I'm a visual artist with a passion for the outdoors and the natural world. Somedays more artist, somedays more scientist...always up for exploring and finding new ways to experience and capture the beauty around me. I stay connected to my physical self via yoga, walking, and sprinting with my dog!

That yoga pic is me at the pinnacle of my fitness 2 years ago. As life brings us over some unpredictable terrain, I have gotten away from my yoga practice a bit, but that is the image I hold in my mind. I know what I am capable of, and I am striving to be there again. It would be most excellent to meet someone similarly motivated so we can better each other~

(Update: I'm getting there again!) :)

I'm a very kind person with a somewhat wicked sense of humor (kinda twisted, fairly bizarre, somewhat sarcastic, and even a bit goofy). My humor can certainly get me in trouble at times, but hopefully you are smart enough to "get it," roll with it and move along in the conversation all the while understanding that I will NOT actually be sautee-ing any squirrels, mincing any gnomes, or unleashing an army of toothpick wielding leprechauns upon New York City.

Back to why I'm here: I am not looking for any particular type of relationship straight out of the gate! I'm just seeing who's here and desiring to find someone who enjoys new experiences, has the patience to sit through an epic flick, doesn't mind getting his toes wet in mud, can appreciate the smell of the air just after it rains, makes me laugh without saying a word, and takes me by surprise every now and then.

If I meet someone and we truly click and our interactions feel fluid, inspiring, thought provoking, etc., things could move quickly. If there doesn't seem to be a connection, things might not move at all. Hopefully, there will be humor, intrigue and a desire to see each other again before there is any understanding of "what" we are. :)

PS. Under lifestyle, please read:
Drinks: No; Cooks with wine: Yes
:)

Also, the non-smoking thing is not flexible. If your profile says "often," "occasionally," or "no answer" next to smoking, it is going to be a big no-no for me. I am highly allergic to even the residual smell of smoke. Please smell good. :)

Oh, and yes, that's me in the black hat with the red band. :)   Send me a message!

Profession: Art Instructor
Interests:  live music, photography, hopping-skipping-jumping, dancing, laughing til either a) it hurts b) i cry or c) i need to change my pants, animal rescue (domestic and wild), rain on my face, kicking your ass at board games, watching you kick my ass at board games, board games, walking along the beach at sunset, remaking my clothes, raw & warm cooking, air hockey, waking up on the beach at sunrise, living in the moment, sipping lemonade through a long straw, things that tickle my senses, movies, puddle stomping, shooting pool, swimming, camping, painting, hiking, pinball, puzzles, reading at bedtime, other stuff...ask!