About me: Transplant to the District, commuter, neo-agnostic, media analyst, Googler, web surfer, useless trivia buff, proud computer geek, finder of odd facts, non-nationalistic universe dweller, global goddess, funky fashionista, restless spirit, soul searcher, sometimes aimless wanderer, daydreamer, love's eternal idealist, bookworm, shy spectator, drama diva, collector of facts, relentless researcher, curiosity cultivator, synchronicity facilitator, owner of a lonely heart, adventuress, social experimenter, muse, tech blogger, erotica blogger, coffee snob, beer snob, frugal shopper, wannabe visionary, wannabe entrepreneur, media glutton, indie enthusiast, freelance writer

Interests: People-watching, eggnog, GPS, Deborah Copaken Kogan, documentaries, bear hugs, sociology, car dancing, James Nachtwey, combat photograpy, war photography, Blinklist, social bookmarking, wikis, Web 2.0, collaboration, collecting, conversation, connections, open minds, blue jeans, daydreaming, French crepes, Cuban food, thunder, lightning, storms, rain, sleeping in, bubble baths, candles, wine, gonzo journalism, citizen journalism, champagne, the beach, true romance, riding on motorcycles, mystery novels, homemade ice cream, Debbie Gibson songs, Savannah, catfish, crossword puzzles, quizzes, tulips, turquoise jewelry, teal, funky fashion, silver, high heels, platform heels, lace-up boots, sandals, painting my toenails, day spas, massages, pedicures, earthy stuff, girly stuff, ethnic music, ethnic instruments, djembe, hand drumming, didgeridoo, archery, primitive, black, art deco, dreams, clouds, global, international, moons, stars, purple, fuchsia, retro, trends, first kisses, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, hip-hop, biscotti, lattes, alternate reality, Quantum physics, time travel, dimensions, cappuccinos, chai tea, family, friends, Switzerland, books, reading, salmon, Olive Garden, lobster bisque, lobster, all-you-can-eat crab legs, seafood, MAC cosmetics, Chinese takeout, sushi, Mexican food, Greek food, lamb, smell of fresh cut grass, scent of clothes drying, spring, autumn, fall, photography, writing, blogging, journaling, memes, Apple, Mac, PowerBook, iMac, computers, web surfing, alternative media, Utne Reader, plays, dance, clubbing, musicals, concerts, live music, coffee shops, cuddling, travel, road trips, Adobe Photoshop, Wicca, Shamanism, earth religions, earth spirituality, Paganism, Bob Marley, New Age, Native American, lying in thick cool grass on a hot summer day, handicrafts, design, cooking, Salvador Dali, M.C. Escher, Chagall, Magritte, Van Gogh, Bailey’s Irish cream, Einstein Brothers coffee shops, bookstore browsing, window shopping, DIY, do-it-yourself, Strongbow, English cider, fondue, dark chocolate, natural vanilla, federweiser, festivals, Toblerone, risotto, brie, bleu cheese, hummus, scones, tea, lemon curd, biscuits, fresh bread, bakeries, 24-hour, batida kirsch, Mangaroca, Batida de Coco, long drinks, mango, strawberry, margarita, chocolate martinis, hurricanes, Alabama slammer, Buttery Nipple drinks, Baby Guinness, Godiva, pineapple, coconut, lemongrass, cilantro, lime, lemon, gluehwein, erdbeerbowle, Corona with lime, cheesecake, NYC, East Coast, Washington D.C., Sylvia Plath, Beat generation writers, Jack Kerouac, cheeseburgers, Whataburger, Fatburger, In-N-Out Burger, Ruby’s Diner, Buckhead Diner (Atlanta), greasy spoons, The Bombay Company, Pier One Imports, omelets, Crabtree & Evelyn, accents, beer, Blue Moon, radler, public transportation, French language, smell of fresh hay, smell of fresh dirt, smell of rich cigars, shooting stars, rainbows, the little things in life, being loved, deep conversations, hearty meals, a child's unconditional love, laughter, comedy, not being judged for your past, honesty, fireplaces, quiet times, intimacy, hot coffee, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets, old movies, original Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, IKEA, seashells, the Alps, good health, long walks, the supernatural, ideas, intuition, feminine, divine, sex, dancing, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, B.B. King, Sam Cooke, singing in the shower, chocolate-covered fruit, karaoke, carnivals, showering for two, getting my hair washed at the salon, The South, camping, hiking, running, yoga, theology, philosophy, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufi poetry, libraries, foreign films, psychology, oral history, folklore, mythology, archaeology, genealogy, raspberries, bananas, Jamba Juice, smoothies, soy, Thai food, Brazilian cuisine, writing and blogging erotica, reading erotica, palm trees, daiquiris, German Riesling, sekt, Mimosas, sangria, technology, gadgets, gourmet, Trivial Pursuit, board games, Scrabble, breakfast anytime, brunch, owls, butterflies, jigsaw puzzles, the beauty of words, homemade pancakes, silver-dollar pancakes, Belgian waffles, NPR, exploration, Travel Channel, passion fruit, lists, words, avocado, taking classes, learning new things, vegetarian cooking, online shopping, researching, health food stores, science, zoos, museums, aspen trees, sunsets, sunrises, roses, cats, Manx, pugs, Corgis, collies, bearskin rugs, silk sheets, constellations, Jeopardy, nonfiction books, iPod, fixing computers, graphic, web design, Europe, Germany, languages, culture, humor, British comedy, history, military, Army, synchronicity, coincidence, Belgium, Irish pubs, British pubs, freedom, fresh air, ocean breezes, peanut butter filled pretzels, Hagen-Daz, Godiva ice cream, Coldstone Creamery, Ghirardelli, reggae, vintage, refrigerator magnets, kitsch, crafts, hippie chic, thrift shopping, Crate and Barrel, Starbucks, Filene's Basement, Plato's Closet, collecting shot glasses on trips, metro areas, diversity, warm weather, indie, working to live, NOT living to work, Dean and Deluca, freelance writing, gtd, biking, gnocchi, supr.c.ilio.us, HTML, CSS, organic

Here to... Friends, people-watching, beating my insomnia, self-promotion, business contacts, fun, lifelong learning, whatever the Universe has in store for me, moments of synchronicity, sharing, conversation, killing time, finding my bliss, networking, advice, opportunities, basking in the glow of visionaries, virtual travel, connection, random acts of kindness, discovery, life discussion, coincidence, experiencing life, global discourse, everything, touching the lives of others, understanding our differences and our similarities, creative expression, a place to call my own, writing practice, adventure, social experimentation, making dreams come true, collaboration, freelancing, culture, expanding my boundaries, randomness, goals, accomplishments, coffee chatter, exploring our world, voyeurism, activity, enlivening rainy days, existential exhibitionism, joining the stream of universal consciousness, uniting, social networking, escapism, experiencing flow, shedding the comfort zone, reaching out, discovering others, tree-hugging, appreciating, researching, technical tips, recipes, shout-outs, ideas, recommendations, requests, broadening horizons, travel, gigs, philosophical banter, VC, idea support, exploring D.C., feeding my need for culture, learning to be more organized, learning web design, learning HTML