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My natural tendency is to have a reflective personality. If you're exuberant and excited, I'll probably be swept up with that.
I try to bring balance to life around me, though. If you're down, I will not hesitate to pick you back up.

I have a tenacious spirit, not to mention an irrepressible thirst for excitement. I'm restless, but I crave stability.

I love the cathartic feeling of coming clean with people. I'm not the best in the world when it comes to volunteering information. I try to avoid holding things back.

My mission statement, if I had one, would look something like this: pursue that which you desire recklessly, but never lose sight of what you really want in life. Most of living is finding out what it is you want out of it...it's the journey that's important, not what you find at the end.

I spend a great deal of time reminding myself of that simple fact of life: "Enjoy the ride." And once you find those things you're looking for, grab hold...sweat nothing (cause most of it is just the small shit)...and don't let go.

All the kids are gone and now it's me. Oh, me oh, my what should I do. Love my kids, love being home, I like working around the house and exploring new things. Who wants to share it with me? Last one loses!

Iâ??m an Irishman born in Michigan, way far from home. Iâ??m a dreamer, a creative, a thinker, and a lifelong learner. I tend to think too much, I either end up enjoying really deep conversations or find myself having to turn the switch down to go enjoy movies with friends. It's balance.

I'm quite busy lately, but I try to relax by writing, playing guitar, or things that help me find inspiration to give me motivation in life. After all that, I enjoy a good movie, coffee at the Sparrows (or similar); Iâ??m open to doing new things though, routines aren't set in stone.

Just an FYI, I'm not religious nor looking to be converted but that doesn't mean you should run if you have a faith. Just realize if you're in to "recruiting" people, I'm not into all that.

So I'm AJ, let's chat!

I write articles, I listen to music, I get really addicted to certain television shows that are already off the air. I love dressing up, and I love my friends. God is a big part of my life. I love honesty.
I love doing random things and take delight in the small things...swinging on swings, dancing, rain...coffee :)
I love learning and being around people. I think listening to others is one of the greatest gifts and that you cannot truly appreciate something until you have worked hard for it or have lost it.

I am a happy and friendly individual. I study film in college, and I love and respect the arts.
I like to roll with the punches and take life as it comes to me. I understand both sides of every story and I try to never knock anything down unless I've tried it.
I am liberal and democratic, and passionate about kindness and individuality. I am an agnostic, but spirituality is not a foreign concept to me.
I love to dance and I've been doing it since the age of 4.
I have pet rats, I love the smell of hyacinths, and I bite my fingernails.

I am just livin life, day by day, Looking to work and enjoy everything I can. I like going out and just being around people.

There's just too much to sum it up in this little box, and anyway it's too complicated to explain.

- my idols growing up were daria and the x-men
- if I had one wish it would be for super powers
- I'm a libra on the cusp of virgo
- I'm also an infj
- This is my straight boyfriend <<Blur854>>
- this ladies buffalo shoulders almost make me wish i was strait <<Sharkntonic>>
- my favorite painter is Frida Kahlo; her mustache plays a part in the allure, as well as the unibrow
- Russian prostitutes cannot deny my ridiculous good looks or my impeccable charm
- I have a rather sick obsession with french and russian pop
- people are generally surprised at how long i can dance.... no matter how difficult it looks
-i am a board certified nerd

I love to talk, but I don't really like talking about myself, and I'm a little scared of these online dating sites...but I'll give it a go. I'm a true Gemini, which means I can be a walking opposite (though I'm not schizophrenic...really ;-D). I like to describe myself as charming and effervescent, like alka seltzer (though I'm sure I taste better). I'd also say I'm cute yet dorky; cool in an uncool way or uncool in a cool way; simply complex or complicatedly simple; brainy but blonde; always ready to laugh; and mysterious in an obvious way or obvious in a mysterious way. Maybe I'm making myself sound complicated, but it's simpler to say "meet me and decide for yourself."

