I'm a down-to-earth girl from the midwest who can also be pretty feisty. I’m easy-going, but upfront and candid. I love to make people laugh even if it means doing a ridiculous dance or singing karaoke to "I want it that way" on a night out.

I am very active... I love to travel, swim, hike, box, and run, but I’m also a big fan of putting on my sweats and watching a movie or my favorite shows (e.g The League, Parks & Recreation, The Office). My interests are pretty varied; a few of my favorite things include watching college football, running races, trying a new activity like paddle boarding, scouting a new hike, or trying a new microbrew. Overall, I just like to have a good time. My newest adventure is fixing up my house. I'm a new homeowner so I'm still learning the ropes on fixing, repairing, painting, decorating, etc.

I'm interested in a relationship but not looking to get serious tomorrow. I appreciate someone who's not a tool and can laugh at himself (e.g. Michael Scott, not that I'd actually want to date him), likes being active/outdoors, and is basically fun to be around. I would especially love someone who likes to travel as much as me, whether it's just a weekend in NYC or an adventure to Argentina. My job takes me out west (Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Alaska, etc.) about once a month... so there would eventually be lots of opportunities to join up for some cool long weekend trips.

I work for a federal agency as an outdoor recreation planner and we focus on renewable energy. That doesn't really tell the whole story but it's a start.

I'm really good at making people laugh, listening, and making breakfast pizza. I'm also pretty good at remembering names.

It would probably be my long eyelashes and my smile.

Ahhh, books. Gotta love'm. I just read Endurance, and I'm just starting Jon Krakauer "Where Men Win Glory". I like going to shows at the 9:30 Club, Black Cat, and Iota. I like a wide range of music... e.g. XX, Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, Cold War Kids, and yes, Drake and Lil Wayne. I love all kinds of food whether at home or trying a new restaurant.

Only six? Other than the obvious (family, friends, pets) . .

-coffee
-my ipod/mac
-my sneakers
-dessert- any and all but especially cupcakes
-public transportation
-vacations

-where I'm going to live in 5 years
-what my next house project should be
-where my next vacation should be
-if the Hawkeyes are going to have a better season next year

I like to keep my Friday nights quieter (a happy hour with friends) depending on my work week. Come Saturday my weekend is busy with friends and getting outdoors.

I'm a bit clumsy but I guess that's not a secret anymore. I recover quickly.

You think you can make me laugh, you have a good heart, and you like a strong, independent woman. Or if you want to be bold and have a drink with a complete stranger of the opposite sex.