I love the simple things in life...good friends, enjoying a good hike or ski to clear my mind, going on a trip, etc. I am not much in to flashy things ( though I am a sucker for high class outdoor equipment ;)) and accumulating lots of material wealth at this point in my life, but rather into doing things that will create lasting memories! That being said, I do have a strong desire to be a good provider for my family someday. I believe in working hard and playing harder!

Over the past couple years (post-college) I have had the chance to travel a lot (traveled all over Europe, South America, and New Zealand), and it is has been very rewarding and a good learning experience. It gave me time to do things as an independent person, but as most people feel eventually...I now have a stronger desire to share things in life with someone, and to have a companion to play with......I am now working full time (and love my job), so I am getting adjusted to being in one spot for a while. It actually feels really good to be able make connections and not have to tell someone I am leaving soon. However I have been shaped a lot by all of those crazy adventures I have had overseas and wouldn't trade those experiences for anything. For now I am just playing hard on the weekends, and still plan on getting out and doing some longer crazy trips when I get enough vacation time!

You might be reading this and wondering if you should write me back or contact me.....I mean every girl might be a little intimidated by meeting up with someone they met online...... so I will give you a little extra information so you can make a more educated choice. I have used the website couchsurfing.org to travel around the world and stay with people in their homes- this is my profile as referenced by people I didn't know before stepping foot in their house http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/gric80/ . Check it out, there are some really funny references if you look through some of them. Have a good one :)

Trying to have fun and live it to the fullest!

adding numbers in my head and switching letters around in words really fast. I am also good at staying highly organized.

OK as a disclaimer this is just what others said, not necessarily what I think: My nice teeth, and apparently alot of people think I look like Matt Damon, and one time I even got Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.....I don't think I am that good, but just passing along what others said :)

books about adventure, Into the Wild, mystery crime shows, lots of music: rock, country, etc., I eat just about everything but I love Indian and Thai food.

1. god/knowing that there is something greater than yourself
2. friends and family
3. mountains
4. My Outdoor equipment so I can go play
5. IPOD- Music keeps me going
6. ketchup

how to live life more simply, and the next adventure!

I'm a wildcard...don't put me in the "typical" box :D

I do not have a cool phone like most peeps, and I think I am falling behind with technology because of my intense hunger for simplicity. Uh oh pretty personal eh?

I am looking for someone who can be adventurous, someone who feels that the best way to be rich is to gain experiences and hold those with you....because no one can take that away from you. Someone who finds joy in staying active and being outside and can find pleasure in the simple things in life. Don't be intimidated if you don't feel like you are outdoorsy enough for me.....as long as there is a willingness to try and learn, that is enough for me. I figure I need to be more well rounded as well, so you might have something to teach me...push me out of my comfort zone a bit. Even though I feel like I am up and down constantly, I believe a faith in god, and knowing that something bigger than yourself is out there is important.