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I'm 18. I act, sing, dance, and play violin. I love to read and love to travel. I'm a huge movie buff and almost know every song on the radio. I love photography and shopping. I'm a self proclaimed model and if there were an America's Next Top Male Model then i would so be on the show. I do alot of things yet I also find time to just sit around and do absolutly nothing but talk. I may be a out there kind of person but i like to stay in and be quiet as well.

looking for straight single female, ages 40-63, who is compassionate with a dose of ambition & sentimentality. Loves music, likes or tolerates sports, enjoys classy movies.

I am affectionate, helpful, like people. Have a dedication to career, but make time for the people in my life. Somewhat creatively artistic. Knowledgeable. Not overly emotional all the time. Can reason things out, do not always "jump" to conclusions...Care about self-improvement & making this world a better place in which to live! Looking for someone who appreciates that and is similarly inclined.

My name is Yutaro, and I'm a Biology PhD student at Case Western in Cleveland. I'm looking for someone who I can have a great conversation with, about anything - I'm interested in a lot of things, but I really enjoy learning new things too. I like going out and trying new things, and I try to keep an open mind about everything. I have a background that's a little more interesting than average (though maybe not that interesting), but I'm all for finding someone who can prove me wrong.

Iâ??m a romantic. And I donâ??t apologize for it. Which, begsâ?? I supposeâ?? the question of why Iâ??m looking for love on the internet; Iâ??m not sure I have a good answer for that. But Iâ??m looking to meet someone and I thought Iâ??d give this a shot. Iâ??m looking for someone to share in my adventures, someone to accompany me on my way to art openings, concerts the Theatre and the cinema, someone to enjoy a lengthy dinner with and share a good bottle of wine. Perhaps most importantly someone I can engage in conversation with, someone with whom I can really talk, which isnâ??t always easy to find.

About me: I care a very great deal about literature and languages, especially French and English. I actually spent a year abroad in high school in the North of France, in Brittany. It is to date, one of the best experiences of my life. I said I care a very great deal about the English language; that doesnâ??t mean Iâ??m some kind of grammarian, if thatâ??s what youâ??re thinking; grammar is actually not my forte. I care about the English language, like French, because of the beauty of words, and the stories they tell.

Iâ??m actually in the middle of writing something of my own at the moment, something that hopefully someday will become a novel. Iâ??m also an actor, other than writing and literature one of the things I care about most in this world is the stage. When youâ??re on stage you can be someone else, you can explore other aspects of humanity, and step outside the confining walls of self.

What Iâ??m looking for is someone who can share my passions, and whose passions I can share.

Ich bin sehr cool ya?
SCHEISSE!!!!

I was born at a very young age. in a hospital so i could be near my mother.

i am a teacher, a student, an actor at haunted houses....duh, look at the pics, a father, and a general freak. i do stand up comedy and am a outdoorsman as well. plus i hunt zombies.

Hey everyone, nice to meet you! I took a job in Albuquerque, so here I am. My best friend in the whole world is Bob Ross and Levar Burton. We're all on television in our underwear. And have big hair. Last weekend we met up with tarah reed and angelina jolie from okcupid.

Oh, I just love punk music and snot - mmmm - and the movie Amélie.

I am a diverse individual with many likes such as music jazz, hip hop, alternative, pop, rock, spanish rock and food from mexican, italian, west indian, african, thai, spanish etc. who loves to mingle with many types of people, but if you are already in a relationship, please don't message me.
Non judgemental and articulate but can definitely be hood at the right time. I love animals and sitting by the fireplace.
I resent hypocricy and absolutely love self-sufficiency. I enjoy many kinds of humor and don't have a problem following instructions most of the time. Been engaged before then woke up also did the whole live in boyfriend scam then sent it to hell. At this point saving for a car and finally got my apartment a couple of months ago!!!. Originally from New york crashed Ohio two years ago. No children Smoker Drinker looking for eclectic personas and kind hearted people. Ciao!!

I'm just here for the tests ... I have enough friends (not that you aren't a wonderful person; I'm sure you are).

I will change this if I decide to stay on this site..

I'm 44yo, 5'10", 200 lps (Rollerbladeing and jogging to lose some of that), shaven body, and just started on hormones not too long ago. I love the feminine and enjoy being around gg's and t-girls.

I love female clothing and diapers and combine the two sometimes. I've been told I look feminine when dressed as opposed to looking like a guy in a dress. I strive one day to be as passible as I can.

I hope to find girls in my area (Cleveland, Ohio) who share some or all of my intrests. I'm open to friendship and possible long term relationship with the right girl.

