Here are some things about me that you should know:

I'm a lawyer. Well, almost a lawyer - I take the bar exam in February. My legal education has taught me many important things. Like how to lie while maintaining eye contact and how to use Latin terms to baffle clients. These skills could make me very rich someday. But they won't, because I'm interested in international human rights work. Which brings me to my next point...

I'm a softy liberal tree-hugger. I worked for the Obama campaign, I spent four months doing human rights legal work in Africa two summers ago, and I have recycled on several occasions. I'm also a meathead fratboy. A lot of my best friends are former marines, and I enjoy drinking beer, playing tackle football and beerpong, shooting guns, and lifting weights.

Education is very important to me. I have a J.D. and a Masters Degree in Political Science from well respected programs. I'm looking for someone who will challenge me intellectually - even if it means losing the occasional debate (although even if you do win I'll never admit it).

I have a Rotty-Akita mix puppy named Chewy, and he's the best dog in the world. This is a scientific fact, not an opinion. He sleeps at the foot of my bed, sheds all over the place, occasionally poops in the living room, and I love him to death. If you meet him you will too.

I'm a serial-monogamist. Being in a long-term relationship is my natural state and where I'm most comfortable. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy casual dating, but just know that what I'm really looking for is something serious. If you're not that person, that's ok, but just know that if I don't see something developing I may move on.

I love to travel. Over the past couple of years I've been to South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and all over Europe. I'm currently applying for a job with the US State Department (Foreign Service), so there's a very good chance that I'll end up living and working abroad.

I keep active. I've been on a weight-lifting binge for the last five months, and plan to continue it indefinitely. I do cardio, but I prefer playing sports or running sprints to distance running (I get so bored...). I also enjoy hiking, camping, rock climbing, and scuba diving. I've never been white-water rafting or sky-diving, but would love to try them (fun date?). I'm looking for someone who cares about fitness and can maybe push me to try some new things... I've always wanted to take a spin class.

I'm not religious. It's okay if you are, as long as your beliefs aren't overtly ignorant or intolerant. Ignorant means you don't believe in evolution. Intolerant means you think gay people go to hell.

If I told you it would ruin the surprise... something perfect, I promise.