Profile Review: Male / 29

I've been on here a few months and I'm looking for ways to improve my profile. I've included my pics. I'm having a hard time finding pics since I'm limited to recent pics since I lost 35 pounds since the summer so I posted what I could. Thanks in advance.

The one thing I am most passionate about:
I am passionate about helping people. It is something I have felt strongly about since middle school. Helping others is something I always found fulfilling. Currently, I am working on helping under served communities from a policy perspective. I like to hear what people have to say about how their communities can be improved and find ways to meet their expectations.

The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:
The most important thing I am looking for is someone who is smart and funny. I tend to click with people who are deep thinkers and can analyze life's complexities. I am looking for someone I can have deep conversations with about various stuff like art, politics, society, people or anything we may have in common. But at the same time I like to goof off. So I guess I'm looking for someone who can do both. =) I am looking to meet cool people to develop a friendship which can maybe turn into something more.

* About Me
Basic Information
Occupation: Urban Planner for Public Transit
Age 29
Height 5' 11"
Wants Kids: Maybe
Kids at Home: No
Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino
Religion: Spiritual, but not religious
Drinks: A few times a year
Smokes: A few times a year

In my own words
The most influential person in my life has been:
It's hard to pinpoint one person, but it would probably be my track coach from high school. He was cool yet was able to get the best out of his students by being honest and real with us. I felt like I could relate to him and yet he could get the best out of me. I try to emulate his teaching style in what I do.

The three things which I am most thankful for:
* My family
* Having a job
* My friends
It's common to put those main things in your life that you're thankful for, but then your answers will just blend in with the crowd. So you may either want to find a way to make them more specific through descriptions, or pick 3 things that not everyone can be thankful for -- things that you have that not everyone has or not everyone appreciates.

Three of my best life-skills are:
* Understanding local, national, and world events
* Entertaining in my home
* Being a good friend and companion

The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:
I wish more people would notice my sense of humor. Often people don't get my sarcasm or dry wit. But I have a blast with people who are into that type of humor. =)

The things I can't live without are:
* Family
* Computer
* Books
* Car
* My job
I think that while this list is fine, it can be more outstanding and interesting. There are a few things on the list you've already mentioned, and others seem sort of mundane. I think this section works best when you pick 5 things that you don't want to live with out -- things that you consider the luxuries of life that you greatly enjoy. And don't forget that it helps to be specific.

The first thing people notice about me:
People say that I am mellow and smart. People seem to like my mellow nature and how I am calm under pressure. Other people have told me that they judge me as being a deep thinker as well.
I think this is good; you could make it more interesting if you added an example of how people notice this about you (in your actions and words).

Some additional information I want you to know:
I love public service and serving communities that are often looked over. It has become a passion of mine. I really admire people who work in fields where they help others. I am fairly laid back but I'm looking to have fun too.

My interests
I typically spend my leisure time:
Exercise, reading and movies.
These three things are pretty broad, so you may want to add examples or make them more specific: what type of exercise? What kind of books and movies (genre), and maybe add "why".

The last book I read and enjoyed:
I am reading the first Sherlock Holmes novel A Study in Scarlet (I love my Kindle). It's the book where the audience is introduced to the character of Sherlock Holmes for the first time. I can relate to Sherlock Holmes to some extend because I like to analyze things that other folks don't overlook.

According to my friends:
My friends describe me as:
* Genuine
* Caring
* Loyal
* Intelligent