In a completely unbiased poll, my friends said they most appreciate my fierce sense of loyalty, intelligence, often dry sense of humor, and invites to my dinner parties. I believe spontaneity and adaptability are good things. I am tight with my inner dork. I like to laugh, often times at myself. I truly enjoy taking care of those who are close to me, and do not put up resistance when it's reciprocated. I love live music, whether in an intimate venue or a large stadium. I enjoy meandering in museums. I love a meal with good company, out or at home, and even more when it involves sushi. I love the rush after a good workout. I got into running races and triathlons a few years ago, and have found myself signing up for more. I appreciate the finer things life has to offer, but find simple pleasures more meaningful. I volunteer regularly and wish more people made the time for it. While I have goals and enjoy hitting the pillow knowing I accomplished something, I also excel at chilling out. I'm originally from Ohio and take pride in my roots, but have found that I am happiest living in a city. I moved here from LA several years ago for work and to be closer to family. I still feel a bit more Angeleno than Washingtonian, but I've grown to really love DC. I have a great circle of friends that enriches my life even more. The only thing really missing is that special someone with all the inside jokes.

I'm a physical therapist at a large, local hospital. I've also started teaching in the last few years, which has been really rewarding. I can honestly say I enjoy my work.

Cooking and playing hostess, laughing, snowboarding, staying up past my bedtime...I could go on, but would rather leave some surprises.

My smile, then my eyes.

Books: Some favorite authors include Roald Dahl, Milan Kundera, Bret Easton Ellis, Albert Camus, and Paulo Coelho.

Movies: Killing Zoe, To Catch a Thief, The Darjeeling Limited, Cinema Paradiso, Inglorious Basterds, City of God, Magnolia, Moonrise Kingdom and 80's brat-pack flicks.

Music: LCD Soundsystem, Death Cab, The Killers, The Strokes, David Bowie, Brandon Flowers, Wilco, Keane, Ray Lamontagne, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Spoon, Vampire Weekend, U2, VU, Moby, White Stripes, Prince, The Bravery, Andrew Bird, Leonard Cohen, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots and countless more.

Food: Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican (I miss SoCal's fish tacos!), Mediterranean and really dark chocolate.

Friends/family, music, my yoga mat, my iPhone, sunshine, and red wine.

My constant inner commentary runs the gamut from the origin of life, to current events, to my relationships, to what I may make for dinner, to trips I want to take, to my next workout, to such vapid things as my next nail polish color...

I'm not sure I have a typical Friday night. After a particularly grueling week, I may want to hibernate with a few select friends, but can usually be found out somewhere for dinner, drinks or a movie.

What fun would that be?

The qualities I admire most include: kindness, integrity, a sense of self and a sense of humor, intelligence, wit with a dash of sarcasm, and perhaps a small hint of vanity. I’m looking for someone who is also open to developing a long-term relationship. I guess that's a starting point, but it’s never that black and white. I prefer to think we’ll just know when we meet, and can enjoy discovering the rest along the way. If this seems to mesh with you, then I would love to hear from you!