I can no longer say I'm new to Portland, as I've lived here for about 2 1/2 years now, but I still have a pretty cloistered group of friends and I'm looking to change that. My life hit a pretty big shakeup a few months back, so I'm on a completely new track - I'm trying to look at the bright side of it and see this as a fresh new start. My hope is to meet some people that will either show me the parts of Portland/Oregon that they love, or explore something new together with them.
To be upfront, I'm an introvert - I like being with people well enough, but being with anyone drains me, even people I love. Sometimes I need to hide in my house to recharge, because that's just how I am. Please respect this.
Between art and science, my heart lies with the latter. I enjoy arts but they don't speak to me in the same way the sciences do. Soon enough, I think I'm going to go back to school for something science-y, and the prospect is pretty exciting. :)
I like peace, tranquility, and beauty. All of Oregon's gardens and forests are my ambrosia. I have appreciation for music but, for me, little beats quiet. Dogs are my favorite people. I like cats too, but I grew up with dogs, and they just have my heart. I enjoy games, piano, linguistics, reading, comedy, and exploring new things. I don't have much of a taste for hard liquors, but I can hold my own. I don't like particularly like writing bios but I'll deal with it, I suppose!
As to what I'm looking for, just about anybody qualifies. It is unfortunate that I can't specify yet on this site, but I am unfortunately straight as an arrow (despite my best efforts to swing both ways), so man-dates are going to be a friends-only affair. Ladies, please don't be dissuaded by the fact that sexy time is checked. I am okay with casual encounters, but I am not desperate for them either; if that sort of thing doesn't appeal to you, it is a non issue for me.
On that note, I am a particularly sex positive person, and I don't do jealousy. That said, I respect the boundaries of those that do, and will not make a commitment unless I intend to keep it. "Love" is checked because I am open to the idea, but I am not actively seeking it. I would enjoy if it happened, but I prefer to take matters of the heart slowly. :)
I'm not sure what else to put, but I am open to conversation. Please let me know if you'd like to chat, or meet up sometime.
What I'm doing with my life
jumahn apparently isn't doing anything with their life, that's unfortunate.
Favouritest of all the things
jumahn has not written anything about their favouritest of all things.
My darkest secret
jumahn doesn't think they have any secrets, but we all know about that one time right? ;)