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Hi! I am not one for going out to loud crowded smokey bars and drinking beers all night. I would much rather go see a live performance, stroll through a park, visit the zoo or explore a museum.

I am pretty adaptable to most situations and can read people rather well. I am content most days spending the evening in with my dog and being rather low key, but occasionally I'd like to get out on the town and check out what this new city has to offer! Just a heads up if you want to message me; I am a pretty big stickler for correct punctuation, grammar and complete sentences, but I am by no means perfect myself.

I like to use reusable grocery bags, and my favorite part of the grocery store is the produce section!

I volunteer on the weekends around Milwaukee as a way to help improve others lives, meet new people and get out of the apartment :)

I always stop to smell the flowers no matter how late I am, I am not known for being on time. I am known for trying to be on time.

I am joining this site to try and meet new people in and around the area of Milwaukee because I moved here about 7 months ago for a new job and so far have not been very successful at building a social network. Before moving out here I ran an independent coffee shop back in Ohio and had a great opportunity there to meet some wonderful people. Now I am a merchandise specialist working at a very large company and trying to sort out my future career path. Lately it's just been me and the puppy hanging around my place most days when I am not at work. I would really like to get back in to yoga or kickboxing, two things I really enjoyed in my previous lives.

I am really good at communicating with many different types of people, developing creative ideas, expressing my feelings, diversifying my skills, being curious about new topics, and putting myself in to new and sometimes scary situations! I am not afraid to take a risk if I think it might pay off in a unique and rewarding experience.

Why do I feel like this is a college essay or something on my resume?

What else am I good at? I am quick with a witty comment. I like to play McGyver in the kitchen and cook up something with stuff I already have laying around. I like to follow curious tangents while on the internet and discover new and interesting sites. I am resourceful and tend to repurpose things I already have laying around instead of going out and wasting money. I like to think I know a little bit about a lot of different things. I am more than just a one trick pony!

I am not afraid to talk to strangers, I ask plenty of questions and I am eager to lend a hand. Okay maybe that is not the FIRST thing they notice.

They notice I smile easily and often. I tend to try and look at the lighter side of most situations if I can help it.

They also notice I am short, have brown hair and try to stay out of the sun ;)

I like most ethnic foods, especially Italian, Indian, Thai and Mexican.

I enjoy reading, though I never do it as much as I feel I should. I like to read about human behavior, psychology, and sometimes plain old fiction. Some interesting books I have checked out lately are Blink, Reading Body Language, and Creatively Dealing with Death. I am odd, I know, but I like to diversify!

Movies I have enjoyed in the past: American Beauty, Finding Nemo, Dirty Dancing, Braveheart, Troy, Waking Life, Fight Club, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Romeo & Juliet, The Hangover, 28 Days Later and the list goes on...

For music I like most types including: Cake, Incubus, Jack Johnson, Hyden, Amos Lee, Packabel, Mozart, Death Cab for Cutie, Bright Eyes, India Arie, Jewel, Feist, Regina Spektor, Lykke Li, The Beatles, The Strokes, The Black Keys, Ray Lamontagne, The White Stripes,, The Knife, The Flaming Lips, Otis Redding, Os Mutantes, Patsy Cline, The Ramones, Benny Goodman, The Barenaked Ladies, Flobots, The Ting Tings, Yelle, Al Green, Imogen Heap and the list goes on. Can you tell I like diversity? I am just not a huge fan of hard core metal or country.

In no particular order:

Water- I drink a LOT of water. I feel hydration is important and yummy!

Family- I miss them so much and I learn more and more each day how important they are to me!

The internet- Living alone in a new city this is my window to the world!

Music- I think that music is a universal language and I enjoy it everyday as much as I can. I am not particular about the genre, as long as it sounds good!

Great Food- I love flavors and textures! I am not a big meat eater and I prefer healthy, wholesome and nutritious food for the most part.

Nature- I am not able to function in a place where I can't see wildlife or foliage and I love fresh air

I spend way too much time thinking about where I will end up in life, and what will make me happiest. I think it is important to strike a balance between working towards what you want in the future and enjoying what you have now. I try not to take things for granted. I also spend too much time trying to figure out what makes other people tick.

On the couch with my dog, or cleaning, or in bed early. See, this is why I NEED to meet people. I want my typical Friday night to be more exciting than this sometimes! Take pity and take me out :)

I am a private person in public and an open person in private. I know when to keep my mouth shut and be respectful so out of respect for the world wide web I will say let's get to know each other first ;)

a.) You are not creepy.

b.) You have a sense of humor and you can prove it

c.) You want to spend your life savings on me! (proving my sense of humor)

d.) You are within driving distance of the North side of Milwaukee

e.) You like to go out and DO things with people

f.) You are polite

g.) You enjoy having a good time