My favorite physical activity is: Hiking, dancing (mentioned above the types I specialized in, but ballroom in general - I don't go nearly enough). Also horseback riding (prefer equestrian jumping but currently settling to trail ride), just walking around one of DC's neighborhoods on any occasion.

My favorite Washington haunts are: I could go on and on, but pretty much though? Anywhere in the city (yeah smoking ban!), where there's no line, it's not super-packed or that you have to yell or breathe through clouds of perfume and cologne, where there's good beer, maybe some oysters, and you can just belly up to the bar and have a drink with friends and strangers alike.

If I could change one thing about DC, it would be: The "me only" mentality that seems to have taken over this town, and most urban areas across the country, unfortunately. What ever happened to common courtesy? The "country heart" I'm talking about? That's geared toward not liking the consumerist society, detesting seeing new ant-colony suburbs go in, and lamenting the loss of nature.

One thing people are surprised to find out about me is: There's not much that isn't on my sleeve or on my mind. But I have been adventure-traveling for years, seen much of way the world really looks (not by locking myself in some all-inclusive resort and complaining about the beggers), and I have gained a lot from those experiences. Particularly? Knowing first-hand how lucky we are!!! Also, I *never* send meat back to the kitchen -- something died to be there on my plate, so I don't take that lightly. Oh, and I'm a total "closet" geek!

The last concert I went to was: God, too many to have to update. for now: Deleted Scenes, 33 Black Angels, Shiny Toy Guns, Metropolitan, the Drones, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Army of Me, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Public Good, Snow Patrol, Ben Folds, Apples in Stereo (last show ever), Washington Social Club, and pretty much any indie show is a reason to go out to local venues...

My favorite cartoon to watch as a kid was: Thundercats! (I just thought their floating skateboards rocked!)

My favorite place to relax and be myself is: On a horse, or on the dance floor. Lately it's hiking, sitting on my porch swing with a glass of port or good beer, or working in my gardens. Or maybe in your arms?

What kind of music makes you cringe? Rap and hip-hop. And I guess it was inevitable: I used to say I was not too big a fan of country either (even though I have a "country heart"), but I've been listening to it lately. Also, Caveat: country music in a diner while on a road trip in the middle of nowhere? Definitely required. =)

Thoughtfulness lights my fire and candor burns the house down.

I wouldn't sell my parents' farm for a billion dollars.

The quickest way to my heart is sincerity The quickest way to my bed is take me there and make an honest effort to ensure I've enjoyed it (so you'll be invited, and spoiled, again and again) and in the morning, I like my eggs cooked ; not fertilized.

Something I said I'd never do but did anyway was kiss a guy with facial hair. And don't even think I'll write to you if you don't have some detail and pics up on your profile, as I do.

It's Sunday morning at 10 a.m. If I'm not sleeping, I'm doing a home improvement project, or getting ready to go antiquing (if not already on a roadtrip somewhere). If at the farm, with the horses. Better yet? Spooning and enjoying quality time with the man I love. =)

I consider myself an open-minded person, but my deal breakers are dishonesty, not following through with promises and people who let you down (all related. e.g. Please don't say you are a nomad but prefer to stay in/sleep; don't say you are "giving to a fault" but actually selfish; don't say UR str8t but want/ever had a penis in your mouth. Please?).

My ideal mate has the brain of Fox Moulder and the body of a dancer. (Note: not marathoner or sports fanatic. I want to actually spend time with you; not be a sports widow.)

For me, the glass is usually full of Belgian, porter, or stout beer. Occasionally wine, mead, port (aged tawny), or tej.

Everything I learned about trust and nurturing relationships I learned from raising my horse (and of course, Mom).

Two things I can't live without are passion and spontaneous fun!

When I die, I believe I will be scattered on my farm.

My guiltiest pleasure is dancing. It's the one socially acceptable form of exhibitionism -- not that I go a lot, but when I do, I'm good at it! (so if you don't dance, don't be the jealous type -- or be willing to learn...).

So many fun things is what I love about DC, and traffic, roads, and pretentiousness is what I hate about DC.

My new favorite restaurant is I don't want to say because then the yuppies will find out and I'll have to find a new spot. Again.

My beverage of choice is milk served with spaghetti (this is weird, I know, but I don't want you to think I'm a lush!).

If you are what you eat, then I am um, neighborhood strays from my local take-out??

When I go to a trendy or frou-frou bar I feel like a fish out of water.

If you like me, you'd better like campfires, live music, and waking up with me on Saturday mornings! (at a minimum to maintain a relationship with me)

The movie that spends the most time in my DVD player is none. I'll watch movies occasionally (not in theaters), but I'd sooner be out living my life than watching someone else's story.

Cow's milk or soy milk

9:30 Club or Black Cat

Beer or wine

MP3s or CDs

Camping out or 4-Star hotel

Job you love/low salary or Job you hate/big salary