Arlington Heights's Local Dating Service

I am living in Chicago finishing up some post graduate education. I was in the real world prior to going back to school and I can't say that I am extremely anxious to get back into it.

I love to travel and doing anything outdoors. I love doing just about anything athletic and I excel at most physical activities. I particularly like to wakeboard in the summer

I like to go out with friends and I actually don't mind dancing if I have had a couple drinks.

I am looking forward to the summer and having a blast in the warm weather.

My Self-Summary: Unfortunately, I don't know myself particularly well, so this will be a bit superficial. I am really tall, 6'6", 280lbs. I get my hair cut short but tend to let it grow out and get shaggy. My preferred clothing are jeans and a t-shirt. I am a rocker, I rock out. I do not have any particular talent or skill, but I am pretty good with computers. I am a Scrub Lord, to whom other, lesser scrubs come to for advice and guidance on how to be a scrub.

I have a beautiful, perfect 2 year old daughter who represents the geographic center of my universe. I am calm, solid, I enjoy work and lifting heavy things for friends. I am extremely honest, usually to my detriment.

I prefer women for platonic friends over guys, maybe because all the guys I know are assholes or really weird. Women smell better, are fun to look at, be around, and listen to. I also prefer my women to be smarter than me, but that's a pretty low bar. This is primarily what I'm here for.

I don't follow organized sports at all. Would rather play the sport than watch someone else have all the fun.

im a girl who thinks for her self. i love to play pool, anything to do with racing, animals or music. i just recent got into this whole fitness scene. i am addicted to x sport i love to run. consider my self a fun/ easy-going girl who's up for just about everything.I talk a lot -way more then the usual person and im looking for some one who can keep up. iam adventurous and curious about everything. Im not on here to be pressured into a weird situation. I dont want to meet fake people. im here to meet new friends and see where it goes from there.

My family is very important to me. I am very lucky to have a niece and nephew who I love spending time with. I love kids and would love to have a few someday, but not until I find the right person to settle down with. In my spare time I love going to concerts with my friends. Occasionally, I like going to bars to hear bands play on weekends when my work schedule alllows me to do so. Some bands that I like include (but not narrowing down to) Gun's N Roses, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osborne, Poison, (Old) Metallica, etc. I am pretty open minded when it comes to music. No country though! Lol.

I am also a huge White Sox fan!! I like going to their games and love sitting near first base. My favorite players are Josh Feilds, Joe Crede, even though he isn't on the White Sox anymore, Chris Getz and Gordon Beckham.

If you want to know anything else about me then feel free to drop me a line. = )

I find myself hard to explain myself because i feel the same on the inside but other people believe that i change too much.

I'm going to give it my all here! so here i go... I love to be outdoors! I have a passion for grilling and comming up with my own recipes! I LOVE the CHICAGO BEARS and I hate shopping! I guess you can say im almost just one of the guys, but not quite ;P I love to read but my passion is writing. (It's more of something that i do in my spare time, if i find any). i love anything paranormal and going ghost hunting sounds weird but im really into that! I'm really down to earth and I dont put up a front! what you see, or read is what you get! I can't stand people being fake! and that's something you wont find in me! I am a rough tough girl with a lot of passion! Of course there's more to know but that comes in good time! ask and you shall learn!

P.S.
If you don't like kids or want nothing to do with them, don't even bother! I have an amazing 5 year old son who is my world!

Looking for someone to spend time with and someone who would enjoy spending time with me.

I'm a nice guy, have a sense of humor, and enjoy meeting new people. Though I have a tendency to be shy at first(something I'd like to change), but it's usually a non-issue.

Want to know more? Just ask.

Not quite sure what else to say...

I am an extremely kind and caring person who puts everything into making my family and friends happy. I enjoy movies, sports and going out for nights on the town. I love traveling and try to take a couple trips a year!

I'm easygoing, open-minded, and extremely astute and amiable.
I enjoy anything aesthetic and cerebral, with a touch of elegance.
I have an unusual sense of humor.
I am extremely creative.
I tend to look beyond the surface of things to the truth that lies just beneath.
I enjoy art and architecture.
Let me know if I'm using the word "I" too much.

