Like most everyone, here I am a young professional in working in government service. Former resident of California, who moved here for job opportunities. We have great weather and nicer people (yeah get over it, people here are much meaner) back home, but the job front sucks. What a city to be in for jobs and sight-seeing. As a history nerd, this city offers so many sites and stories. As a political nerd, well hey it is the capitol, what more needs to be said about that. The food here is incredible, my roommates and I, try out a new restaurant every week…..while this is not good for our wallets, our taste buds are grateful. Because of these ventures,…..I have found the best Mexican place in this area. Maybe I can take you there for a bite to eat sometime…;)

For physical adventures, I love that there are so many amazing beaches in driving distance. Hiking is always fun! My best friend and I (back in CA) would go hiking on a different trail every month. I would love to find someone who would be up for helping me revive this monthly ritual. Biking is my second favorite activity. The one exercise I don’t really understand is running….I never liked it when I was at boot camp forced to it and I just don’t get why you would do it for pleasure? Yet, I am being trained to run a 5k with my coworkers, damn peer pressure haha. Mostly, I work out twice a day (during lunch and after work).

So why am I here and what am I bringing to the dating table? I work in an office filled with married coworkers or people old enough to be my grandparents. In addition, I am not a huge bar person or drinker. I did my time in a fraternity and I am over that life style. I am really funny, I know everyone says that. I actually have an award for being funny (stand up amateur comedy award)! I am sarcastic, coming from a big family, you learned sarcasm or you were left behind. Adventurous (see list below), I have a bucket list of crazy fun things I want to try. Affectionate, I thinking holds with the person I am dating is one of the greatest hedonic pleasures of life. Romantic, examples of this can be provided up request!

My bucket list for 2013:
Swim with Sharks
Travel to England (going towards the end of the year)
Bike the 100-mile trail
Visit Every Museum in DC
Run the Lawyer 5 K (being trained by a coworker for this)
Get Scuba certified.

I work for Social Security Administration and the Small Business Admin.

Going to grad school and promising them my first born as tuition payment.

Cooking new recipes, talking to random strangers, seeing positive in negative situations, listening, offering advice, and kicking things up a notch.

They have a brother/uncle/friend/someone who I remind them of.

Books: The Bear Trap, Fiasco, All the Shah's Men.

I am huge movie buff: Avatar, blackhawk down, blood diamond, Syriana, Good night and Good luck, the good german, Aladdin, The lion king, Casablanca, the Manchurian candidate, Lawrence of Arabia, Star Trek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Garden State, Hot tub time machine, Eternanal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Kill Bill, Up, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, and so many more!

TV: The two best shows on TV "Bob's Burger's" and "Archer", but also love Game of Thrones, The Wire, True Blood, Big Bang, Family guy, American Dad, Always sunny in Philly, and some trash tv as well....

Food, I love spicy food! I also a very damn good cook and take cooking classes via Groupon. Some of my specialities include: Spicy Crockpot beef stew, Spanish Sea Paella, Cajun grilled Shrimp, and homemade somosas.

1. My family, I come from a huge family and its so packed with fun and drama.
2. My friends who are some of the biggest goofballs ever!
3. Learning new things, god I wish I could be a college student all my life, just learn new subjects.
4. Traveling (Top 5 Bucket list includes: Australia, Kenya, South Africa, Peru, Turkey)
5. My Iphone 5....don't roll your eyes, it is awesome that apps that make life so much better.
6. Music and going to concerts.

Why I didn't watch "30 Rock" before now....seriously what a well done show.

Where to go hiking this coming weekend.

What is next for me in life.

I know everyone says "I go out and grab drinks with friends and party it up blah blah blah"....but honestly currently most of my Friday nights are spent recovering from a 10 hour work day and the weekends are spent training for my first race or hiking.

Instead of wimping out on this question, I will embrace it and give you some real gems:

1)My first date ever from Okcupid, ended in her being arrested. (All her doing not mine, just so we are clear)

2)Cosmopolitan magazine published three dating advice articles for women, I wrote in 2001. (You can find the online in the archives section)

3)I licked Robert Downey Jr's face on a dare. (Yes you are reading that correctly)

4) A creation of mine will be displayed at the Australian embassy in a few weeks and I need a date for said event. If you are interested, let me know :)

If you know what KCCO means and follow said montra.
-You want to go on a hike.
-You can speak your mind and are direct!
-You want to go with me to the National zoo and want to feed some of the creatures. (I have connections)
-If you want to check out a museum, so I can cross it off my list.
-If you want to train with me, to bike the 100 mile trail.