I am generally on this site when I am procrastinating/pretending to learn about myself and others. In other words, I joined this site for the tests way back in the day (I think it was actually a different site at the time and my profile just transferred over). However, it wouldn't be a bad thing if I happen to "meet" some cool people along the way.

I often surprise people because I don't fit into general stereotypes. I know that sounds really contrived, but just for kicks, here's a quick example: I am religious, politically liberal, and figuring out my life after studying engineering at an Ivy-League university. I enjoy planned and spontaneous adventures, getting dizzy, long talks, spending ridiculous amounts of time in the theater (I'm a techie), dancing, silly camp games, and much, much more (I'm pretty easily amused). I'm pretty shy, but I've been told often that I am loud and I'll also do kind of crazy things in front of people and not really care.

This is where I say something about how hard self-summaries are and how you should probably contact me if you actually want to get to know me. As an OKCupid user yourself, you've probably filled one out and already know that... that doesn't make it any less true, though.

I am the very model of a modern major general. I've information vegetable, animal, AND mineral.

I am: a nerd, a swordsman, a hopeless romantic, a passionate liberal, an idealist, and an amateur ethicist. I am a fiend for science-fiction/fantasy, classical literature, and dry wit. I am anxiously awaiting, with equal intensity, the next George RR Martin book, health care reform, and the establishment of the first Lunar colony.

If you couldn't tell already, I'm verbose; I love words, and occasionally they even love me back. I have a great deal of respect for eloquence, and if the apex of your vocabulary is "hai how r u," you should probably stop reading now. If this makes me a bit of a snob...I'm okay with that. On the other hand, if you have strong feelings regarding the use of the Oxford Comma, just save yourself some time and message me.

I am weird, and wish to meet more weird people. Please be one of them.

I'm a redhead. I am 5'2. I am a nursing assistant. I love dogs, hiking, listening to live music & dancing. I love white wine, and chocolate. I read alot and like to go to fleamarkets and antiquing. I am artistic and like to paint as well as go to galleries and art shows.

First things first: I'm Married. This doesn't mean I can't talk to people online, or any of that stupid shit, so don't panic and feel like you are crossing some kind of boundary by talking to me. Jeez.

Next: You can message me about anything, and I will respond. I'm not the judging kind.

Now for this: I do hate self-centered people, I don't like people who judge others.

Now hear this: When you message me online, use the messenger. E-mails take too long, unless for some strange reason you can't.

Now onto the rest: I'm from Detroit, but I'm currently working in the Cleveland area. I'm bored to tears.

I'm a musician, I love to write, and I'm learning authentic Irish.

I love The Beatles.
John Lennon was the shit.
Paul McCartney is a song-writing genius.
George Harrison was a god on guitar.
Ringo Star......um...wrote a song about an octopus and getting high with a little help from his friends.

The second pic is with my daughter!

The toughest part of writing a self-summary is that it has to be about me. I love to write about things, places and other people. I love to write about relationships and ideas. I can't stand to write about myself. It's difficult because I'm learning that my life's meaning ensues when I focus on giving of myself.

Making my life be about other people is what makes me happy. I have 4 children of my own and I'm very close to my ex-wife's son. Giving to them, as their father (or father figure) brings me immeasurable joy. I'm not saying that can't make me a little crazy.

Personal relationships are the same way. I've noticed that when I try to do things for another person, that's when I derive the most joy from the relationship. It's worked in every facet of a relationship, too.

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I love music, sushi, entourage and velcro(not really)
I like to travel and have been to a bunch of different cities in the US in my travels. I was born in a small village and raised by wild otters.

Hi! My name is Amanda, and I won't be offended if you choose to ask me questions personally instead or garnering information from my profile - but that works, too. Also, please don't just wink at me...actually send me a message - I sort of ignore those....x.x

I am a musician - obviously. I sing, play violin, and am *trying* to teach myself guitar. I abuse Photoshop like no one's business, and would like to go back to school for graphic design. I love Sceince Fiction and video games. I love the television show Lost enough to list it in my self-summary instead of favorite TV shows. I also like emoticons =) I moved to Cleveland about a year ago, but I'm Pittsburgh born and raised, so I LOVE the Steelers and the Penguins! Also, regular penguins are cool, too.

I'm young at heart but unwilling to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Great at starting projects as well as completing (most of)them. Able to see all sides of an issue which makes answering yes or no questions a total pain-in-the-ass. Here's some of what I spend my time doing ...