Not sure what to say. I'm a writer, I run a before and after school program with little kids, LOVE DIsney, and hope to one day be a television writer. I find it awkward describing my personality because it makes me feel like I'm being cocky.

Is not written yet, but something has to be here because of the message.

I am just a fun loving girl. I am a huge fan of bowling i love going to the alley. I go to college at a community college right now. My goal is to make a difference in someones life especially kids. A little kindness goes a long way is wat a live by. My family is very important to me. School is very important as well... and My friends i love my friends and i am very loyal.. I have goals & ambition..

I am a HUGE cubs fan!!

I love to go out and just hang out.. Im usually up for anything.. Just going out and laughing is fine with me laughing is good for the soul. I love meeting new people.

I am a sweet, kind, caring, girl... I am not like other girls.. the world is full of ya know "Crazies" but there are good people out there it is just rare to come across one.. and i am one of those rare ppl

I want someone to have fun with me and make me laugh.. someone who isn't controlling. I want a guy whos hard working, and who is Real

I am most passionate about maintaining the relationships that have been developed over the years with my family and friends. These are perhaps the two most important aspects of my life. I also believe in the motto, "Work Hard to Play Hard". I consider myself a hard worker and like to take time off to travel and explore the world around me. I am also a big fan of concerts, sporting events, outdoor activities, movies, and fine restaurants. Of course, you need to take time to unwind and relax with Sundays being the perfect day to sometimes do nothing.

What to say? My name is Ben I am 21 and im working/going to school right now. I like to hang out with my friends going out to movies and concerts. Going to parties is always fun for me. I like to drink and smoke on occasion but these days whos not doing something? Im just looking for someone like me to hang out with. I have a very sarcastic tone to my personality, but everything I say is sarcastic so who knows what I mean lol.
Ben

I make no apologies for joining this online dating site, and I don't think you should, either. I seek the company of the socially inept. Since they aren't burning up all their time and energy scrambling up the greased pole of social status, they can think and talk about the things that matter, like how to survive and prosper in the incipient zombie holocaust.

I intellectualize everything. I hope you do, too.

Are you emotionally flat? If you match with me, you probably are. I'm allergic to drama.

For starters I'm still pretty fresh out of college trying to find exactly what I want out of life. I majored in business the ultimate I don't know what I want to do major. Personality wise I think of myself as easy going and somewhat reserved. It takes me a while to truly warm-up to someone new. As for my interests, I love a good story no matter what form it takes movie, video game, TV show, book, etc. That is all I want to write about me for now.

My self-summary was too short before. I like sexual organs and when people demean me. I have no education and this would be obvious to you if you knew me, for I lack all basic common sense or logic. Please abuse me.
sports republican christian weight-lifting sex the marines

I summarize people for a living, but I found it really hard to do for myself. So I won't. At least not for now. If you want to know something about me, ask me. I'm pretty open.

Very attractive, tall, fit, Italian, professional male; naturally dominant, often demanding yet always compassionate. I'm an alpha-male but also, an irrepressible romantic. I'm attracted to women who are intelligent, attractive, enthusiastically charming with a smiling sense of humor and truth be told, she will be a "girly-girl", and all the obsessions that entails--the hair, make-up, nails, clothes and the hundreds of pairs of shoes. Perhaps, I will spot her here or perhaps, she will find me...ideally, she will also be the proper lady in her daily life who embraces traditional values while, in private, she is a vixen with a penchant for kink over the boredom of vanilla. And, innumerable bonus points to she who admits to having an extreme shoe fetish with a particular obsession for Italian, stiletto heels

what's up what's up!
I'm pretty much a thinker, I like learning, expanding my horizons, and formulating my beliefs. Other than that, I like laughing at myself, eating candy, and looking at the bright side.
Oh and I'm a good girl...I'm pretty strong in my beliefs. I'm a Christian, I believe what the Bible says and I try to live every step by God's Word. I get down on my knees and thank Him every night for every blessing He has poured out on me. I am nothing without Him.

