I have a weakness for guys/girls who:

volunteer/are active in contributing to society in a positive way. are funny. are savvy with technology (from simple machines to robots).

For me, a first date no-no is:

Moving too fast. Being too forward.

What I would bring to show and tell:

Something old or artsy. A beloved broach or pin from grandma's collection, a wooden treasure grandpa made, or something from their house that I couldn't bare let them trash/goodwill.

A story you should remind me to tell you on our first date:

My first train ride in India...

I secretly want to be:

outside in the sun. in california.

I want to be with someone who wants to be:

present. content/happy. stable. motivated. fun. intellectually engaged. exercises.

An infatuation of mine:

hawaii capital bikeshare floral prints, cool patterns & bold colors.

If I won the lottery and quit my job, I would:

volunteer. travel.

One thing my mother would want you to know about me:

I'm strong willed. I'll get you using cloth napkins.

I want to come home to:

A smile and a kiss and love.