I’m playful, optimistic, and attract friends easily, but I've never been described as 'sweet'.

I like things that are straightforward and authentic. This includes (but isn't limited to) fashion, men, and food.

I'm pretty handy around the kitchen/house/yard/campsite and I take pride in figuring things out and doing them myself. That said, I am terrible with most tech stuff and rely heartily on spell check.

I value connecting with the places I live and the people around me. Using public transportation and buying used when possible, supporting public media and local artists, participating in co-ops, taking classes, and volunteering are all part of how I do it.

I work in health education at the U. I also do my best to be a good sister and friend, and generally to be joyful and gracious.

smiling, weddings, chopping vegetables, wearing sunscreen, helping others get/maintain perspective, projects, dinner, and using semicolons.

How young I am for my age.

Sedaris, Bourdain, Kristian Matsson, morning-time coffee, afternoon coffee, Bon Iver, Safran Foer, public radio, Bittman, Beirut, R&B, Norman McClean, Baz Luhrmann, Jónsi/Sigur Rós, short fiction, whole food, slow food, Arrested Development, Nina Simone, G&T, Mary Oliver, National Geographic everything, An Idiot Abroad, James Blake, Hemingway, Amelie, Wes Anderson, Shakespeare, TakeAwayShows

Other things I like: maps and geography, old photos of familiar landmarks, live music, dancing, yoga, running, playing outside, paddling, biking, skiing, skating, and spending time with my niece.

How to have and use less stuff
Any upcoming trip
What the sky is doing
What should be included in my personal manifesto
My grocery list and what I'll cook tonight
Why this couldn't be a dating site? theburninghouse.com

I’ve cried during more than one job interview. I realize it's great that I can’t hide what I’m passionate about, but it can get uncomfortable.

I feel really indulgent when I brush my teeth while in the shower.

you're dynamic, grounded, optimistic, and self-assured.