Looking for new adventures After a bout of grad school in geochemistry, I'm switching gears and following my heart to try a hand at high school teaching. But geology and everything out-of-doors runs pretty deep in my blood. I love running, hiking, biking, climbing, and long, long (longer = better) walks. Short walks are pretty solid too. My ideal first date would be a hike of some sort.
I really, really love being happy and feeling like a kid. But I am looking for someone interested in having constructive intellectual conversations, as well as light, silly ones. I like to be challenged and to change my mind about things. I absolutely love to listen to stories, although I enjoy telling them too. Story-telling to me is one of the best ways to connect with another person.
And adventures area necessary part of life for me. They don't always have to be big or conventional, but I generally try to take opportunities to get out and explore. I'm looking for someone who wants to head for the hills and romp around in them, but also someone who will take me out of my comfort zone and show me the unique things she considers to be adventurous.
Compassion is extremely important to me. I am seeking a friendship with someone where mutual empathy and understanding are the absolute defining qualities. That said, I'd like to think I can take a metaphorical punch, and like I said I enjoy being challenged. For me, disagreement is never about competition, but rather about learning new stuff. And I get a lot of joy out of affirming what I have in common with someone too.
At the end of it, though, I still fit the number-one geologist stereotype: we're a pretty mellow bunch. Above all else, I'd like to get together with someone who just wants to go play outside.
Erick750, 35
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Male
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Straight
Height
5'11"
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130 lbs
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writing, science, reading, nature, music, movies, killing zombies, gardening, cooking & recipes, baking
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slender
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sci-fi, romantic comedy, indie, comedy, action
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straight
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hazel
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blond
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Caucasian
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single - never married
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no - maybe with the right person
Education Level
graduate school
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Education / Academic Research
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$50,000-$100,000
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no - will not date a smoker
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no
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with roommate(s)
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comic relief
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activist, nerd, clown, frugal, fun loving, liberal, romantic, tree hugger, lover
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i was born in october
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English
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