Hey! :)

Rachel here - I'm 25 currently living in Ottawa, but from Montréal originally (I don't want to start beef but it's arguably the best city in Canada).

I just wrapped up my master's program and am now looking to start my life as a Real Adult™ (yay! 🙃). I work for the government in international development - more specifically with the Caribbean, which is one of my favourite regions in the world. I'm here in Ottawa till the end of September then I'm off to travel a bit. Still trying to find my calling in the professional world, and considering another master's degree (I know, I know...).

Speaking of travel, it's something I do a lot (hoping to hit the 50 countries mark by the end of this year!), and am looking for friends who are similarly cosmopolitan. I love trying new foods, experimenting with new cooking techniques and spices, listening to local music, and immersing myself in unfamiliar environments (it can be challenging, but sometimes discomfort is good for the soul). I lived in China as a kid and by virtue of being half Asian (Sri Lankan) myself, I know a thing or two about the continent and appreciate the company of people who can relate on that level.

Random things I like: pickles, weightlifting, candy shops, artificial intelligence, Trader Joe's ajika spice mix, poetry, learning languages (currently working on achieving fluency in Spanish and Mandarin), Afrobeats, jalapeño flavoured anything, global politics, makeup, international grocery stores. Tell me about yours.

What I'm looking for: an open-minded, friendly, mildly sarcastic, well-rounded and ambitious man. Ideally you have a good sense of your identity, are educated and intellectually curious, and serious (as in not too nonchalant about life overall). Whatever the tone of our interaction, I am looking to build something and invest in it with intention. You should be seeking the same.

Ultimately, I'm open to finding friendship, a fleeting conversation, a virtual gym buddy, maybe even the other half of an Asian power couple. 😂 Let's see where this goes.

~ Rachel