Sunday, November 2, 2014

and this is my personality... which I find somewhat interesting...

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Profile 2: Match.com

Screenname: Stopmakingsenses

Relationship:
Never Married
Have kids:
No
Wants kids:
Definitely
Ethnicity:
Native American
Body type:
Athletic and toned
Height:
5'2" (157cms)
Faith:
Other
Smoke:
No Way
Drink:
Social Drinker
I'm looking for someone extraordinary.

In her own words

About me? well.... I think I look better with absolutely nothing on-- this includes makeup and clothes-- although I have been known to rock a stitch or two in my time. I love and read with reckless abandon. I prefer to spend my time pursuing interests that don't include looking in a mirror, worrying about money, and racking up "all the things." Instead, to spend time, I prefer to finish my PHD (a never ending process it seems), writing, teaching, planting, relishing time with a lover, telling terrible jokes, riding roller coasters, cooking food on a grill, and finishing the NYT crossword. I am a dancer and a dreamer; in love with food and pleasure and problem solving. With a youtube video and the right tools, I feel like I can do mostly anything but I still like a man around to kill bugs, open doors and jars, stir my heart (at least once a day preferably)-- you know, the southern gentleman. I love words. I love dogs and cats (Bacon, in particular). Musically, I like The Talking Heads, Kishi Bashi, Iron and Wine, Bill Withers, old Patsy Cline. For movies? The Vanishing, Big Trouble in Little China, Finding Nemo, Hero, and really anything thing between Clue and Clueless. I recently watched Flash Gordon for the first time and am a bit smitten by the really bad 'good' movies-- next on the list, "The Room." TV? Not often, but when I do, I watch Futurama, The daily show, Southpark, Masterpiece, Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who... I don't really watch reality tv-- can't stand it.
I'm sure you're wondering what a girl like me is doing in a place like this? I'll tell ya, it's because, I'm certain that someone I can fall for is out there, and even with luck, maybe they'll fall for me too....but I'm more certain that there are plenty-o-folks who could make me miserable, or vice versa, and frak, they are out there. This is likely due to the usual suspects; fear, power, depression, wounded-ness, and a general mis-understanding of one's own needs and desires; (sorry, I've been a witness to too many divorces as late :( ) . So, I'm taking my own-- damn--sweet----time finding love and using all of my available resources. I have my faults-- I am perhaps more like dog--than like cat (I am fiercely loyal and sweet to my people)... and I have my share of "things" I think about. but you know, I think, if you've made it this far without "things" to think about, things to challenge you, and you say things are going "swimmingly and you've got all your $#!& together" then I think you're either lying, boring, or you're probably doing it wrong. I'm looking for a man who is in many ways, like myself: greater than 2 standard deviations away from the mean (in the good way). I think this site is best suited for dating, getting to know people, and expanding one's interpersonal horizons. So, let's kill the pressure to "find the one" and "stop wasting time," after all, a date is just a date. Instead, let's waste some time, get to know each other, and take it from there. So, that said, if you have a valid passport, you like creative and intellectual challenges, and you describe yourself as "extraordinary," we should talk.

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Profile 1: Okcupid

Screenname: foolintherain4u

 My self summary:

Esse quam videri

I like being single, and I like being in a relationship; it's the getting from one state to the other that kind of blows and right now, I'm kind of just looking around. I'm def not in any sort of rush...

I'm a southern girl who makes jokes, doesn't wear make-up, and who loves food.

I have never worn black stretch pants with uggs. Probably because I have way more style than

oh, and I'm a total sucker for beards.

What I'm doing with my life: 
generally? wasting my time in graduate school after multiple degrees in English lit, Biological sciences, and Anthropology. I study evolution, nutrition, and food. That being said, I love learning new things.

I've done a lot of traveling; lived in Germany, Portugal, Mexico and have backpacked through Europe and Central America. Currently my spare change coin coffer contains:

25 centavos
8.75 cordobas
380 colones
69 belizan cents
16 pesos
2.44 euros

And of course, tons of quarters for shootin' pool.