Activities:
Walking walks
DIY stuff around the house
Museums
Plays
Eating
Would like to get back to yoga
Swimming
Urban spelunking
Kinder Camping
Bike Rides
Metro park

Interests:
Cemeteries
History
Sub atomic ether-gyrating holy-moses spontaneity
Other peopleâ??s stuff
The woods
Baseball
Superman
Music
Toast

Television: It's all distraction but I find myself drawn to:
Red Dwarf
Law & Order CI
documentaries
Earth space satellites big bang universe alien dna cave germs ufo people pyramid shows
Breaking Bad
A Browns game
Rachel Maddow
Dr Drew (because i don't have to deal with the patients)
anything that looks *interesting*
i channel surf during commercials

I am a guy who is always looking for something new and exciting to experience. I am open to pretty much anything and anyone and is looking for someone to amaze him.

I'm just me I suppose. I tend to be shy at first, but I eventually warm up to people. I'm 19 and a senior in college come fall, studying in Engineering Physics (read more about it with what I'm doing with my life). I'm a romantic at heart, I suppose, and I am very loyal to my friends. I'm easily approachable and quite friendly (I think). Well, I've got a wide range of interests so the question should be "what kind of things don't you like to do?" Music-wise, I can just embrace the entire music world, although I could put in some exceptions: SOME rap and heavy metal. However, with that said, I'm willing to listen to anything new. Movie-wise: I go for smart movies - the kind that makes you think afterwards, and yes, it can be action-filled, or romance-filled, as long as it's got some thought into it. But well really, you never know what the movie is about until you see it for yourself, so I don't limit my options. Well really, feel free to ask me questions about anything. :)

I have a HUGE crush on that girl, Eva Mendes and Queen Latifah :-).
I do not dance like a celebrity and I dont sing like "american idol". I do have some self deprecating humor (you know it now!)
I want good things to happen to people.I am well educated, good looking, of indian descent, well established in mid 30's. I like going out and staying in. Love dogs, never been married, no kids and drama free.

Energetic, outgoing unabashed romantic who wants to be in a relationship, with a mutually satisfying partnership. I am looking for a partner not a project. Love to keep physically fit, liking cycling, hiking in the woods with my dog, and working out at the gym. There is a wild and spontaneous side to me and I 've been told my laughter is contagious and contributes to others enjoyment. My relationship with friends and family are deep and committed. I believe that relationships take energy, time and honesty. I am interested in a person who is involved and stimulating. He should be sufficiently independent, so as to be able to enjoy time together and apart. I enjoy music, mostly jazz, the movies , theater and love to travel. I am prepared to share myself with the man who will be my soulmate.

I donâ??t like doing these summary things.. but here goes.. donâ??t blame me if it sucks.. I love hanging out with friends and Iâ??m comfortable in social situations even though I call my self a dork all the time. I'm a fun loving girl. I love music and being around people. Iâ??ve always loved theater especially musical theater as well as dance and the other arts. I can be totally random. I am pursuing a career in the cosmetology field. Iâ??m a pretty laid back person although I can occasionally be in my head too much. I love animals of almost any kind. I guess thatâ??s all I can really think of to put.. Ask me something if you wanna know more..

Recently divorced just looking for a woman to possibly date and if the chemisty is right maybe more.

"Hope is not a prognostication. It is an orientation of the spirit, an orientation of the heart. Hope is not the same as the joy that things are going well, or the willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously headed for early success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed. Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. It is not the conviction that something will turn out well but the certainty that something makes sense regardless of how it turns out." - Vaclav Havel

Maybe itâ??s a bit clichéd to start off with a quote, but itâ??s one of my favorites. I think it summarizes who I am pretty accurately. In addition to all those adjectives, I would describe myself as a grounded, independent woman with earthy/hippie tendencies. Iâ??ve got a good head on my shoulders, and I tend to make decisions after weighing all my options. Iâ??m an introvert, but I prefer to spend time with friends and family. And as far as my earthy/hippie tendencies go, itâ??s less of the drugs and free love stuff and more of the social justice, folk music, and flowers in the hair stuff. I donâ??t like a lot of fuss â?? I like simple things and live in jeans and t-shirts.

As far as hobbies go, Iâ??m a huge foodie. I love to cook, try new recipes, read about food trends, experiment with new ingredients, enjoy good wine/beer/coffee/tea, playing with my food, and mostly just having fun sharing deliciousness with others. Arts and culture are also a big passion of mine. I wanted to be an artist when I was younger, but now the most I do is the occasional sketch or tinkering around with oil pastels. If I canâ??t create art, I at least try to check out the art museum and galleries around town. Even though I wouldnâ??t say Iâ??m a music fanatic, Iâ??ve always got some type of music playing. I listen to a wide variety of music, but I tend to gravitate towards indie, folk, bluegrass, classic rock, and world music. It really depends on my mood.

