Well hello there. Is your interest piqued by a saucy mujer who can bounce between heady political discussions and the humor of a 16 year old boy, laughs (and does so often) at her own mistakes, feels just as comfortable sipping martinis (the drier the better) at the latest lounge as she does in the outdoors paddling on the water or hiking in the high sierras, has mad risotto makin’ skills and can check your car’s tire pressure in stylish yet comfortable high heels, then my friend, you’re in bidness.

I'll leap at the chance to add a stamp to my passport. Recently I returned from a great 3 week trip to New Zealand. (So strange to see spring blossoms in October!) Finding something interesting, or at least amusing, in the unexpected is a favorite pastime.

I’m drawn to someone who challenges me and when life gets tough can be kind and supportive. I promise to do the same. I’m more sentimental than I let on.

In the past 10 years I've lived in Philly, NYC, North Carolina and Latin America, but it's now that I'm happy to be back in Bay Area. At times, I feel like an odd hybrid of a casual west coaster and a ‘tell it like it is’ east coaster. I've gone from a career in language travel to international marketing to deciding I'd rather use my powers for good. The past 5 years have been a wild ride establishing a career counseling little people.

When the sun is out or even when it isn’t, I enjoy being active. Being a part-time sea kayaking and rafting guide keeps life interesting.

Makin' bad puns on the fly, whipping up a strawberry/rhubarb/ginger tart (I refuse to think such culinary magic was a one time deal) and finding ways to amuse myself which often leads to chuckles from the people near me.

My blue eyes and the ability to make just about anybody feel at ease... or so my roommate says.

Familia y amigos, my trusty swiss army knife with wine opener, belly laughs, plans for future adventures big or small, PG Tips and hope (okay, so counting isn't my forte.)

Where's the fun in that? Come closer and I'll whisper it in your ear.

If humor rates high on your life list of 'must haves', you’re curious about the world, would rather be physically active outside than inside, confident enough to communicate openly and directly about sensitive subjects, enjoy time outdoors, can stomach my bad puns (or at least fake it) and you’re able to bounce between NPR/NYT and the horror/rapture of pop culture then things are looking good already.

Still reading? Then be bold, say hello. I look forward to hearing from you.