I'm from Chicago originally, went to college out here, spent 6 years in Boston, and moved back to the bay area about two years ago. I recently joined a new gym, and I have to confess, I've become a bit of a gym rat, though I love being outdoors too. I work in SF, so I'm in the city every day, and frequently on weekends as well.

I am incredibly loyal to my friends and family, and connections with them are very important to me. Some of my closest friends live across the country (or across the ocean), and I work hard to stay in touch with and visit them.

I'm a HUGE foodie-- you know the whole "eat to live" or "live to eat" debate? I fall on the far end of the "live to eat" spectrum. I've been known to travel half an hour (or more) out of the way just to try a new homemade ice cream or the best pastries in town. One of the best things about moving out here is the opportunity to try out tons of new restaurants.

Teaching, exploring, planning my next big trip abroad, and trying to meet the right person to go on adventures with.

Cooking, baking, and making kickass martinis; getting through to really tough teens; making connections.

My wicked curly red hair

Food: all desserts, especially ice cream; homemade pizzas, and the BBQ chicken pizza with bacon and caramelized onions from Ninos; thai food, especially good pad thai; steak frites; lox and bagels; these amazing donuts from Burlingame that my coworker brings in; bubble tea... I'm a foodie, I better cut this off before I go nuts...

TV: Grey's Anatomy, Top Chef, Project Runway, etc. I really like to watch pro basketball and football, but I hate to watch alone... wanna join me? :)

Movies: Oceans 11, American President, Pans Labyrinth, El Lobo (Spanish flick- you should check it out- it's amazing), Mean Girls (yes, I just admitted that publicly!), Before Sunset, The Devil Wears Prada

Music: my music tastes are pretty varied...Akon, NeYo, Tupac, Biggie, Usher, BareNakedLadies, The Fray, Alanis, Dar Williams, Matchbox 20, Juanes, Mana, Reik, La Oreja de Van Gogh... and many more

My friends
My fam
Music
Chocolate
Wine
Vacation

How people met before the world of online dating... and how we must get back to a place where we meet people organically. Til then, though, this will have to do.

Happy hour-ing it up in the Mission with my co-workers, cooking dinner with friends or checking out a new restaurant

After 6 years in Boston, I say "wicked" all the time... and I can't seem to break the habit!

...You are on OKC because you're actually interested in dating, meaning: meeting people in person, and not just in filling up inboxes, AND if you're not just looking for a hookup. Oh, and if you like redheads ;)