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Why don't I start at the beginning, hmmm? I was born in San Francisco, and raised in San Jose, CA. So, if you were hoping for a southern belle, you should know I'm much more Cali-minded...Okay, that's enough about my beginning, I think!

I'm still a child at heart, I love to play and learn! I like to laugh, and try not to take anything the world throws at me too seriously. Above all, though, I strive to keep an atmosphere of fun and happiness around me.

I understand the importance of trust and respect in all relationships, and I try to act towards others the way I'd like to be treated. I definitely adhere to my sense of right and wrong, but I don't judge others on their beliefs or actions (so long as they don't hurt or infringe upon others).

Some things I like:
-I much prefer warm weather over cold! I do enjoy short visits to the snow for skiing, though.
-Art and natural history museums.
-Travel. I'm lucky enough to have experienced the cultures of South Africa, S. Korea, Cuba, Morocco and much of Western Europe.
-Roller coasters & amusement parks.
-Flying kites--especially in the fierce wind before a thunderstorm!
-Splashing in rain puddles and walking barefoot in the mud (I've loved doing these since I was a kid)

I am Energetic, Sparkling, and a Total Bad Ass!

~~If I never read or replied to mail you sent, I'm sorry...I sometimes get jaded and frustrated that I haven't met someone to fall madly for, which leads me to forget check my messages...I'm hoping that if I've missed mail from "Mr. Right," he'll try one more time to get his message through to me~~

Right now I'm doing a lot of traveling, since it will be more difficult once married & with young children.

-I make a mean chili
-Thinking of creative ways to deal with life's surprises
-Entertaining
-Dancing
-Finding my way around when traveling

-My smile
-Green eyes
-Friendliness

I asked some friends for their input, and they added:
-My energy
-Positive outlook.

Books:
I read a lot, pretty much always fiction (I guess its a sort of escapism). My favs of all time would have to be Alice in Wonderland, The Tao of Pooh, and anything by Robert Rankin or Tom Robbins

Movies:
I don't watch them much anymore, but my top choices are True Romance, Natural Born Killers, and The Princess Bride. Otherwise, I almost always enjoy comedy and action films

Music:
I mainly listen to drum n bass, and breakbeat. However, I also have a soft spot for Blink 182, early NIN, Violent Femmes, George Michael, The Beach Boys, and certain show tunes (i.e. "Little April Shower" from Bambi, and "I'd Do Anything" from Oliver!)

Food:
I'll try just about anything, but my favorites are Indian, cake, candy, ice cream sandwiches, and a good steak (medium-rare)

1. Family
2. Friends
3. Delicious food
4. Learning
5. Books
6. I'm a pretty vivacious girl, so I need a man who can be my calming center

I'm ready to have a family, start the next chapter in my life.

I try to keep myself busy. Likely scenarios include:
-Comedy club
-Having dinner with my friends
-Staying home to see what happens next!

I have a fear of lemmings...

Go ahead and take my MatchMe Test! If you get a high score, let me know!

I'm old-fashioned in the sense that I believe the guy should make the first move...so, if you like what you've seen so far & are curious to find out more: YOU SHOULD MESSAGE ME!