I grew up in the East Bay. I like to go out and do things, but I also enjoy a relaxing night at home. I have two dogs, so I would like to meet people who like pets and don't have allergies. I tend to be a night person, but I would like to meet people who won't make my staying up late habits worse, but who don't have a circadian rhythms entirely opposite mine. A love learning and travel, and a similar sense of humor are also important. Oh yes, and I love sharing food so I get to try as many things as possible.
I love dancing (latin, ballroom, tap, ballet, or just moving awkwardly to music). I also enjoy skiing (both water and snow) and camping. I also love board games and trivia. I have a bike which I rarely use, but would like to use it more. I also love swimming!
Politically I'm liberal, so if you are a Republican or don't vote we probably won't get along. The same goes for if shopping at Walmart is important to you.
I'm not into watching sports, so if that's your thing, cool, but I'm not going to join you (with some exceptions during the Olympics).
FYI--I would like to have one or two kids at some point.
Should we happen to meet, fall in love, and all that jazz, make sure you propose with an ethical diamond or some other stone, if you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the movie Blood Diamonds before you propose to anyone.
Questions that I look for as unacceptable are as follows: If you think women are obligated to keep their legs shaved, we are not a match. It's one thing to prefer a shaved leg, but to make me obligated, that's crazy. If you are turned on by rape fantasies, that creeps me out and I suggest you get counseling. And if you are so shallow that you would write someone off who is slightly overweight which I take to mean five to ten pounds you are too superficial and I am not interested in you. The thinnest people are not necessarily the most fit nor do they necessarily lead the healthiest lifestyles. Also for those of you who would not date someone who lives with her parents, WARNING! I do. I'd rather pay off student loans and I have a healthy relationship with my family, if that's a turn off, you've been warned.

I am an occupational therapist. If you don't know what that is, don't feel bad, you are not alone. I'll just say it is similar to physical therapy and should we meet, I'd be happy to explain the differences.

Putting my foot in my mouth (figuratively--although I can do it literally too).

I don't know, you tell me? My inner beauty?

Books-I always say my favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird" but there are so many good ones. I like mysteries and mostly I read fiction. Although for school/work I have been reading a lot of bio's about people with disabilities. I also said in the fourth grade I was going to read every Newberry Award Winner, and I am still in the process. The Newberry Award is given by librarians for children's literature. So I also still read chapter books as my students used to call them. I've also probably read the majority of fiction/bio books on Iran. I like Sedaris (both David and Amy), Steinbeck, and Vonnegut.
Movies-I love movies, I rarely hate one. Just off the top of my head, Wizard of Oz, The Italian Job, Shawshenk Redemtion, Edward Scissorhands, Zoolander, Fried Green Tomatoes, Glory, Roman Holiday, About a Boy, there's too many, I can't think of a comprehensive list. I like comedies, dramas, horror, action, etc.
Music-I love Showtunes. But I also like pretty much a little of everything else. I used to say I didn't like country till I opened my mind to it, and now I even like some of that. I will not choose whether the Beatles or the Rolling Stones are better, I like them both. Okay, fine I pick Beatles.
Food-I love almost everything with the exception of kidneys. If you've never had them, I don't recommend them. I say Thai is my favorite kind of food, but really variety is the spice of life. So Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Persian, Indian, etc. I do have to watch my weight due to my love of food and drink. I would consider becoming a vegetarian, but never a vegan.

My pets.
My family.
Sleep.
Food.
Books.
Movies.

How come when I answer more questions it never changes my percentage compatibility with people?
Am I wasting time on this okcupid thing? It's starting to feel like it.

Going out or staying at home.

I can't think of anything. Does that mean I'm boring?

you feel like it.