While Iâ??m not the type of woman to say I want to be married by the time Iâ??m 30, it would be nice to meet someone with the potential for long-term dating and eventually marriage. Iâ??ve done the casual dating thing, and while I believe that it helps you decide what you want and donâ??t want in a partner, Iâ??m ready for something a bit more serious. I eventually want kids, but Iâ??m in no rush to have them anytime soon.

The biggest thing I look for in a guy is his self-assurance (not to be confused with cockiness or arrogance, those are huge turn-offs). Really, Iâ??m someone who is well-balanced in all aspects, laid-back, easy-going, and likes to laugh. Physically, Iâ??m attracted to guys with a little something extra (way skinny guys arenâ??t my thing, neither are muscle types). I tend to go for some kind of facial hair too. And a great smile will always make me swoon.

i am a nices person i work hard at work i study a lot for tri c i like talking on the phone . an use the computer . i spend a lot of time with family and sometime with something i like being around people all the time i am 5-5 brownskin and brown eye i wear glass .

I am a very generous person that loves to hang out with people and I like to be involved in the conversation. I have a little obsession with flashlights but everyone who has gotten to know me appreciates my flashlight obsession. I am a kind and helpful person. I can be very organized at times and I have my own way of doing some things but am open to suggestions. I'm trying to find some new exciting people to hang out with and maybe get to know very well. I may know a lot of people at school but I don't have any real connection with anyone either at school or at home.

I am a 24 year old female looking for someone to share some fun times with. I am very laid back and easy to get to know. I enjoy sports, hanging out, and working out. I am currently a student on a mission to finish my degree.

I'm Michelle but I go by Michiz, Valkyrie, and/or Ylva.

I believe in Norse Paganism. I give my honor to Odin and the Gods of Asgard! When I die I hope to have the honor of meeting Odin in Valhalla and becoming a Valkyrie.

I'm a Metal Head. Power, Symphonic, Folk, Pagan, Viking, Doom, Black, some Industrial and Death Metals are my love.

I am NOT a fan of any type of music that involves a guitar and the word CORE at the end. I do however, have an strong liking of Happy Hardcore music, as well as Eurodance. J-Pop, J-Rock, Techno, and Trance are also genres of music that I listen to.

Two of my biggest heros in the Music industry are Claudio Sanchez and Dave Mustaine.

Claudio Sanchez is amazing, and his work has helped me to stay alive, and continues to, during the darkest times of my life. And if you think Dave Mustaine is an ass hole, then I think you're a prick.

The following are also amazing musicians, who without, my life wouldn't be comeplete: Tony Kakko, Johan Hegg, Mathias Warlord Nygard, Vorph, Timo Kotipelto, and Jens Johansson.

Aside from my love of music, I have and will always have an immense passion and love for nature and the Earth.

I am also very interested in things such as Metaphysics, Conspiracy Theories, The Occult/Macabre, and other Religions and Spirituality. I spend hours browsing the Internet not only reading about afore mentioned subjects but doing a vast assortment of other things. I love browsing through image boards and I pride myself with a large collection of Lulzy internet photos.

On another note, I can also be loud and obnoxious and I'm not afraid to speak my mind. I'm notorious within my family for saying blunt or inappropriate things. I have no problem telling a complete stranger off, and have done so in the past.

I'm outspoken and if you've upset me you WILL know.

At the same time I'm a very psychological person. I often spend a lot of time thinking about many different things and tend to get lost in my thoughts. I tend to follow the will of my emotions rather than what I know is best for me, and it often gets me into trouble.

I love movies and music and puppies. I listen to a lot of asian music and own over 300 movies and tv shows. I love to travel and have already been to London and actually lived in South Korea for about 8 months. I love to read. I also like to play videogames especially the sims. I also really enjoy board games and play them whenever possible. I would also love to learn Japanese. I'm a college graduate. I have a bachelor's degree in English. I also had a emphasis in Creative Writing.

I am now an avid fan of NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month. So I do enjoy writing even if I'll never be published.

