tirhod is offline tirhod Post #1  August 6,2009, 3:48pm
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Since this seems like a good idea and I've seen some good advice thrown out there...

For context:
I'm a 28 y.o. RN/Theology Student.

What are you most passionate about?
I read extensively, especially classic literature/poetry and theology (including Biblical Greek). I love music of all kinds, but primarily classical, including opera, most other types of music I only listen to while driving. I love live music, again classical, opera and ballet. I enjoy foreign films. I am an amateur musician/songwriter and I greatly value the friendships I have made doing this. Finally, church involvement is extremely important to me, I have served as a sunday school teacher, praise band musician, and small group leader.

What are the THREE things for which you are MOST thankful?
1. My Salvation
2. My church/pastor
3. My musician friends

Other than your parents, who has been the most influential person in your life and why?
I developed a close relationship with the department secretary at my university. We had a natural connection because, according to her I "understood her diversity" because of my background. Her life experiences and wisdom were invaluable to many decisions I have made in the last few years.

The four things your friends say about you are:
Creative
Intelligent
Easy-going
Spiritual

What are three of your BEST life-skills?
Continuing to expand my knowledge and awareness
Sharing my beliefs through teaching, participation, and example
Achieving personal goals

What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?
Someone who can be dedicated to me and to whom I can be dedicated. Someone who can understand, or at least appreciate, the many things that interest me and who can bring new things for us to enjoy together.

Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?
Most people comment on my passion concerning subjects of importance to me reflected in a desire to know and understand. These ideas tend to range quite far, though they are often tied to my career,

What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?
I feel that I have a lot to offer in terms of my approach to ideas and problems. I know many of my friends tell me they appreciate it, but most people who do not know me often take awhile to realize I am trying to offer something.

How do you typically spend your leisure time?
Most of my leisure time is spent reading and listening to classical music. I also play instruments (piano, guitar, clarinet) and write/perform songs. I watch movies frequently, but most often end up watching foreign films. I should mention, I am quite the multi-tasker, it is rare that I am ever doing just one thing.

What are five things that you "can't live without?"
My Bible
My Church
Good music
Good books
The occasional interesting restaurant

Describe the last book that you read and enjoyed. What was it about? What did you like most about it?
[I am not including my answer to this in the profile review as I update this frequently with whatever book I have recently read]

Describe one thing about yourself that only your best friends know.
I am very dedicated to people. Once someone becomes my friend, it is nearly impossible for that to change.

Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?
[I still haven't figured out what I should put here, though I hate leaving it blank]

Thanks in advance
 
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[quote=tirhod;701592]
What are you most passionate about?
I read extensively, especially classic literature/poetry and theology (including Biblical Greek). I love music of all kinds, but primarily classical, including opera, most other types of music I only listen to while driving. I love live music, again classical, opera and ballet. I enjoy foreign films. I am an amateur musician/songwriter and I greatly value the friendships I have made doing this. Finally, church involvement is extremely important to me, I have served as a sunday school teacher, praise band musician, and small group leader.

Loved this. It grabbed and held my attention, made me want to know more.

Other than your parents, who has been the most influential person in your life and why?
I developed a close relationship with the department secretary at my university. We had a natural connection because, according to her I "understood her diversity" because of my background. Her life experiences and wisdom were invaluable to many decisions I have made in the last few years.

Very nice.

What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?
Someone who can be dedicated to me and to whom I can be dedicated. Someone who can understand, or at least appreciate, the many things that interest me and who can bring new things for us to enjoy together.

The dedication---I'm unsure. Could be taken the wrong way. The rest is a little weak, almost like you're not sure you can have it. I would leave out "or at least appreciate,".

Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?
Most people comment on my passion concerning subjects of importance to me reflected in a desire to know and understand. These ideas tend to range quite far, though they are often tied to my career,

I'm still not sure what's the first thing people notice.

What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?
I feel that I have a lot to offer in terms of my approach to ideas and problems. I know many of my friends tell me they appreciate it, but most people who do not know me often take awhile to realize I am trying to offer something.

I like this through the friends appreciation. I would leave off from "most people" forward. You could say you really enjoy helping people if you like, but the last part of your last sentence just sounds negative.

How do you typically spend your leisure time?
Most of my leisure time is spent reading and listening to classical music. I also play instruments (piano, guitar, clarinet) and write/perform songs. I watch movies frequently, but most often end up watching foreign films. I should mention, I am quite the multi-tasker, it is rare that I am ever doing just one thing.

Good. I like it.

Describe the last book that you read and enjoyed. What was it about? What did you like most about it?
[I am not including my answer to this in the profile review as I update this frequently with whatever book I have recently read]

I'm sure from your other answers that whatever you put here will be done with such enthusiasm as to make me want to read it!

Describe one thing about yourself that only your best friends know.
I am very dedicated to people. Once someone becomes my friend, it is nearly impossible for that to change.

Real loyalty is to be treasured, in my opinion. I almost want to meet you myself.

Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?
[I still haven't figured out what I should put here, though I hate leaving it blank]

I wouldn't hold it against a person not to answer all the questions, but that's just me.


In general, I think you've done a very good job with your Profile. The only thing I don't care for is your avatar!
 
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If you're ok with a very narrow cross section of the dating public, it's a well written profile. Because the focus is so narrow, Ladies that do reply will more than likely be pretty compatible. Good luck.
 
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jayjay is offline jayjay Post #4  August 6,2009, 5:16pm
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...things seem to have gotten quiet around here.

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A couple things off the top of my head....are you studying both nursing and theology....or are you an RN who is studying theology?

The 'passionate about my church' sounds fine.....the passionate about 'my pastor' strikes me as a bit odd.
 
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Clarification:
On my profile my actual occupation line reads: RN/Theology Student
Is this clear, I am an RN but my graduate work is in theology, which is what I am attempting to express.

Jayjay, thanks for the catch on the church/pastor thing, I understand and agree with your point.

I also appreciate other advice given so far, I will try to post edits when I have had a chance to think through them.
 
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[quote=j0hn8andy;701631]
tirhod wrote :
In general, I think you've done a very good job with your Profile. The only thing I don't care for is your avatar!
I think my avatar is terribly cute!!! And I'll bet he was especially beautiful after he got his feathers.

Though, conveniently, he is not on my actual profile.
 
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Here are some edits, based on advice given so far.

What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?
Someone who enjoys and desires mutual commitment throughout the unpredictability of life. Someone who can understand the many things that interest me and who can bring new things for us to enjoy together.

Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?
Most people notice my exuberant passion for subjects of importance to me as reflected in my desire to know and understand. These ideas tend to range quite far, though they are often tied to my career, Christian walk, and interests in music and literature.

What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?
Many of my friends tell me they appreciate all I have to offer in terms of my approach to ideas and problems. I am willing to help whenever I know I might be needed.

Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?
I currently work as an RN on a medical-surgical unit in a small hospital. I am, however, working on completing an MA in theology with a long term goal of completing a PhD and pursuing a career in collegiate level Christian education.
 
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I like all your rewrites.

Oh, and feathers would help!

I can tell you have a good sense of humor from your avatar.
 
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You come across as very serious, maybe a bit depressed, with no sense of humor. Some women will close on you who are looking for a more fun guy. Others will appreciate your depth and lack of superficiality. Best...
 
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Toodles, sayonara, and happy trails! Wishing everyone luck and love...

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Please note that this thread was started back in August, and the OP hasn't posted on this site in nearly four months. Thus, there is a good chance that he will not see new feedback on this thread.

There are, however, many current threads where people are asking for feedback on their profiles and I'm sure they would appreciate additional comments.
 
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