Humm, going to try something a little different up here since I doubt most people read my entire, longwinded profile. I'm on here looking for friends. I'm recently married and we are currently in a monogamous relationship and don't see that changing in the near future. A little strange? Maybe, but I've had this profile for a while and have met some amazing people through this site.

I agree with most people that trying to explain who you are in a few concise paragraphs is impossible, so instead I will try to give you the highlights.

I'm a huge nerd/geek and have given up hiding it. I love video games, board games. RPGs, ren faires, amtgard, SCA, graphic novels and much much more. My husband and I had our reception at the Penny-Arcade Expo and couldn't have picked a more apt place. We host game nights now and then (Munchkin and Arkham Horror are always good) and are always looking for more gaming friends.

I'm also an environmentalist and have been called a damn hippie and a tree hugger. I am, and I'm proud of it. I care deeply for the environment and strive to give a voice to the things around us that can't speak for themselves. I'm very into the voluntary simplicityand urban homesteading movements but am in no way old fashioned or traditional. However, this means that if you're looking for a partner for retail therapy I'm not your girl.

My other hobbies (which get WAY less time) include photography, biking, rock climbing and parkour. I enjoy reading, and go through fits and spurts of intensive sewing and knitting. I have a ton of other things that I'm interested in (poi, knife throwing, learning more and more new skills) that tend to get pushed off to the side in favor of relaxation.

I can be feminine but am so very not girly. However, I get along just fine with women who are (especially those who are willing to tell me that my clothes look terrible and will show me how to dress). I am a tom boy, plain and simple, and don't see that ever changing. I am also not one of those women who doesn't like other girls. Though most of my friends tend to be guys, I deeply value my tribe of women and can't imagine my life without them. I write for a blog, Pretty Gamer, that is by geeky women, for geeky women. I am a feminist and I'm proud of it.

I am Irreverent, passionate, and competitive

About a year ago I finished my master's in Library and Information Science and am now working full time for the Pima County Libraries. It's the best damn job ever and I am extremely happy every day I go to work.

I'm learning to cook with my husband and am enjoying the heck out of our amazing kitchen. I'm discovering what foods Tucson has to offer and how to make them into delicious meals to share with those I love.

Information, which is why I'm making a career out of it.

Other than that I tend to think of myself more as a bard; a jack of many trades and a master of none. I'm pretty good at sewing though I'm always looking to improve, I can sing, but prefer sea shanties to anything formal, my writing is fair and I'm bright, though often I find it difficult to express my thoughts.

I have a list, but will only share that with people I trust.

I'm good at having strangely sexual close friendships. Comes from being a bit kinky, I guess. It's pretty awesome having friends who can flirt and trade spanking without crossing that line.

My smile, I have a fantastic smile but it makes me look weird in any serious photography. Beyond that, you'll have to tell me.

Books: Favorite authors would have to be Tolkien, Neal Stephenson, Neil Gamin, Terry Pratchett, Orson Scott Card and Barry Hughart. I love sci-fi, historic fiction and alternative histories and fantasy, but will read just about anything that is recommended to me. The Omnivore's Dilemma and Fast Food Nation changed my life.

Movies: I don't really watch movies but I love The Last Unicorn and Dogma. I can also get into wire-fu flicks, especially bad ones.

Music: Old school punk, paddy punk, folk rock, Celtic... the list goes on and on. Really I only dislike new country and rap with the exception of nerdcore.

Food: I LOVE sushi, Thai, Texmex (though it does not love me), Mongolian BBQ and trying new things. Because of environmental and animal welfare concerns I mainly eat vegetarian unless I know the meat came from a sustainable source and yes, if you ask me about it, I will tell you my opinions over your burger.

I tend to eat locally grown foods and am excited about learning to eat locally in Tucson as well as how to farm in the desert.

Books, great conversation, new experiences, the internet (hey, I'm an information junkie so the internet is the greatest invention EVER in my opinion), air, sustenance.

I'm an introvert who spends WAY too much time up in her head. I spend a lot of time thinking, period.

Usually at home with the husband either playing games or studying.

Hmm, like most people I'm pretty open to answering any questions that anyone may have.

How about, kids freak me out. Though I'm getting better about this. After working as an elementary teacher for a while and now working as a librarian and having to cover story times I'm having to deal with kids more frequently, but they still scare me a bit.

You're looking for someone who is smart, interesting and a little odd. I can guarantee you good conversation and fun times, unless you're a party animal who loves to spend all of their time at loud clubs. Then I'll probably bore you to tears.

If you're looking for sex, keep walking. I'm not your girl. (Unless you think I'd be an awesome wingman, then by all means, drop me a line. )