I'm a young professional living in downtown Kansas City, River Market. I work for a non-profit helping to connect uninsured patients to volunteer physicians. I like doing the bar scene and happy hours but also love watching movies and playing games at home. I've signed up for a triathlon on August 1st, so am devoting the next 3 months to training- it's a plus if you like to swim, bike or run! I desperately want a dog, but am still convincing my apartment to let me get one. I've traveled all over the world and don't want to stop any time soon...next stop, SE Asia next summer!

A lot of my friends live out in the suburbs so I'm looking for more "city friends" to explore with! Have an extra ticket? I'm game.

I'm looking for someone who is mature, respectful, responsible, can make me laugh, isn't afraid to fall in love, passionate, honest, loves to travel, values family & friends and who can be my best friend.

Planning vacations!! I love to check out different hotels, find deals on flights, read the "Must See & Do" list...

Also, taking care of those around me and stating my opinion. It makes me happy when I make others happy and I find joy in putting a smile on other people's faces. However, with this quality comes boundaries and I'm still learning how to put myself first and remember my own happiness. I'm also not afraid to say what I think, feel or value. My mama is one strong lady and gentlemen, I have her genes!

My smile and eyes. I'm told they're both big and beautiful!

Books: I LOVE to read!! I usually have a few going at the same time. Some favorites...The Prophet, Eat Pray Love, The Red Tent, 100 Years of Solitude and other magical realism, Barbara Kingsolver- especially Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

Movies: Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Moulin Rouge, Blow, Zoolander, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Other Boyeln Girl...you must be a movie watcher ;)

TV Shows: Reality TV- I know, it's a horrible, horrible addiction. I recently got cable and don't know what I did before DVR. I feel like I'm cheating on Netflix! I love to watch series (The Wire, Lost, Heroes) and am a big fan of documentaries.

Music: Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Michael Franti, Spearhead, Norah Jones, Augustana, Guster, Jack Johnson, John Mayer...

Food: Everything! I'm not a picky eater and quite frankly, don't understand the concept. I love healthy, full-flavored, delicious creations! I'm a foodie at heart and have even been known to take pictures of dishes I'm proud of. I still have a ton to learn though and welcome any teachers into my kitchen with open arms! I'll even admit, I get excited by new kitchen appliances/tools...

1. My nephews Gus & Iggy
2. Coffee
3. A good book
4. Friendships
5. My camera
6. Delicious food

Either at spinning class, wine tasting at a great Brookside wine store, watching a movie at home after cooking dinner or at happy hour and out with friends!