I'm looking for a real connection, with someone who can pitch my tent, make me laugh, tickles my fancy and likes to do things even if its raining or crowded or too far to drive or too late or he's already put his slippers on, or it might cost money or there's a long line . . . . see where i'm going? Easygoing. Spontaneous. Diverse. Fun. I love that! Predicting success and expecting joy, that's the way to live. No excuses!
I believe in karma and i believe in inner strength. People are always incredulous that i go out dancing by myself, or backpacking, or sign up for a weekend birdwatching trip ALONE. It's called confidence in one's self, and a positive outlook. I'm a big girl, I love my life, and i do the coolest things, with other people, and without. I don't need a buddy to hold my hand everywhere i go. I suppose that makes me independent, but don't think i don't need a man, i certainly do. Spooning the cat just isn't the same!

My friends will tell you that I'm very real and very open, and really hard to peg. I have a wide range of interests, most fall into the category of acquiring knowledge and moving my body, but you never know what i'm going to do next. I've hosted Meetup events that range from teaching cake decorating to Blazer game watching. I'm cute and outgoing but not the girl that takes over the whole room and all the guys flock around. I am into real conversation, loving and laughing, and looking out the window and seeing what the sky looks like. There might be a hawk in it.

Warning! Oh no!
I have four dealbreakers: church, drugs, and homophobes, not necessarily in that order. Pot is a drug. Now, you might notice, that is only three. The fourth is if you know that you attend church, smoke pot, or use the word "fag" and meet me anyway. You have your deal, I have mine, I am not going to change my mind, i have my reasons. Of the thousand things on earth that i don't like; sushi, road rage, ***holes, dog fighting, Type A, litterers, the flu, racists, cat puke, . . . . i only picked three for dealbreakers. They matter to me.

And please live in the Portland Metro area.
good luck!

I like to go where the lighting makes me look gorgeous. :)