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merlick123

30 / M / straight / Single

Schaumburg, Illinois

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The Perfect Mix

He can cook, he can dance, he makes his own beer and is always up for an adventure! What more could a girl ask for? read more

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Ethnicity
White
Height
6' 0" (1.82m).
Body Type
Average
Looking For
New friends, Long-term dating
Smokes
No
Drinks
Sometimes
Drugs
Never
Religion
Christianity
Sign
Scorpio but it doesn’t matter
Education
Graduated from masters program
Job
Science / Tech / Engineering
Income
Kids
Likes children
Pets
Languages
English, Spanish (Poorly), Japanese (Poorly), C++ (Fluently)

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I am friendly, spirited, and inquisitive.

My Self-Summary

"ENTP:
You are quick, ingenious, stimulating, alert, and outspoken. You are resourceful in solving new and challenging problems. You are adept at generating conceptual possibilities and then analyzing them strategically. You are good at reading other people. You get bored by routine, will seldom do the same thing the same way, and are likely to turn to one new interest after another."

A friend of mine once told me that I'm easy to shop for because there are so many things I'm involved in.

* I enjoy dancing (I know a little swing/lindy hop, waltz, and salsa)
* I make my own beer and wine
* I make a mean dessert (pies, toffees, brittles, fudge, and more)
* I've made costumes for friends, and have considered making my own clothes
* I've considered roasting my own coffee (http://coffeegeek.com/guides/popperroasting)
* I would probably make my own fireworks for the fourth of July if it were legal in Illinois

I love to cook and host parties for friends. I can be pretty competitive at times and chances are I can kick your butt at video games, checkers, and ping-pong (wanna prove me wrong?). I've been described by friends as reliable, kind-hearted, funny, and affectionate. I've been told I have a "let's go have fun" attitude.

I work as an embedded software engineer at a company that builds equipment for the military. I spend a typical day either behind a desk busily typing up code, or in the lab testing my code against various simulation scenarios. I consider my job to be rather unique and it definitely keeps me challenged. And yes, it does require a DoD security clearance. I could tell you more but then I'd have to kill you. :P

I am looking for a woman who enjoys life, is unselfish, is caring and creative. She should be intelligent, affectionate, and playful. She should be mature and responsible, have a life of her own, but know how to have fun with the guy she's with! Really, I'm looking for an uncomplicated love to ambush me by surprise... until then I enjoy meeting people and making friends.

If you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, you need to contact me NOW :) I find myself dreaming up new ideas and food creations. My recent adventures in confectioneries has my friends telling me I should open up a business... hmm, maybe I will?

Estoy aprendiendo español con la ayuda de mi compañero de trabajo Marcos. (Lo llamo "Profesor Marcos".)

What I’m doing with my life

Livin' and growing. Learning, making friends, building my career and doing whatever I can to be an active participant in life.

I’m really good at

Making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And reprogramming your VCR. And making a fool out of myself.

The first things people usually notice about me

My smile, intelligence, and quirky wit.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food

Coconut ice cream, Flight of the Conchords, Thai cuisine

(Will add more later!)

The six things I could never do without

Friends and family... I don't need six things.

I spend a lot of time thinking about

Relationships, my future, where I left my keys

On a typical Friday night I am

Out dancing, watching movies, playing board games/cards, reading something geeky, or making havoc in the city with friends.

The most private thing I’m willing to admit here

I have an identical twin brother... I'm not sure that's all that private though. People usually notice right away.

I auditioned for Beauty and the Geek and nearly made it onto the show.

I own two adult leopard geckos. One day I came home to find that one of them had performed some sort of acrobatic feat to escape the cage, took up hiding under the couch along with two little eggs. I now own four leopard geckos (the babies are absolutely adorable!).

You should message me if

You're outgoing, friendly, and cool... or unique in your own way. I enjoy talking to people, so stop by and say hi! That goes for everyone, even if you're annoying and have a below average intelligence... I'll just entertain myself with subtle insults well above your head.