Let's start off with the typical "it's hard to summarize myself in a few words" and then continue anyway. I am odd and a little sassy, and I'm generally a happy person. My personality type is ISFP if that means anything to you. If it doesn't... well, I'm still the same.

I am an artist (drawing, singing, and writing -- as soon as I get a room to work, though, I'm getting into sculpting), and I am constantly trying to push myself to become better. I take a lot of pride in pretty much everything I do, even if it doesn't seem like it. There's always room for improvement, after all. Other than that, aesthetics mean a lot to me, but they're not everything. I appreciate most things for what they are if such can be done. This may make it seem that I "like everything," but I can assure you this is not the case! I can dish out constructive criticism just as well as the next guy, provided I know the subject.

I'm very introverted. I'm not used to meeting new people, and small talk makes me a little uncomfortable. The idea of a large party with lots of people does not appeal to me. I'd prefer something a little more intimate: a handful of close friends hanging out, perhaps. Speaking of which, my friends are very dear to me. Should one gain my complete trust, I do my best never to let him or her down. I'm a hopeless empath, so I love it most when people (particularly my friends) are smiling and laughing. Similarly, I dislike conflict, and I'll go to great lengths to avoid it.

I became a bit of a gamer a few years ago. Probably not the best thing to follow "I don't like conflict," but there it is. I mostly stick to RPGs, and when I play online, I prefer to play with my friends rather than strangers. Maybe it's because strangers usually bring conflict or that I feel uncomfortable with new people (yes, even on LIVE) or both, but I mostly enjoy playing with my friends because that allows me to hang back and take up a support role: buffing, healing, etc. I prefer not to take the spotlight. I'm also really bad in the thick of things, so it works out! =D

Music also means a lot to me, and I miss singing in a choir. I did go to school for voice, hoping to become a high school chorus director; however, I dropped out when I realized that I didn't want to make music work. All the studying was kind of sucking the magic out of it, so singing is now a hobby and a sort of release. I'm way too shy to do it in front of people, though, as I feel it bothers them (even when they say it doesn't), so there will be days I go without singing. It's great when I get a moment to myself, though. =3 Though I like individual songs from more genres, my favorite is jazz, and classic rock is a very close second. I also love Christmas music, so it's not uncommon for me to whip out Winter Wonderland in the middle of July. There are also a few instruments I enjoy playing (electric bass, piano, and violin), but I'm not particularly good at any of them.

Expanding on my being a happy person, I am an eternal optimist. Nothing dampens my spirits! ...well, that's not true, but nothing dampens my spirits for long, be it unemployment, cancer, or the heating coil in my oven shattering! I just prefer to smile. People might find it annoying, and perhaps it makes me selfish for saying so, but... I really don't care.

And... that's about it, I think. Should you wish to know more, shoot me a message! Just keep in mind that first impressions are important.

(Currently reworking my profile. Please, excuse the dust!)

I currently find myself working the phones and organizing catering events at Dixie Bones in Woodbridge. Check it out, guys! Seriously. Great barbecue!

I'm starting classes (online) next week, taking my first step towards my business degree. Once I have that, hopefully I'll be settled in one place enough that I can look into attending a culinary arts school as, one day, I hope to open my own pastry shop/internet café.

As for hobbies, I've been kinda jumping around among drawing, gaming, reading, role-playing (forum-based and not in the bedroom), and singing.

Well, my modesty prevents me from saying I'm really good at anything, but my performance in the following is acceptable:
- Baking
- Drawing
- Singing
- Writing

I'm also pretty good at finding the silver lining in just about any cloud. 'Tis necessary, after all, to be happy when so many things are so determined to go wrong~

My glasses, I suppose. I'm really not sure. Maybe it's my passiveness. I'm usually smiling, though, so it might be that?

Books...most of the things I've read fall into the comics category, but lately, I've been reading fantasy and a bit of sci-fi. At the moment, I'm working on Dragon Age: The Calling by David Gaider and Mass Effect: Ascension by Drew Karpyshyn, whichever one I happen to grab first.

As for movies...what can I say? I'm a big Disney fan. Never minding that they usually end up twisting and turning and wringing out what makes a lot of fairy tales interesting, they can definitely be enjoyed for what they are.

I like jazz and classic rock. Of course, there are songs here and there outside of those to categories that I like, but those two are the majority.

And I'm really not picky with food...though, I've been craving Taco Bell lately... Anyway, I like Filipino food, Japanese food, pasta, seafood, pizza, barbecue, junk food, health food...like I said, not picky. As for desserts, let's just say I'm going to enjoy my future as a pastry chef.

Friends
Family
Internet
Music
Food -- that's a big one
Chocolate. Yes. It is in a class of its own.

...how I would do things during a zombie apocalypse. IE: the most efficient way to demolish the stairs of my apartment building so zombies couldn't get up here and how to make a good rope ladder out of sheets as quickly as possible in case there are survivors down below. I'm not trying to be cute--I actually think about these things. >.>

...at home, listening to music and probably singing along. More than likely either on the internet or freaking out 'cause it's not working. I don't party much. I don't like people. >.>

...you wanna be friends and/or if you've got suggestions on great restaurants in the area. I'm a very adventurous eater. =D

You should also message me if you care about grammar and spelling! Please! I understand the occasional typo, misspelling, and dangling preposition, but chat speak is a major turn-off. If you do not have the time to type the other two letters in the word "you," I shall assume you do not have the time to speak to me.

As far as dating goes...I've actually never dated, so you'll have to go easy on the rookie. If you're only in it for sex, I must warn you that this is a bad idea: I am one of the few people, I'm sure, on the internet who abuse camera angles, cropping, etc. when uploading pictures. You may or may not be disappointed. If you're still reading, however (and still somehow interested), I am guessing that between the formal dates and the physical interactions, there would be hanging out our something. Thus, it'd probably be nice to be friends on top of...whatever it is that people are when they date. That way, it's not just awkward silence.

...I don't know if that's normal for dating. Like I said. Easy on the rookie.