Diversity is my favorite word. You can find me at beaches, ball parks, farmers markets, bookstores, wineries, theaters or exploring the nooks and crannies of a new neighborhood. I'm open mind and connect with most with people who are the same, even if we have completely different views.

I have an adventurous and independent spirit and I'm always hoping to learn and create more memories from the next journey whether on a trip or in my backyard. I also think a positive attitude can find the fun in most situations and prefer to hang with those who are the same. I'm a teaser, if you can't take it we aren't a match. If you are having a pity party, you get no love from me. Humor makes the world a better place. I'm a sucker for silliness and sarcasm.

I'm a serious wine and food junkie. I LOVE to cook and explore new culinary adventures. Cooking is my artistic outlet and a form of relaxation for me. Hopefully you have an adventurous palate and can be a taste tester for my cooking experiments. If you don't have one yet, I'm willing to be the one to introduce you.

I'm looking for someone who is intelligent, thoughtful, funny, driven, affectionate, has integrity and a strong sense of self, loves to travel or is open to start, and has a little special edge and individuality.

Someone who treats everyone respectfully. Being rude for no reason is a deal breaker for me.

Someone who can hang out anywhere and make it fun. The airport on an unplanned layover, the boring corporate dinner, the backyard BBQ, funky festivals, flea markets and garage sales, hiking the east bay hills, reading at the corner coffee shop, foreign film festivals, or eating from a local food cart and taking a road trip on a whim.

A career in finance pays the bills. But the goal is to have my side jobs in food, wine and travel take over a new career path, hopefully soon!

Reading people.
Cooking my ass off.
Laughing.
Remaining loyal.

My eyes. My laugh. My quick wit.

Amelie, Usual Suspects, No Reservations, House Hunters International, Top Chef, Anthony Hamilton, Mos Def, Sade, and pretty much every type of food one can imagine. But I die for a meal of champagne and fresh cooked crab.

Pork Belly (I kid)
My sis
The sound of laughter
My sense of smell or taste
Affection

Getting my own business off the ground.

Hosting a dinner party, at the movies, out at happy hour with co-workers, walking the lake or at home enjoying my own company.

I watch a fair amount of trash TV. Shhh, don't judge me!

You think we are a match!