I converted to Reform Judaism about one year ago. I feel at home in my religion, although I don't go as often as I should to services.

I'm an easy-going person who likes to have fun with my friends, and likes to learn new things about new people. I can be really shy in person, but I can keep up a good conversation. I have my moments when I don't want to talk about anything earth-shattering, but I also enjoy a good political discussion. I will be finished with my Master of Public Administration in August of 2006, and I have my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

When I find something that fascinates me, I tend to want to become an expert on that topic. I usually have something to say about just about everything, though.

I hate trying to fill out these "about me" blurbs because I always feel like I'm not going to say enough or that I'm going to say too much. I have fun reading everyone else's, though, but it sometimes makes me feel like mine is inadequate. I may come back and change this often, so if you want to get to know more about me, I'd say keep checking back here, and obviously contact me.

I'll end this with my favorite quote. Sometimes our favorite quotes say quite a bit about who we are. Sometimes they're just misleading. I can honestly say, though, that I firmly believe that I am here to help try to heal the world, and that when one is oppressed, all are oppressed. However, these are not my favorite quotes. So, without further ado...here is the quote: "When you look at zero, you see nothing. But when you look through zero, you can see the world."

Funny, Intelligent, Introverted, Laid-back, Loyal, Outgoing, Quiet, Sarcastic, Shy, Witty

Bars, Concerts, Hanging out with friends, Intimate Conversation, Movies, Museums, Music Listening, Newspapers, Reading, Surfing the Web

Aerobics, Boating/Sailing, Gardening, Photography, Walking

Cat, Dog, Fish

Alternative/Modern Rock, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, R and B, Rock

Deli, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Thai, Vegetarian

English

I'm looking for friends. I think if you set out automatically expecting that you are going to meet someone for a relationship other than friendship that you are automatically setting yourself up for disappointment. I also cannot lie here, though, by saying that a relationship is not something I'd be interested in. I think everyone would like to have one of those in their lives.

In a relationship, I'd like to first and foremost have friendship. I figure if you end up with someone who you are considering a future with, you better be able to talk to one another and enjoy each other's company.

The sentimental side of me also wants someone who will be happy for me when I'm happy, will hold me when I'm feeling down, and who will cuddle with me just because he wants to be close to me. I want someone to care about me for who I am, and not for what I can do for them, though, so my above statements are quite unfair.