I'm a nice guy with a good head on my shoulders. I like to have fun. I love singing. I recently became the singer for a local band. (Demos online at myspace.com/fallingintofire) I love music. Was raised on a lot of musical theater, so I listen to a range of music from Rock to Show Tunes. I also have an interest in Photography. I have been published a couple times and have some work up in some local galleries. I am just starting to get some of my work online (www.flickr.com/photos/youlikemj) I am a little shy but once I get to know a person that quickly changes. I believe that any activity can be fun so long as the company is good.

My friends describe me as a confident, goal-driven guy who is also laid-back, kind, and someone who laughs easy. In my free time, I like everything from catching a movie to working out, watching the occasional sporting event (go Cavs!), dining out with friends and family, you name it. I'm equally comfortable spending a quiet evening at home or going out.

I'm not going to say too much here about myself because I hate feeling like I'm making an advertisement about me. Its awkward and it makes me think too much about what and who I am. I am a very honest and open person so if you ask me anything, I will answer. I go to college, I work hard and I'm not a criminal. I'm on this website to hopefully meet an intelligent, honest, and beautiful woman. That's a combination that seems impossible to find. And yes, I'm looking for a long-term relationship ideally. If I was just looking to get laid I'd have no problem going out and doing so. That's not the challenge for me. And since you can't tell if you even have real chemistry with someone until you actually meet them in person, what's the point of getting any deeper than that over a profile??

I like stories.

A lot.

I'm not very particular about what medium is used to tell those stories, although I do enjoy novel ways of getting the message across. I'm also a fan of horrible puns.

I'm currently working on a law degree and sneaking in the occassional story when I get the chance.

I really get a kick out of things like the Monty Hall Problem and lateral thinking problems that don't involve albatrosses.

I like darts enjoy european power metal with good vocals.classic rockand about all sports

Im a very shy guy, I try not to be though. I'm 24, from Cleveland Ohio, I am a H.S. Drop out. (thats one thing that makes everyone not talk to me) I did get a G.E.D ! school just wasnt my thing. Im into Sport, gotta love all the Cleveland teams. Huge Browns fan. Im also a Mike Vick fan! Love going to games. Go Tribe and Cavs. I play video games. ( mostly sports or shooter type games, not smart enough for role playing games :-P ) I watch movies. I love buying DVD's I dont rent them though. Denzel Washington is my favorite actor. I love Comedy movies! I love buying DVD's I dont rent them though, find that a waste of money. idk why though! I find myself to be very funny.

I'm a new grad student (recently drove over 1500 miles to be here, what a drive that was) with no plans for life afterwards. Two years seems like a long time to be someplace.

Everyone in the world is looking for perfection, that's why most of them are lonely. I don't need anyone to change me, maybe motivate me for the better, but I will be the same person... A true Aries, 6'4' 270lbs. African/Native American/Asian Mix. Computer technician/Writer/Producer/Martial artist. Eclectic, opinionated, intelligent person. Into horror, suspense, comedy and anime movies. Listens to Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Jungle, Techno, House, and New age music. Collects videogames, movies and music. Tired of people who can't think for themselves, everybody else is monkey see monkey do. Loves being adventurous and is pretty much fearless. Treats people like they treat me, no more, no less. Loves being creative when it comes to anything and is a master freak... But we don't bump our gums about it. We just leave it at that.

I'm Andy.
I'm 23.
I'd describe myself as a realistic optimist.
I like many kinds of music.
Literate.
I actually like the snow.
I have an unnatural love for Blink 182 and the Cleveland Browns. They are both awful and amazing in their own ways.
I want to have A TON of dogs later in life because they always make me smile.
My wardrobe is extremely limited and I like it that way.
I like a good glass of scotch.

I am originally from Cleveland and I recently moved back to put myself through school. I used to live in San Francisco and before that, Miami. I consider myself intelligent, outgoing, caring, honest, loving, down to earth and laid back. I work hard and try to surround myself with like-minded people. I have a wonderful family and amazing friends and I would do just about anything they ask of me. I care deeply about the environment and about people in general and I try to find something beautiful in everything. I am artistic and creative and I love to paint and draw, listen to all sorts of music and catch some movies from time to time. I consider myself to have a great sense of humor and I can laugh at most anything, usually at myself. I also exercise daily, go to yoga class twice a week and play the drums.

Hi, how are you? Welcome to my site. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your self.

I like to play guitar, listen to music, watch and act in theatre, fencing, and write. I am currently working in a lab, and I would like to perform HIV/AIDS research in the future.

Other interests of mine include Medieval times (going to the Medieval Faire in Geneva, Ohio especially), gaming D&D, World of Darkness (Table top and LARP) - especially Werewolf, video games, and collectible card games (TCGs and CCGs, speaking in mathematical formulae, and learning languages.