The first thing you'd probably notice about me is my warmth ... well, my butt ... but then my warmth ... my warm butt.

I'm a very curious and playful person. My ideal job: host a talk show so I can ask people a gazillion questions about what they ate for breakfast and why ("Does grapefruit have a special meaning for you?").

By the way, I'm a big fan of David Letterman and, yes, Oprah (yes, yes, Oprah).

I once did a stand-up comedy routine at my company's Christmas party ("So, what's the deal with hurricane names ... shouldn't they be more ominous ...").

I love trying new things. Somewhat recently I did an ocean swim at night with the San Diego Triathlon Club -- what were the odds that a shark would choose me for an early evening snack? Also somewhat recently I camped on the beaches of Mexico with my buddy Deek and harvested and cooked clams for breakfast.

I love the arts and anything creative. A couple friends and I recently shot footage for a short film we're calling "The Beef Comes to Town." My friend The Beef really did come to town ... if you knew The Beef, you'd understand why his visit had to be filmed.

I could make a vacation out of visiting art galleries, attending theater productions, watching movies and going to hear live music. (Speaking of music, I'm an enormous Ben Folds fan.)

Switching gears now ... getting more serious. Along with goofiness, I appreciate emotional and spiritual growth. I'd love to talk regularly about how we're both growing and what we're struggling with.

I'm looking for someone who's tender, affectionate, fun, adventurous, optimistic, and deep.

My ideal match would also love physical activity (e.g., walking, hiking, playing sports, etc.), music, movies, the arts.

More than anything, I desire intimacy (i.e., deep knowing and loving), and intimacy isn't possible without vulnerability. I'm looking for someone who is willing (over time) to share all the parts of herself.

Wow, that got deep fast. But, hey, it's important stuff.

My passions in life include animals, art, music and laughter.

About me: I love animals, art, concerts, literature, cuddling, laughing so hard in public that I frighten people, board games, water gun fights, movies, odd toys (I just bought these awesome zombie finger-puppets) bubbles, museums, thrift store shopping, fire places, orchids, travel. I'm not your average woman...I prefer a night in with a good book over grinding up against a stranger in a club. But I do love dive bars and concert venues. I'm trustworthy, unique, pretty, smart, funny, loyal and too nice.

"Phone call from God... Now if it had been collect, it would have been daring!" - Dead Poets Society.

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I'm Ashley. I live in Arlington Heights, Illinois. I work.. as well i dont really work anymore actually. Since I got laid off... with lots of other people. I am looking for a job... attempting. And since im not working, I've been going to the gym alot, trying to get healthier. Helping out my family, and playing some World of Warcraft. Horde FTW ^_^

I have a lot of quirks. I squeek when I laugh. And I love gaming. Any kind of game really. Recently been playing: WoW, Diablo 2, COD4, Hellgate, Crysis, and BioShock. Just to name a few.

I am addicted to anime, just putting it simply. I love anime. I could talk about it for hours, and I tend to be a button-pin whore as well. I like collecting them, and I have alot.

I would say I am compassionate and optimistic, an all around nice guy. I've been told I possess qualities of the "boy next door". I love to read, good food, watching movies with loved ones, graphic novels, and listening to kid's laugh. I'm not perfect and I can bad to the bone too...you know, like sometimes I say "no". Yeah, watch out! Or maybe if i'm really mad at you I'll glare...scary stuff, so just be careful around me, I'm pretty scary. lol

So, I'm just a pretty normal guy. I love music. I play some instruments and enjoy punk rock. I have a bunch of tattoos and 2 motorcycles. I have a pretty off center and non-PC sense of humor. I am very energetic and fun to be around, and I'm almost never serious (unless the time absolutely calls for it). I'm looking for a fellow goof ball :)

