I'm as happy taking a long bike trip as I am reading a good book at home. I'm a tall, fit and focused woman just as concerned about learning and expanding myself as I am about finding someone special. Cooking and laughing are two things I love to do and I often try to pair them together - add wine and I am in paradise. I'm independant but I find that most of the things I enjoy like travel, reading the Sunday Times with good coffee, and visiting family and friends are better when you share them with someone. I'm the type of person that likes to talk as much about gossip and politics as I do about Web development and psychology. There is nothing like going on a hike or trip and having company that can really talk about the things you care about.

It might sound corny but I still hold the naive belief that we all can find "the one," but I wouldn't say I believe in fairy tales. I think the best relationships require effort and committment and the more you put in the more you get out.