I've lived in Seattle about 5 years now. I would consider myself an East Coaster who's grown to appreciate the differences on the West Coast who happens to be from the Midwest. The East Coast side of me is someone who will always say what they're thinking...no matter what...and has no problem talking to someone I notice from across the room. The ability to be blunt combined with a wicked sense of humor can either get me into trouble...or make for an entertaining conversation. My background is in the arts - and that shapes my interest today. I like to go to concerts, movies, the theater, the symphony, museums...anything that expresses creativity. I consider myself creative as well as loyal, strong willed, curious and content.

I moved to Seattle for work...and have spent the last 5 years advancing through the same company. Being so career focused up to this point has meant less focus on dating. But I'm in a good place in my career right now - which gives me the freedom to be open to a relationship. For now, I treasure the friendships I've developed in Seattle.

Eyebrows...often raised

I'm an ADD reader, usually in the middle of half a dozen books, often about politics or the arts. I balance that our with cheesy TV shows and stupid comedy movies. My favorite movie genre is mockumentary (Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show) I listen to all kinds of music...mostly pop or alternative...favorite artists include the Scissor Sisters, Plastiscines, Robyn, Kylie, Gaga, Green Day, Greg Laswell, Ingrid Michaelson, The Killers or something completely random I just come across on iTunes.

As for food...I like food. I'm willing to try almost anything. I love to check out new restaurants around Seattle, find new flavor combinations that might finally inspire me to do some more cooking of my own.

Friday nights are usually my night in...a little time to recover from the week with some wine and a DVD...and prepare for weekend plans. That's typical...but I'm always looking for something new and fun to do on any night of the week.

I like carrots. That's about as private I'm going to get in an online profile...

I'm looking for someone who's settling into life. Not necessarily complacent...just with fewer questions about what happens next. I'm attracted to intelligence, someone with goals, a twisted sense of humor, overly honest and laid back enough not to let the little things stress them out - but still wanting to mix things up. I believe I have a lot to offer someone looking to date with the chance of turning it into a relationship....and I'm looking for someone who understands that's a process. Start with drinks, a date, more dates, meeting each others' friends, learning more about each other - which turns into a relationship.