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My self-summary Propose an edit

I work with kids and I'm working on a bachelor's in social work.

I am quiet at times, and have too much to say at others. I like to read, hike, camp, and play with my dog.

I have recently quit smoking, taken up running, and gone back to school, all of which I am really proud of.

I love baseball and beer. (together and separately)

I am tolerant, open-minded, and honest.

I am a pescatarian (a fancy way of saying a vegatarian who eats seafood).

I am absent minded and get lost easily, but it helps me have a fantastic imagination.

Sometimes, for no particular reason, I crave solitude and wish I could go somewhere with no one around for miles. Lacking the means to actually get to such a place, I usually lose myself in a book.

I don't drive. I can, if I have to, but try to avoid it as much as I can, and haven't owned a car in 10 years.

I am compassionate and try to be kind.

Life is a journey of learning and growth. I will never be entirely satisfied with who I am because there is always room for self-improvement and change. This is not to say that I am not at peace with myself as is. I am.

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what I am looking for with this website. Love, laughter, and all the other cliches, I suppose, and there's nothing wrong with that. Romance and a soul mate, ideally, but I don't know if one can find that online. I have resisted joining the online social world up unitl now. Maybe someone will surprise me. I am busy much of the time these days, but a girl's gotta have some fun, too!

I should mention that I am not a big on online chatting. So if you try and I don't respond, it's nothing personal (usually!). But emailing is good...

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

I work full time with abused children who have emotional problems. I've worked for the same non-profit for over 5 years, and my experience has inspired me to go back to school to get a bachelor's degree in social work. I want to get a master's after I'm done, and then be a therapist for the kinds of kids I work with now.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Listening, understanding, laughing, unjamming copiers, reading, cooking, fixing hair (it's an occupaitonal hazard of working with young girls), seeing both sides of an issue, open-mindedness, self-analysis

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

I'm tall and i have long hair (at least that's the first thing they mention)

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

This is a tough one. The categories are too broad, or I have too many favorites. Let me narrow it down:
beer (pricey): stella artois, most pilsners
beer (cheapo): lone star
kid's movie: the iron giant, the neverending story
breed of dog: mixed
novel (russian): anna karenina
food (mexican): vegetarian chile rellenos
temperature: 72 F (outside) 68% (inside)
bands (top 3): Old 97's, Pixies, u2

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

a sense of humor
books
my dog
fresh fruit
my imagination
sleep

and of course air/water/food (true for everyone)

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

social injustices
why it's so hot/why I don't move somewhere else if I can't deal with it
things i should be doing and the reasons why i'm not
the nature of humanity
what i would rather be doing (when studying or working)
global warming
how much i am not looking forward to moving in a few months (time to find a house with central air!)
places i want to go
what it would be like to trade places with someone who lives a life completely different from my own

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Working until about 11, then probably avoiding the crowds and staying in. I prefer to go out on weeknights, especially since my weekend is mid-week. Probably watching a movie or drinking a few beers with friends. It's gonna change, though, because starting in August I am going to work a "normal" M-F schedule. I've never had weekends off and I've never not worked evenings. I'm torn between excitement over having a "normal" schedule and feeling too much like the masses...

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

I'm skeptical about this internet dating thing, but optimistic, too.

You should message me if Propose an edit

You are kind, honest, easy-going, funny, and smart! Also, emotional maturity and a willingness to take things slow are important.

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