How do you summarize decades worth of your complicated self without sounding like an ass? Here goes anyway:

I consider my self to be funny, (well, i spend my days with 12 year olds and they think I'm hilarious... or maybe they're just laughing at me)

I'm pretty optimistic and determined to find silver linings.

I'm very goal oriented (it's pretty much the only way I won't spend all day laying on my couch).

I am pretty happy with most aspects of my life and the paths I am on. I am working on making a few things happen including getting in shape (it's been years since I've been able to run with any kind of longevity and I'm averaging 6 miles/run. Go me!!)

I'm also starting my Masters program.

I've lived on 3 different continents in 4 different countries.

I like adventurous stuff as long as it's not flat out stupid. I've jumped off a (small) cliff. Jumped out of a (small) airplane. Ridden a (small) mule down into the Grand Canyon. You get the picture. (Not that I'm super excited when everything is small! Lol)

This summary is becoming a novel so I'll stop.

Working a lot for 10 months and then enjoying my summers free. (As I scrimp to save money).

Hiking the same trails over and over again, wishing I had someone to explore new ones with.

Hip hop dancing (badly but loving every minute of it!).

Singing karaoke (not as badly as the dancing but then I tend to compare myself to the other people and some of them really suck!)

Going out for drinks with friends (always a welcome endeavor!).

Otherwise I'm usually spending a night in with a movie or marathoning a TV show on Netflix.

I am super happy when I get to see quality live theater and music! I am always on the lookout for something new and interesting to do! Whatcha got for me?!

Dealing with 12 year olds and teaching them stuff they don't want to learn.

Ignoring 12 year olds when they complain loudly about the former.

Singing better than a number of old ladies at karaoke...

Not staying mad or holding grudges.

Cooking healthy meals.

Laughing a lot.

You'll have to tell me!

I prefer comedy: The Hangover, Anchorman, most Judd Apatow etc. Action: Die Hard might be my favorite Christmas movie (at least a staple). or fantasy movies: love superhero movies, almost anything JJ Abrams or Chris Nolan direct, but I have enjoyed a good drama or tearjerker now and then.

I find myself watching more TV than movies lately. I enjoy watching: Law & Order, Archer, Downton Abbey, Lost, Doctor Who, Once Upon a Time... (I don't have cable so I watch everything on Netflix streaming).

I watch documentaries pretty readily (just watched a fascinating one on dreams) and I'm making my way through Ken Burn's National Parks series. I enjoy watching documentaries about ancient and medieval civilizations but I should! I'm a history teacher!

I do not read enough, but enjoy it when I get into a good book.

I love all kinds of music, from hip hop to country to classic rock.

Eating might just be my favorite thing, so I never have a hard time finding food that I like! Favorites include sushi, Mexican, Thai, Italian, but I'm trying to be good and just eat lots of veggies right now. I love BBQing!!

1.) Unfortunately this cell phone and its apps. (Though I suppose after withdrawals subsided I would find myself better off. But probably lost. Literally. In a bad neighborhood).

2.) laughter

3.) beautiful Bay Area weather

4.) music

5.) friends and family

6.) love

work, saving money, getting fit, being happy, food.

Struggling to stay awake. If I am successful I'll find myself at happy hour, possibly singing karaoke with friends.

Another typical Friday night of mine is spent on the couch relaxing with a movie and potentially a glass of wine.

I wish I was badass like Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises.

You are like- minded and don't want to just hook up.