I'm a 28 year old activist, vegetarian, coffeeshop nerd, and Sagittarius from Milwaukee, who has been transplanted to West Bend. When I am not trying to save the world from the Bush agenda, you can find me hanging out at places like Fuel Cafe, Rochambo, and down on the UW--Milwaukee campus, where I am a Senior double majoring in Political Science and Communication, and getting a certificate in Peace Studies.

I am also the local coordinator for Milwaukee Pagan Pride Day, and annual interfaith festival to celebrate religious diversity at the time of the harvest and Thanksgiving.

I'm also the parent of a 4 year old boy named Jaden. He is way cooler than anyone else I know. It still baffles me when people start talking to me and tell me they do not particularly like children. I have a child, and you will like children if you want to date me. Furthermore, my child will need to like you as well. Three year olds are very open and honest about who they like, and are better judges of character than most people. Jaden does not live with me full time, but we spend many weekends together. People with their own children are especially encouraged to talk to me.

I am looking to meet someone who is very open-minded, intelligent, and kid-friendly. They must be bursting with life and love and act out of kindness. I want someone who I can easily fall in love with, and who is honest and a good communicator. Someone who is passionate in their kisses is also a must!

I'm a bit picky about who I date...not too picky because I am generally open-minded and want to give people a chance. However, the quickest way to sour my heart is by being a poor conversationalist and a non-intellectual. Racism and other forms of non-tolerance are also a huge turn-off.

A first date isn't something that can be rigidly planned even under the best of circumstances. It should be free-flowing, it should evolve to suit the needs of the people participating. Planned dates are for kids in middle school, when mom drives them to a movie, and the guy's arm goes numb after sitting for two hours with his arm on her chair, frozen about 1 molecule away from making actual physical contact.

Perhaps a cup of coffee inside of one of the many coffeeshops, a quiet restaurant, or simply a walk over the Brady Street Bridge would be a lovely way to spend an afternoon getting to know eachother. When the weather doesn't work out, there are plenty of other little nooks, crannies, and holes-in-the-wall to duck into, for intimate discussion and such....although walking by the art museum during a summer storm is absolutely lovely.