Curious About Everything, Judgmental About Espresso
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Bring whatever's on your mind. I'll bring genuine curiosity, good questions, and zero judgment. Think of it as the best coffee conversation you've had in a while.
Pour yourself something good — we're going deep. Whether it's why Bach's cello suites still hit different, what makes a great live performance unforgettable, or the case for WAP in a concert hall (I'm serious), this is an hour for anyone who loves live music, art, and the conversations they spark. No expertise required, just enthusiasm.
Pick a game, learn a game, or let me suggest one — then we play. I love tabletop and strategy games for the same reason I love good conversation: the interesting part is watching how people think. Great for winding down, surprisingly great for getting to know someone. Competitive streaks welcome.
Got a decision rattling around your head? A career move, a creative project, something you can't quite articulate yet? I'll help you think it through — not by giving advice, but by asking the questions that get you unstuck. I do this professionally in my day job and recreationally in my spare time. Bring the mess, we'll find the thread.
I'm the kind of person who loves geeking out over a perfectly dialled-in espresso, then shifting to the realisation that classical music from Russian composers between 1930 and 1950 just hits differently. Secretly and with patience, I look forward to the day when Cardi B's WAP is performed in an orchestral concert hall. I suppose you could say I'm a simple man with big musical dreams. Nowadays, I am learning to play the cello as an adult beginner with no childhood music background. I do so badly, enthusiastically, and, most importantly, confidently.