Hey, there! I'm Marc. Welcome to my profile!

I have become quite comfortable with who I am, I know what I want, I am confident in my choices, and I follow through on my convictions. Please do not expect to mold me as you see fit. I am looking for someone who is my complement rather than a guide.

Courtesy and respect are very important to me. If you are a woman who hates men who hold doors for you, then I apologize. Unfortunately, I cannot help myself when I have the chance to hold the door for someone! Common courtesy may be that one little event that brightens what may be someone's terrible day! Why not put in that little bit of effort?

I enjoy being physically active. I may not follow sports (not to say I can't watch them), but I love playing them. There's nothing like going outside and getting tired and sweaty with some friends!

I find a lack of will-power to be disappointing. It is disheartening to see someone not believe in themselves and say they "can't" do something. If you have this kind of attitude, please feel free to forgo (alliteration!) contacting me. You have my sympathies, but I do not enjoy a "glass-half-empty" attitude.

With regard to dating, I have my standards. I will not deny that there must be a physical attraction. This is human nature. Appearance is not all there is to it, though. Looks can get you in the door, but personality is what keeps you there. I want to be with someone with whom I can joke. I love to laugh, and I love to share laughter with others. I live to brighten the mood in hopes that it may make someone's day even the slightest bit better! I also like to have actual conversations. Dead air on a date can become awkward. Don't get me wrong, I can hold a conversation for two, but I would much rather participate in a conversation than dominate one. ;)

I recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's in Psychology. Now, I am attending graduate school at OSU for my Masters of Human Resource Management. Hooray for more school! Following that I can see multiple avenues (e.g., finding a job, continuing with more education, etc.).

being quick-witted. I would also venture to say that I am a natural at making people laugh. There's not much else that's more gratifying than getting someone to smile.

I would imagine my freckles, though not many people address them. I have been consistently complimented on my blue eyes.

I have been told that "the voice and style of my writing" is very distinctive.

I love to read! I cannot comprehend how some people do not read for entertainment. I always have have a book to read for pleasure. Some of my favorites are...:

The Definitive Book of Body Language
House of Leaves
The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles series)
The Warded Man (and its series)
The Inheritance Cycle
Ready Player One
2001: A Space Odyssey
The His Dark Materials trilogy
Prey (and anything by Michael Crichton)
HP 1-7
(and many, many, many more!)

I am a huge movie buff, as well. I have seen way too many movies, but I am okay with it! I do not have favorite movies, for some reason. I have just never picked favorites.

The music I listen to is generally pop, rock, alternative rock, 70's-80's music. As for country...... I do not enjoy it, though I have been in many scenarios in which it is played, so I am used to it.

Food is food. I am not picky, and I am MORE than willing that try anything new!

Barring air, water, food, shelter, family, and friends...:

-Other People in general (I'm an extravert, what can I say?)
-Laughter
-Confidence
-Being active when I can
-Books
-Oh, and Netflix. Of course Netflix.

why people do what they do. The motivations behind little things. The tiny nuances that are missed unless otherwise looked for. I want to better understand everything there is to understand. The world is a fascinating place, so I may as well get to know what I can!

typically in or out with friends. I enjoy going out on the town for dinner or a few drinks, but I also enjoy staying in and hanging out in a relaxed setting.

is that my birth certificate incorrectly says "female" and that my mom was born the same year as me. I have no clue what the person transcribing was doing, but it was clearly not their job!

you want to laugh, whisper sweet nothings, or create all kinds of new magic in the world (well that was cheesy...). I challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and message me. If you want to know more about me, there's only one way to find out!

Please note, I do not respond to, "Hey, what's up?" with anything more than, "Not much." If you put in the effort to type a thoughtful message, I will be more than willing to engage in a conversation! :)