I spent a lot of time on this section originally and realized that I am not adept at describing myself...a lot of what you would need to know about me comes from your own personal discovery, which is the beauty of getting to know someone. My own interpretation of who I am is undoubtedly different than what your interpretation could potentially be. However, so as to not completely doge this portion of my profile, I believe myself to be a free spirit as far as my spirituality, views on life, and overall disposition.

I do, though, always have a plan because I hate being caught unprepared and I hate even more to be late--although certain aspects of my life can be utterly spontaneous. I prefer to be busy and love the sense of accomplishment that comes from checking off my to-do list. My independence is something that I am proud of and wouldn't trade for the world. That being said, I would love to have someone in my life that could slow the pace of my mind, creating more balance, and take care of the parts of me that need it.

To this end, I suppose, you could say that I am a walking contradiction. But, aren't we all (in our most honest moments)?

While I am not a girly-girl (no heels or tight skirts for this chick), I am confidently feminine and truly enjoy all of the natural aspects of being a woman.

I am currently a graduate student taking a break from my 3 year stint as an 8th grade language arts teacher. Originally from Ohio, I moved to NC after graduating to teach and spread my wings. Recently, I have moved back to achieve my goal of earning a master's degree. One of the spontaneous aspects of my life is my end location. My small family is spread throughout the country and my sunshine-seeking soul has yet to make up its mind about where it'd like to land.

While I miss my students terribly, I am grateful for the opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience in other areas of education with my intended degree in Higher Education Administration. I am fortunately enough to have a graduate assistantship position which means the university foots the bill! Which is, of course, super stellar.

Aside from school and work I love staying active, reading, dancing, crafting, trying new recipes and buying gifts for my soon-to-be niece due in June.

Being myself. As cliche as that might sound. I'm not an open book, but I know who I am and am over trying to change myself to please others; I don't follow the crowd unless, of course, the crowd is doing what I want to do.

I get a lot of compliments on my eyes, I suppose.

I love to read and don't really have a particular genre or author that rings my bell. However, I could wander aimlessly through a book store for hours and be pleased as punch. I frequently check books out from the library... the ambiance is groovy and I am cheap and books aren't so it works pretty well that I can borrow them at no charge.

Unfortunately, t.v. shows on Netflix and Hulu have complete destroyed my attention span so I am not the biggest movie buff. But I will give anything a chance.

I love t.v. shows...SVU, Intervention, Homeland, Parenthood, Parks and Rec, New Girl, HGTV anything, Downton Abbey, My So-Called Life. However, you won't find me dead watching any Housewives from any city or Bachelor-shenanigans.

My music interest is incredibly varied. The Avett Brothers to Frank Ocean to Incubus (all-time fave) to Lauryn Hill to Walk the Moon to The Beatles to Jay-Z to Mumford and Sons to Drake..... you get the point. (notice no country artists made the rotation)

The last meal I ever eat will consist of macNcheese, Snyder's honey mustard and onion pretzel bits, a peanut butter/banana milkshake, fried pickles, a Cuban sandwich, carrot cake, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and a white russian. But since I am not dying anytime soon, I am really into eating good-for-you-food and making healthy meals. I want to be around for a while, but I am not afraid to indulge.

Contacts, blue pens, my camera, Orlando (a stuffed seal), my mom's backrubs, and dancing.

how I can get what I need to get done more efficiently.

With good friends eating, dancing, crafting, drinking, laughing (any combination)

By myself with a glass of wine, DVR'd shows, music, dancing, cleaning/organizing, rocking in my favorite chair (any combination)

I am 27 and I throw an absolute tantrum (that only I can hear/see.... I hope) if I have a bad haircut. Hey--everyone's got something....

You're finally ready to date the "girl I'd like to marry" instead of putting her on hold for the "okay for right now chick".