My number one value is courage. I am strong. I am soft. I am a muse. I like to have fun and I have a silly sense of humor. I am very caring with friends and family. I like to hike and camp out, and love traditional archery and working out with my friends. I also love books and music. I am an animal lover and am not at all bothered by dog hair or wet noses; The more the better. I am playful, independent and nontraditional. I enjoy people and believe they have a primary goodness in them. I seek it out and encourage it.

I have two cats, and I am looking for a new dog (mine recently passed). I am a vegan. I belong to a huge family full of charming mayhem. Families are important to me. I believe that life is an experiment, and there is very little left worthy of fear. I want to wake every day and try something new.

I want to meet someone adventurous that would like to travel with me and be my dearest friend. I'd like to meet a man that dances. I'd like to meet someone who shows courage in facing his dragons - a man that is willing to take chances in order to learn and keep growing. I want to be with a man who understands that I am powerful and vulnerable in exactly the same moment, who lovingly protects my vulnerability and reinforces my strengths, seeing none of these as a barrier for us.

He knows the value of autonomy and independence in a relationship. I do want a man to be gentle with me and be protective of me, but please not proprietary. I will wake every morning and recommit to him, but I will never give myself away. I believe there is a greater worth in the choices I make every day. I prefer to show the man I love a greater honor, by choosing him over and over again.

I like to meet at the water and walk along the pier, and talk - maybe stop for a drink or some warm soup - or we can get a blanket and bundle up and sit out by the water.