I am looking for a nice, sweet, down to earth girl who loves animals and nature, and someone who can appreciate my uniqueness. Someone who I can have endless conversations about nothing with and never get bored. I would love someone who shares my interests in music and fitness, since that's pretty much my life. Bonus points if you actually like good music too ;) I like all kinds of girls- color/race/age makes no difference, however I do prefer girls w/a little meat on them--a few extra pounds in the right places can be quite sexy ;) Not a requirement though. So if you like endless walks in the forests, visiting pet stores and animal shelters way too often, going for motorcycle rides and to car shows in the summer, and occasionally being retarded in public, we'll probably get along well! I'm not a fan of pretentious, holier-than-thou people that flaunt their education off like it's some kind of one way ticket to the ultimate success in life. Remember - education does not always equal wisdom ;) I know sometimes I get a bad rap for the way I look, but have you ever heard that old saying never judge a book by it's cover? I just might surprise you ;). Send me a message, don't be shy! I'll reply to everyone XD

ohh dont know what to say,but am a gentle man from sole to crown

Hi! I'm a 25 year old graduate student earning my MBA in Marketing, and I work full-time as a Sales/Marketing Coordinator. In my free time, I volunteer as a youth mentor, and I also study improv at Second City in Chicago. I'm a huge music fanatic, and my goal in life is to someday become a music journalist, own my own magazine, and become the female Hugh Hefner. I am a huge animal lover (I have five pets), and I'm also a huge video game player and collector (I have 11 systems and counting). I'm a very honest person, so if you can't handle someone telling you the truth all the time, then I might not be the girl for you. I have a great sense of humor, and I love to debate about anything and everything, as long as it doesn't turn into an argument. I'm very smart, laidback, and generous, so if that sounds like something you like, let me know!

I am an artist/designer who makes a living as a product manager and technical writer. I am pretty spunky.I have done a lot in my life and lived in many different places - Sweden, Germany, and throughout the US. I am pretty multicultural with extended family in Sweden and Ethiopia.I like learning and always try to stay open to new things. Some things I like are art, nature, yoga, cooking,movies, music,mechanical stuff, making things, road trips, hardware stores, my friends and family.

My name is Chris, I'm 23, I work at a bar and go to school in Chicago. I grew up in this city my whole life and I've visited diffirent cities and countris but no matter what, the windy city will always be my home. Like I said I'm still in school and have about another year before I'm done, I'm majoring in psychology. Between work and school I don't get out much during the week so my weekends and free time are very precious to me. I'm a big fan of tattoos, i have 6 and i'm planning on getting more. I have a very big family that is very impotant to me along with my family of friends.

My name is Rob, and I'm 21. Basically I'm a really laid back guy, and I'm very easy to get along with. I like helping people in any way can, and I'm very loyal to people I care about. I would describe myself as a risk-taker. I love anything that gives me a big adrenaline rush, which is why I go to Six Flags at least 5 times every summer. I'm hoping to go skydiving this summer. My biggest flaw is probably that I'm somewhat shy, but only in large groups. If it is just one on one I'm not shy at all.

I'm a very personable guy but may be a bit shy at first. I was born in the states but lived part of my childhood in Guatemala, its were my parents are from. Someday I would like to build a vacation cabin there, somewhere in the highlands. I consider myself intelligent, adventurous, ambitious, open minded, honest, kind, patient and pretty funny once you get to know me.

I am a woman of High Moral Integrity...Kind and Very Supportive, smart, funny, inscrutable, loving, easy to talk to, dependable, kind, honest, And Loyal.Am a GOD fearing Woman and in everything i do put GOD first, course he leads me through the part i take..I believe in Christian values as this is what guides my life. I work hard to make things happy for myself always.

I'm a happy, optomistic person, 2 degrees and very motivated to finish my website and get it up, If you like The Beatles, you'll be in heaven

I did my bachelors degree in Music at the University of Denver and my Masters degree in community counseling at the University of Nebraska. I am now living in Arlington Hts working for 2 mental health agencies and searching for schools to start my PHD in the near future. I enjoy reading, music, concerts, dancing, talking politics and seek to learn something new everyday. I stay active by swimming, biking, running, (no I have not done a triathlon, but soon). My college days have caught up with my health so I send a lot of time working out trying to get back in shape (I state this because I would enjoy working out with my future partner). I am a passionate person that enjoys making people laugh. I am ambitious, idealistic, passionate, kind and one day hope to go into politics.

