I love late night conversations with friends and sleeping in on the weekends. I am close to my family but am definitely independent.

I consider myself an intellectual person and enjoy a good debate. But I also enjoy going out for a drink and just talking about the day.

I am learning to live a healthy lifestyle, including a wholesome diet, exercise (zumba is my addiction and yoga is the newest thing I've tried), and just generally taking more time to relax and de-stress.

I am trying this site because I know a few friends who have had some luck with it. I'm mostly focusing on my professional life right now, but if something were to develop I would be open to it. I don't believe in waiting around to find another person. Go out and enjoy life!

I am currently a graduate student studying education. I work part time and volunteer with a non-profit as well so there is always something to keep me busy! I believe that it is very important to give back in some way.

keeping lasting friendships. I value close friends that you can always count on even if you haven't seen them for awhile.

I also love to cook. I wouldn't say I'm fantastic, but I'm usually I'm pretty successful.

Maybe my smile? Or my glasses?

Books: The Hunger Games, The Great Gatsby, Harry Potter. I read a lot during the summer, but hardly have time when I'm taking classes. Most recent books include the Sookie Stackhouse novels and The Post American World 2.0.

Movies: Sixteen Candles (I have a guilty pleasure for 80's movies.), Fracture, Pride and Prejudice, Atonement, Braidesmaids. I'm pretty open to anything except I will admit I don't really enjoy horror movies (less about them scaring me and more about not liking all the gore).

Shows: Glee & True Blood

Music: Lady Gaga, Jack's Mannequin , Adele, Muse, Cold War Kids, Mumford & Sons. I used to be really particular about music but have since tried to be more open-minded.

Food: My favorite style is Italian

family, friends, live music, wifi, good books, and hot chocolate.

my future plans. Otherwise, I like to spend a lot of time thinking about where I'd like to travel next. I have been to Europe twice and stayed in England for 3 months. I most recently visited China for 5 weeks last summer! Top places on my list for the future include Australia and Egypt.

either out with friends or staying in and watching a movie with wine.

I was a band geek in high school. While I'm not nearly as comitted as I was, I do still stay involved with music through a community band and choir. It's great stress relief!

you're in my age range and near Columbus. I'm looking for an independent and intelligent guy who also loves to relax and have a good time.