“Who am I?” A little about myself…a difficult question but I will give it a shot.

My heart is open, with an optimistic attitude to match. My friends would describe me as friendly, approachable, outgoing, extroverted, compassionate, caring, kind, passionate, sincere and genuine. I am loyal and stick by my friends and family through good times and bad. I do not waste my time on fair-weather friendships. I value people who are authentic, honest, genuine and sincere. I am a down-to-earth eccentric who colours outside the lines and lives outside the box.

I have many passions: an artist who dabbles in sculpture, painting and photography, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, an aspiring novelist, a spoken word poet and actor. I earn my living working as a mental health worker. To quote Gandhi, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." I find virtue sexy. I’m a dreamer but also an ambitious doer who works hard to make my dreams a reality. I tend to gravitate towards creative people who live unconventional lives. If this is the only life I have to live, I want to live an extraordinary one.

Romance is a large part of my world. Romance isn’t about escaping FROM reality, like a Harlequin romance novel, but rather escaping TO reality, embracing my beloved in mind, body and spirit. Romance is honouring my beloved with my conscious presence, love, respect, loyalty, commitment and devotion. Romance should not be reserved just for “special occasions” (for every moment is a special occasion with the right person).

Please contact me:

If you are compassionate, caring, kind, affectionate and loving. If you are an artist, are artistically inclined or have an appreciation for the arts. If you are eccentric, adventurous, curious or unconventional and choose to live an extraordinary life. If you are romantically inclined. If you feel we have something in common, or if you feel we could complement each other and enrich each others’ lives with our differences.

I am not looking for the “perfect” mate, for I find it endearing when a woman isn’t afraid to share her imperfections with this imperfect man. It’s far better than pretending to be someone we’re not. If we are willing to accept each others’ virtues as well as imperfections, perhaps we might discover to our delight that we may be just be perfect for each other. If you’re interested in getting to know the real me, send me a message, for I’d love to get to know the real you.

I love going for walks along the beach or around the seawall. For a first date, perhaps a casual chat over a cup of coffee or maybe a pint at a cozy pub. Maybe for the more daring, adventurous and creative, we could meet at a favourite secondhand bookstore and pick out a book we love to give to each other. Or visit a used CD music store and introduce each other to a favorite CD. Or perhaps a walk through a community garden (Strathcona is my favourite). A first date should be something we can experience together, something fun and exciting that we'll cherish and remember.

If this is the only life I have to live, I want it to be an extraordinary one.

I’m a filmmaker and novelist, spoken word poet and actor. An active visionary with a voracious appetite for life, I’m fully engaged in the process of manifesting my reality. I’m seeking an unconventional woman with a forward outlook who is passionately determined to create the life of her dreams.

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I’m also a mental health worker at a drop-in centre for people who are homeless and suffer from mental health challenges and addictions. I live by the mottos “Love all, serve all” and “Work is worship”. I don’t preach politics and choose to speak through my actions. I place a high value on loyalty and the dedication to support friends and family through challenging times.

Not to be confused with a generic New Age nice guy, I’m unafraid to explore the dark or taboo, and am willing and able to travel with my lover to the places they reveal to me. I also possess a healthy sense of fun and laugh easily. I’m a positive person – my friends call me the human jukebox – I’m constantly singing songs out loud as I move through my day. To embellish a quote by Bono: “The right to be ridiculous can be one’s saving grace, even while I’m losing face.”

In relationship, I offer a blend of earthiness and adventure. I’m seeking to connect with a real flesh and blood woman – not some fantasy or carbon copy of myself. We’ll be mutually attracted at all levels and grow from each others’ differences. We’ll share a potent sexual chemistry and dare to take each other to unexplored levels of intimacy. We’ll stimulate each other intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually, and over time we’ll grow closer in our union as best friends, lovers, life partners, and soulmates.

For me, a loving connection is an unwavering flame, a sustained source of passion, faith, and conviction. I offer my partner a readiness to be vulnerable and open, even in times of fear. To love fully is to hold one’s ground in the face of all the uncertainty of life. The union of two souls is a source of hope, a divine spark that can’t be extinguished.

I’m not looking for the “perfect” mate – I find it endearing when a woman isn’t afraid to share her imperfections with this imperfect man. If we’re willing to accept each other as we really are, we could discover to our delight that we’re just perfect for each other. If you’re interested in getting to know the real me, send me a message – I’d love to get to know the real you.

First date: My ideal first date would involve a participatory experience – one which would be interactive, creative, and fun – and allow my date and I to get to know ourselves and each other. If we’re feeling adventurous, we might attend an improv burlesque night. An earthier option might be a visit to Strathcona Community Gardens followed by a choice from two hundred flavours of ice cream (my treat!) at the famous Casa Gelato.

I live to explore all the possibilities the Earth has to offer in the present moment.

Sometimes I’m a paradox – day and night – I can be deep, but then I’m full of surprises.

I’m passionate about art, animals, nature, and the Earth. I enjoy all kinds of music, I’m fascinated by fashion and costume, and I’m enthusiastic about meeting new people and facilitating connections between them.

Dance is my main love. I’ve been in love with it since I was a child, I have a degree in contemporary dance, yet I feel as if I’m just getting started on this amazing journey. Like other arts, dance often expresses that which people for whatever reason can’t. The last piece I did conveyed the experience of being trapped somewhere, but with an accompaniment of flighty music, which set up a tension in the form of a contradiction…

I appreciate all artistic media and believe that artists are necessary to assist people to understand themselves and the world. I grew up in an artistic community and continue to surround myself with creative people, who are a constant source of inspiration for me.

Let’s be clear: I have a lot of Newfie blood. I’m blunt and honest and also animated, energetic, and absurd. I have a sense of humour, and I use it frequently. I can honestly see something funny in (almost) everything.

I’m a fun person: I love painting, theatre, knitting, and going out to musical events and benefits. I love to listen and dance to music, especially music composed by people I know. I believe that music and dance are intimately connected and can draw from each other. I find it inspiring to go to music shows with friends and interact with the music community together. I can be planned or spontaneous. When I relax with friends, we talk, explore, adventure, and laugh our faces off…

I’m seeking a man who is supportive, sensitive, open-minded, optimistic, intelligent, real, honest, responsible, and organized. He needs to care about the planet, his friends, and his family. Family is very important to me. He should be beautiful on the inside. He should love music, the outdoors, and animals. He’s got to be into roughing it – someone who’s adaptable to city or country life. He doesn’t have to be a dancer, but he should appreciate art. He should be calm and grounded. Shy is okay – shy people can be adorable – and we could be a nice complement to each other. I am definitely not shy – I’m an independent woman and need a man to be open-armed and allowing as I enjoy the world!

First date: A good first date for me might involve a walk somewhere, at the beach or a park, and a gelato, coffee, or tea. A dessert date might be fun, too.