Wow. Where to begin? I'm 32 and have lived in Salem for over eight years now. I'm intelligent, witty, fun, and love to laugh a lot and make others laugh. I also love to surround myself with people who challenge me intellectually. I'm a goof ball and don't take myself too seriously and only get serious when I need to. I'm originally from the Midwest; an independent fun girl, kinda nerdy, low key, and low-maintenance.

I know more about sports than most guys, though I'm not big on NASCAR, boxing, wrestling, or cage fighting. I went to the University of Kansas, so therefore I'm a huge KU fan--Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!

I'm well read, well educated, have a great job that I'm damn good at, and a hobby that takes a lot of my time (but I'm damn good at it too).

I love art, all kinds. Theatre, music, art, writing, photography. It feeds my soul.

**DISCLAIMER: If you are over 40, have a prison record, live outside of Oregon, are unemployed, have lots of baggage, and/or unresolved psychological issues please do not contact me. It's sad that I have to post that, but you wouldn't believe the messages I've received so far.

Living life to the fullest. Finally getting "out there" again after a long time.

My job, theatre, karaoke, problem solving, being an awesome friend, and taking care of people I care about and love.

Not sure, you'd have to ask them. :) I have a big, infectious laugh, so that would be one of the first things, I suppose. Physically, my eyes and smile.

Books - Augusten Burroughs, Chuck Palahniuk, Marc Acito, Andre Dubus III, biographies, true stories, anything that's smart and makes me think, I read a lot

Movies - Pretty much everything except for horror flicks, Love beautiful movies with great cinematography; Favorites (for different reasons) include The Godfather, American Beauty, Magnolia, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wedding Singer, When Harry Met Sally, The Red Violin, Gone With the Wind, anything Hitchcock, anything Tarantino, and tons of other classic films

Music - I love all genres of music, depends on mood; These are what's in my car now--Prince, Outkast, The Eagles, Michael Buble, Dave Matthews Band, Colbie Calliat, George Strait, Staind, Diana Krall, Regina Spektor, Zero 7, Patsy Cline

Food - I'm picky, but finally becoming brave enough to branch out and try new things; deathly allergic to seafood (which wasn't a problem when I lived in Kansas)

Friends, a job, theatre, music, laughter, and air.

The bigger picture and how to make the world a better place. (Was that a beauty pageant answer or what?!) Or, pondering why George Bush was elected to a second term.

Either relaxing at home, winding down from the work week, or out with friends.

I abhor the color yellow.

You'd like to get to know me more (duh). :)