Here's a little about me...
I would describe myself (generally speaking) as a bit quirky,upbeat/positive demeanor,confident, sincere, easy going, and passionate about life in general! Also pretty independent and perhaps a bit unconventional.
I have a pretty straight forward way of speaking, and enjoy honest communication. I appreciate an upfront approach even if it is something that may be hard to hear. I am always working on bettering myself.
I enjoy living a healthy lifestyle, including good healthy food, keeping active, spending time outdoors and balancing work with play.

A few random things about me...
-I grew up in the country without electricity and running water with homesteader parents and 5 siblings. My parents make goat milk soap for a living. I can chop wood and start a fire. I feel my upbringing has had a profound effect on the way I live life as an adult. I do my best to live the most sustainable lifestyle that I can. (garden, support local organic farmers, create little waste, that sort of thing). I am super close with my family.
-I also am very adaptable to city living. I enjoy getting dressed up, and drinking a glass of wine overlooking the harbour. (that could look like sharing a bottle on the beach, or enjoying a classy restaurant)
-I also co-own an eco fashion website business educating consumers on ethical fashion practices, and enjoy supporting ethical businesses in general. I attend fashion shows and thoroughly enjoying networking and meeting other entrepreneurs and learning more about business.
-I am determined and move ahead and grow in life. I set goals, and strive for them. I am definitely a "do-er". I also know how to relax.
-A bit of a clean freak. Umm, ya. With an questionable excitement for organizational systems. (like Excel) I make my bed every morning. I am working on not making it.
-I cycle to get around, and it thrills me every time.
-I would like to be a coffee shop kind of girl, but I'm not. But when I do get to one, I like to fully support local businesses vs big chains.
-You could find me occasionally out dancing to a good dj, (right now dubstep seems to make me want to move) but am definitely over the bar scene. Actually I was never really into the bar scene. I prefer more intimate gatherings with close friends. A potluck, a bbq, or dinner party, that sort of thing. I like to see live music, and definitely enjoy a good outdoor festival (and with camping). I have an interest in bringing people together, so I also like to host events.
-I believe that balance and non-extremism is the key to personal success although I seem to have many eccentric people in my life.
-I have never in my adult life chosen to have a tv, but I can drawn into a good show via computer occasionally.
-I would say I am a bit shy but my friends would say I am not.
-I tend to be attracted to people who are a bit edgy/creative. Diversity intrigues me.
-I am very loyal with my friendships and also stay friends with some of my "ex's". It is very important for me share my time with people who can understand this way of thinking and support it.

We probably won't be a good match if you:
-are holding a gun in any of your pictures, or work for the army
-post pics of yourself flexing topless,
-post pics that totally don't look like you or are super outdated. I think it is fair to represent yourself as you are now...
-like sending any of that online present stuff
-are an avid hockey fan (mainly because I get stressed out hearing it on tv)
-don't do even the basics of recycling, drive a gas guzzling truck and are proud of it, or are super into consumerism and consumption.

Would you consider yourself solid in character? I strongly value reliability and follow through (I look for this in friendships as well as romantic relationships), emotional maturity/honest and straight up communication, self motivation, and environmental awareness.
I appreciate playfulness. Laughter is essential!
I look for someone who is striving towards their own goals, and can support me in mine, someone who is looking to share a path of personal growth, individually and in togetherness.

That's just a little bit of this girls story....

Oh, one more thing - I changed "I am looking for" to long term. Ultimately I hope to find someone to ahare with on a more consistent basis. I believe it takes "dating" to meet the right person and connecting on many levels, to get there. I find people's definitions on here are vastly varied!

First meeting - something casual, hot drink at an independent coffee shop?
First actual date - something fun, but a little out of the ordinary (roller skating would be great!). I am open to suggestions! Atomic Vaudville? Hike? I also like the traditional dinner date. (although do like places with healthy food options)
Dream date - Cirque Du Soleil, or Leonard Cohen concert. (don't worry - I have diverse taste in music..)