I am an east coast transplant that has been in SF for four years. It's easy to have a full life in the Bay Area, and I try to take advantage of the suprises that Northern California has to offer. On a typical weekend in the city, I spend time with my wonderful friends, brush up on my culinary skills, read, and try to make it to the gym.

I am lucky to work in an interesting profession that keeps me engaged during the week. Both my professional and personal life are full and happy, and I enjoy challenging my mind and physicality.

Backflips and baking pies.

This one I can't answer for myself.

5 Books and Authors that come to mind: 1) Fall of Giants, 2) Pillars of the Earth, 3) Kate Morton (e.g.,The Secret Keeper), 4) Ian Rankin's John Rebus mystery novels, 4) Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series, and 5) Wolf Totem.

Movies: I just like going to the movies, so most of the time I am entertained regardless of the film.

TV: I don't have one.

Music: Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Daft Punk, Tori Amos, classical and instumental music.

Food: Mexican, Vietnamese, Northern Californian, and French.

1) My family
2) My friends
3) Soups and Salads
4) My Kindle
5) Tacos

Whatever happens to be right in front of me.

Either reading, having a low key dinner, or at the gym. Sometimes all three.

You think we might have something in common.