i don't believe in these sites. hiding behind a screen trying to portray ones ideal image of themselves through carefully chosen pictures and witty yet cliche words is contributing to the demise of face to face social connection, allowing too much room for judgement, and generally lowering ones self esteem by comparing themselves to others. having said that, this is seattle and i see no hope of the freeze thawing, so, i am here in a hopefully not vain attempt to make real, meaningful, and interesting connections.

i am new at this and hate talking about myself in this context, but, that's kind of the point so here it goes... i just started nannying after teaching preschool for 10 years. (i am a teacher who hates our education system) so, i am working on opening my own early childhood program that supports kids as people and meaningful contributors to our society. i should probably go back to school myself but it feels a little scary at this point.

i enjoy being outdoors and having good conversations. my friends would say i am open, honest, and free spirited. i love to travel and try to get away from seattle at least once a month. Sometimes it's a big trip (i just got back from iceland) and sometimes it's a weekend getaway to the mountains or the ocean.

this life for me is about connecting with people and learning about life from experiences good, bad, and everything in between.

i have been with my boyfriend sayrefc for 5 years. together we are exploring the world of polyamory. we are happy and committed to each other, but that doesn't restrict us from being being happy and connected to other people as well.

i am a vegetarian, humanitarian, the best parallel parker in town, can play euchre pretty well, and always appreciate the sight of mt. rainier. i believe that success in life has nothing to do with the typical "american dream" and find myself very happy as a poor teacher.

to thine own self be true (i recently learned that this quote is written on the back of sobriety coins... this is not why i like it)

making mistakes and learning beautiful lessons, growing as a person and a member of the human race, trying to make the world a better place for kids, and generally enjoying life.

understanding people, parallel parking, picking the right time to be stubborn and the right time not to be, working under pressure, and communicating.

that i am a hippy with facial piercings

i have been on a crazy reading binge lately. i am a tom robbins fan through and through. i am currently reading sex and temperament in three primitive societies by margaret mead. i have a habit of going to the bargain tables at book stores and picking up random novels. i also appreciate good children's literature. (i am currently reading because of winn dixie with a 4 year old. also, charlotte's web makes me cry every time)

my current tv shows are walking dead and elementary, but in general i try not to watch tv too much.

i listen to classic rock and blues (preferably on vinyl) though i am trying hard to keep up with modern music. i have been dabbling in some indie rock and folk music recently.

freedom, my thoughts, music, mountains, books, and friends

my next adventure.... travel, hikes, building igloos. what it means to be a good person and where to draw the line when it comes to taking care of others so i can take care of me, and what the world would be like if the communal mentality and free love of the '60's were to combine forces with the native american's (pre-white people) to create a new peaceful culture.

probably sitting around a camp fire with great people, seeing a show somewhere, playing cards/boardgames, or reading a book and drinking wine

the only bra i own is from my halloween costume

you want to get a drink or have coffee, discuss the world and everything in it, or do something random. or if you think you can challenge me at parallel parking or if you think there is potential for a meaningful and intentional connection.