I smile a lot, usually a great big smile that makes my eyes squint. I like to express myself, and am looking for new creative outlets to do so. I believe in deep communication, even if this means talking about uncomfortable topics. I love hearing different points of view and expanding my understanding of various cultures. I believe strongly in social/environmental change. I'm empathetic, intuitive, and contemplative.

I love to dance, read, write, explore, travel, hike, bike, camp, practice yoga, meditate, sing, engage in meaningful conversations, watch documentaries, play games, cultivate community, spend time with friends and family. Music is extremely important to me and I like going to hear live music. I'm non-materialistic, enjoy the outdoors, playful, genuine, sensual, and curious. I love to eat - which includes cooking and finding great new restaurants.

I like outlandish ideas, and I hold unconventional beliefs. I'm attracted to people who cross societal boundaries, but know and respect their own. I'm not interested in gossip or the latest celebrity news. I start lots of projects, but don't always finish. Have grand schemes that fall through because I'm overwhelmed by all the options (but I'm workin on it!!) Although I am an eternal optimist and tend to believe in every being's capacity for healing and transformation, I do have a brooding side that sometimes has to be put in check!

I am authentic, feisty, and alive

I work as a women's health nurse practitioner. My background is in community organizing and clinical massage therapy. I am passionate about empowering people to facilitate their own healing, and I spend a lot of time studying and experimenting with various holistic healing modalities.

-making people smile and open up.
-kissing
-singing in the shower
-giving kick ass massages
-dancing
-enjoying the moon and stars

I'm fully present and smiling

not capable of favorites, too many goodies in life.

ok, fine! Here’s some music I love:

stevie wonder, marvin gaye, michael jackson, prince, james brown, bill withers, otis redding, roy ayers, sade, ray charles, talking heads, bob marley, al green, sam cooke, curtis mayfield, bootsy collins, erykah badu, aretha franklin, coltrane, miles davis, stan getz, antonio carlos jobim, nina simone, ella fitzgerald, billie holiday, beastie boys, ray lamontagne, beck, bob dylan, wilco, mos def, chaka kahn, jill scott, joan armatrading, cee-lo, coldplay, paul simon, tracy chapman, van morrison, cat stevens, beatles, stones, doors, zeppelin, the who, the cure, police, bowie, tribe called quest, tricky, elvis costello, fela kuti, axiom funk, lou reed, george clinton, tv on the radio, kings of convenience, ben harper, me’shell ndegeocello, modest mouse, ma muse, kings of leon, massive attack, d’angelo, dj shadow, dj quick, crosby stills nash & young, clapton, queen, willie nelson, de la sol, digable planets, outkast, parliament, postal service, pj harvey, nico case, atmosphere, pharcyde, common, the roots, def squad, radiohead, the ramones, shuggie otis, thievery corp, zapp & roger, the sex pistols, pixies, cat power, funkadelic, gillian welsh, james taylor, fleetwood mac, brooklyn funk essentials, buena vista social club, U2, the pretenders, howlin’ wolf

I love most music. love me some oldies. love classic rock. the 80‘s. ANYTHING that makes me shake my booty. it’s all good.

Music
Access to nature
Sex (more specifically, sexual expression/connection/play)
The people I love
The ability to travel
My self-awareness

anywhere you can imagine. I enjoy exploring new environments and do so quite frequently. I flock to places with character, warmth, festivity, spunk (anywhere with live music). Anywhere that has a great fireplace! Under the stars, without a tent.

I had an organ removed when I was 7. Can you guess which one?

....you like having intimate, controversial, invigorating,
intoxicating, challenging conversations or exchanges, not
necessarily verbal.

....you don't hold back on the dance floor!

...you have the capacity to really be yourself. not me, and
certainly not who you think I want you to be. Possess depth,
wisdom, and a great flair for life in all of its forms. Be capable
of great intimacy and closeness without losing your identity in
mine or pressuring me to become who you are.

....you can make me smile, because every time i see or think of you I'm reminded of what a beautiful person you are. I'm looking for someone who is: emotionally intelligent, creative, compassionate, warm, open-minded, honest, sincere, values their family and friends (and most importantly themselves), self-reflective, intense yet lighthearted, and not afraid of taking risks.

I would like to meet a man who refuses to settle in any area of his life and defines his success based on his own values, not what society tells him to value. I respect people who see the beauty in every situation, while simultaneously being able to detect pain and feel empathetic. I like to laugh and have fun, so please possess spunk. Let's play!

Confidence, not arrogance, is incredibly sexy to me. Challenge me:physically, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually - and I
will do the same. Have the courage to call me out on things and the strength to talk about delicate issues. Possess Integrity. Be quirky, imaginative, playful, and sensual. I'm attracted to people who are aware: of their surroundings, of what is going on in our world, and of how their actions and words affect others. Show me different sides of myself that even I didn't know existed. If you believe that Love=freedom, not ownership then we might just have a lot in common.