I'm a small town girl who grew up in a New England town where all we had were cows. I'd like to live in the city for a bit, but not long enough for it to harden me. After all, the sky roof of one's car should be open on summer evenings, but city lights block out the stars.

I'm an old fashion romantic. Morals are important. I believe that family is very dear and should be kept close, even when they are separated by long distances. Friendship is a must in a relationship.

I want to learn to dance (salsa, ballroom, and swing). I took a few tango lessons this past summer and intend to keep learning. I also want to learn how to sail, surf, to rock climb, and to skydive. I've traveled around the states and Europe with my family; I would love to continue but reality will keep me homebound now. I'm open to challenges and love adventure.

For the dork inside of me: synchronized diaphragmatic flutters (hiccups) are not cool. I think the Merck Index is a beautiful book. I prefer perfect inelastic to elastic collisions (physics anyone?) that end in snuggling. Words come out of my mouth faster than I process them, and my friends let that happen because they think it's funny. I read Scientific American Mind and the local newspaper. I fall up stairs. I (have been known to) wear flip-flops in the winter (I know...a bit crazy). I don't like crowded places, slow elevators, or pushy people (but then again who really does?). I like all shades of pink (but not neon). In my opinion butterfly kisses are the sign of a well rounded kisser.

I've burnt rice-a-roni. Diet coke without ice is the drink of choice. I eat the best part first. Gummy vitamins are not just for little kids (agree?), and super chunk peanut butter is the best. I can't really cook, and I'm well aware that this is a problem of epidemic proportions.

I run to keep myself sane. I like the outdoors, especially when it comes to fishing. I love the smell of rain after a summer thunderstorm and the way my hair curls with the humidity. I've never been camping, but I really want to. The wind can blow my hair (and I won't complain). I play tennis for enjoyment and wish I was actually good.

I'm "so east coast" and people tell me it's endearing. I say "jinx, pinch, poke, you owe me a coke" if someone says something at the same time as me. I start to cough if I eat too much ice cream because it's so cold. I've traveled and want to continue because a cultural experience is second to none. Sunrises are better than sunsets because they welcome the mysteries of that day. I (occasionally...ok well maybe more than occasionally) sleep with a teddy bear, and sometimes I forget to use my indoor voice less someone remind me...

Maybe I enjoy streams of consciousness?

Starting a PhD program in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and trying to find a thesis lab...

PCR. being organized. procrastinating. hanging with friends. being real. romance. talking (without the words "like" and "um"). listening. running. text messages. thinking about the future. passion. dedication. honesty. having fun. being spontaneous. laughing. wearing sneakers but rocking a sexy pairs of heels too. smiling. confidence but not arrogance. assertiveness yet gentile. volunteering. punctuation.

My smile.

Books: My Sister's Keeper, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and probably a few of my textbooks (for real)

Movies: Crash, Seven Pounds, The Notebook, Maid of Honor, Finding Nemo, Marley and Me

Music: Anything but the head-bashing rock...If you can introduce me to a different world of music, I'm more than willing to listen.

Food: Sushi, a good burger, pasta, carrots (have to add some veggies in here somewhere)...anything really...I'm always up for trying something new...

friends. family. running. emotions. trust. an education.

What I will be doing in the next few years...

How to live, laugh, and love...

In my opinion, life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself; thus, I'm busy trying to create...

Out with the girls (no, probably not at the bars)...or cuddled, watching a movie.

If I admit my most private thing, then it won't be private; therefore, I'll pass on this question...

You are dorky at heart and like to laugh. You prefer a girl who is more cute than hot. I'm pretty old fashion (but I have a backbone in some matters), so you should message me first. I'm also looking for a guy who is starting to be a man, someone who I could learn to laugh with, trust in and be passionate with, yet have a lot of fun with because he hasn't lost the kid at heart. I'm also open to learn. I might like science but that leaves a lot that I'm unsure about too, so if you have the patience and willingness to teach, you'll be a good match. You don't have to have all the answers either. Oh, and will you watch a girlie movie once in awhile?