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My self-summary Propose an edit

Yay for a self-summary in a box - here goes!

I am endlessly curious, always learning and evolving as a person. I pick up hobbies like some people pick up pennies. I love a challenge and recently have begun learning how to spin poi. I love house parties and rainy afternoons spent reading or doing arts and crafts. I often stay up too late because I can't put my book down or just HAVE to get that last row of stitches in (cross-stitching). I'm a big fan of martial arts. I have some taekwondo experience but really feel that tai chi and kenpo are my favorites. 5 year goal - blackbelt in tai chi. I'm working on getting back into fighting shape and coming back from an ACL sprain/meniscus tear so progress is regrettably slow...

I love roller coasters and driving fast, but since I've become a parent, the driving fast thing hasn't happened as much... eventually, though, I will get a motorcycle and the helmet that's been in my closet for the last 6 years will finally see the sunlight again.

I love trying new wines and meads. I like swimming, tubing, hiking and boating... well, anything that puts me on the water during the summer, really. Oh, and camping, too. I also enjoy long drives on back roads, windy mountain roads and waterfalls.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Pandora the music genome project!!!

I like to cook and try out new recipes. I don't have the room for it now, but one thing I'd love to do is cook a meal with some friends, and then have a few more people come over for a smashing dinner party. Good times :-)

I believe that there are lessons to be learned everywhere. From relationships to politics, I never stop absorbing information and learning new things. I'm a lifetime learner.

I will trust you from the start until you do something to break that trust.

I have my EMT certification and used to volunteer at a local rescue squad. I've been inactive for a few years, but one of these days, I'll start running rescue again.

That's all I can come up with for now. Maybe we'll talk soon :-)

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I am working, parenting, spinning, making new friends and learning the value of old ones, finding my flow, looking for my path, and defining my personal philosophy.

Also coming up with a "hamsters could save the world theory". Seriously, ask me about it sometime...

I'm really good at Propose an edit

I'm really good at communicating. Unless I'm mad, in which case, I'm really good at picking apart other people's arguments.

First Aid
Being spontaneous one day and planning the next day to death
Driving

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

The fire that is spinning around my body at any given time?

I don't usually ask people.

But when asked, they usually say the first thing they notice physically are my hair, eyes and neck.

EDITORS

• snekerpimp

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

Authors: Jacqueline Carey, Tolkien, Laurell K Hamilton, Stephen King, Jennifer Roberson, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Christopher Paolini etc.

Movies: Labyrinth, The Fifth Element, Pan's Labyrinth, Jet Li's Hero, The House of Flying Daggers, Wit, Boondock Saints, Kung Fu Hustle, Lucky Number Slevin, anything by M. Knight Shyamalan

Music: Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica, Ozzy, Lacuna Coil, Flyleaf, Blue October,Apocalyptica, M.I.A., 311, Sublime, Muse, general Electronica/Dance, Drum & Bass, Rock, Alternative and stuff. I'm a huge music fan and really can't even begin to list all of the bands that I like. Pandora, the music genome project, is absolute GENIUS! I've been introduced to so many new bands and sounds it's just great.

Food: anything free. But, no dairy products, please, I'm lactose intolerant and very sad about it :-(

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My favorite quote: “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

enthusiastic teachers
music
social interaction
glasses/contacts
constant challenge
the thrill of achievement

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

whatever I'm working on with poi at the moment, juggling, scheduling, philosophy, politics, music, the future, how to be a good parent in a changing world, camping trips, books, school, how polyamory translates into the dating world, and short term plans - like what's happening this weekend...

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Doing one of the following things...or not. Nothing is ever set in stone, especially Friday night plans...

Having a quiet night in with my little girl
Waiting for said little girl to go to bed and having a few friends over
Going to a friend's house with a bottle of wine and a smile
Dressed up for Girls Night Out
Hanging out with SarahFax and stay_monkey, getting ready to spin some fire.
Having two or three long, involved conversations going via text message while I'm doing any of the above-mentioned activities (except the fire thing, that kind of requires all of my attention).

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• BrendoFire

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

I'm deaf in my right ear. It's been that way since I was born, and various doctors have no explanation for it.

In the real world, what this means is that when I'm driving, and the music is up or windows are open, it's REALLY hard for me to follow a conversation. If I'm the passenger, it's a teensy bit easier. Same thing for super crowded bars/clubs. Seriously, if the music is pumping, even if you're standing right next to me, it's easier to send a text message if you want to say something :)

I will always try to walk on your right side.

When I sleep, I sleep on my left side, and I always sleep through alarms :-P
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A good kiss will absolutely make me melt into a little puddle of Shelly-goo.
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I am NOT looking for a surrogate parent for my child. She has a father who is very much in the picture and supportive. Her father and I are still friends and our interaction is mostly drama-free. I don't ask people to spend time with us together unless they're long-term, stable friends or lovers, and since I'm not really in the market for that sort of thing at the moment, it's kind of a moot point...however, you might see pictures, and bonus points will be awarded for saying she's the cutest thing ever to walk the earth :)
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I'm a submissive switch. I have a strong personality, and am comfortable being alpha in a group (or a couple) but am really looking for the right person to Dom me, for our mutual satisfaction. I've given it a lot of thought, and while poly, I'm not interested in casual hookups and will not submit to just anyone who wants to boss me around. Prove you can stand up to me, and I'll respect you enough to sub for you.

You should message me if Propose an edit

- you shower every day
- you like being outside
- fire fascinates you
- you're poly-friendly
- you tell good jokes
- you want to compare crappy one-liners

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