People close to me probably describe me as a positive person who is somewhat funny on the sarcastic side. So while I'm cracking wise, I also like to figure out how best to resolve a situation or find a solution to any problem.

Okay, that was the original paragraph, and it's basically true, but come on--it sounds like I'm writing a personal essay for high school. Ugh. So srsly. Who am I? Someone with a lot of friends, who's generally pretty happy with her life, but would like to find someone else to hang out and have fun with.

I work hard, have a lot of hobbies, and commit to far too many things at once, but I enjoy being busy, so it's all good.

Right now, I'm out there exploring, learning who I am and what I want in my job, my friends, and my relationships. And some of the answers have been a bit surprising, even to me.

I'm looking forward to seeing what's around the next corner, and can't in fact wait to get there. So BRING IT! :)

Actually, I like to think of myself as a Jane of all trades, but mistress of none. I know a little bit about a lot of things, but am not what I’d call an expert at any of them. So I run, though not fast, cook, but only slightly gourmet, and knit, but not perfectly. And that’s actually okay with me. I prefer having a variety of interests, and am always looking for new things to learn and places to explore.

Oh, and I should mention: I'm a bit of a geek. A little programming, a little graphics, some design, like that.

You’d have to ask the folks who know me, but I’m guessing that my sense of humor, energy, and generally upbeat attitude would be tops on their list. I like to think of myself as friendly and outgoing, and always hoping to help out where I can.

Books: I like to read all kinds of things, including fiction and non-fiction. Fiction authors I enjoy include fantasy authors such as David Eddings, science fiction from Ben Bova or Philip K. Dick, Mystery from the likes of Martha Grimes and Jonathan Kellerman, and classics from folks such as Jane Austen, Anthony Trollope, or Elizabeth Gaskell. I have only recently come to like nonfiction such as Seth Godin (Tribes), Clay Shirky (Here Comes Everybody) and Malcolm Gladwell (Blink). But these I really enjoy! Right now I'm listening the the audio version of Tribal Leadership, and it's been riveting.

Movies: I like all kinds of science fiction and fantasy films such as Harry Potter, The Matrix movies, and any of the large blockbusters like Lord of the Rings or the X-Men films. I also like a lot of comedy (anything to create laughter is good). Favorites there include anything with Jon Cusack (Grosse Pointe Blank, High Fidelity), Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, and American Pie, some drama (I adored Dead Again), and some foreign films (like Amelie).

Music: This is probably the most eclectic part of me. I like popular stuff like Daughtry and Nickelback, Black-Eyed Peas and Natasha Bedingfield. On the more folk/singer-songwriter side I love Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, Kris Delmhorst, Shawn Colvin, and Lucy Kaplansky. On the hard-rock/other side I like Evanescence, Tori Amos, Sarah McLaughlan, and The Weepies.

Six, if I'm pushing it, would include my kids, kitties, friends, family, the Internet, and my smart phone--a DROID, as of today. w00t! :)

The interesting ways the world is changing, how organizations are meeting (or not) that challenge, and what the heck I might need to cook for dinner tonight.

Out with friends listening to jazz or other live music, knitting at home, or hanging out online.

Got nuthin'.

You're not intimidated by strong-minded, nerdy women. :)