I'm looking for someone with a great sense of humor, a sense of fun and adventure who is not afraid of responsibility, and an open mind. I enjoy slightly inappropriate humor that doesn't cross the line, and the wittier the better. It would be nice to share some common interests--I like the performing arts, movies, being social in general--but I also like meeting new people who can teach me new things. I hope to find someone who can accept me for me, including my cheeky contradictions I offered above because you'll find the same attitude from me regardless. If you play a guitar and/or have an English accent and/or like to be spontaneous, I'll probably melt instantly. Also, honesty is important to me because I can't lie well myself and hope that others will be just as bad at it. Really, I'd be happy with anyone who is kind, considerate, willing to have fun, and be open to life's possibilities because, then, you and I will have loads in common to start.

Just a footnote: if you are looking for this year's supermodel, I don't fit the picture, not only because I'm closer to Betty Suarez than to Elle McPherson but because I don't think love should be based on looks. That's part of the open-mindedness thing that not only I have but hope you'd have (it truly makes me swoon). So, if you're looking for your Barbie Girl in a Barbie World (yes, I went there lol), just know that you're reading the profile of a Cabbage Patch Kid and should probably go back to the toy store. But if you like round faces with dimples...drop me a line. Hey, I said I was honest, right? :-D

Hey! I'm into eatin' healthy and going for long walks. I love eating and cooking vegetarian foods

I read a lot of books! I think used bookstores are awesome places to hang out

Going to local music shows is a big thing I do.

I love being spontaneous and spending time outside!

I go to art school in Michigan and I'm going to be a glassblower. I like to read and be outside. I think Michigan is beautiful and I love living here but I travel all over the place. I really enjoy experiencing other peoples way at self expression. I'm not a gypsy. I'm pretty skeptical of all this bullshit.

This is a very difficult summary to write, and it's not particularly wrong because that would be hypocritical. I don't like reading super-long profiles and I don't want to inflict that upon anybody else. I'm a geeky guy looking for friends, though I also welcome friends w/benefits (is a winky face appropriate here?). That might sound horrible, because I'm married. My wife and I have an open relationship, at least for now.

But about me? Like I said, I'm geeky. I like video games, movies, graphic novels, music, and fiddling with things. And food. I'm a food fan.

I like to talk, and sometimes, if you don't mumble, which is a horrible habit I've been fighting for years, I even like to listen. I like to talk about all sorts of stuff. Lady Gaga's new single? Fair game. Religious discussion? Sure.

I'm kicking around with two jobs. Outside that I'm working on a BS liberal arts in Sociology with an English minor. I'm also in a band, but we're very raw and haven't started gigging yet.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to message me. I should get a notification in my e-mail, which means it'll get sent to my Blackberry, which means I'll read it because I don't like to have a lot of icons on the screen. It's just a thing about me. One of the many.

I'm a good guy looking for a fun girl. My personality is easy-going, and I've got a good sense of humor. Ask me anything, I'm an open book.

Well I am leah. I am 18 years old. I am a christian, but im gay as well, and Im proud :)

I am going to school at davenport university to persue my carreer in Health Services Administration.

I am a huge romantic person, I love to shop, I love to play softball, meet new people, I love to laugh and make people laugh. I take everyday as it comes and just live my life to the fullest with no regrets, and I am looking to find someone special :)

For some reason me and the self-summary section have never gotten along.

... Yes. Just looking for people to talk to at strange hours about strange things.

I'm a pretty open and honest person. Ask me what you want to know. I like many things..

Ok, just moved from Melbourne FL, to Cleveland OH, now back in Grand Rapids MI.
OMG!!! I just wrote some really funny stuff and was wondering where the hell the "save my changes" button was.....
Any how, this isn't my first rodeo. I was on here with no luck before and I guess my boredom has picked back up. I may have viewed your profile and not said anything, that's because my picker is broken. I always pick the wrong ones so I'm trying something new, you can pick me to write too! (I do write back)
Well, I forgot how much there is to write on here so, I'm gonna finish later. If ya will could you send me a reminder that my profile isn't finished. Thanks.

(so I didn't follow my own guidelines)

!! well am 19, Ma name is javier
am fun, outgoing, i dont like 2 be bored
am always up for anything,
am down 4 wateva as long as is fun :)
hit me up if u wanna know more.. call or text it..lol

Ambitious, creative, fun, and intelligent. I've got a broad range of talents and interests. Hard working dreamer.

