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In somewhat of a line list fashion: Passionate, honest, straightforward, adventuresome, compassionate, amiable, curious, Big sense of humor, empathetic, pretty sure 'down to earth' fits. Definitely a bit on the goofy side.

Of all the things I've ever been called, "smokey" goes down as my all time favorite compliment.

I'm very good at it, but generally don't prefer small talk. On a first date I'd much rather have a discussion about an idea I hadn't considered, memorable meals, places we've traveled - things that have been seen and learned...

I love love love exploring and discovering new things, food, places, cultures, people, experiences, think that about covers everything. I find life fun and interesting most of the time. I love to travel, need to do more. I love to dance, I love roller coasters, I love thunderstorms, I love to walk in the rain. I love the beach, I love the fact that I get to smell the ocean from my apartment. I love the mountains. I love and miss walking in Redwood forests, there's something special about them. I love fireworks. I love the sound of breaking glass.I love the smell of skunk (as long as it's not on my dog.) I love early mornings when the light is that kind of bright you only see in the wee hours of the am. When everything appears clean and the day smells all shiny and new. I love twilight - indigo sky, the landscape outlined in black. I love 'small world' moments when you are reminded this truly is a tiny planet.

I could not exist if it weren't for the love of my friends and family.

To say I love my dog would be an understatement - half black lab, half golden - she's the bomb and an excellent judge of character.

I dislike negativity and won't dwell on my dislikes, but will mention a couple that are deal breakers; I have no tolerance for racism or bigotry. I have little patience for close minded people or glass half-empty types. Of all the lessons I've learned so far, that life is very short is a daily thought and I try to live accordingly.

I love skiing, water & snow - in the winter I live for skiing. I've found there is nothing in the world like strapping two sticks onto your feet, hurling yourself down a mountain - gorgeous views all around, cold wind kissing your face, a favorite song in your head, moving in rhythm - absolute Heaven!

I go see a lot of live music - there's something about music especially live, that's food for the soul. I love it when I know I am listening to great music by the goosebumps it gives me.

I'm a Red Sox fan, love going to games when I can.

I'm attracted to alternative thinkers and people with a strong sense of self. A solid backbone is a must. I think people that say they are bored are often boring. Normal is boring.

Of all the important things my parents taught me ... some of the more notable..from my mother - the appreciation of art, the love of plants, and that, "if it's a job worth doing, it's a job worth doing well," and I'm proud of my work ethic. From my dad, how to use kitchen knives, how to shoot a gun (tho I don't - but it's good to know how) and that it's helpful to pre-warm your thermos or coffee mug. From each of them, a healthy sense of humor.

I sort of grew up on both coasts, lived in many different places, I'm glad I've seen a fair amount of this country, still not nearly enough of it though. I've been to Europe twice and loved it so much it's almost palpable how much I want to see the rest of the world.

In general, trying every day to live it better. Trying to always remember the power of what you think. Listening to music. Skiing/Hiking/Camping/Exploring Dancing in my kitchen. Dreaming about making my dream a reality. In between, going to as many little league baseball, football & basketball games I can, eating great food as often as possible, enjoying the people in my life.

Baking - (and still working on the being really good at cake decorating.) Cooking. Fixing things - so that I've earned the name, "Ms MacGyver" at work... Skiing. Reading people. Reading maps - on road trips w/ my mom and sister when we were little, Cathy was in charge of toll $, and I was in charge of the maps. Mom taught me how to read them young and I'm grateful for the appreciation of maps. Being a sister, and an aunt, and a friend. I can also carry a large server's tray on my head, full, with no hands. The rest you'd have to discover yourself.

Been told my eyes and my smile.

You can see the warmth and intelligence a mile away. (disclaimer - my good friend DJBlackAngus wrote the second line... He is a peach among men)

Short lists are:

A) eat, pray, love; Cider House Rules, Lucifer's Hammer, The Bitch in the House, Five Quarters of the Orange, Memoirs of a Geisha (movie, not so good..), Secret Life of Bees, I Like sci fi... Dean Koontz... I haven't read enough of the classics. Can't believe I left this off the list - Illusions, Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah. One of the best books ever.

B) The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai across the 8th Dimension, Shawshank Redemption, Almost Famous, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Rear Window, Stand by Me, Bagdad Cafe, Benny & Joon, Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy - and of course the books of the series, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Notorious, Fried Green Tomatoes, Sin City, Saving Grace, Star Wars (most of em), Schindler's List, Love Actually, Like Water for Chocolate, Breakfast Club, the new Pride & Prejudice.

C) A very small sample would be - Ani Difranco, Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett, X, REM, Sublime, RHCP, Ramones, Foo Fighters, Elvis Costello, Pete Yorn, Cake, Amos Lee, Green Day, Matt Kearney, The Fray, Death Cab for Cutie, Joss Stone, Snow Patrol, Josh Joplin, James Hunter, John Eddie, Alexi Murdoch, Entrain/live, to dance to, of course THE FIENDS!

D) Sushi, Chocolate, haven't found an ethnic food I dislike.

Other than the literal, and I hate to state the obvious but Family, friends, good music, great sex, really good food, Everything that is pleasurable to the senses - Including but not limited to art. After all I am a sensation junkie.

Sometimes many things too much.

Out shaking off a long week, or home shaking off a long week.

I'm the 6th generation grand-niece of Daniel Boone.

You're nice, you have something fun and/or interesting to say, you don't lie - zero patience for that. You think we might get along - and you live w/n reasonable distance. Ok, I'm putting a disclaimer in here. I had it before, but took it out cause I was afraid of sounding shallow - which I'm not in the slightest. Being 5'7" - when I wear heels, I prefer my men to be taller than me. Just is what it is...*update - I was just advised to make this more clear. Well, 4" is the highest heel I own, which would make me 5'11" - so I guess the minimum that would suffice is 6ft. Damn restrictions anyway huh?