Though most find me to be conventional in how I conduct myself, I have lived an unconventional, colorful life. I do well with someone who has a bit of adventure in his spirit, or who at least does not mind that I do.

If You would like to catch my eye be respectful. Know how to treat a lady. Show me that you love being outdoors as much as I do. Have the pictures to prove it.

Talk nerdy to me. Intelligence is the ultimate aphrodisiac. It doesn't matter if it's math, science, psychology, economics, or anthropology, I am convinced that intelligence makes the man. For myself, I can not get enough of Geology and Geography these days. History buffs can make me swoon too.

I love having a reason to dress up, but more than anything I am an outdoorsy kind of girl... I have my own Harley and I like to ride.... I enjoy long walks.... hiking.... camping... observing nature... people watching.... photography.... exploring... kayaking... I hope to add river rafting to my list of interests before this summer is over.... and I am contemplating jumping out of a perfectly good airplane before the year's end....

When I am not romping around the great outdoors, I enjoy good conversation, cooking, baking, cake decorating, movies on dvd or blueray (you might as well know I have an embarassing weakness for 3D movies if we go to the theatre), interior design, and chillin in my hammock with a good book.

I love having friends over, be it for a top notch, multi-course meal, or a casual outdoor barbecue. I've been cooking for many years, and pride myself on being able to create tasty foods that will embrace all kinds of culinary limitations.

A sense of adventure is a wonderful thing, but a sense of humor is a must.

If you have a problem with round girls, pass me by. I like to be active, I prefer to eat healthy (low carb works for me), and I put in my fair share of hours at the gym. But I am not ever going to be "Barbie"....

I am Articulate, Amusing, and Passionate

For the next few years I am a full time student.... and I work full time....

Juggling my schoolwork and job with other activites...

I have no idea... unless I am having a bad hair day, then I am pretty sure people notice....

I wish I had more time to read what I want to read, instead of what I have to read (for school.) I have always been drawn to books that teach me something... about other cultures.... recipes... techniques... history....

I am a homebody when it comes to movies, so I am glad to wait to watch movies when they come out on DVD. Even being a die hard for dvds, I must admit there are some moives that just will not transfer as powerfully to the small screen..... There are a few movies I have watched repeatedly over the years.... The Gods Must Be Crazy... The Godfather Trilogy (only the first two really).... Something's Gotta Give.... Like Water for Chocolate... Chicago.... Wild Things... I also like musicals and foreign films.

My musical taste is ecclectic and all over the board....... I don't know how I ever survived without an iPod!

Food has to be good to entice me. I adore fine dining, but I am a foodie at heart, so I am equally happy to frequent a great little hole in the wall.

The ethnic foods I love best are East Indian, Thai, Greek, and Sushi. A recent introduction to Pho has capitvated me.... even in this warm, summertime weather. I also love seafood, and barbecue. If you're disapointed to not see Mexican food on my life, don't be. I eat it so often I no longer consider it "ethnic."

In no particular order.....

Being outdoors
Friends
The opportunity to learn
A clear conscience
Exercise
Good conversations

But if you're talking actual things, as in "objects"...
My Sportster
My cell phone
My walking shoes
My iPod
My pillow
high thread count sheets

Where to ride.... where to hike or walk.... and about how I am going to get a kayak on and off my truck.....

I prefer to be home on Friday nights.... or having already arrived at some out of town location....

If there is a way around crowds, I like to avoid them, but this never stops me from doing something I really want to do.......

Not a thing.

you want to ride.

Anyone who has a passion for some thing they do is sure to catch my eye. I am not good at math or science, but those who are, fascinate me. Intelligence is the *ultimate* aphrodisiac, in my corner of the world....

Integrity matters. Comfort in social situations would be nice, but is not required.... I can be friendly enough for both of us. A penchant for kayaking, history, motorcycles, good food, hiking, or geology is a plus. Healthy living is important to me, I have not reached all my goals, but I am committed to a healthy lifestyle. You be too.