One of my friends calls me 'Cowboy' which is interesting because -- unbeknownst to her -- I sometimes think of myself as an 'urban cowboy.' I'm a motorcyclist, I'm a shooter, I'm adventurous, and I've always been extremely independent, having supported myself by choice since the age of 18.

I like trying new things, seeing new places, and meeting new, passionate, quality people.

I'm continuing to learn as I enjoy life.

For example, last year, I finished a beginning French class, completed a 150-hour EMT course, learned how to do wheelies, took a mindfulness-based meditation course, and taught myself how to safely handle and shoot firearms.

After Christmas in Vegas, I flew to Israel to do some sightseeing while learning Krav Maga and then spent the rest of January and half of February hanging out in Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Paris, and London. Check out the photos!

My favorite 24 hours of the trip: Woke up on New Years Eve, two days after the The Gaza War started. Traveled by bus (with my new Krav Maga buddies) through the West Bank to the Old City of Jerusalem. Toured the four Quarters, Wailing Wall, etc. At night, in the rain, and with the Western Wall in the background, learned how to defend against knife attacks. Partied in the holiest city of the world until 6 a.m. Helped an off-duty Israeli soldier. Woke up a few hours later and climbed over 1000 feet to the top of Masada.

So far this year -- in addition to my month-long vacation -- I visited Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Manhattan a few times, took a glass blowing course at The Crucible, did some more motorcycle riding, and went skydiving for the first time. I just started a six-week improv class at BATS Improv and I found a tango instructor that I'm hoping to take a few introductory classes with.

I'm really good at learning, logistics, listening, thinking critically, being successful while staying relatively free and independent, and winning "I spy."

Most recently finished: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, The Brain That Changes Itself, and SuperFreakonomics. In progress: Exuberance and Free to Choose.

I normally listen to a lot of trip hop (Sneaker Pimps, Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, Morcheeba), rock (Pink Floyd, Tool), house (Kaskade, Tiësto) as well as the eclectic (Bran Van 3000, Operatica). I especially like female vocals and recently discovered Lupe Fiasco.

Movies: Top Gun to Chasing Amy, Léon to Amélie, Scarface to Lost In Translation. As far as TV series go, I love Firefly, The West Wing, Huff, Weeds, Six Feet Under, and House. My latest favorites are Burn Notice, Dexter and True Blood. Check out my collection!

I also like many things French, including crème brûlée, lingerie, liberté, pasteurization, kissing, Ron Paul, and Paris, but I wouldn't go so far as to say that they define me.

Some contenders: French food, freedom, iced tea, learning, fingernail clippers, and garter belts (not on me).

On a typical Friday night I might be packing for an adventure, dining out, clubbing, shooting at a local range, working late, exploring a different city, at a comedy show, or some combination of the above.

Seeing a couple riding on a motorcycle together gives me a warm,
fuzzy feeling in one my special places.

Some electronic music, e.g., Resurrection by PPK, The Longest Road by Morgan Page, Tiësto's Sweet Things, or his remix of Silence by Delirium, can move my soul as much as the Ave Maria.

You should message me if you're intelligent, largely independent, versatile, stylish, gorgeous, moderately kinky, attentive, and are interested in hanging out.

It's also a plus if you enjoy doing these sorts of things:
- Preparing for and executing a picnic
- Assembling emergency preparedness kits for each of us
- Starting a window-cleaning business in San Francisco after we learn how to rappel SWAT-style
- Getting freaky in a cemetery
- Learning how to SCUBA dive somewhere warm
- Creating at a workshop like the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts or The Crucible
- Day-tripping (Napa, Highway 1)
- Road-tripping (Yosemite, The Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Vancouver)
- Traveling (Barcelona, Prague, Athens, ...)
- Going for a bicycle or motorcycle ride (You have health insurance, right?)
- Hatching a revolution
- Treasure-hunting, a.k.a. geocaching, possibly in the dark
- Visiting a local museum or art gallery
- Canoeing or kayaking on the Bay or down a river
- Shooting paper zombies or clay pigeons at a local range
- Wandering around a bookstore or farmers' market
- Attending a concert
- Camping on a beach or mountain
- Watching a popular independent movie at some smallish theater
- Cooking a meal together