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CascadesPDX

32 / M / straight / Single

Portland, Oregon

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Ethnicity
White
Height
5' 10" (1.77m).
Body Type
Average
Looking For
New friends, Long-term dating, Short-term dating, Activity partners
Smokes
Drinks
Sometimes
Drugs
Religion
Atheism
Sign
Taurus but it doesn’t matter
Education
Graduated from Ph.D program
Job
Education / Academia
Income
Kids
Likes children
Pets
Likes dogs
Languages
English

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I am outdoorsy, honest, and curious.

My Self-Summary

I can get dressed up for a night on the town, or feel just as good in a pair of jeans and Chacos. I am always up for good conversation that makes me think, and you think. After working hard all week it's the weekend mornings I'm excited about- no alarm, good beats, hot chai tea or coffee, a good breakfast, a stroll bundled up, and no "have to" schedule. I try to take pleasure in the details of life. A decent dose of sun on my skin makes me feel healthy. Reading a good book in a tent, or under the covers, is cozy. A quaint restaurant, a bottle of wine, some great food and company goes a long way. Or making dinner at home and sitting outside under the stars is a pleasure as well. I am drawn to outdoor activities of all sorts (mountaineering, cross-country skiing, hiking, backpacking, trail running, etc.). But, balance is a good thing. As much as I like the outdoors, I enjoy living in the city (spending time in a museum, shopping for organic vegetables at the Portland Farmers Market, people watching at a coffee shop). Cooking is one of my favorite pastimes – I find it an excellent way to be creative and relax. I enjoy making big meals with friends and sharing bottles of wine. My tastes for going out on the town are eclectic: I like checking out dive bars, going to fine restaurants, and most everything in between. I think I have a pretty good life. So what am I looking to add? I'd like to meet someone to share time, me, and the experience of life with. There is nothing more special than a true bond between two authentic people. I sure didn't get a set of instructions for life so I try to remain open as to how, when, and who that develops with. I see it as the feeling of a best friend with great benefits - pal around, eat/drink/be merry, laugh, travel, talk, think, grow, learn, be affectionate and intimate. Someone with good intentions and a good heart. Integrity and honesty are paramount in my life, and I expect the same in a partner. It's that person that you just have a "bam!" factor with. You look across the room, see them and naturally a smile comes to your face and good feelings to your heart. You know them, and they know you. It's consistent, and it's natural. Too much to ask? I am thoughtful, intelligent, and loyal. I am a good listener, a problem-solver, and a bit of a jokester.

What I’m doing with my life

I finished a doctoral program in educational leadership in June. Currently, I am an assistant principal at a middle school.

I’m really good at

Navigating in the wilderness.
Organizing projects.

The first things people usually notice about me

My smile.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food

Some of my favorite authors include: Sherman Alexie, Edward Abbey, Tony Horwitz, Peter Jenkins, and Jon Krakauer.

Music: Yo La Tengo, The Clash, Bob Marley, Violent Femmes, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews Band, CCR, misc. bluegrass, zydeco, and 80s... (I listen to a lot of different things).

Food: Mexican, Thai, Cuban, pizza, breakfast/brunch, cheese.

The six things I could never do without

Music.
Bicycle.
Family and friends.
Adventure.
Wilderness.
Humor.

You should message me if

I am looking for someone who is active and who challenges me to experience new things and look at ideas in new ways. She should be intelligent, worldly, and easy-going. Above all else, she should make me laugh.