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laurared

45 / F / straight / Single

Columbus, Ohio

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Ethnicity
White
Height
6' 1" (1.85m).
Body Type
Looking For
New friends, Long-term dating, Short-term dating, Activity partners
Smokes
When drinking
Drinks
Sometimes
Drugs
Never
Religion
Sign
Education
Graduated from college/university
Job
Education / Academia
Income
Kids
Doesn’t want children
Pets
Likes dogs and Owns cats
Languages
English

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I am funny, smart, and enthusiastic.

My Self-Summary

Thats me on the bottom!
I was born in New Jersey (no wisecracks, I love it there!). Spent a somewhat bored adolescence in PA and moved to Columbus in 1996. I love it here, but wish we had NY Pizza, Philly Cheesesteaks and an ocean!
I have never been married, and don't have or want kids, so my baggage is very minimal (fits under the seat in front of me or in the overhead rack)-I seek a similar status in a potential partner.
I was a punk in the 80's and although I have retired my big hair and leather jacket, I remain a bit of the iconoclast.
I was a bit of a late bloomer, and had trouble deciding what to be when I grow up, but I finally got my BA in English in '06 (a prouder moment I can not imagine) and I am settled in as a working stiff at the University now.
I consider myself easy to be around, fun and generous. I try to stay in decent shape, eat well and exercise regularly.
JUST A NOTE, I AM NOT INTERESTED IN MARRIED MEN OR HOOKING UP WITH 20 YEAR OLDS WITH OLDER WOMAN FETISHES.

What I’m doing with my life

I am working, taking classes for my Masters Degree, and enjoying life.
Just moved back to the Short North area from the suburbs, and am thrilled to be able to walk or bike to work or just about anywhere else I need to go.

I’m really good at

Making people comfortable, usually by making them laugh.
Relaxing.
Having Fun.
I am well written, well spoken and one heck of a speller!

The first things people usually notice about me

I'm 6'1" and have red hair, so thats probably it. My laugh would probably be second.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food

I read all kinds of stuff. My time to read is pretty limited, but I am religous about the New Yorker and try to make the Sunday Times last over several lunch hours per week.
I hardly ever go to movies, as you can tell by these faves : The Godfather, The Sting, The Fisher King, A Hard Days Night, The Princess Bride, Bridget Jones Diary, Slap Shot, Eight Men Out.
Music: The Beatles, The Kinks,The Clash, The Ramones, Talking Heads, U2 (pre Zooropa), Lyle Lovett, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders. Tom Petty, Springsteen, Led Zeppelin,ElVez- the Mexican Elvis.
Food: Thai, Mexican, Cajun, Seafood. There isn't much I don't like, except Sushi, Liver and green olives.

The six things I could never do without

1. Trips to the ocean
2. Good Times
3. Chocolate
4. Something interesting to read
5. People I love who love me back
6. Coffee

I spend a lot of time thinking about

What I'm going to do next.

On a typical Friday night I am

Working at my second job. Saturday is my big night out.

The most private thing I’m willing to admit here

Are you kidding? I'll save that for Facebook!

You should message me if

If you dare!