Creative Type Living in Astoria

Hi, I am Amanda. i work full-time in fundraising, which is essentially sales but much harder. I love my job and am a huge advocate for social change. I also do some freelance writing and blogging, and try to also get my own creative writing done in the meantime. I run a monthly book club with my girlfriends in Astoria and enjoy hiking, biking, and hitting the gym for classes like Zumba, boxing/kickboxing, and Pilates. I love trying new restaurants and going to live music. Some of the best nights of my life have been hanging out in the East or West Village at some narrow bar with a tiny stage listening to a great band bring down the house. I like to read, write, go out to eat, hit the gym, go to concerts, movies, museums, and jazz clubs. Theater is also a huge passion of mine, anything from Broadway to the Fringe or Frigid festivals that take place every year in lower Manhattan. I love my life and enjoy every minute. Not ready for a serious or long-term relationship right now, just want to have some fun and maybe meet someone new. I am second-generation Greek-American, so fairly assimilated. I don't speak Greek and I know for certain that I don't want family or children. Marriage might be something I would consider down the road, but not a priority for me. I just want to work hard, hang out, and focus on the present. Oh, and I own an adorable pit mix dog who helps me to stay active and get moving and out of the house at least twice a day.