I'm a government worker who plans on having some grand impact on life one day, and as great as DC is, sometimes I'm surprised I haven't lost that optimism given some of the stuff that goes on here. I do tend to smile and laugh quite a bit though; I think living here has taught me how to laugh even at the heavy stuff in life (after you handle it, of course!) I'm pretty laid back, but when I find something that interests me, I tend to focus on it. Being outdoors in nature is fun, especially for hiking or camping, but I generally prefer to spend more of my time exploring cities and the things they have to offer with my friends.

I love traveling and exploring new cultures and ideas, so if you bring up a topic of conversation, I bet I'll know something about it. I'm always up for a good restaurant if you have a suggestion, but (thankfully!), I enjoy working out as well. I watch TV sometimes, but usually in marathon bursts (except for Archer, which on its own makes Netflix worth just like the Daily Show justifies Hulu).

I'm interested in exploring life and the world we live in with an confident, intelligent woman who is more than a little affectionate, enjoys a challenge, and depending on how she feels can rock a dress while discussing the latest world events or sweats while making fun of bad TV. She doesn't have to go to the gym every day, but I appreciate a woman who tries to be healthy even though she enjoys good food. Also, I think it's good if we don't share some interests; it means we both have fun exploring life in different ways, and can introduce one another to new things.

This year so far I'm trying out Archery and Yoga, and I'm planning on doing more traveling than I did last year since I have a few more vacation hours. In the long term? I feel like I'm doing good things in my career so I'm continuing my growth there while making sure I'm still enjoying life.

I'm excellent at thinking on my feet, which has helped me in a few DIY projects as well as ad hoc sports games, and saved me from one or two well deserved martial arts beatdowns when I was younger.

I'm also good at public speaking, but that's more through repeated exposure more than anything else.

I have a really good sense of direction, so I'm pretty good at exploring new places; I also seem to have the luck necessary to find the fun stuff. I'm no slouch at cooking either.

If they hear me first, it's my deep voice. If they see me first, I don't know, I've never asked.

Books: I have a lot of favorite books, but the most recent one I read was 1493, about how the world, not just Europe, changed when Columbus landed in the Caribbean.

Movies: Thirteen Days, the Hunt for Red October, and Kingdom of Heaven. I also really enjoy the 13th Warrior for some reason.

Shows: Archer, Rome, and the Sherlock series from the BBC. Otherwise, BBC documentaries are pretty good overall.

Music: Everything but country, but particularly hip hop, R&B, and hard rock

Food: Indian and Sushi, bar none. I like most foods, but those two are my favorites.

The Internet, books, family, drive, Indian food, and a place I haven't been yet.

EVERYTHING. More specifically, the future, history, traveling, people in general, food, stupidity in politics, and fun.

It depends. I could be hanging out with friends at bars, movies, or get-togethers, though with my job sometimes I'm sleeping on Friday night so I can be good to go to work on Saturday.

I did karaoke in a high pitched voice once, even though I sound like Dennis Haysbert (black guy from the Allstate commercials)

the thought of going to Rome to see monuments and have a great conversation over dinner makes you want to order a plane ticket. Yesterday.