Here’s the unabridged version…

I’ve always been drawn to the kind of hobbies that ensure you maintain the ability to laugh at yourself. A day at the golf course is a maddeningly unpredictable experience. Sure, there are moments when the ball seems to have a mind of its own, but I’m told that the unrelenting frustration is part of the fun. And, like most things in life, the anticipation and illusive qualities are what make the game worth playing.

You’ll also often find me at the stables tending to my horses. I’ve been an equestrian for well over a decade and it is truly where my passion lies. I’m a show jumper but make an effort to care for my horses beyond the show ring and not just hand them over to my grooms at the end of the day. I love fully committing myself to my horses and caring for them as often as I can – even if it means getting the occasional grass stain on my cashmere – some call it a fashion faux-pas; I call it devotion. Besides, I’ve been known not to mind getting a little dirty.

 Caring for my body and health is a big part of my life, fulfilling my masochism with pilates, and sipping green juices after a well-deserved coffee. Conversely, I’ve never been one to shy away from a meal that feels like a celebration. I will happily finish off my plate of fresh pasta and indulge in that second glass of wine. The abs always come back in the morning and life is too short not to experience it in full force.

Owing to that “life in full force” motto I live by — Travel is a huge love of mine and I’m undoubtedly shaped by my experiences abroad. From Fogo Island to the Maldives to my time city-hopping in Europe at the ripe age of eighteen; I’ve seen the much of the world and yet always seem to have a new destination to add to my bucket list. I’m the opposite of a picky eater, and appreciate a relaxed trip of dinners and spas just as much as upping our step count at the art gallery or on a scenic hike. I’m up for (just about) anything. My only compulsory condition? That I travel in exceptionally good company.

I write a lot about compatibility on here; for good reason. I was told from a young age that the people you let into your life build the person you become. I’ve lived my life by that idea. I always have preferred a quiet dinner at a (dutifully well-appointed) restaurant, chatting with a close friend til the clock hits midnight. I favour the intimacy of time shared over the buzz and flash of the party scene. I believe that time — devoted and undivided — is the most prized currency someone can exchange. This fervent interest in human connection is ultimately the reason I’m here.

Now enough about me – I’d love to get to know you.