I love the feeling of exploration and discovery – finding that back-alley hole in the wall, exploring a new country and culture, learning something new about an old friend, realizing the keys I've been looking for for the last half hour were in my hand the whole time... I like being in the company of people who can balance silly shenanigans with honest introspection, spontaneity with thoughtfulness, people who are grounded yet goofy. Friends who say “Yes!” when I say “Do you want to...” even before they know what crazy scheme is in store.

A few thoughts:
-- I love dogs, random road trips, tattoos (though I don't have any), old people, stories, being on/in/near the water, green/sustainable innovation, day dreaming, lyrics, growing my own veggies, thunderstorms, down to earth people, spontaneous gallivanting, laughing til it hurts.
-- I love everything about food - the growing, the preparation, the taste, the smell, the company, the setting. I'll try any food once no matter how unusual (yes any!). I enjoy cooking and sometimes these mad experiments turn out well...while other times...its a good thing I love pizza too.
-- One of my favorite things to do is see live music. I especially love blues, rock, jazz, punk but really any band live is great. I sing badly really well.
-- I like to move - rowing, running, biking, yoga, paddle boarding.
-- I'm always in the process of planning my next trip, whether for a day, a weekend getaway, or travel to some far off land. I think the planning and anticipation is just as much fun as the trip itself!
-- And life wouldn't be complete without the lazy Sunday, reading a book, watching movies, wandering aimlessly around the city.

As Hunter S. Thompson put it: "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"

I always have a stack of books going at any time – usually a mix of a sciency non-fiction (Diane Ackerman), a murder mystery (Agatha Christie), something introspective (Thich Nhat Hanh), and a good sci fi (Terry Pratchett). I embrace my inner nerd.

I don't watch much TV but love movies, generally Indy films, psychological thrillers (yes I sometimes sleep with the light on after one of these), documentaries, British comedy.

Music - everything and anything especially if its live. Favorite plays at the moment: Langhorne Slim, Alabama Shakes, Shane McGowan, Leftover Cuties, Keb Mo, Nina Simone, Crystal Method.

In the end, life is less about what you are doing than who you are doing it with. I think it would be fun to share these adventures...maybe with you? Ultimately, I guess like everyone, I'm looking for a kindred spirit. Someone who captivates and inspires me, someone with a shared love of exploring life.