I love my life. I stay busy with school, my horses, friends and family. That said, I love opportunities to meet new people.

I grew up on a farm, but, due to parental circumstances, have spent half my life in the city. Because of this, I think I am a hybrid of a hick-farmer and hippie-city dweller (okay, so that describes my father and mother, whom stayed together long enough to have my brother and I).

Wow, so I've probably broken rule #6: mention your parents. Regardless, my upbringing has shaped my personality, beliefs and interests significantly and, admittedly, left me a hypocrite. Example, please, you say? I walk, bike, or take public transit within city limits for environmental reasons... but, my dream vehicle is sitting at my farm waiting for me to score enough cash to buy it: a 3/4 ton diesel truck. Will an old pick-up truck help me pick up much?

In my life, I want to feel inspired, challenged, and happy. I try to consider what impacts the choices I make have on the natural world. I've chosen a career that will hopefully enable me to invoke positive change. I am the softer side of engineering.

I'm an aggressive driver. Don't tell me "chicks can't drive stick".

I procrastinate. I've written a twenty-five page term paper in one night. I am trying very hard not to end up in a situation where I am pulling together my Ph.D. thesis in a similar time frame.

I'm assuming that this section is actually intended for you to elaborate on your interests? Since I tend to stick to those things that I am good at, I will run with that.

I just started riding english last year and bought another horse last winter. I compete in eventing and train in dressage and jumping four to six times a week. No one is surprised that my last ex ended things because I spent more time with my horses than him. At this point in my life, I am not looking for a serious relationship.

I'm also very good at going off on tangents. And coming up with the mathematical equation to describe said tangent (kidding).

When I'm not riding, I like to be skiing, camping, backpacking, hiking, travelling, cooking, and attempting creative pursuits such as drawing, painting, sewing, etc.

Physically? Hmm... couldn't tell you. Actually, I could, but I'd rather you see for yourself. It'll be worth it.

Once I open my mouth? That I'm blunt.

My tastes do not define me, nor should they define anyone. These are things that enrich who you are, not make you who you are.

- family
- friends
- my horses
- clean soil, air and water

our planet

- dancing in a club
- drinking at a pub
- partying at a house
- riding my horse
- cracking jokes with my friends that better not go over your head

I fall off a horse at least once a year, even though I've been riding all my life.

Okay, I guess that is just embarrassing.

You aren't looking for someone to complete you because you've got that covered all on your own.