I am a very nice person. I am authentic and real. I am intelligent. I am the girl who wants to be best friends with my partner. We should be able to say anything to each other - and it some cases not have to say anything, because we just 'get' each other. I don't think it should matter what we are doing for us to have a great time.

I am responsible with a successful career who likes to have fun and laugh but also knows when to take care of business. I am independent yet I like to be looked after too.

I am most attracted men with great smiles and a matching sense of humor. I also am drawn to people who are passionate about what they do and follow through on what they say.

I got out of a long term relationship about 10 mos ago and am excited to meet new people - but consider myself very new to the dating thing and may not have all the protocol down yet. In the meantime, I will just try to keep it real. I am definitely a relationship type person who doesn't play games and appreciates honesty.

I am more casual with an edge than girly and fancy. I wear little to no makeup, but clean up nice when I need to - I am pretty low maintenance.

I consider myself a beach girl. I am laid back, practical and avoid drama. I like to engage in all types of conversation - everything from intellectual to celeb gossip.

I am a creative person and work in a digital world. As such, I love my mac, iphone and DVR. I also love to travel and explore new places. I like music (have been to sxsw for the last 7 years), I LOVE movies, I like exploring new restaurants (as well as visiting old favorites) and I make the best pecan pie you have ever had.

I am creative and have a photographic eye (but don't take pictures enough). I will give pretty much anything a try and am open minded. I am an animal lover and can't imagine life without a furry friend around.

In one word: laughter. We should just have fun getting to know each other. Open, naturally flowing conversation (not an interview). Time should fly without us realizing it. Next thing you know it's way later than you intended to stay.