I am an international traveler (some because of the U. S. Military) since the age of 16. I am animal nurse by profession, have a horse rescue, a house full of animals including 2 iguanas, 6 cats, 1 elderly dog who seems a perpetual puppy, and is my hiking companion at 13 years of age! I also have 2 chinchillas, a Quaker Parrot, a Mexican Redheaded Parrot, and large double fish tank! I love to hike, compete in the Highland Games, trail running, I have completed 2 marathons in my life (one is Germany and one in San Diego... 4 decades apart!). I haven't played in a while, but I was ranked 10th in the nation as a 10 and under in tennis.. and have played all my life. I like wine, craft beer, and Scotch whisky (not the smokey or peaty stuff though). I am also a tea drinker (hate coffee) and am decaffeinated.. you don't want to see me on caffeine... I'm already WAY to active without! I eat most all foods except eggplant (allergic) and cucumbers in any way, shape, or form. I am quite, but enjoy a good bit of good bit of loud laughter when appropriate. I am happy sitting by a fire in silence, talking about the day, or getting into deep philosophical discussions. I am not religious but if I had to define my beliefs.. Pantheism is pretty close. I believe that all people have a right to be treated as human beings.. with kindness and respect regardless of beliefs.. as long as those beliefs don't negatively impact others. I am an avid Outlander fan... love Piers Anthony Xanth series and the Blue Adept. I like to trout fish (well, I probably like other kinds of fishing, but haven't experienced anything else). I have a decent amateur cheap camera that I LOVE taking photos with and posting to my Facebook page so that others might be inspired to go on their own adventures! I sing VERY well.. play the guitar MARGINALLY well, have done some Shakespeare in the park, TV, and movie work. My life goal is to move to Scotland permanently by Fall of 2020.. and attend the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow. This summer (2019) I am spending 7 weeks traveling to approx. 11 Highland Games and showing Scotland just how incredible women athletes can be! I am also a retired U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Warrant Officer (started out enlisted and became an expert in my field, went to more school and became an officer). I retired in 2005 with 20 years of service.. 3 years active duty and the rest as a reservist. I started in human medicine and then went to veterinary medicine.