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al_the_pal

27 / F / straight / Single

Brooklyn, New York

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Last Online
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Ethnicity
White
Height
5' 5" (1.65m).
Body Type
Curvy
Looking For
New friends, Long-term dating, Short-term dating, Activity partners
Smokes
No
Drinks
Sometimes
Drugs
Never
Religion
Judaism but not too serious about it
Sign
Pisces but it doesn’t matter
Education
Graduated from masters program
Job
Other
Income
Rather not say
Kids
Likes children
Pets
Owns dogs
Languages
English

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I am goofey, colorful, and big hearted.

My Self-Summary

"I DIG": smiling, sushi, potlucks, boccie ball, the changing of seasons, flea markets, chocolate, music festivals, singing in the shower (and the rain), hiking, road trips, sunflowers, happy hours, documentaries, glitter, kickball, playing with my pooch, the snow, random acts of kindness, meeting people different than myself, holidays, beer, aviators, old school nintendo, people watching, fondue, afros, puffy paint, microbrews, boardgames, bluegrass, making jewlery, flipcup, sangria, hammocks, live music, shwarma, hookahs, sand castles, highlighters, water guns, costume parties, prank wars, cupcakes, licking the bowl, spinn classes, LAUGHING (at myself and others)!!

"Not to Fond Of": Black (not people but days, clothing and licorice), fab diets, traffic, mean people, alarm clocks and all other time tracking devices, science fiction, boredom, trashy talk shows.

What I’m doing with my life

I am a social worker, doing clinical work with individuals who are formerly homeless. I live with my dog in Brooklyn and love exploring this amazing borough. I often wander around with friends or solo looking for small stores, houses of cuisine and hangouts ( I like the small gems).

Although New York is my home,I was raised on Long Island, I have lived in both Colorado and DC. I admit that many times I find myself yearning for the tranquility of mountain living and easy access to green spaces. I smile at strangers often and walk slowly to take in my surroundings. In this wild metropolis, which I do love and haven't given up on just yet, I seek out home-grown people and places.

I’m really good at

Making people laugh, laughing at myself, scoping out the latest and greatest bars and restaurants, encouraging others to be spontaneous (road trip anyone?), advocating for myself and others.

The first things people usually notice about me

My smile (usually my standard expression) and mouth (I'm loud and proud)

My favorite books, movies, music, and food

Books: I enjoy a variety of fiction as well as memoirs. I often deffer to Queen Oprah for my reading list but favorite authors include Paul Austere, Zadie Smith, David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs.

Movies: Best in Show, Napoleon Dynamite, Revenge of the Nerds, Wet Hot American Summer,American Splendor, Amelie, Almost Famous, Zoolander. (Big fan of comedies and documentaries)

TV: 24, Project Runway, Top Chef, Entourage, Californication, Curb your Enthusiasm, Daily Show, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Intervention

Music: Eykah Badu, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, Joni Mitchell, Yonder Mountain String Band, Stevie Wonder, Jamiraqua. I dig bluegrass, reggae, acoustic numbers and funk, but can also rock out to just about anything including top 40 like my gals Beyonce and Shakira.

The six things I could never do without

1. Sunshine
2. Technology (ipod & spell check are paramount)
3. My canine "Rudy"
4. Family
5. Finding meaning in my daily work (self-worth)
6. Cowboy Boots (made for my ramblings)

I spend a lot of time thinking about

Everything and anything. Lets just simply say that my imagination is a very active place. I am a dreamer...

On a typical Friday night I am

Fridays for me are typically low key and spent with friends. I am not a club girl but rather enjoy to go to lounges, dive bars, breweries or houses of mixology. If beat from the week (happening with increased frequency) I lay low and cuddle on the couch with my canine and a beverage to soak in a DVD or catch up on DVR'd tv from the week.

The most private thing I’m willing to admit here

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You should message me if

You are a genuine person who is looking to have good times,good laughs, and create great memories with an awesome lady. I encourage the co-dependent to move on. Although I'm ready to find a partner in crime and soul mate, I seek a guy who has his own interests and is a "whole and confident"" person outside the confines of a relationship.

So take a risk, and if this profile caught you eye then send me a message and lets see where it takes us.

To all others, happy cupid connecting ;) May 2009 bring us all peace & love.