Hajimemashite. Douzo yoroshiku. Ogenki desu ka?

Salut, comment ça va?

Priviet, kak dela?

Hola, como estas-usted?

Write me if you're interested in meeting someone new.

In general, I am low-key and positive. I like to listen to and tell stories. I have a hundred of them and find its an easy way to open up to people. I like activities I can hold a conversation through. Netflix movies are great! I am much more of a city nightlife person than an outdoorsy type, but occasionally its good to get outside (...and by nightlife I don't mean clubs down on 6th Street. I don't own any Ed Hardy shirts!)

I am an employed artist, world traveler and recovering alcoholic. I have bounced around a lot in my life, living in other countries and other cities in the U. S., but right now I am feeling more settled than I ever have. I have set up a good career here in town and want to see that through.

Accepting people for who they are and figuring out what I need to learn from them is something that comes to me naturally. I like pretty much everyone I meet, flawed or not, so chances are very good I'll like you too!

What I am looking for in a relationship is largely dependent on who I meet. Letting things evolve naturally is, I think, not only necessary but beautiful and enjoyable. I am not one of those people who "know what they want." Pretty much all of the best things that have come to me in life I didn't anticipate.

I am looking for a gentle knight. No rescue skills needed. A few dents and a little rust are okay; a big heart inside the armor is all that really counts.

I love music and the sounds of the ocean, thunderstorms and blue skies, waterfalls and woodlands, wild flowers and flower gardens, children and animals, movies and books. But finding that special man to love to distraction is what I want most of all.

My son was born in 1975 and if you are not old enough to be his father, you are not old enough for me, sorry.

i'm chris.

some things that are good: npr, punk rock, black coffee, elliott smith, sandals, bookstores of all sizes and pretensions, mexican food, 90s must-see tv, gin and tonic, songs that take you back, all things italian, the sunday paper, people watching, loud shoes

some things that are lame: not having time to read for pleasure, bad cell phone etiqutte, people who say "hit me up", traffic, losing at least one sock every time i do laundry, having to be patient, people who think the escalator is a ride, excessive use of exclamation points

I'm a good man (at least work on it all the time.) I have a lot of love to give. I have an interesting educational and life experience background. I enjoy most types of music (classical, jazz, blues, even country during certain moods,) but do not like rapp. All things artistic and well crafted attract me including nature. I'm more of a visual person (right brained.) Yet, I can hold my own with intellectual interests (left brain.) I can be passionate in many ways.

hello all!

I apparently can't spell, based on my screen name. wow-that's embarrassing. oh well.

I graduated from university two years ago (scary to think about!). I work for a reproductive health organization, and love it. I'm looking to meet like-minded, open individuals. People who challenge socialized notions, who make me want to be a better person.

I lean pretty far left of center-although I'm not a radical.
Things that are important to me:
*reproductive rights
*the first amendment
*love
*my pets (2 cats, 5 rats)
*my friends
*compassion
*empathy/sympathy
*knowledge
*laughter
*humor
*honesty
*the beauty of imperfections
*feeling the earth beneath my feet
*npr
*candor
*art (in every meaning of the word)
*passion for anything
*general silliness

...and i have an irrational fear of zombies.

I've hated life and people. Now I'm trying to change and am expanding my way of life.

I can't determine what I am capable of, or what is worth getting out of life. The age old question of "should I give a fuck" haunts me. I am in a life-dilemma. The only way to appreciate life is to give a fuck. In order to become more successful, make your own life more convenient, feel good in general, you must give a fuck. Giving a fuck is the only thing that motivates anybody to do ANYTHING. Even hippies who claim they don't give a fuck are hypocrites; they must give a fuck as a motivation to go and buy drugs and.. muffins. Even experiencing fun requires one to "give a fuck" about the quality of fun. It's ridiculous. Don't tell me you aren't self-conscious about anything. Oh, you "care" all right. Everything stresses you. You care so much and you're lying through your teeth.

So life is what you make of it, huh? Such a notion affirms what I think. What you MAKE of it? So you essentially have to create all the substance you get out of life? This notion pretty much implies that the value of life comes from your imagination. If substance is imagined, it isn't real. Therefore, there is no substance in life. People who "appreciate life to the fullest" are essentially living a life, or should I say living a lie of make-believe. And if I say this to someone they might insist I stop giving a fuck. Huh? Life's lack of quality doesn't change if I stop acknowledging it.

I feel no firm confirmation that I ever experience real pleasure when I'm having a "good time." When I experience "pleasure" I feel as though "emotions" deceive me into believing that joy is real. If joy is authentic, we must instinctively know it and questioning it should not be desirable.

