I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment.

Boys, I'm gonna say this once - read my profile. If you message me and I see that you're looking for your one true love and that your idea of a perfect Friday night is roughing it in the mountains, then I will know that you clearly have not read my profile, and I will be very irate. Very.

I have an enduring love affair with fantasy and all realms of make-believe. One of my greatest loves in life is costuming, and I find myself dedicating more time and money to it as I get older. I can be materialistic at times - a great number of my hobbies require physical components, and at times rather expensive physical components.

I love to dance in the rain. I love a good excuse to paint my face and howl at the moon. I am not as spontaneous as I used to be - the responsibilities I have taken on in life do not allow for much "drop everything" time - but when I do get free I'm longing for an adventure.

I have a marked fascination with pretty things, but you may at times be surprised by what I consider pretty.

I moved to the state of Washington in early July and I am still giddy with the sense of promise this place holds for me. The life I left behind was not miserable, but it was stagnant, and would remain so. I feel possibility seeping into my life once more, and I rather enjoy it.

To this day my best talent is probably my singing voice. I also seem to have an eye for fashion - while I don't follow trends, I can typically tell you what colors will work for you and what will flatter your figure. I believe I'm good at writing, though I will admit I am less certain in that area - I do have some gift for coming up with characters and settings, even if the story doesn't come out the way I hoped.

I also seem to have a gift for being the cold, heartless voice of reason - but only with those I care enough about to endure their reaction to my honesty.

Six books off my shelf, chosen at random: Transmetropolitan: Back on the Street; Les Fleurs du Mal; Sandman: The Dream Hunters; The Fire's Stone; SnowCrash; The Marketplace

Six movies pulled randomly from the drawer: UltraViolet; Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill; Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy; Cats; 300; Smokin' Aces

Six artists on random from my mp3 player: The Killers; Mika; Damien Rice; Tiesto; Machinegun Symphony; Sting

Six of my favorite restaurants in no particular order: Jun's (sushi); Ipanema (rodizio); Jack Quinn's (Irish pub); Basil Thai; Taste of India; Ivar's (seafood)

Dancing, singing, sitting around a table with friends over drinks and appetizers, raiding adult stores. I can also, on occasion, be talked into a film provided it's one I would like to see - I adore movies, but generally prefer more interactive outings.

I don't like to label myself. People might consider me polyamorous, but I dislike the flavor that word has taken on in recent years. I'm often surprised that I'm willing to say I'm bisexual, with all the baggage that word seems to have these days. I am not in an open relationship - I do not condone casual sleeping around with whomever you come across just because it might be fun. Instead, let it be said that my partner and I have an understanding, and perhaps we also have a few good friends that we're more affectionate with than others.

You are considering becoming a minion - I can only further my conquests with a better staff. I also accept worshipers at all times, and have the occasional need for experimental subjects. If you can prove yourself to be intelligent, creative, and interesting, I'd love to be your friend.