I've found academia, while it has its drawbacks, time off to travel is not one of them. I don't mind living out of a backpack and I don't need reservations. I also don't really need to feel "safe" when traveling, although after some close calls in Nicaragua and Mexico, I can appreciate the feeling. While traveling I like doing stuff: zip-lining through rainforests, white water rafting, eating street food out of "questionable" tiendas simply because it has the longest line.... I like getting dirty when traveling but you know, I've also done the pampered resort hotel thing, and that's okay too (although kind of boring). I am looking forward, however, to traveling to Asia, Africa, and Hawaii.

What I'm good at: 

hmm, I'm not super good at anything (except maybe making out and pocket billiards) but I am fair to middling at lots and lots of things including cooking, writing, scrabble, auto repair, bike-ridin, and making sandwiches.

scratch that. I'm incredible at making sandwiches.
that I def look younger than I am (I think-- I mean, it's not like 37 is decrepit or anything but I keep it tight)... or my dark brown eyes and my hair.
Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food
Okay some of each to give you a feel for what I like:

Books: Lolita, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Grapes of Wrath, any Agatha Christie, 100 Years of Solitude, The Poisonwood Bible, any Shakespeare

Movies: Finding Nemo, Hero, Donnie Darko, The Vanishing, Big Trouble in Little China, Clue, Titus (the Julie Taymore version)

Shows: New Girl, The West Wing, Downton Abbey, Six Feet Under, Futurama, Psych, Star Trek, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Home Movies, anything british and mystery-y

Music: Iron and Wine, Talking Heads, Nina Simone, Bill Withers, Andrew Bird, Avett bros, Peter Gabriel, Led Zeppelin

Food: cheese, eggplant, Brussels sprouts, avocados, bacon ( I like it all-- except soy)
The six things I could never do without
things are not my thing, let's go activities:
reading
dancing
kissing
fucking
showering
eating
rinse, repeat.
I spend a lot of time thinking about
*Wondering what a person over 50% enemy would be like. Would that person be my nemesis or do I have to wait for 99% enemy?
UPDATE: I actually saw someone here who was my 99% enemy-- no shit. It was horrifying. and weirdly I get messages from folks who are like 11% match-- um, for the record, that ain't gonna work for oh, sooo, so so many reasons, so don't bother.
*how everything can possibly be a dollar.
*natural selection.
*what exactly Hall and Oates couldn't go for.
*space and time and gravity.
*art and what it means about humanity.
*idioms and figurative language.
*Shakespeare.
*getting a dog.
On a typical Friday night I am
probably out playing pool or hanging with some friends.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit
I floss and brush my teeth in the shower-- yes, I flagrantly waste water for the purposes of dental hygiene. Actually I rinse my abundant locks while doing this so really I'm multitasking.
I think looks matter-- if you eat well, moderately exercise, are happy, and love life these things reflect physically, so, well...

I'm also suspicious of microwaves.
You should message me if
how bout this-- go ahead, ask me out-- it's time to cut to the chase because in the well honored words of Sweet Brown, "ain't nobody got time for dat." Besides...everything you need to know, to know you want to meet, is here. ↑

Who I'd like to meet:
Folks who take the time to type out "you" for you.
Folks who like to cook it up.
Men who know how to dance.
Folks who have animals, or at least like them.
NON-SOCIOPATHS. Believe me, there are many of them out there.
people who are not fickle. This has been killing me-- guys who burn like fire, only to turn around and run.... WHY?

addendum: call me old fashioned, but I'm not interested in polyamory or open relationships (or cheating for that matter), so if "available" is your thing, don't bother.

PS. do not message me if you think homosexuality is a sin, if you think that in some cases people are obligated to have sex with you, or that guns make the world a better place. Just don't do it.

posted by Hurricane Sheila @ 6:18 AM   0 Comments