I am independent, smart, funny, open-minded, considerate, loyal, honest, and neat. I try not to take myself too seriously...and I have very good teeth ;) I think I do better in person than on paper.

I grew up in NJ (yes, I am actually admitting to this) and have been in the bay area for 12 years now. I love traveling to new places and trying new things. I have been to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Korea. I am hoping to someday add Africa, Australia/New Zealand, South America and southeast Asia to that list. I am no gourmet chef, but have a few dishes that I do well. I will eat or wear anything that is not endangered or gross. I exercise and keep fit, but sometimes laziness and my couch win. I have an awful sense of direction and am completely dependent on my GPS (it has saved me far more gas than any hybrid engine ever could). Family and friends are a very important part of my life.

My ideal match would be considerate, smart, honest, social, attractive, clean, ambitious, active, confident, communicative and not passive-aggressive. Someone who works hard, but also knows how to relax and enjoy life. A sense of humor is a must. My deal-breakers are indoor cats (I'm allergic) and never wanting kids. Extra points if you are a good kisser and willing to kill a bug for me!

I don't want to spoil all of the romance and mystery, so I will leave the rest for when we meet.

Scientist at a biotech company, and I study viruses.