You think I run in your circles, but I don’t.  I look like your coworker, your friend’s wife, the woman you make eyes with at the tennis club, but I’m an apparition. 

I want to avoid sharing too much about myself because I believe in mystery. I have a vibrant life; we can talk about it in person. My favorite part about this job is swapping stories and finding the parallels, hunting for shared experiences through meandering conversation. There is nothing sexier than a man with a plan — my biggest turn-on is a man who knows how to set a goal and execute. My affection is earned, not granted; I’m generous and successful and prefer my suitors the same. Humor is important to me — I don’t take myself too seriously and get along well with those who can laugh at themselves. I know how much you carry; let me help you relax and feel things you thought were a thing of the past. The only thing more vast than my curiosity is my sense of adventure. Humans live about 4,000 weeks, and I’ve made it one of my life goals to make every single one of them count. It feels, in a way, transgressive to lead a life of freedom, without regrets and full of joy. I contain multitudes. I'm a simple girl, but I'm also not. I love the beach and a perfect sunset, but I also love having a secret life. I have a day job, but somehow find time to read two books a week. I like natural things like flora, fauna, and friendship, but I also like cultivated things like bonsai trees, bridges, and overly perfected fruit.