If joy is not an illusion, life should contain substance. However, when a quality in life isn't superficial, it is not necessarily substantial. Searching for substance in life is like peeling an onion, going beyond superficiality in finding layers and layers of concepts and ideas, while in the end there is no core , no ultimate meaning of life. If life has no meaning then we must live it in order to experience pleasure. This leads to Kurt Vonnegut's notion that "our purpose in life is to fart around." Of course if we choose to live when there is no substantial reason to be alive "farting around" is your only option. Oh yeah, and maintaining a career that provides the luxury of "farting around" is a necessity. Farting around too much can lead you to a psychiatric ward. Farting around can hurt and annoy other people. Farting around can result in a criminal activity. Seems counter intuitive when pursuing our ONLY purpose in life is very problematic.

This philosophical notion is quoted most by the people who tell others to not give a fuck, usually as a means to shut them up. Such people acknowledge life shouldn't be taken seriously, yet they take the concept of fun and pervert it in order to suit their selfish wants. They also do not make a dichotomy between taking things too seriously and giving a fuck. The two concepts aren't the same.

In the process of obsessively seeking new ways to experience 'fun' and avoiding rational discussion, people ironically and counter-intuitively end up taking the concept of fun too seriously.

I try not to care about things too much, but life ceases to be fun when my actions hurt or annoy others. Life is fun when I take the right things seriously. Therefore I am the one who truly understands what it means to not take life too seriously. As I say I experience "fun" it should be implied that I refer to the illusion of fun. I choose to pursue the illusion in hope that the illusion comes true, but never mind.

Since joy is never genuine, and life is never precious, suicide seems like the only logical solution. However, I don't plan to commit suicide now because I hope to see what life is like when I am more content, have transitioned to adulthood, and have achieved much more of what I want/need. Which is where you come in! Message me if you think you like me; if you do so within the next ten minutes you'll get another snuggie at NO extra charge! That's two snuggies, and one eye-vac professional free shipping at no extra cost.

I sound very boring but if you see me in person I'm actually fun.

I'll put something significant in here eventually, for now, enjoy Lewis Carroll's poem the Jabberwocky: `Twas brillig, and the slithy toves

Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves,

And the mome raths outgrabe.

"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!

The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun

The frumious Bandersnatch!"

He took his vorpal sword in hand:

Long time the manxome foe he sought -- So rested he by the Tumtum tree,

And stood awhile in thought.

And, as in uffish thought he stood,

The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame, Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,

And burbled as it came!

One, two! One, two! And through and through

The vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He left it dead, and with its head

He went galumphing back.

"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?

Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'

He chortled in his joy.

`Twas brillig, and the slithy toves

Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves,

And the mome raths outgrabe.

Like many guys on here I am hoping to find a guy with whom I can spend the rest of my days and enjoy life's pleasures.

As for me, I am an honest and nerdy person who strives to be better everyday, but also loves and appreciates who he is now. Like many young professionals work keeps me very busy and so do my friends who I love dearly.

When it comes to winning me over I definitely like a guy who isn't afraid to get dirty, has loyal friends, cares about more than just fashion or the vain things in life and most of all can make this goofball laugh. If you can do those things I promise to be loyal, direct, a good listener and do my best at being who I am with you....(wow that almost made me vomit a little at the genuineness of it, but its the truth!)

BTW! You must like animals and being outside otherwise you and I will have very little in common.
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I'm a young-ish professional living in Cleveland Heights. While not disregarding the more superficial things that play into attraction among men and women, I do believe that one of the greatest things that can happen in a relationship is the feeling that we understand and 'get' one another. That feeling is intangible, but both people know when it's there, and it's worth seeking out. I'm looking for a woman who understands and wants that quality as well. I definitely have things that interest me greatly, and that I take the time to pursue. That same zest is something I like in a woman, and it's not even necessary that she like the same things; in fact, I would love to meet someone who could introduce me to new things.

I like to be outside, to travel, and to explore places. That's not to say that I'm not sometimes a sucker for creature comforts, but always sitting around the house or going to the same bar gets old. I am comfortable in my own skin, and see solitude as a sometimes beneficial thing, but will always choose the more social option presented to me. I am lucky to have many friends from various social circles, and I work hard to maintain those friendships.

My friends would describe me as intelligent, loyal, and a trusted friend. I've also been told i have a quirky sense of humor.

