The destination is important, but we're built for the journey.

Originally from NY but have lived in the Bay Area since I graduated from UC Davis in 2010. I love living here and see myself being in Northern California for a long time.

I love hosting events -- happy hours, parties (yup, even at 25, I do enjoy me some college-style pregaming with friends and neighbors every now and again!!), etc. (you name it).

I also love thinking, finding ways to be creative (with my ideas, plans for the future, etc.) and have an introspective side (this is my default).

Exploring this awesome, awesome City!!
Building relationships! Of all kinds
Developing my career as an environmental consultant.

Jeopardy...systems thinking...fundraising and event planning...Texas Hold 'em... ...making women blush (just a little bit, though)

my smile...or my large frame
Usually both, but sometimes just one or the other :P

Big current events junkies (PBS Newshour, the Economist, the New York Times, Sportcenter, the Guardian, etc.). I'm fascinated by science, and love reading up on breaking scientific research: http://www.eurekalert.org/pubnews.php

Favorite classics books -- All Quiet on the Western Front, Crime and Punishment, 1984. Also just read Tim Tebow's book -- interesting to read how his environment was so instrumental in building his character, even more than I expected. Give me some good recommendations! I have so many books on my to-read list, and life is now in a much more predictable routine, so I'm off to the library (again) soon. I'm a big reader.

Movies:
Rounders, Gladiator, The Godfather Series, Blade Runner, Pi, The Matrix, Memento, American Beauty, Braveheart, Gran Torino, Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, Casablanca, the Princess Bride, Dr. Stangelove

-Travel (to the corners of the world)
-Strong coffee
-A soft bed
-50 pound dumbbells
-Conversation and jokes
-Dancing

75% of the time out and about looking for fun. 25% taking it easy at home

You like to laugh, are well-traveled, and take pleasure in conversation. And especially if you have a curious mind!

No need to be shy! :)