Born in Washington DC, I grew up in the Washington area, Thailand, Laos, Germany and Switzerland. I have also been all over western Europe, South America, the Caribbean islands, etc. I see myself, and am seen by others, as kind,respectful, progressive yet traditional, considerate, peace loving, affectionate, passionate, a deep thinker, intellectually curious, hard working. I love the gym, cooking exotic recipes, playing and listening to music, reading non fiction, the beach and watersports, wintersports, board games, films, dining out, dancing, shopping sometimes, and TRAVELING !