Originally from the east coast, but moved here over a year ago and have decided to make Portland my home.

Loves: Working out, bourbon, Rogues Hazelnut Brown, brunch, hiking, football and basketball, wine, reading over coffee, spontaneous travel, seeing live music shows, farmers markets, gluten-free bread, my Kindle, and quality TV

I enjoy being active, working out in the gym during the week and going hiking on the weekends. I've recently discovered a love for the outdoors and find joy in tackling more challenging trails or seeing new terrain. Since I'm new here I'm also trying lots of new activities to see which ones click - recent trials include bouldering and spinning class, and next up are camping and skiing. If you're willing to take a beginner out, I'd like to join you. I frequently try new restaurants and enjoy a nicely crafted cocktail or good beer downtown. I work hard at my job but make a point to travel in Oregon and outside. Recent trips include heading to Napa, LA, and Utah. When I'm not outdoors or traveling, you can often find me cooking (and in the fall, with football on TV in the background). I lead a full life, but I'm looking to find a partner to share the journey. I'm looking for an intelligent, career-oriented man who likes to be active outdoors but also wants to explore downtown Portland and all of the beer, wine, food, etc that this town has to offer. I am always up for a day spent exploring but am equally happy curling up with a home-cooked meal, a bottle of wine, and TV or a sports game. Or, let's make it epic and do both in the same day.

Ultimately, I’m looking for a man who will be my equal partner. Let's get to know each other - share a good meal, a good cocktail, or a good outdoor excursion.

Entering the world of business for ye olde big athletic apparel company of Portland. Love my job and very pleased with my career.

Planning international travel
Recognizing bit players in TV crime shows
Jewelry making

Chin-length curly hair will do the trick.

While I like intelligent books and TV (especially non-fiction), I am somewhat of a teenage girl/sci-fi fan at heart: Battlestar Galactica, the Vampire Diaries, Parks and Recreation, Community. Working my way through The Wire, and newly dear to my heart are Top Shot and The League. Can never forget the old favorites of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly.

My music taste is a little mainstream, but I grew up on alternative music (Metallica, Tool, A Perfect Circle), but now mostly alternate between top 40, post-rock (Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky, Russian Circles), and girl chill music (Sia, Imogen Heap). I'll pretty much listen to anything, and Spotify is my new best friend.

I enjoy reading everything Michael Lewis writes. I also seem to read a lot of chick lit.

Family and friends (obviously)
White wine
An i device with gps (iPhone, iPad, etc)
Passport
My Nike Free Runs
A non-stick pan

Food and cooking. I try to adhere to Paleo cooking (at least during the week), which does involve a lot of prep time, especially since I don't have time to cook during the week. I'm now getting good at grain/bean/dairy free cooking, even though I splurge on the weekends.

Having some sort of bourbon-y drink at Clyde Common with the girls. Or asleep on the couch with Netflix, depends on if the work week was rough.

I believe I already mentioned that I like vampire TV shows.

You have a great restaurant or happy hour recommendation.