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My name is Elizabeth. I'm a complete contradiction. I'm full of sass. I tend to be assertive and willful, but I have a vulnerable side that some people try to take advantage of.

If I could turn back the clock, I would change some of the decisions I've made. But I can only play the hand I'm dealt. It's taken me a long time to accept myself, my faults, my virtues, my strengths, my weaknesses. I won't compromise myself for anyone, friend or foe.

I still see myself as a work-in-progress; everyday I improve a little more and change into the person I hope to be.

If I don't think we're gonna get along or I believe you are going to bring stupid drama into my life, I'll straight up tell you not to talk to me. Life is too short to waste it on shitty people.

I have a twisted sense of humor. I'm the type of girl who will burst out laughing in dead silence because of something that happened... yesterday.

I never set out to be different from the "norm," but it just turned out that way. I just do my own thing, whether it's like everyone else or not.

Who wants a twig when you can climb the whole tree?

I live in my head a lot of the time and don't have a whole lot of tolerance or patience for most people. I have a small, select group of friends I'm around on a regular basis. There are people outside that circle that I'm cool with, but I consider these people more acquaintances than anything. It's hard for me to invest my trust in someone new because it's been betrayed too many times.

I think talking online give someone a sense of privacy and security... It allows people to be honest and utterly themselves at any given moment. However, I'm wary of meeting people from the internet these days. There's always the possibility of unmet expectations or false advertising or just plain disappointment. I've had more than my share of those lately. On both sides.

Oh, and not all my "personality awards" actually describe me. They don't even come close.

I like getting out of the house, being with my friends. I'm a smoker, so anywhere that I'm allowed to smoke in/at is good. I play video games, but I've only been playing them again recently, so I'm a newbie again. :/ I love watching movies!! I have a Blockbuster account, so I'm always getting new movies in the mail, and I have a ton of DVDs. There are certain TV shows I love to watch (look under my favorites), but I rarely invest my time in a new show because every time I do, they usually get canceled. I love music and love going to local shows, although I haven't been to one around here in a while.

I also like spending time writing poetry (although I think I'm terrible at it - read my journal if you don't believe me), reading (I read a LOT), going to karaoke, and dancing. I'm starting to get into photography and I love taking pictures (strictly amateur!). Pretty simple stuff, really.

I give great advice, even though I rarely take any of my own. I can cook really well. I love watching a guy eat food I've prepared for him. I'm almost OCD about spelling and grammar, so I'm a good copy editor. It's easy for me to memorize music lyrics and movie quotes. Sometimes I talk way too much, and I can be too honest for my own good. My brain-mouth barrier doesn't always work and I'll say things that piss people off. But I have no qualms about arguing my point, being sarcastic, and saying it like it is.

I guess my Middle Eastern features: dark hair, eyes, and complexion. I've been told that I look like America Ferrera but I don't see it...

And maybe my glasses. Supposedly I have that "sexy librarian" thing going on...

Some favorite movies: Boondock Saints, Fight Club, The Shawshank Redemption, Donnie Darko, Pulp Fiction, Grandma's Boy, Shaun of the Dead, The Goonies, The Fifth Element, Labyrinth, Dead Poet's Society, any Kevin Smith movie, zombie movies.

Favorite TV shows: House, M.D., CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Project: Runway, Law & Order: CI, Real Time With Bill Maher, Mind of Mencia, Crossing Jordan, ATHF, Weeds, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Family Guy, True Blood

Favorite authors: Laurell K. Hamilton, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Chuck Palahniuk, Richard Matheson

Favorite video games: Tony Hawk games, Guitar Hero games, Soul Caliber, Katamari Damacy, God of War

Favorite comedians: Mitch Hedberg, George Carlin, Dane Cook, Mitch Fatel, Lewis Black, Demitri Martin, Bill Engvall, Kathleen Madigan, Lisa Lampanelli, Stephen Lynch

My musical tastes are eclectic and lyrically driven. If you could see my iTunes, you'd understand. Support local music! I'm always willing to listen to new music that I hadn't heard of or thought to listen to. No music snobs, please. I've been listening to a lot of Portishead and Massive Attack lately. Oh, and Dax Riggs, Ryan Tedder (of OneRepublic) or mc chris will be my future husband! They just don't know it yet. haha

Favorite food: Persian, Italian, pizza, the marinated feta cheese from Whole Foods

Aside from essentials such as food, water, air, shelter, etc.: My iPod, PS2, and cell phone, my friends, Red Bull, and cigarettes.

