I'm pretty quiet and reserved when I first meet someone, but after I get to know them I open up and my true personality comes out. I'm warm, kind, witty and easy going. I'm an Oregon native who has lived in a few different parts of the state, but now call Portland home.

I spent a month in Japan during high school and a semester in Beijing during college. I really want to experience more international travel, but haven't had the opportunity for a while.

I'm a bit of a geek, and I love books. I play video games and board games.

Like most Oregonians I'm passionate about the great outdoors. I love to go hiking when I can. Someday I want to go on an extended backpacking trip.

I also like exploring the city. I have a passion for food, and always enjoy checking out a new restaurant or types of cuisine. One of my favorite things to do is try to recreate a restaurant's dish in my own kitchen.

I chose my username because my name is Sara and I brew beer. I've been brewing for a few years and I'm getting pretty good at it. My friend asked me to brew the beer for her wedding reception this summer and I'm really excited about it.

Working in energy conservation and loving that what I do makes a difference.

Seeing in the dark. Seriously, I have night vision.

I don't know, you tell me. :)

My tastes are very versatile and change depending on my mood or the season of the year.

I like to read classic literature, historical fiction, and the occasional sci fi/fantasy novel.

I haven't met a genre of TV or film that I don't enjoy, except maybe horror because scary movies tend to excite my over-active imagination in unpleasant ways.

My music taste is also very eclectic. Lately I've been listening to a lot of jazz, bluegrass and folk music. I'll listen to just about anything, though.

I can't say that I have a favorite food or type of food. I get bored with too much of the same thing. They say variety is the spice of life and whoever these "they" are are right. I'll try anything at least once.

Energy efficient appliance and light fixture models. Also energy efficiency specifications for windows, insulation and HVAC. I spend far too much time thinking about these things actually.

You think I seem interesting. I'd love to hear from you. :)