**it annoys the crap out of me when people don't respond to messages. yeah we are on the internet, but still. would you completely ignore a girl in a club if she came up and tried to talk to you? think about it.**

Instead of trying to sum myself up in adjectives I'm gonna throw some random information about myself at you. Cool?

I can be a fairly excitable person. If you get me talking about one of the things I'm passionate about, I'm pretty much free entertainment. Some of those things are: my family and family members, my dogs, the children in my life, child rearing, music, movies, comedy, and cleaning.

I am really close to my family and am fairly family oriented in general. They live in Palo Alto and I visit them at least once a month. I laugh harder with my mom and sister than with anyone else I've ever met, we are a pretty goofy trio. And my dad, well, he's pretty rad too. We go to Warriors and Giants games together :).

I work with children and it is the most fulfiling and challenging part of my life. If you absolutely hate kids, we probably won't get along. I mean, you don't have to be kid crazy like me, but if you are weirded out by kids ehhhh.

I don't drink or party almost at all. I've tried to get into going out to clubs and parties and whatnot, but it just won't stick =p. I guess I just tend to be a small group or one on one type of person. For me, a good time is all about the company and environment.

I love taking pictures of people. It's wonderful being able to capture someones spirit in a photo.

I love to travel. I've only been a few places outside of the U.S. but I hope to visit many more in the future. Some destinations on my list are: Africa, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Finland, Scotland, Netherlands... And I want to go back to: Ireland and Norway.

I'm a type one diabetic and have been since I was nine. I also had JRA when I was a kid. I don't let these things hold me back in life, but they are part of who I am. I also think they have taught me a lot about inner strength and compassion.

I greatly value honesty and open lines of communication. I also value mutual respect and acceptance in my relationships.

I think that's good for now, but if you have any questions feel free to ask.

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Working hard. Laughing. Always trying to continue personal growth. Being the best person I can. Writing. Playing. Loving. Living.

Taking care of kids. Making people feel beautiful. Making people feel safe, and cared for. Sleeping. Snuggling. Drinking massive amounts of water/tea/diet coke. Monogamy. Caring too much. Wearing my heart on my sleeve, tongue, and fingertips.

I'm also kinda sorta a decent singer. Or at least people tell me I am.

Let's just be honest, people notice that I'm "thick" first and foremost LOL. Then maybe my height.

I'm addicted to media, all forms.

I'm hugely eclectic when it comes to music. A good beat, good lyrics, good vocals and I'm happy. I'm the kind of person who can be really moved by music.

I love movies. I am a big Seth Rogen fan, and I enjoy all of his crew. I also like dramas, action, horror, comedy, art house, documentary... Guess I'm a movie buff.

Some of my favorite authors are: Anita Shreve, Jodi Picoult, James Patterson, Alice Sebold, and a bunch more I can't think of off the top of my head.

Family(dogs included)

Intimacy(all forms)

Art(music, poetry, visual arts, film, theater, dance)

Honest and Open Communication

Water(to drink, to be in, to look at, to listen to)

Transportation and a safe place to call Home

My future. Why people are the way they are or do the things they do. What to do next. How to better myself. If I am meeting my potential or not.

I tend to be a pretty laid back person in terms of what I do in my spare time. I'm not one that will be often spotted at a club or bar, but bookstores, restaurants, movie theaters and small music venues... It's a sure thing. If I'm not at one of those places... I'll be home spending time with a friend, visiting my family, or snuggling my pup and relaxing.

Or on rare occasion you may find me turning trucks on a street corner.

That I share more than most people are comfortable sharing, or having shared with them. I don't edit myself very well, and don't really believe doing so to be a healthy practice anyway. There may be a lot to me, good bad and ugly, but if you can't accept and appreciate me in all my horror and beauty... You're not the person for me.

This tends to leave me with some pretty ridiculously real, honest, loving and flat out AMAZING people in my life =D

If you value someone you can have an intelligent conversation with, who will also make you laugh to the point of tears by doing ridiculous immitations. Someone who will make you tea when you're sick and never forget your birthday. Someone who will love you fiercely, someone you can trust your heart and secrets to. Someone who will never bullshit you, ever.

Someone you can take home to mom... And then bang the shit out of in your childhood bedroom.

If you're trying to find a hook up, or are "seeing someone", please DO NOT message me.

:)