So here I am. Most likely if I'm online it's between the hours of 11pm and 3am. I sit up late and night stalking the interwebs looking for interesting people to talk to. I want to have some fun chatting with interesting women. I don't care where you're from. I'd prefer you not to be "normal".

I am still looking for my Prince Charming. :) Someone who loves the Lord, is honest, outgoing, romantic, and not into playing head games. Someone who is passionate about life and all around them. I am looking for a man who will love me, respect me, care for me. A companion, a best friend, a life partner.

Hi, my name is Ashley. Me and my Fiance Jason are looking for women who are interested in being FRIENDS, and maybe more. We are pretty calm outgoing people who are interusted in being FRIENDS! But for some reason some people on this site don't get it when we say we are interusted in FRIENDS first, everything else a distant second. Jason is straight, and I am bi, we are interested in bringing a third partner into our relationship at some time.. We don't swing or swap partners so single females only please. We aren't looking for a one night stand or a booty call, but a relationship if something develops out of a friendship.

We enjoy hanging out, listening to music, watching tv and movies, cooking and just in general trying to have a low stress life.

I'm a laid-back, dorky, music-loving, movie enthusiast photographer computer geek semi-intellectual who likes to read here and there. I'm generally fairly reserved around people that I don't know well, and kinda goofy around most people I do know.

I am a genderqueer FTM and a non-peta vegan, speckled with grey, and mohawk-ridden...marked with crows feet and laugh lines. It makes me honest, contrary. and proud. But, I'm still the easy-going-everybody's-friend type

I co-parent a brilliant yet often-rogue-wannabe eight year old son who's pretty amazing, and I'm heading back to college majoring in social work and pre-med...

I'm the founder of an organization called Transpective. Its a social platform for genderqueer, intersexed, femme, ftm, transpectrum, butch, mtf, non-traditional gender / expression folks, friends, family, and allies to come together, be supportive, build community, and just generally have a damn good time.

I face and embrace the world with warm laughter, acceptance, and love (though I also believe in personal accountability and self-awareness). I prefer to minimize my being the cause of any species' suffering, stay open to new understandings, and prefer good company to any ol' company.

There is a lot more to me than can fit in this little box or any other and I'm much-too-aware of how many of the these sentences start with "I" ... I prefer conversation to monologue.

I am a complicated person wrapped up in a cliche. I love art and politics, I like incredible things, like a child's face when they're sleeping and crashing waves on the shore. I love people, when I have the patience for them. I love learning, reading, dancing, singing, writing, creating, and being surprised at this crazy thing called life.

Hello lovely ladies. My name I "HYM" I am indeed a fun and experienced man that practices in the art of touch. I love to massage and give relaxation to beautiful ladies. I am 5' 10" 175 lbs with a athletic build. I am spontaneous and love to socialize. Simply said, I am indeed someone you'd have a great time with. It would be a fair statement to say that I will be a great companion and secret.

lets see, Im a 22 year old guy, who works hard not just to make that money but to feel good about myself and my day to day accomplishments.Im a pretty easy going guy, Im a good listener, and I more often then not am able to give good advice if needed.Im hear for a reason and thats to find some one werth spending my time with. some one fun, out going, opinionated,layed back. I prefer older girls. please no one younger than me. I find older girls to be a bit more mature.
Im looking for a girl who can take care of herself if she had to,some one who wont spend the entire relationship spending all my money also if theirs one quality that my ideal match must have thats we have to like the same music. if its one thing I cant stand its fighting over the music. my last relationship got pissy and through a fit every time I wanted to listen to one of my cds....

I like to do random shit like watch movies, play video games, scribble in coloring books, doodle, be doodled on, and drive. And at eighteen I first learned how to pump my own gas. I also like bowling, football, volleyball, dodgeball and hockey even though I can't skate. I HATE WRITING!!!!!

....AIR!!!!

