Independent, sensual, open-minded, intelligent, non-monogamous, pansexual, respectful, funny, affectionate, warm, confident, and proudly Canadian!

I enjoy cultural activities like theatre and photography, but I'll lose my voice shouting at a hockey game. I love to be openly affectionate, but I need my space. I know what I want, but I'm open to new ideas. I'm a new-age woman, but I'm an ol'romantic at heart. And I may not be loaded, but I enjoy appreciating the finer things in life.

That's a lot to deal with, and there's more where that came from. Are you up to the challenge?

A few tips for messaging:
- if I write to you, please be so kind as to write back, even if it's to say you're not interested.
- I'm not looking for casual sex, to be a third in your sexcapades, or a long-distance relationship.
- yes, I have MSN, but you're not getting the address without a bit of exchange here first.

I keep *very* busy with my work and social life - downtime is minimal, but I like to think I juggle it well. I'm one of the fortunate people that loves their job, so it all works out in the end.

I moderate the BiTown Ottawa YahooGroup and monthly discussion group, enjoy regular gaming with my 'poly families', and generally try to make sure that I have a healthy counter-balance to what seems like endless work hours!

almost anything I put my mind to and enjoy. Right now, that would include listening, coordinating people/events, cooking, playing strategy board games (though not necessarily winning!), multitasking, and (hopefully) catching you attention ;)

You'd be best to ask them, but I'd guess 'all the curves in the road ahead'!

WIDE variety on all accounts...

Most of what I get to reading is course-related material, which can be interesting, but not escapist. Admittedly, I don't read as much as I'd like, nor as much as I should, nor as much as the avid readers on this site!

I watch movies exclusively (I don't have TV). I can watch a good film repeatedly, and will often have one playing in the background while doing whatever else. "Good" movies include Amelie, Boogie Nights, Dogma, Hook, Little Miss Sunshine, Matrix, People vs. Larry Flynt, Snatch, Wonder Boys, etc.

A familiar tune can totally change my mood, for better or for worse! My playlists include chick music (folky stuff), rock & punk, classic rock, retro 80s & 90s, instrumental, oldies, and chillin' tunes.

Good food is what life's all about! I enjoy trying new foods or sharing an old favourite with good company. I'm getting better at cooking, but using my coupon book to explore new places is fun, too. Thai, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Ethiopian, Indian, Korean, French, pub fare, Tex Mex, desserts... bring it on!

Maslow's basics aside, and in no particular order...

1. friends/family 2. sexuality 3. the internet 4. movies 5. sleep 6. passion (not just sexual)

my 'six things' list, work, human relationships, what's to come...

crashing - it's been a long week! But there is no 'typical' - could be working, could be home watching movies, could be on a date, could be on a roadtrip...

that I'm bisexual, non-monogamous (aka - polyamorous), and highly independent... and that is NOT easy to deal with, personally or for others.

I also have an inexplicable aversion to the phone. I only have a cell for this reason, and use it quite infrequently. If I don't want to 'chat' on the phone with you, it's nothing personal.

- you live locally

- you're intrigued by one or more points in my profile

- you have a personality to share

- you're not just looking for sex

- you noticed that my favourite movies list was alphabetical

- you recognize people in my friends network (*ahem* since this feature has since been removed from the site, I shall name-drop: xendisottawa, bixkitty, ravenspice01, lefty89, philoscope, pezchica, etc.)

- you know what it means to be an "esFJ"

- you have something interesting to say!