I think I'm a well balanced person. Not too extreme in any department. Having said that I will say that I still have a fun side and a need to keep active. My job and graduate school keep me busy, but i also live a balanced life between school, work and play.

My core values are: honesty, loyalty, thoughtfulness and good communication. I know that I am not perfect but I am hopeful that I can find someone with whom I can be my best self. I want to love and feel loved. I want to grow with someone. Ultimately, I want to work with someone toward building a balanced life together.

What am I looking for.... not perfection, but someone who is perfect for me: An intelligent, educated, career oriented woman who is physically and mentally healthy who can be friends first, but with the potential to evolve into a serious committed relationship. A good sense of humor is a must. Life is too hard to take everything so seriously.

I'm introverted but realistic: An ISTJ, if you follow Myers-Briggs. Iâ??m most at ease around other introverts.

It's important to me that you are affectionate and communicate your feelings well. I want someone to share the ups and downs of life. I should mention that I enjoy children. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If you would like to get to know me better, send me an email. Good luck in your search for that special someone. :)

P.S. You must love cats and dogs!

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I'm an engineer living in Coventry. I love camping, canoeing, traveling, and reading good books. I have a lot of passion for life which I love to share with my friends. In general I love trying new things and going new places around town.

I'm currently single and looking for for a companion for romance, passion, and adventure. At this point in my life I'm tired of casual flings and I'm definitely looking for someone with at least the potential for a long term relationship. I find intelligence and/or artistic endeavor incredibly attractive and I love cuddling and physical affection. I'm a very open and caring person and value that in others.

I have a lot of geeky hobbies, but don't consider myself to be
socially inept. I like games of all types (video, board, tabletop,
cards). I'm also always looking for other people to check out independent movies, live theatre, and other random happenings around town with so if that's your kind of thing drop me a line.

I'm a quiet, generally reserved guy. I can be pretty funny once I'm comfortable around someone and am definitely the kind of friend you can rely on. I like going out to bars now and then, eating at restaurants, the occassional outdoor activity (if it's with the right person), and just staying in and chilling. I enjoy the theater, and "cultural activities" in general, but rarely have the opportunity to go.

I recently moved to the Cleveland area from the West Coast. I like it out here, but I'm still getting used to the colder weather. I keep myself pretty busy and I appreciate my down time. I'm looking for someone smart and funny to spend some of that time with, whether it be going out or staying in. I'd prefer a discrete relationship.

Apparently this essay is supposed to be more than 500 words, but I really don't have a ton to say. Note that one of my "three adjectives" is reserved. Besides, we need to have something to talk about later, right?

I'm the most awesome person you'll ever meet. (Consider THAT!)

Now, after what my high school English teacher called an "eye-catching opener," I'll plow through the rest of my description:

I'm the type of person find excitement in a few things, most notably music, technology, sarcasm, and not being serious. I hear that makes me pretty nerdy, but I'm cool with it. Consequently, I find myself constantly asking questions, whether it be out loud or in my head - the world around us is pretty interesting, is it not?

Contrary to popular belief, I am NOT all that and a bag of chips. At least, not the chips - I don't even like chips.

Hey! I'm Steevo. What up. Still working on filling out this profile and maybe thinking of some better adjectives. :/

I like cooking, going out, playing board games, hanging with my friends, and watching Cavs games. I love going out to eat, seeing movies and trying new things. I'm equally happy having a dinner party with friends or going out to the bar. I like good beer, good wine, and good food!

Mechanically inclined with an artists perception, walls around math centers of the brain keep me from being an engineer, but if its got parts that i can make or replace, i can usually fix it... My passion in life is art, mainly glass as a medium but i dable in other forms ^^

Ideally I am looking for someone who makes me happy. While I may not be ready to get married, I would like to be able to say "sooner than later with this girl" I don't have a "type", but if I were to describe it cause I have to, I would say smart, funny, someone who likes sports (Cleveland teams a plus, Pittsburgh teams a LARGE negative), adventurous, someone I can carry on a really interesting conversation with, or just sit there and watch TV while not talking and feel comfortable with silence. I want someone who makes me smile and I am happy to be with. Someone who challenges me to be a better person and they can learn from me as well. I want someone who is into sports and movies and dorky things like I can be, but also likes to get me to get out of my comfort zone

Guess I should put a little about me on here. I am from Cleveland born and raised. I would like to stick around here after grad school, but it depends on where I can get a job. I can be shy at first and really want to be open up to people, but sometimes it takes me a while to open up. I personally think I am pretty funny and am often making jokes, even if they are stupid. At least I try. Being able to get someone to laugh is a great feeling.