIGHT back! Someone who feels just as comfortable at a nice dinner as a dive bar...

I enjoy serious conversations about mundane topics, and ridiculous talks about important ones (and vice-versa, of course)

I like to read (when I have the time), and am slowly chipping away at my running list of the Classics...

I try not to watch TOO much TV, but some of my favorite shows are: The Office, The King of Queens, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Family Guy, and Chappelle's Show, so that should give SOME indication of my sense of humor (I like both wet and dry, btw, nyuck nyuck). I'm a bit of a movie-buff/cinephile too!

I've had my turntables since I was 15, and even though they've been accumulating a layer of "neglect" lately, I still like to sift through some dusty crates in LA or SD when given the chance--basically, it's nice to break out from behind the "Orange Curtain" and see something other than "copy and paste" beige stucco strip malls that look like they were built yesterday!

Recently, I adopted a two year-old rescued boxer mix named "Jackson" (he's kind of a handful so far), but it's fun to take him to Bark Park in Costa Mesa, or Dog's Beach in Huntington for a run!

And lastly (for now), I like to challenge, and BE challenged...I'm forever looking to learn something from my significant other.

That said, don't be a stranger!


**Addendum: Casual POF observations a la Jason:

1. What's up with all the "Blue Steel"/Zoolander/"mirror-face" and "Scissor Mafia" poses on here? Uh, wha? It's rather laughable and ridiculous...no wait, eeet's ridiculi! (that's plural, ha)

2. People really do NOT like "Durr-AMMA" (OC intonation) on here. Their level of contempt for it seems to be directly proportional to the amount of exclamation points they add, and/or if they hit the CAPS-LOCK. (i.e. "I really HATE DRAMA!!" or "those who bring drama need NOT apply!!!") BTW, is there anyone who DOES like or thrive on "drama"? Maybe they took "drama" in HS, and regret their poor choices in electives...not sure. (they never got to make a clay ashtray or birdhouse). I've also noticed that the same people who proclaim their resolute disdain for "drama", tend to use the term "hater" quite often; hmm...=P

3. People LOVE sarcasm (on paper or in theory, at least...not necessarily in practice. This has been tested, btw...with luke-warm results)

4. Hate-mail guarantees a response (not that I've ever had, nor sent any, ha)

5. Midwest politeness is a myth. If you message someone from your OWN home state (in my case, it's Michigan), and attempt to engage in innocuous small-talk about being from the same neck of the woods, and what they think of CA so far, you WILL NOT get a response...not really sure why.

6. Nice guys finish last on here (*cough* me! *cough*) despite nearly universal claims to the contrary. =( Shirtless, uneducated "Thirty-thousandaire" douchebags seem to fare much better...

7. People who describe themselves as "perfect", "nearly perfect", or as a "Princess" are probably a wee bit deluded. Did you inform the Queen that she has family in Norco? (That's a 'collective' observation, btw--not based on any ONE particular person necessarily...or IS it? j/k)

8. If you grew up or currently live in the 909 or 951, you absolutely LOVE: Glamis, lifted trucks, nautical star tattoos, Monroe piercings (Marilyn not James), dirt bikes, Famous Stars and Straps clothing, The River, ATV's, annnnnd GUYS who wear Famous Stars and Straps clothing, have nautical star and spiderweb elbow tattoos, and drive their lifted trucks to Glamis or the River, hauling their ATV's and dirt bikes. It's not a stereotype, it's a proven scientific fact...I have the empirical evidence right here! (not that there's anything wrong with that! ha)

9. No matter what one writes in a message or what you have on your profile, your picture(s) will ultimately determine whether or not you get a response, it seems--the gals who put "just looking for a nice/sweet/smart/loyal/honest guy" or "chivalry is NOT dead" are usually full of ish, masking some level of superficiality, or rebounding from a "bad boy type" that they've sworn off for the sixth consecutive time. Ahh, dating in Southern CA...isn't it just the tops?! =/

10. If you "prefer not to say" whether you do drugs or not, you're probably strung out on heroin.

11. If you "prefer not to say" whether you have kids or not, you probably have more than Angelina Jolie, the Osmond Family, that Octo-Mom gal, and the "Little Ol' Lady who Lived in a Shoe"...COMBINED! (again, not that there's anything wrong with that!)

12. Amorous testimonials/comments on your profile left by other suitors = MAN-REPELLANT!

Lucky 13. If you put "Rockstar" or "Pornstar" as your occupation, you're unemployed...and may (nay, SHOULD) have to schedule a trip to Planned Parenthood...(again). I see antibiotics in your future. Orrr...on the OTHER side of the coin, if you misspell your ACTUAL occupation (i.e. aesthetisian or cosmotolegist)...that's not promising either.

14. I thought "Glamour Shots" went out of business in the early 90's...this site has proven otherwise.

15. You are NOT "the typical OC/LA/CA/So Cal kind of girl" (you just happen to walk, talk, act, think, and treat others the exact same way). Reminds me of 8th grade Health where my teacher would tell the class: "You are not off the rack...you are not a Blue Light Special."

16. I'm becoming increasingly convinced that there are Mail-Order brides on here. (Either they, or their handler/pimp-type-person should probably invest in "Rosetta Stone" though...otherwise I really don't see these potential marriages lasting longer than 2 years...just sayin')

17. (non-POF related) I'm pretty sure that the "Snuggie" (the "blanket with sleeves") is nothing more than a backwards robe! Do NOT believe the hype, people!! (unless you're planning on being Friar Tuck for Halloween). The ShamWow!, on the other hand...now THAT's legit! Next week: Bump-it Review.

Please remember: "Tact is for those who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic." All in good fun... =) (Some people take themselves WAY too seriously on here)

A cold jacuzzi and a warm box of wine, followed by dinner at the Olive Garden (aka the Denny's of Italian food) and matching neck tattoos to commemorate it...or whatever, I'm flexible--"jay slash kay!", I'll come up with something creative (whether classy or gauche) tailored to the person I'm meeting. =)