Date women from United States / Arizona / Amado, 31 year old

Date a soulmate from Arizona, United States. I'm a teacher, hiker, reader, adventurer, yoga beginner, tree lover, and amateur cook. (Also a cat owner, church-goer, and reformed over-achiever, but we can get to that later.) I like finding contentment and wonder in the everyday. I am passionate about my work, food, nature, books, my family, my budding faith, and my commitment to living positively. More and more, I feel that I am finally ready to invest in a solid, lasting relationship, if and when it comes my way.
My work brings me big joys and big frustrations, and tends to take up a lot of my time. To know me is to know my students, since they're hilarious and heartbreaking, and I have endless stories to share. I have to be honest that my liberal, hippy, nature-loving, off-the-beaten-path church plays a pretty big role in my life, too. I've found a spiritual home and an amazing community there.
I happen to be a sucker for glasses, sweaters, subtle cologne, and the tiny little imperfections that make us ultimately more lovable. I'd like to learn how to fish, appreciate art, keep my houseplants alive, get my cat to play with me, grow some cool stuff on my porch, sound smart about beer and wine, and take better pictures...in no particular order.
Let's hit the farmers market (bloody marys in hand?), people-watch in the park, make a mess together in the kitchen, and laugh at ourselves. You ready?