I'm very dedicated, independent, open-minded & goal oriented. (This helps a lot when it comes to studying Oriental Medicine.)

I'm beginning to think I'm a perpetual learner.

I try to see the best in situations.

School causes me to focus a lot of energy on studying, but I am outgoing and always up for trying new things.

The more I live the more I march to the beat of my own drum.

I'm a planner. Sometimes I plan a lot and other times I make rather impulsive decisions

I am happiest when I'm helping people and/or doing nice things for them. I hate letting people down.

My interests include: [working out], [yoga], [dancing], [traveling], [listening to music], [cooking and baking], [spending time with friends & family], [going to the movies,] [enjoying a good book,] [staying up late at night just talking], [learning new things], [being green], [the Cubs], [the Bears]

In May I began a four year Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine program. (When I graduate, I'll be a licensed acupuncturist and herbologist.) It takes a lot of studying and memorizing, but I love the medicine and the people I go to school with.

In July I got certified to teach yoga, so I'm trying to incorporate that more into my routine. My schedule's just a little full at the moment.

I work in the clinic at school and babysit to pick up some money on the side.

I keep my schedule pretty full!

being a loyal friend: I don't get to spend as much time with my friends as I'd like, but I'm good at listening, offering advice & supporting.

School has made it more challenging, but I really try to be good at keeping in good communication with my friends and family members.

making "to do lists" & managing my time: I like getting things accomplished.

telling stories, which often includes making people laugh.

I asked for help from friends on this one: my smile, long eyelashes,"beautiful eyes & high energy," joyful spirit, confidence, "bubbly, sweet, smart,"

One of my friends described me as an All American Girl. My past role as a cheerleader sums me up well.

I don't get to read as much as I'd like to but past favorites include The Notebook, The DaVinci Code, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, My Sister's Keeper, Harry Potter & Water for Elephants.

Movies: Cruel Intentions, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Love and Basketball, Frequency, The Notebook, Crash, Brokeback Mountain, Double Jeopardy, Sex and the City

I listen to ALL kinds of music but not heavy metal. Music depends on my mood!

Food: Where do I begin? I'm not a huge meat eater, but otherwise I'll try anything once!

1. friends & family
2. chapstick
3. cellphone
4. baked goods
5. planner
6. yoga pants

goals/tasks I want to accomplish

friends & family

how to make things better for myself and for others

what I'm studying in school

studying, babysitting or spending time with friends. You will not typically find me at a bar but rather out to dinner, making dinner, going to someone's house, exploring the city, etc. It's all about spending time with friends.

I need to think about this one a little more.

you are thoughtful, active, open, optimistic & honest.

like to laugh and will make me laugh

you like meaningful conversations

friends & family are extremely important to you

you love the holidays (decorations & traditions included)

there's more to your weekends than just getting drunk

you're up for an adventure but not a one night stand