Derrick the Social Hussey

About me:

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.. I grew up in Jersey, New York, Texas and Florida, but I'm also an avid traveler, mostly by way of excessive daydreaming. I'm painfully shy, but incredibly social. I am an attention whore who hates the spotlight. I love a good laugh and love even more to make one happen in others. I can spend half the day on Discovery, History and National Geographic Channels and the other half on Nickelodeon, Disney and Noggin. I'm spontaneous, unpredictable and a bit of a firebrand. Self-expression is my orgasm, but the easiest way into my head is by way of sense appeal. My idea of a perfect date: a museum or arboretum trip. Best rainy day activity: writing, painting or reading about writing, painting or design. Hot weekend activities: hiking, athletics, traveling to random localities, like Kansas City or Upstate NY, simply for the experience of "newness." Favorite topics of discussion: spirituality, art, music, nature, literature, health, culture, travel and design. Quickest way to my heart: through my stomach. On the bad side, I'm a bit of a mental wanderer. I'm emotionally immature. I've got power issues borne of deep-rooted insecurities. I've perfected the non-art of self-sabotage (working on reversing that). I've been known to isolate myself to a dangerous degree and keep those who express care for me at a distance (working on that one, too). I'm terribly insecure and incredibly indecisive. I internalize everything and I require a bit of patience from others. It's me, at this current stage...