I believe in balance. Whether it be balancing time between loved ones and being alone, or blancing the chores with the play time, I find my life is most peaceful and content when I keep myself in the middle. My brain is always on, and always contemplating someting. I believe happiness is a choice. How our life feels to us is about our chosen perspective on it. I am sarcastic and goofy in humor. If you enjoy Dane Cook, Jeff Dunham, Monty Python, Steven Wright and the quote "I sat there wondering why the frisbee was getting bigger...and then it hit me", then you will understand. I don't believe intelligence requires cynicism. Positive thinking and happiness with the world around do not equate to stupidity. Grief is natural, and should not be feared. Wallowing and suffering, though, should and can be avoided. I believe I can be feminine without being girly...and I love being feminine. However, I will be the first to jump on my feet screaming at a badly called strike. No, I am not a woman you will have to explain sports to. I am not offended by opposing opinions, but I get irritated with voluntary ignorance from fanatics. My relationships with my loved ones hold high importance to me. It takes strength to be independent, and courage to ask for help. That is why we are all in each other's lives, to help each other through it. I believe there is a time to cry and release the pain, and a time to suck it up and keep going. Laughting cures everything, even if just for a moment, and should be done as often as possible. I am not perfect, nor should I be. Best I can offer is that I am very self aware, and self analytical. I believe this summary is getting quite lengthy...is anyone still there?

I just moved to the peninsula from the east bay. And by east bay I mean Walnut Creek, not Oakland. This year I finally began a career in my dream job (hence the move), am living alone for the first time in my life in an apartment that I love, became single again, and turned 30 in August. Essentially, it has been a big year. At this moment, I am looking to make new friends in my area, and finish settling into the next chapter of my life. Establishing a solid foundation for the future, and polishing off the finishing touches of my life is my focus.

Do cryptograms count for this category? Logic puzzles? How about tripping when nothing is on the sidewalk? Yes, that is me. I am usually good at reading people, and being able to put myself in someone else's shoes. If there were an award for empathy, I think I would win. I spent 6 years working in bars, so I have the socializing skill finely tuned. I love conversation about deep philosophical ideas, and I love even more when it is taking place with someone who can follow my random turns. I am good at being a dorky goofball...that part just comes naturally. Oh, and I am good at rambling, can you tell?

I am tall for a woman. I stand at 5'10.5" barefoot, so 5'11" in any kind of shoe. Second thing people notice depends on who is doing the noticing. People have commented that I seem to bring happiness to a room. Best compliments I ever received were that I make people feel better, and that I changed lives in a positive way.

Oh good lord. This question would take forever to answer if I listed all of my favorites of these categories. Books - I have multiple books going at all times. Usually one fiction, one philosophy/life path/religious book, and one non-fiction educational book.

Movies - top 5 would have to be: Field of Dreams, Usual Suspects, Top Gun, Boondock Saints, and Labrynth.

Music - I listen to all genres, depending upon the mood. I do own a record player. Because swing, classical, motown and blues should be heard on vinyl.

Food - dungeness crab and Cheez-its. Not together, of course. That's just gross.

Music, books, my loved ones (friends AND family), living near a body of water, baseball, and love itself.

HA! What do I NOT think about would be the better question.

Doing whatever happens to come up

I sleep with a teddy bear. I just miss cuddling.

You are interested in having a new friend. Yes I am single, yes I would like a relationship someday, but I throw up a big mental wall at the idea of forcing love. Starting a friendship is fantastic, and has no pressure. If something grows, it grows. If it doesn't, then at least I have a new friend.