I'm a 26 year old college graduate living in the NW suburbs. I'm originally from southern Illinois and moved up to the Chicagoland after college.

I come from a small town and in some ways I feel like that way of life is instilled in the person I am today. I feel like hard work is the key to being successful and I am committed to being successful at whatever I do.

I'm honest, caring and laid back.

You can find me on aim at <<Jaked83>>

Well, I just got out of a relationship of 5 years where I forgot to take care of myself because I wanted to be a good guy, but yea.. I think we've learned that doesn't work very well. Gotta love yourself to love others right? (seems selfish, but its very true)
So about me presently: I work at a local college and so some side work as well. Almost done with my Bachelors in business (uggh, wrong major for me but I'm almost done and it transfers well so I hear)
I don't put much stock in it but astrology does interest me. I'm a Scorpio/Sagittarius cusper. So if you know about that (or are inclined to google it) that says quite a bit about me. I'm not a big bar guy, especially after someone roophied me. Yea, I'm still trying to figure out the WHY to that one..
I cherrish the simple things in life and to be honest... I'm feeling like the world has gone 100% materialistic which kinda is why I'm here at OkCupid.

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I couldn't think of anything clever to write so I turned to my dog for assistance. I'm going to let her describe me to you. My master is a funny guy, especially first thing in the morning when he comes down the stairs and he hits his head on the doorway. I do have to giggle to myself. He likes to take me outside to play in the yard or in a park. He also trys to make me watch sports on tv, like college football and anything concerning OU. He plays golf but I've never seen him play, he won't take me there. He likes to run for pleasure, I can't go with him cause I have bad knees. He works alot and doesn't come home till late sometimes and it makes me miss him plus I have to go outside really bad. He never complains when I leave him presents outside for him to pick up either. He's really a nice guy who might be good for you, he's been good for me. You also have to like me as well and be willing to rub my belly. So if you are interested, you might just want to write to him.

You've probably heard this before, but I'm really not good at typing a "self summary" but, eventually, I will try. I just signed up, so after some time, I'd love to tell you more about me. Or you could just ask me right now and save us both some time.

Light Blue Eyes; Dark Brown Hair

sex I like to have sex.. I'm a cool dude.. I can baita hook and run like the wind.

Hmmm, I tend to spend most of my time either at work or school these days. What free time I do have though, I am usually running around here and there on the intraweb doing this or that. Sounds reaaaaaaally fun huh?

Anyways, I'm in school for English and Education; working on getting teaching credits while writing books to be published, so kinda the best of both worlds.

I also try and take time to catch up on recent anime/manga, or at least get a good few hours in to play some RPG's. Oh if there were only a few extra hours in the day....

I'm Sarah. I love just hanging out and having a good time. Music rules my life and I can't go without it. I'm a true Motley Crue fan. I'm also half asian (Thai). I'm usually up for anything. I hate drama and avoid it at all times. I myself hate girls that are overdramatic, and like to hang with mellow people.

These days I've been looking for more of a relationship because I haven't met a good guy in a long time and just want someone to care about. I'm sick of shy guys, or guys who don't have a personality. I like a guy who has a passion for something and a great sense of humor. I kind of prefer a guy who especially has a passion for music; at least have a favorite band.

By the way, I'm a huge fan of tattoos and piercings. I have 6 tattoos and 5 piercings.

Soul mate wanted for fun-loving brunette. Attractive and vivacious, dark brown eyes and hair, light complexion, classic features. Slim but shapely, active, and â??outdoorsyâ?? more than a gym-rat. Love to bicycle, kayak, walk and hike, being in the elements. Sunsets and even rainy days can be wonderful.