I'm pretty easy to describe, or at least I think so. I'm a tall, easygoing, somewhat intellectual person with many hopes, dreams, and ambitions. I love everything superficial but desire depth in my friends and others. I sometimes laugh when nothing is funny because I think the world is too depressed and I often feel like too many people give up before they really try hard enough. I'd like to think of myself as being pretty strong but I know when I need a hand to hold.

well..my friends says i am cool guy,easy going..i am single,27..looking for friends around..recently moved to MI from TX

im just an ordinary guy lookin for a girl to hang with. i like to smoke pot. i work full time.i read alot.

I am 18 years old. I have a job. My own Car. I love the Indianapolis Colts. I really like football in General. I am starting school in may to become a Special Education Teacher. I love kids. I am very outgoing and love meet new people. I have dark Blonde hair and blue-green eyes.
I get along with anyone and everyone, unless they have a problem with me.
I drive a white cavalier. I love life. I can't wait to start school in May. I work right now as a Server, hopefully getting another job. I am moving out on my own in about 2 weeks, and I'm quite excited about that. :) I like to hangout with friends.
Talk on the phone. Text Message.

I am a very outgoing and fun to be around. Never been married and have no little tax deductions. Just looking to see who is out there, and would like to meet women that are just like me...that would be laid back, drama free, kind, honest and considerate. :)

Well let's see. When I am not at work I am usually hanging out with my friends or my family. I like to travel (even though I can't do it that often lol), I love theater, movies, shopping. Normal girl stuff :) Please feel free to ask if you are curious about anything else!

I love to sing, laugh, horseback ride, clean, draw, color, dancing, partying, hanging out, texting, and many other things too *(like having fun)*. I consider myself to be open to anything that comes my way, funny, and I always help others before mysef. I am a very happy person, and live life to the fullest.. :

Im looking for someone who is Open-minded, Respectful, Wants to get out and do things, Has a purpose for their life, Someone who will like me for who I am, Will try new things, Has a sense of Humor, and just in general, has a great personality.

I like to think of myself as funny, outgoing, passionate, easy going, always happy, simple, fun, and VERY down to earth..It doesnt take a lot to please me..Like I said, Im very simple!
I love getting out and doing things, I just do not like doing things alone. Or with only Friends..

I hate the People who are "Drama Based" So I stay away from that.. :

Thanks!
Message me if you want to know anything else!

All my looks are on the inside. I am uber eccentric, yet very poised.

Now for the hard part. To summarize myself, I'd have to say that I'm a total dork!! I absolutely love technology and the ways that you can use it to your advantage in life. But then I also love the simpler things that life has to offer as well. Hanging with good friends, listening to good music and watching the stars.

I'm also a music/movie and video game junkie. On a day where there is nothing going on, I love just relaxing with good people and taking in a movie or a game.

I also absolutely love traveling, having spent a majority of my adult life living in Grand Rapids, New York City and Los Angeles, as well as traveling the world for work.

Anyway, I hope that's enough for a self summary, I honestly don't like doing things such as these, so if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!

I am a 24 year old that is very caring and has a lot of love to give. the thing that i like to do is go fishing, camping, hanging out with friends and watching movies. i you like what you see then get ahold of me

I'm a truly open person, I don't care who you are or what you're about. I will probably always be cool with it. I'm incredibly honest, sometimes to a fault. I almost always say whats on my mind and i really suck at hiding anything. There isn't anything I don't like talking about, ask me anything and I'll probably answer honestly. I love to read, draw, drive around town smoking cigarettes and singing along to the radio. I love all forms of art and I can't live without music of some variety. I love to laugh and make other people laugh, sometimes I find really retarded things funny...but thats just how I can be sometimes. Also...I am super sarcastic and cynical, which can be entertaining. Anything else you want to know about me...you will have to message me and ask.

I am a Jesus follower and serious about it. And, in case you hadn't noticed, I'm also overweight.

It seems like here in cyber world, either one of those things is a problem for you men out there - but both things, wow, that's like the kiss of death!

That's really too bad for you, Mr. Man - because I am a FREAKIN' FABULOUS woman!!

