I was born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin, and I've lived in DC for 6 years by way of NYC (where I lived for almost 6 years and visit a lot even now.)

I'm friendly, social, smart (some would say smart-ass), kind, curious and sentimental. I'm warm, outgoing, funny, loyal, and as a friend once described me "a bit of a messer". Family is very important to me (and someday I hope to have my own), even though most of my family is back in the midwest so I don't see them as often as I'd like.

My social calendar is pretty active. I am a social butterfly, and love to stay busy and engaged in the world around me.

Music is my passion. Love going to see live shows.

Music's mistress-- the other passion I have, is theatre. I see whatever I can locally, and I have no problem running up to NYC to catch a show that has caught my eye.

I hate ice in my drinks, mushrooms in my food and am not particularly fond of math - but I am fond of my math-y friends who make it less intimidating.

If we're dancing and "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang comes on, I flee the dance floor until it's over. Few things in life make me twitchier than that song.

...trying to wring the most happiness, the most fun, and the most awesome out of every day. Sometimes, I fall short, but I still have a good time, generally speaking. If you mean my job, I work with patent attorneys. I get this question a lot from prying relatives.

Planning fun parties and making fun plans. I love cooking/baking and I am often entertaining people at home. Helping friends pick out a good beer. Discovering more delicious stouts and porters. Being there when people need me. I'm a good listener. Making small children laugh really hard. (I am a fantastic aunt)
Board games and bar trivia.

My red hair and my glasses.

Books - I love to read, and I read quite a lot, thanks to public transport, so I'm always reading something new. Love Neil Gaiman, Nick Hornby, Emily Giffin, Diana Gabaldon, and Bill Bryson (to name a few). My favorite book is probably "East of Eden"

Movies - Favorites include: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (I just saw this and it was brilliant!), Argo, Station Agent, Princess Bride, Never Again, Once, Shawshank Redemption, Coming to America, Iron Man and anything from John Hughes. I also love Audrey Hepburn movies, indie films and some documentaries.

Monty Python is hysterical. I adore Pixar (Up and Wall-E especially) and the Muppets.

TV - Thank goodness for Roku and my DVR! Catching up on old TV series, love the Daily Show, HGTV and Restaurant: Impossible.

I love live theatre! I'm going to see a few shows at the Signature this spring, and I just got tickets to see "Book of Mormon" at the Kennedy Center this summer. So excited!

Music feeds my soul. Anywhere from Mozart to Mumford & Sons, from Etta James to Frank Sinatra. From The Cure to Billy Joel to (early)Tori Amos to Tool. Love Rilo Kiley, Bruno Mars, The Script, The Rescues and The Bird & The Bee... from NWA to Led Zeppelin. Pete Yorn, Gavin DeGraw, O.A.R., Bon Iver, Fitz & The Tantrums, Broken Bells...love it. 80s music, especially brit pop, YES PLEASE.

I'll listen to basically anything except for death metal, prog rock and throat music.

Food: Let's say we're having some sort of meal out somewhere (and if that meal happens to be brunch, then you are automatically super awesome) ... I will inform the waiter that I want the chef to make my food crazy spicy... They very rarely get it right, but when they do? Bliss! The tears are happy ones. Love Thai/Indian/Sushi/Brunch/bacon/Mexican...

If an avocado is featured in food, chances are good that I want it.

1. My Keurig - it's my 2nd favorite kitchen appliance
2. SmarTrip/MetroCard (and Amtrak rewards points)
3. Meaningful connections with friends and family
4. Duck fat french fries from Cedar
5. Music/Theatre/Art/Creativity
6. A vacation every now and then

Where I want to go next, what sort of theme party will I be throwing that will not incur noise complaints from the neighbors, what I am cooking for dinner...

Having fun somewhere, at a concert, or out with friends, perhaps at a live comedy show...or just hanging out at someone's place trying new wine or beer, having great food and catching up with people. You may also find me at home, unwinding after a long work week.

I have never seen "The Matrix" (I know!) And this is weird for most people, but I don't drive - took lessons, hated every second of them. And yet, I am unafraid of public transportation and taxis, and I seem to get around just fine. :) Also, I'll probably beat you at "Cards Against Humanity"...

-You are fun, intelligent, and kind.
-You fit in my age range of what I'm looking for (give or take a couple of years, I suppose.)
-You want a relationship, with the potential for something long term. I'm a lady who has her life together and still wrings every moment of fun out of every day as often as possible--I want a guy who is looking for the same kind of thing I am. (And if you like music, theater, or other artsy type things and are generally awesome, big plus).
-You're happy, and you have your life together as well.

You should NOT message me if:
- You have no photo/a fake photo/the only one is a creepy close-up of your eye, or your left nostril or something, or the main profile photo is of your dog.
- If I've told you my name in an email and you STILL spell it wrong when you respond? Guaranteed we will never meet.
-You have a half-assed/completely empty profile
- your writing is a forest of run-ons and misspellings (and you don’t think it matters)
- your message is going to be along the lines of, “hi your cute! whats up? LOL” — substance required if you want a response, as are correct grammar ) & full sentences. capitalization clearly optional.