I'm a recent grad from DePaul University with a new career, looking for someone to make it all worthwhile.

I am:
-Trustworthy
-Loyal
-Compassionate
-Protective

And I expect those first three things from friends and loved ones too.

I love to have fun (though I have a hard time thinking of fun things to do all on my own), and want to make the most of my life now that I've finished my undergrad: I'm tired of working toward my eventual life. It's time to start living it.

I'm looking for a woman who has a cheerful disposition, but isn't fake--everyone is allowed their ups and downs, and as long as you share both with me honestly, then I will be there for you throughout whether we're a couple, or just friends.

Laughter is incredibly important. It may not seem like it on here, but I like to make people laugh, and I crave that from someone else too. But I also need to be able to talk seriously about serious things, like love and family and the future. <3

EDIT:

What I'm about to say used to be hidden down in the "most private things" category:

My main hobbies are:

Roleplaying online
Cosplay
Video games
Drawing
Writing mystery/romance/sci-fi/queer fiction
:J and right now I'm learning to code CSS/HTML for shits and giggles but I don't really think that's a big part of my personality.

I had stuffed this down and away and barely mentioned it, because I wanted people to get the chance to get to know me before they could potentially be scared away by my hobbies. But I've come to realize that if you have a problem with this, and you're that quick to judge someone based on their hobbies, that we aren't going to work out anyway. I'd rather put this first and foremost so that other people like me can see these things and know that they have a kindred spirit.

I refuse to make "excuses" for the things I love to do, and no, I do not have any intention of stopping. This is me. These hobbies are part of me.

I have a BA in Creative Writing with a minor in Japanese Studies. I would love to be able to work with a company or industry that allows me to use my JPN language skills, but for now I'm making use of my writing abilities in a more corporate application, which is fine by me: writing is my first and eternal love. I'm looking to get published in the field of literary short stories, but I also love writing mystery and romance genre fiction, with an emphasis on queer undertones.
My ultimate goal (no time soon) is to own and manage a costume cafe in the United States, preferably in a metropolitan area.

-Writing.
-Drawing.
-Giving advice.
-Giving tough love.
-Sarcasm.
-Loving my loved ones.
-Styling wigs.

I'm really BAD at:
-Halo/L4D2 (but let's play anyway!)
-Cooking (but I want to learn!)
-Sneaking up on people.
-Lying.
-Dancing (but I love doing it anyway).
-Throwing up (even when I need to D: ).
-Celebrity trivia.
-Sewing (BUT I AM LEARNING).

-Firm handshake.
-Tall (but only if you're short : D)
-Long legs.
-Intimidating.

Books:
Harry Potter, the Abhorsen trilogy, the Death Gate Cycle, Then We Came to the End, The Road.

Webcomics:
Goodbye Chains, Nimona

Movies:
V for Vendetta, Hook, A League of Their Own, The Day After Tomorrow, Tangled, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Anastasia, Tron: Legacy, Star Trek, Edward Scissorhands, Harry Potter, How To Train Your Dragon, Benny and Joon, The Princess Bride, Heathers... (I'll add more when I think of it)

Shows:
Bones, Chopped, Iron Chef America, Royal Pains, Psych, CSI, Good Eats, Myth Busters, Storage Wars

Music:
Anything. I'm kind of out of the loop on new bands and movements, but I have an undying love for music and can find something to love about almost any genre.

Food:
I'm pescatarian (but you can eat meat in front of me <3), but otherwise I am very adventurous. My favorite foods are steamed mussels and anchovies.

Game Franchises (because why not) :
Skyrim
Assassin's Creed
Fable
Halo
L4D
Final Fantasy
Kingdom Hearts
Mario
Legend of Zelda
aaand I've bought Bioshock (the first) but I haven't played it yet.
In general, I like most games, but sports games tend not to interest me at all.

-companionship
-electricity
-sewing machine
-games (of any kind)
-my right hand (I draw with it. Not talking about jerking it)
-delicious food

I'm going to add a 7th, and I know that's cheating, but I don't give a shit. This seventh item is probably the most important of all: LITERACY. My own literacy.

New stories, characters, plots, romance, costumes, food, money, my career.

In, playing Xbox or watching Food Network, roleplaying on my laptop.
Surfing the internet, trolling my own deviantArt page, chatting on AIM (yes I still use it).
My hobbies are somewhat eccentric, ranging from drawing to playing video games (add me on XBox Live!) to designing/styling/creating wigs and costumes for photoshoots and costume competition.

I'm extremely nerdy and very shy, although I don't always look it or act it. I find other women intimidating so I don't go cruising at bars.

You are...
-nerdy or want to become nerdy
-a fan of making things with your hands
-a foodie
-actually ready to find someone
-open to being with a gay Christian woman
-looking for a loyal and honest monogamous relationship (We don't have to assume it'll be "forever" from day one, but that is what I'm inevitably looking for in every relationship. I am not interested in an poly-amorous relationship or a hook-up. If that works for you, that's cool: but it won't work for me).