ATTN: Goldilocks seeking just-right porridge, er...man.
I am an ambitious and active gal, and I like a man who can keep up with me and keep me interested, be it through physical activity or dynamic conversation. Ideally we'll subtly challenge each other in a supportive way that brings out the best in both of us without feeling pressured to be perfect.
I have to hand it to Luda for coming up with the most fitting lyric in that I am looking for someone imperfectly perfect who will embrace my flawed, fabulous self just the same.
In a nutshell, here's some insight into how others describe my character:
* effervescent/bubbly
* energetic/sparky/active. I don't idle well.
* what you see is what you get. Being genuine is the only way to be.
* they say: perfectionist, I say: neurotic. Possibly we're all saying: type A.
* organized organizer. I am notorious for planning social outings with my friends.
My pursuit of happiness includes:
* triathlons and other endurance events. I'm always looking for training partners! Oly or half-Iron distance, but I have the ambition to complete an Ironman in the near future. I am one of those annoying people you see on the lakefront path exercising at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday (but that doesn't mean that I don't like to cut loose sometimes!)
* SOCCER!! I'm a reliable super-sub. If your team is very competitive and needs ladies, hit me up.
* traveling. While there's endless international destinations that I have yet to explore, I love everything the US has to offer. Pacific Northwest - we are long overdue for a reunion.
* being with my friends. Hang on to the good ones.
* cooking and eating amazing food, maybe mostly eating it. Only sorta kinda kidding.
If I didn't lose you by revealing my personality type or my passions...please read on!
So what defines the type of gent I seek? My just-right man is a sincere gentleman who opens doors, follows through on his promises of calling, and acknowledges the effort I put into looking sassy for our dates. He surprises me with slyly affectionate gestures and makes it clear that he enjoys spending time with me through his actions, not just his words. He's confident in himself and he can clearly articulate himself in a relationship. He doesn't shy away from trying something new, especially when it comes to cuisine or exciting travel destinations, and he may even offer to cook up a tasty and healthy meal or plan to explore the city from a different perspective.
Hopefully by getting this far you realize that you might be the perfect combination of sexy and cute. Wait, no, that's not the right line. How about you've found the right balance of having your life together while still exercising your right to relax and have fun!
I love my life, and I'm surrounded by people I admire who help me achieve my goals and find my happiness. In return I hope that I am able to inspire them and be a great friend, daughter, teammate, and so on. I pour myself into my work and extracurriculars, but I can certainly appreciate a break to relax, breathe deeply, and lose myself in a moment of bliss.
If this all sounds dandy to you, then consider joining me in my pursuit of happiness and let's appreciate some of the greatest things in life: good food, good beer, good music, and -most importantly - good people.