That said, let me lay it out for you like this. I so very much appreciate the blessing of SEXUAL INTERCOURSE that God created and has given to us to be thoroughly enjoyed in the marriage bed - uh, and only there. That's right - I'm not kidding. Hey - sex is good, but sex within a marriage blessed by God - WOO HOO!! I mean, have you read the Song of Solomon? So, if you feel the need to disrespect me and start with the cyber sex or phone sex, please don't let your feelings be hurt when I suddenly end our conversations.

Yes, fellas - I am crazy - even my family tells me so. Oddly, Jesus warned his followers that would happen! So, if you've read this far, I applaud you. Now are YOU MAN ENOUGH to step up to my plate?

How do you do? My name is Mark. I love movies and sports. I can't wait for spring. I hang out with <<irishfunk22>>. I am debating about taking some summer classes or going back out west to work at another national park. Any suggestions? I have worked at the Grand Canyon and at Zion in Utah.

I think up something later. Self realization scarry :)

I am a Grand Valley State University Student. Currently I am a Education major. I enjoy going camping and hiking. Also, I really like the outdoors and being with my friends. Most days I work on homework and practice my guitar and sing.

In the Future I will hopefully be working at a school somewhere here in the United States, or around the world (who knows). I would also like to work on my doctorate so that one day I can teach education at a university.

Hopefully in the future I will be able to go hiking more, volunteer at Kid summer camps, and become even more involved in Destination Imagination (a youth creative problem solving organization).

I think that is all I can think of about me.

i am self-employed and have a variety of interests including travel, snorkeling, fishing, the ocean, cooking, esoteric / occult subjects, music, cleaning, natural healing, chinese medicine, folk art, Poland, dia de los muertos, camping, boating, the unknown and anthropology.

single 51yr old but very active.I&quot;AM 5' and short redish blonde hair. Loves to fell wanted but very independent.Very talkative and likes to have fun.Family means alot to me but does not control my life.I enjoy my time doing many things reading, watching tv,camping and just being in the outdoors.

I am a romantic, who always try's to believe the best about people no matter what. I am going to GRCC right now because it's close to home, but some day I hope to transfer to a school that will help me further what ever I choose to do in life. I don't know what that is yet sadly. At first i thought I wanted to open a Pastry shop called The Singing Chef (my sister and i sing opera. i know it sounds kinda hoky) my sister and I would run it together. but that dream has since passed. I am now just going with my art stuff and just taking classes in school that look interesting. I then hope to transfer....somewhere.

Hi, I'm Shannon. Currently I am going to school for Elementary Special Education and Psychology, and I cant wait to be a teacher! I have been riding horses for years (most of my life) and own them, and love to go out to the barn whenever I have some free time. I also love to do other things outside like camping, walking and taking the ATV 4-wheelers/quads out on trails. I am a fan of sports, and love to watch them, or play depending on the activity. I'm pretty much open to trying new things. I can be really shy when I first meet people (or in newer situations), but that changes once I get to know them. I grew up in a smaller town on the east side of the state (Michigan) and that is where my family still lives, so I spend time there when I am not at school. I have never tried an online dating website before, I was encouraged to make an account on here by a friend. I decided to join this site after some time, and my friends' telling me numerous times, so I figured it was worth a shot since I've never done anything like this before and don't know what to expect, it's always nice to meet new people. Just ask if you want to know more, I'm pretty open to talking if you have a question or anything.

I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Adopted when I was 5 months old from Seoul, South Korea. I was born with a cleft lip and palate. Had surgeries to get those things fixed. I stay fit and play tennis regularly (naturally), and am a big fan of big cities, like New York. I work a lot, which is part of what brings me to a site like this :)

I am divorced with a 17 year old son that lives with me. I love to travel and enjoy the summer months.

I have been a widow for over 3 years.I have two boys.21 and 18 they are everything to me but they are now grown so I think its time i start to think of me again...I am shy at first.. I am honest and caring person looking for a man who is the same

Im 18 and i am a student in college. I play football in college also. I like just chilling with my friends and having a good time. In my free time i lift weights, play sports, and just hang out. On the weekends i like to go to some parties and meet new people and just have a good time. hit me up if you want to talk.

Well for starters, the name's Rachel.