I donâ??t do casual relationships. If you are the right man for me, you are affectionate and romantic. If you are cool and distant, we will never work well together. I donâ??t take someone special to me for granted, and expect the same sustained level of caring from a gentle and nurturing man who is also attractive, masculine and secure in his own self-worth.

My ideal man is financially and emotionally stable, have achieved a level of success as I have. Must be a good communicator who is capable of maintaining intimacy and connectedness in a relationship. He values a woman who is an equal and has her own views.

He likes to have fun!!!

I am a cute, vivacious, curvy 49 year old Jewish woman with expressive hazel eyes and a great smile. I love good time with good friends. I have a great sense of humor and am a real "people person. I consider myself to be loyal, caring and compassionate and will do anything for the people I love.

I'm kinda shy person. I probably the person in class that doesn't talk much or answers most the teacher's questions because no one else will.I've been told that the animal that'd represent me would be a cat or panda or something.I love surprises, like you know those mystery grab bags but not mystery meat 0_o? I'm a night owl. I love food, so if you can cook that'll impress me.

Hi I'm Samantha :) I am a pretty level headed, easy going kind of girl who is just looking to laugh. I love spending time with my friends, listening to music, dancing, being creative in anyway, going to movies, going out etc. I have a small family that I enjoy spending time with, and a tight nit group of friends that I spend a huge part of my time with. I love to stay in and hang out in sweat pants but I also like getting dressed up and going out. I am definitely sarcastic but I think I'm pretty easy to get along with, especially if you can make me laugh :)I love doing completely random spontaneous things, and I have a lot of crazy ideas of what I want to do with my life and I am looking for someone who is willing and able to come along for the ride.

Im at college now working towards maintanence technology becuase i want to be a welder or a welder who welds art together. im somewhat athletic when it comes to lifting weights. i love to ride my bike. Im also talking a judo/self defense class at harper now so im learning how to fight which is good. I love to hang out at hookah bars with friends and go bowling. i also love facebook. im on everyday for acouple of hours. i do use AIM on my phone.. IM me and let me know who are sk8erking77

I don't like long, moonlit walks on the beach. The sand is impossible to get out of shoes. Big, romantic gestures embarass me. I am more thoughtful than romantic, more practical than fanciful. That said, I love a good rom com. I am corny and goofy in my humor. It is really hard to write this without saying I a lot.

I am independent and like accomplishing things on my own. That isn't to say that I don't like people. I love people. I have the best friends and a great family. I know when I need help and ask, but there is something to be said about doing something all by yourself.

My life is good. I have a great dog, good job good people to surround myself with. I am looking to enhance what I already have.

I like board games, long walks with my puppy and laughing. I love to bs and joke but understand limits. I like a good beer and a cup of coffee. Not together though.

In the interest of more traditional profiles, I have the following to say:

I'm loyal, honest, and creative. Sometimes I THINK that I may be looking for an intelligent, kind, attractive and independent woman to share the good times and the bad of each beautiful day on planet Earth. On other days, my interests in woman vary more dramatically. I guess I can honestly say that I haven't quite figured out what I want. I can tell you this though, I'm open to a lot of different personality types.

I love film, art, theatre, live concerts, hiking, even washing dishes. I know you love that last one... how rare is THAT in a man. :)

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Want to know even more about me, well just fill out the blanks in the below sentences!

If I cried, you would see it as an expression of _________.
If I had to be one of the seven dwarves, you'd prefer it if I were _______ dwarf.
If you had to assign a superpower to me, it would be the ability to _______.
I enjoy making a women feel ________.
If there was one thing you'd change about me, it would be my passion for _______. (be nice!)
My favorite thing to do on a weekend is _________.
If we were dating, occasionally we would _______ and ________.
My favorite past time is __________.
I'm a _______ beast, filled with ______ and _______.
Your ideal definition of me, in one word is __________.
When we dance together, we would be dancing the _______.
Our favorite restaurant would be ____________.
If we had a 'song' it would be __________ by the artist _________.
If you could change one thing about me, it would be my___________.
If we were looking back on our time together, our fondest memory would be when we created ______ out of _________.
If we went on a holiday, it would be to ___________.