What I should get for my next tattoo... Sometimes I think it would be great to know the answers to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything... but life is a journey. If you knew the destination, what would be the point?

Well, I hate staying home. Anytime I'm here, I feel like I'm stuck. So on a Friday night, you probably won't find me there. And it's not even about going out and partying. It's about getting out of the house.

Although I haven't been there in a while, I hang out at the Mag Bar probably more than I should.

There seems to be this pattern to my love life. I meet a funny, interesting, intelligent guy who I can talk and laugh with. The chemistry is great and there's all kinds of sparks. But once sex is involved, the guy becomes crazy or an asshole (or both) and I'm left with nothing but another failed attempt at finding some kind of companionship. It's the story of my life.

Before December 2007, I was celibate (by choice) for almost three years. And I can definitely see advantages to going back to not having sex. Because since then, it sometimes feels like my life has somehow turned into a bad episode of Sex in the City (only with less sex). Recently I've compromised my own sense of right and wrong, my own moral code. I've let my libido make decisions that contradicted my mind. It's made me question my judgment and I've started to re-evaluate my decision-making paradigm. So I think it's time to just stay away from sex until I can trust myself not to make stupid mistakes.

As much as value my solitude and as wary I am of being burned by another guy, I do miss certain things I had in my past serious relationships. Things like companionship, intimacy, comfort. I miss being held in someone's arms and feeling safe. I miss staring into someone's eyes and seeing the whole world. I miss holding hands and late night phone calls. I miss having feelings like love that make me glow. Having someone kiss my forehead. Laying my head on someone's chest and listening to them breathe. It's like I have a case of skin hunger. I can ignore it sometimes, but it never really goes away.

You like talking about music, movies, politics, poetry, books, and philosophy. I'm here for the journey, not the destination. I have a thing for tattooed white boys. I'm looking for serenity, inspiration, and intelligent conversation. I've always been drawn to the creative and passionate types. And if you can make me laugh, I'll adore you forever.

People always ask what I'm "looking for" (as in what kind of a relationship I want) and to be honest, I always believe when you're looking for something, you rarely find it. It's usually when you're not looking for anything is when it comes along.

I do want someone I can spend time with, but I'm not ready to "settle down" and get serious with anyone. At the same time, I'm not looking to casually hook up with anyone either. I do want someone with the same priorities as me... who looks for the same things in their significant other as I do. Maybe I'm looking for all the benefits of a relationship without all the hassle of potential heart break and humiliation.

I'm not looking for happily-ever-after or some fairytale prince. I just want someone I can relate to on several levels. A man who is confident (not cocky) and strong-willed, assertive but not aggressive. I don't want a pushover or someone meek. He needs to have a great sense of humor and be able to laugh at himself. I want a man who is goofy at times but mature when called for. Someone to watch cartoons and play video games with. A man who is honest and open and who I can have a good time with. Someone who understands the darkness in me, as well as the light.

I do like people with a backbone. If you don't put up a fight or at least make your stance known, you get no where with me. I'm not saying that a constant struggle is the ticket. But when everyone gets along and no one has a difference of opinion, it gets boring. No pushovers needed.

And I'm tired of getting involved with hot jerks with nice asses. Not saying looks aren't a factor because we all have our own physical preferences, but I always seem to spark with the wrong type of guy. Bad things seem to happen to me when I get involved with guys currently or formerly in the military. I'm just a little scared to get close to anyone because every guy who ever said, "I'll be there" left. And I'm definitely not looking for someone who blows me off after I meet them...

What I'm NOT looking for: violence, attention whores, drama, elitists, Mr. Personality turning into Mr. Multiple Personality, weak jawlines, liars, ignorance, fake people, people who are overly sensitive or get pissed off easily, music snobs (Yes, I DO sometimes listen to mall metal!), cheaters (I will NOT be the "other woman" for you!!), codependent people (I do NOT need or want to make all your decisions for you), someone who tries to tell me what I should like, religious freaks, bad spellers, randoms messaging me for some hookup (I am SO not interested!), hypocrites, show hos, and people younger than me - I'm tired of dealing with fucking jailbait (there can be exceptions to this, but not many).

Fucktards need not apply. Seriously.