I'm a DC native but mostly grew up in Virginia Beach. I love to travel - studied abroad in Spain for a year, have been to Central America and various spots in Europe (Greece is my favorite!). I also love to come home and feel at home. This city is home - despite its quirks, it fits me like a glove. I am a policy wonk, but I also like to play outside and have fun.

I play the viola, and I recently joined the Symphony Orchestra of Arlington. I enjoy running, love a good brunch, and like to hit the gym or a yoga class.

Living - attempting to balance work, family, friends, hobbies, health.

Taking in the cultural events this city offers so generously.

I work in K-12 education policy. Previously, I taught in urban elementary schools.

Writing. Making people feel comfortable. Cooking without recipes. Making pie crust from scratch. Getting stuff done.

My eyes -- they're kind of hazel and kind of yellow and kind of green

Books: There Are No Children Here, Letters to a Young Poet, Around Ireland with a Fridge, Moneyball

Movies: Amelie, A Few Good Men, Good Will Hunting, Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Music: Ingrid Michaelson, adele, matt nathanson, dar williams, eminem, lady gaga, pink, counting crows, old school REM, shakira, U2, ani difranco, tracy chapman, Yo-Yo Ma, anything written for solo viola, anything that's good for listening to on the beach

Food: Thai, Mexican, Salvadoran, Greek, and Indian are faves. I also love French food. mmm, crepes!

TV: Parks and Recreation (I relate to Leslie Knope to an extent that makes me worry a little...), The Daily Show, Modern Family, The Amazing Race, Suits

my cats (Jen and Angie, after Jennifer Aniston & Angelina Jolie), floss, friends, family, frozen yogurt

how to get all students what they need, women, what my cats are thinking about.

out to dinner with friends, out dancing, enjoying the events of this city. Unless I'm tired...then I'm likely home cooking dinner and cuddling with a good book. Or catching up on "The Daily Show" on DVR.

I lived on a sailboat for a year.

You are looking for a new friend and think we may have something in common.

**No couples, please.