Born in Buffalo, New York, grew up in California. College in Santa Barbara, Masters degree in writing. I've worked in magazines, video games, newspaper, and currently the software industry where I write bids for government contracts.

When I was little I wanted to be the actor inside the Godzilla costume.

I can sleep standing up.

I don't own a TV, cellphone, iPod-equivalent, or stereo. I only own 2 DVDs and 3 CDs and I have zero pirated music.

I moved out of my parent's when I was 13 (boarding school) and have lived independently ever since.

I co-wrote and edited a poetry anthology that actually turned a profit, making it among the most successful 5% of all poetry books published. The five of us whose work was in the book spent the whole $32 on a celebratory pizza lunch.

I travel light, live simply, and enjoy almost everything I do. There's a good chance that I am the most selfless person you will ever meet.

I have been defibrillated. Meaning a doctor yelled “CLEAR!” and hit me with the shocker pads.

I own a massage table and I'm not afraid to use it.

I'm a great cook though I don't bake often, I prefer food I can poke while it is cooking.

I touch like a cat, meaning quick rubs every time I pass by, and long cuddling when sitting.

I'm a reiki practitioner, have trained in shamanism, and was raised Roman Catholic. Been meditating twice a day since I was 4, and almost became a Franciscan monk.

I'm ½ Italian, ¼ Hungarian Gypsy, and ¼ Scotch-Irish mix. I've lived in five states and visited all but the Confederate States and Hawaii.

I operate almost totally on intuition. I can't often tell you why I do what I do or think what I think. I get a feeling and I trust it. I've been right often enough that I don't question it any more.

I am a gamer. Computer games, Frisbee, roleplaying, board games, puzzles, cards, I live to play. Play is about being happy and having fun.

James Cameron mailed me a VHS copy of the version of The Abyss that he played for the producers, while the real version was still in theatre's, AND I LOST IT! 'Course, everyone can get the director's cut on DVD now, but I actually did own the literal "director's cut" for about 3 years.

If any of that looked interesting, drop me a line, I have lots more.

In an ideal world, you'd tell me as I prefer assertive women.

Some ideas:
The trail from Larson Lake to Phantom Lake is one of my favorite local walks (bonus: there's a coffee shop and restaurant not far from Phantom Lake).

Places I like to go out to eat: Z'tejas (Bell Square Mall); Cafe Firenze (Crossroads); Cafe Velloci (Kirkland); Azteca (Redmond); Namasite (Down-town Redmond).

Used book stores are always fun.