I could sit here and drone on about how you will never meet anyone like me, and i'm one of a kind and all that bullshit, but let's face it. i'm a pretty normal highschool girl. you should also know that even though my profile says i'm like twenty or something, i'm only seventeen. It won't let me change it back down. woops.

Well, if you're still intirested in getting to know me, knowing that i'm not legal yet, then you are probably worth my time. so get at me boys! ; I have an over active sense of humor, and honestly if you can sincerely make me laugh, you're probably on the fast track to having my heart.

I play 3 seasons of rugby, and i would probably play 4 if it were available. You say, "What?! but she's so litttttttle!" Well i'm tougher than i look. ; I guess you could say Rugby's my anti-drug? but i wouldn't be into that stuff anyway. Partying? For sure because rugby and booze go hand in hand, but i'll leave that hard core stuff to the people who's lives aren't going places.

I'm confident in myself, and have high standards when it comes to dating. I know exactly what I am, and am not, looking for. I'm looking for someone to share my life with. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends. The only thing that's missing is my other half to enjoy life with. I am a looking for someone to spend my life with. I want a girl that will not lie, be honest, and love me for who I am. Appreciate everything I do for them. I love movies and music. I enjoy to see Gods beauty and creations everywhere I look. I enjoy sports outdoors camping hunting music movies and etc.

I am looking for a relationship with a girl who's honest, trustworthy, not into the party/club scene. She needs to be fun, have a sense of humor, but also know when to be serious. She needs to have confidence in herself and know she's beautiful. She needs to be loving, caring, and have a big heart. It would be nice if you enjoyed spending time with your family and friends. A girl who likes music and movies. Also, enjoys country music.

Whats up?? check out my myspace page.

www.myspace.com/coast777

I am looking for someone who has a fun personality, and someone who can make me laugh. I'm really easy to talk with, and...I consider myself to a pretty cool and intellegent guy....I'm also pretty openminded towards peoples interests. (what ever they may be)

Not many people talk with me on this site and don't know why..."???" Everyone I e-mail just ignores me. All I have to say to "those" people are..."talk with me and get to know me before you judge me",.... You can really learn alot about a person by just talking to them for a short period of time.

Well I'm gunna get going now, so If you want to get to know me or you have a question about my profile, please feel free to send me an e-mail on here :)

B/T/W.... I don't smoke or do drugs of any kind.

I'm Melissa. I'm fascinated with dreams and psychology. I'd consider myself drama-free and rational. Other people tell me that I act older most people my age. Because of that, I generally spend time with people older than me. I'm close with my family, so I'd hope to find someone who can relate and cooperate with that. I love learning new things, so I'd also hope to find someone who can teach me things. I haven't done very much traveling in my life yet, but I hope to in the future. I really enjoy my alone time. I haven't met anyone since I've moved to Grand Rapids, so I'm starting to feel bitterly towards my Alone Time lately.

My voice is as loud as my personality and I'm currently in the transition period of a college graduate and a professional. So in the meantime I am working to pay the bills, drinking to waste the time and working for my break as a graphic designer.

Well this is always the tough part to do. I have really good friends that I hang with whenever I can. I have a few whom I've know for a long long time. I'm currently going to be going back to school and am excited to do so. I'm very laid back and easy going though theres times I can go crazy and wild with my friends and family. I'm also into video games not an addict but theres times I like to play and then theres times where I look and go eh I've got something better to do. I love to play volleyball its something fun to do especially with who you are playing with.

My name is Ian. I was on here around six months ago, and eventually gave up as I found my attempts to be a failure. However I have not given up.

I am back on okcupid, to meet someone special. I am tired of games and am looking for something serious(with time).

After being raised by a single mother, I know exactly how to treat a woman, and look forward to meeting you.

Introductions through websites are always tough for me, because I feel pressured for whatever odd reason. I feel like this thing is a sales pitch and I hate having to sell myself.

Politically, I'm an independent.
-Ian

I love ballroom, swing, and blues dancing. I love animals and learning about other cultures and languages, especially Chinese, Japanese, and German. I had a business major in College and graduated with a BA. I love random humor and I can be kind of a goofball. :P :) I don't like being unable to sleep, and unnecessary drama.