Hey there! i just reactivated this account after having it closed for awhile. Easing myself back in I suppose.

I, like most other folks in this city, am a transplant. I moved here from California six years ago and I like to call myself a recovering Californian. I am in love with this beautiful city, and state.

I love the outdoors. Hiking. Kayaking. Camping. River floats. Beach trips. Crabbing. Park days. Frisbee. Bocce. Fishing. Random road trips. If you aren't into the outdoors on some level we probably won't make a good match.

I love watching sports but I don't really play. I am a huge Raiders and Timbers fan. I also am a Blazer, and Ducks fan but am not as passionate about those two. Liking sports isn't a necessity but it sure would help.

In a perfect world, I'd soon meet someone I could spend many years-the rest of my life with. If that happens on here- great If not, I will be happy to have met new, fun people who enjoy the same things as I do. But ultimately I am looking for something long term.

KCCO!

Laughing, dancing, loving, listening, learning.

I was in school studying environmental science but I had to take some time off. I'll go back soon though. So now I'm a personal assistant/nanny and I actually really like doing volunteer work.

Being kind to others. Seeing a positive side of things. Seeing the good in others. Pep talks. Stopping to pet every.single.dog or cat that I encounter. Cuddle puddles. Taking naps. Leaf stomping. Slide sliding. Swing Swinging. Getting lost on the bus. Hitting my head. Giving hugs. Always having chapstick and my water handy. Googling stuff. Not littering. Eating all the browines. Remembering my dreams. Wearing sunglasses all year round. Summer, not so good at winter. Not remembering really funny jokes I have been told.

Laughing at this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zce-QT7MGSE#!

I'm tall? I'm skinny? I'm awesome!!

I wouldn't call any of the below favorites, just some that I like.

The book/s that are currently on my nightstand are:
Wild. From Lost To Found On The Pacific Crest Trail, by Cheryl Strayed, who lives in my neighborhood. BONUS! And Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins.

Christopher Moore (favorite is Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal) Tom Robbins, Khalil Gibran, Michael Pollan, Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs & Steel), J. Maarten Troost, Jack Kerouac. Suzanne Collins. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. Kurt Vonnegut. Silent Thunder by Sarah Payne. Osho. Alan Watts.

Movies:
The Warriors. I Love You, Man. Food Inc. Grandmas Boy. Life In A Day. God Grew Tired Of Us. The Future Of Food. Go Further. The Shining. Black Swan. Dazed & Confused. What About Bob. LA Story. The Hunger Games (yea I said it, errr, typed it) Sunset Blvd. The Departed. The 10th Kingdom. The Sweetest Thing. Into The Wild. Finding Nemo. Big Fish. Collapse. 180 Degrees South. Grizzly Man. Sans Soleil. How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. Zeitgeist. (all of them) Bio Dome. Pootie Tang. Once Upon a Time in the West. Spirited Away. Moonrise Kingdom. The Labyrinth. Never Ending Story. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Unforgiven. American Beauty. Me, You and Everyone We Know. Winters Bone. The Fountain.

Shows:
Dexter, Shameless, The Walking Dead. Game of Thrones. TEDTalks. It's Always Sunny. Arrested Development. The League. Guilty pleasure reality tv, which I shall not name here. ;)

Music:
I like a lot of different types of music. I like reggae, bluegrass, underground hip hop, blues, oldies, folk, singer songwriter stuff r&b, soul, funk and even country. I love the Portland music scene and it used to be a huge part of my life. Not as much as of late though.
Erykah Badu. The Devil Makes Three. George Clinton. Led Zeppelin. The Black Keys. Jason Mraz. Sublime. Bonobo. Pink Floyd. Flogging Molly. Bob Marley. Rebelution. The Doors. Mishka. Tristan Prettyman. John Butler Trio. Ink Spots. The Hold Steady. Beats Antique. Parov Stellar. Gift of Gab. Ben L'ouncle Soul. Pepper. Barrington Levi. Al Green. Alexander. Jimi Hendrix. Macy Gray. Stranger. Macklemore. Gorillaz. Balkan Beat Box. Blue King Brown. Etta James. The Head and the Heart. Fleet Foxes. The Fugees. SLightly Stoopid. Paper Bird. Jenny Owen Youngs. A Fine Frenzy. Desert Dwellers.

Local favs: Medicine 4 The People. Worlds Finest. Outpost. Shook Twins. Fruition. Brad Parsons Band. Acoustic Minds. Jujuba. Twisted Whistle. Chervona. Morning Teleportation. The Villians, now known as Rose City Thorns. The Builders & The Butchers. Blvd Park. The Quick and Easy Boys. TapWater. The Student Loan. Left Coast Country. Oreganic. Phillys Phunkastra. Yur Daddy.

Food:
I have been a pescatarian for over 2 years. Meaning I do eat fish and shellfish, but no other animals. I could eat sushi & sashimi every day! I just recently started eating Lebanese food. Food carts. I love Italian and Mexican food as well. I am also mildly obsessed with Zachs Shack. Waffles, donuts and brownies, yes please.

1. Chapstick
2. Trees
3. Hugs
4. My family
5. Brownies
6. Sunglasses
7. Inhaler

I like odd numbers more than even ones.

Here are some random things that tend to occupy my mind:
Kayaking. Hiking. Road trips. Crabbing. Music shows. Bare feet. River floats. The Timbers. Oakland Raiders. The Blazers. Fishing. Sustainability. Hornings Hideout. Adventures. Exploring. Good books. Sunshine. Park days. Sushi. Laughter. Chai. Jokes. Festivals. Organic vs. GMOs. Healthy living. Holistic health. Frisbee. Bocce ball. Croquet. Fire spinning. Poi. Hula hooping. Col. Summers park. Movies in the park. Slack lining. My cat, Tater Tot Three Teeth. Conspiracy theories. Wilderness survival. Resource-based economies. Elephants. Waterfalls. Rivers

I'm not huge into partying anymore. I used to be and I still enjoy it on occasion but I am not the girl that needs to be out on the town on a Friday night.
I could be at, or watching a sporting event. Blazers or Timbers game anyone?
I could be at a beer theater.
I could be out camping, I probably wish I was out camping.
I could be kayaking, I probably wish I was out kayaking.
I could be fishing, I probably wish I was out fishing.
I could be hanging out at home, watching a movie on my porch, reading, or having a solo dance party.
I could be out dancing to a fun band or at some dive bar drinking whiskey gingers.

It was never easy for me. I was born a poor black child.

I have never made a snow man.

I have never seen an Indiana Jones movie.

I don't like pie.

I use an umbrella. (blasphemy, I know!)

-you're looking for someone to complement you, rather than complete you.

-you are kind with a good heart.

-you are looking for a partner.

-you like outdoorsy things that I have talked about.

-you are a Timbers fan.