See! Depending on your answers, we are either totally made for each other, moderately compatible, or would find each other totally contemptible! Who said life wasn't easy?

I:
â?¢ am optimistic
â?¢ am clumsy
â?¢ am kind of a dork
â?¢ am really bad at pretty much all sports
â?¢ am slowly becoming a runner.
â?¢ always have doodles on my papers
â?¢ carry giant purses
â?¢ love paper
â?¢ own a sewing machine that I hardly use- but would like to more often
â?¢ collect old,lost family photos, books so old they have no publishing dates, and postcards (my favorites are ones with writing)
â?¢ own a fat cat that has opposable thumbs
â?¢ can barely survive a day at work without my music
â?¢ decided that hoodie weather is the bestâ?? I can't wait!
â?¢ love listening to musicals while I work
â?¢ have a love/hate relationship with my car
â?¢ really want a pair of yellow rain boots
â?¢ ran my first 5k on 12/6/09.
â?¢ heart social media
â?¢ plan on being fully self-employed
â?¢ my life to-do list is forever expanding
â?¢ recently discovered how awesome yoga and kickboxing are!
â?¢ singing along with The Beatles

Hey,

I'm a busy professional guy, working in the pro sports industry in Chicago. I've lived here a little while but still don't know many people. I'm looking to get out every once in a while, meet some people, make some friends and have a good time.

I like living in Chicago a lot. I could do without the winters though.

I'm from a small town in Wisconsin. I think I was the only one in my town who didn't dress up in a ridiculous orange snow suit and go shoot animals every November.

I like to run. I'm running the Marathon in a few weeks. Look for me, I'll be the guy who's not fast.

I think I'm a pretty easy going person, perfectly content to go with the flow. Most nights I spend in with good friends. I am funny, at least to the right people. I am almost always listening to music, mostly rock/alternative currently, with a good bit of electronica, and Irish folk. but the things that really define who I am are: fencing, cooking and fire arts. I am a fencer with the SCA, and that is currently my true passion, I have practice every week, and events usually once a month. get me talking about it, and you may not hear the end of it. I am also trained as a chef through the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. Though I do not currently cook for a living, I do try to run a catering business on the side. I am also a self trained fire spinner, and breather. I use poi, and I teach a class once a week, for an hour before fencing practice. I also do fire breathing, also self trained, and I may be starting to teach that also. I don't smoke anything, and I am a light social drinker (but there are always exceptions once in a while) I think I'm running out of things to say about me...

Hello everyone. I'm Ryan. I am 30 years old from Arlington Heights.(A NW suburb of Chicago.) I have family close in the area and my family is very important to me. I have one brother who is 3 years older than me and we hang out a lot. I am in school and I work. I took time off from school and now have decided to go back and I am doing great!!! I am currently an accounting major going to Depaul. I like to cook, bbq, shoot pool, play darts, bike, rollerblade, watch movies, watch tv, play video games, go to Sox Games and much more. I like to try new things especially when cooking! I currently live with a room mate. I like to relax and hang out also. But I am not a home body, I like going out often too! I can't wait until baseball season starts! I am a huge White Sox Fan!! I go to a bunch of games every year! I love baseball season, and could not go with out it. I also am a Bears fan too! I love sports and I like to play them too! I keep myself active as I love to rollerblade and bike when the weather is nice. I love to be outdoors.

I also like to learn and find new ways of approaching different problems, whether its day to day problems or larger ones that require more thought and time. Problem solving seems to be fun and interesting to me. I like to know how things work. That really intrigues me.

I went to college for special effects. I graduated last year with my associate degree. I am now going to school for animation and multimedia. In my free time I like to draw, paint, golf, play pool, go out and see movies, and hang out with friends. If you would like to know more feel free to ask.

Get to know me and you'll see,and I promise you like a good book you wont want to put me down ;).