Hello! I hope you're well and you're having a splendid day!

It seems you are bored, lonely, or are missing something in your life. Yeah. I get it. I wouldn't be here if I weren't, too. Read on for a glimpse into my world and skip to the end to to find out how you might fit into it.

Where I am in life - Just trying to exist. I recently quit a stable government job, started a graduate program, worked toward some professional certifications, began a new low stress/brainpower job, and flipflopped my entire weekly routine. I'm settling into it all and realizing how much this transition is helping my mental and physical health.

I have two kids, and do my best to support them emotionally, academically, and however they need me. Some other creatures live in my house, too. I'm in a solid romantic partnership and have no intentions of changing my status.

Interests - I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, camping, n' at. Festivals, Renaissance festival (I dress up), concerts, museums, non-chain eateries, but only if I have a way minimize interaction with crowds/groups. I listen to most music that can broadly fall under or have a tie to a "rock" classification, hard rock, punk, folk, and combination subgenre types. I like playing Pokemon Go, Stardew Valley, and Final Fantasy series, not into other games. I occasionally feel artsy and will splash some paint on canvas or start some little macrame thing. Movie/shows, I like dark humor, period dramas, dark and suspenseful stuff, and staring at the selection menu.

I also enjoy sinking into the corner of the couch under a pile of blankets while my cat holds me hostage. Standing in the shower, swaying back and forth, completely lost in my head, until the water runs cold. I like cauliflower. And rice. But not cauliflower rice. And the color green.

I spend far too much time thinking. Reflecting. So much. I just get lost in there. I'd like to converse with someone, share my thoughts, have them dump their stories and knowledge upon me. I'm genuine and empathetic. I am not religious and don't align with any political party, however, my personal ethics tend to align with something toward the left.

Why am I here? I'd like one of two possible situations with someone who finds my description appealing: 1. online/virtual/text/chat/calls platonic conversation and friendship while I work/study/do stuff, or, 2. (and this is more preferable) if you live within reasonable driving distance from Southwestern Pennsylvania and happen to be available daytime/weekdays, take all the above and throw in the occasional walk, museum, cafe, thrift stores n junk, and so on.

To reiterate, platonic only. Oh, and one more thing, I won't reply to one line messages and will block any NSFW message.

This was pretty lengthy and should give you plenty to digest and help make that decision to contact me. Or not. Either way, I hope you find who/what you desire. Have a most spectacular day!

(To self: Eff it, hit post! Let's see what happens!)