What is up? My name is Elizabeth, and I live in sunny Tucson, Arizona. I was born here, and I will always consider it my home. I’m employed part-time at a local Sears, and I go to school full time. I’m currently working on an associates in science degree. We’ll see where that takes me.

When I’m not at work or school, you can typically find me curled up with a good book or out with my friends. I love to go to rock concerts and amusement parks. I’m somewhat of a thrill-seeker, but I’m not into extremes. I love to listen to music; my Zune is never far from me. Singing has been one of my passions since I was thirteen or so, but I’ve yet to do anything with it beyond singing in the shower. Maybe one day.

I've been a vegetarian since I was sixteen. I went cold-turkey with it, and I haven't looked back since. Don't freak out; I'm not going to berate you for eating meat. It's not my place to dictate how others live their lives. I get a lot of crap from people about it, but it's all in the name of fun. I give out what I receive, so it's all fair. In a way.

I tend to be shy and reserved when I first meet people. I’m an introverted person, but I do know how to have fun when I’m comfortable with the people I’m surrounded by. I do take an old-fashioned approach to dating. I may be a feminist at heart, but I like guys to make the first move. I’ve always been this way, and it’s not a habit easily broken.

I do have a strong sense of humor. I love laughter, and I like to make others laugh. I’m not always successful, but in those instances I can usually laugh at myself, so all is not lost. I just like to have fun. I’m rather laidback. I like to play sports; I tend to have a rather competitive spirit. I’m not involved with any sports team, but a game every now and then is always enjoyable.

If there is anything else you want to know that my profile does not tell you, feel free to ask. I’m an open book… with some pages torn out, or so I’ve been told. But I do enjoy a good conversation.

What I am doing with my life right now is going to school borderline full-time and working part-time. I want to go into science, specifically environmental biology (with a focus in meteorology, or so I'm thinking about). What I'm going to do with that, I have no idea, but at least I'm going with something I enjoy. I would love to get involved with music and/or acting, but that's not my main focus right now. I do miss performing arts, though.

... performing. I love to sing and act, and both of those activities came naturally to me. I'm good at writing, as well. I'm a fantastic listener, or so I've been told. Um... I'm good at navigation? That's usually the role assigned to me whenever I travel with someone. Hmm.

The first thing people probably notice about me, other than physical attributes, is the fact that I am rather quiet--unless the other person is quiet, as well. If the latter's the case, generally I'm the more out-going one. In most cases, however, I'm the shy one. I like to listen to a person talk before I open myself up. Otherwise, I am blonde. It doesn't take long before my ditzy side comes out, much to my dismay. But whatever. It is what it is.

I tend to read a lot of romance novels just because my life is so dull and yeah. Deep inside, I am a hopeless romantic, but you'd probably never know it by looking at me. Otherwise, I do enjoy a good Stephen King (how's that for a contrast?) or Dean Koontz novel. I liked Hiroshima by John Hersey, but I've always been fascinated by World War II. Don't ask me why. I have read the Harry Potter series. I refuse to read Twilight. Um... yeah, I'm a nerd in that sense.

I don't watch a lot of movies. I should, but I don't. There are a few that stick out in my mind, like, "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)," "Man of the Year," "Hostage," "Red Eye," the Scary Movie series, Austin Powers series, "Dodgeball," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Finding Nemo," and "Blades of Glory." Obviously, I prefer comedy movies over all others.

I am hopelessly addicted to music. My list of favorite artists is constantly changing. I'm always searching for new artists to listen to. To give you an idea of some of the music I like, these are the bands I've seen in concert so far this year: Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Coheed & Cambria, Slipknot, Lacuna Coil, Chimera, Killswitch Engange, Disturbed, Red, Escape the Fate, Anberlin, Hollywood Undead, Korn, Disciples of Prime, Sick Puppies, The Misfits, Flyleaf, The Used, and Rise Against.

Ah, food. I love Italian food. I'm addicted to Taco Bell, as pathetic as it is. I miss steak so much, but that's the only thing I regret not being able to eat. I like most Mexican foods, but I can't eat a lot of it anymore. *sighs*

Aside from the essentials of life...
1) Friends
2) Music
3) Laptop
4) Electricity
5) Family
6) Laughter

... nothing specific. My mind likes to wander from subject to subject. I'm rather opinionated, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I do have an active imagination, so that helps enhance the chaos of my thoughts at times.

Define typical. I don't have typical Friday nights. One Friday night I have to work, and the next I go to a concert. The one after that is a girls'-night-out with my best friends, and the one after that I spend chillaxin' at home. I like to be busy, but I also don't mind spending time doing nothing. So... I have no idea what a typical Friday night would entail. Sorry.

Well, if I admitted it here, it would no longer be private, now would it?

You should message me if you look at my profile. Obviously, I made you curious enough to glance, so why not reach out?