Lucid is offline Lucid Post #1  December 24,2011, 11:17am
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Just wondering if I might be able to get some input from the eHA community on what I might do to make my profile more appealing / attractive. All comments welcome. Thx in advance.


The one thing I am most passionate about:

Getting out for an evening to take in some local live music or catching something big at the MTS center (Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails and Deftones were all a blast). I've yet to get out to a Jets game but you can often find me in front of the big screen at the local watering hole watching with the guys. And when I need a night in, I'll take to a book or a good new release movie with a hot cup of coffee and bailey's. Mmmm. But sometimes all I need is a good workout at the gym or a well prepared meal to satisfy my needs. All in all, I just love being me.

The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:

I live my relationships with 4 basic rules. Honesty, Loyalty, Respect and the ability to Communicate. If I can share those virtues in a relationship with a person, then I know we have the tools to start building something strong.

 

Basic Information:

Occupation: Welder / Steel Fabricator for docks and boat ramps.
Sex: Male
Age: 29
Height: 5' 10"
Wants children: Yes
Has children: No

In My Own Words

The most influential person in my life has been:
I can't really narrow it down to one person, so instead I feel the need to relate the influences in my life to the passion for the many genres of music that I listen to. Music has taught me how to genuinely feel compassion, happiness, empathy and love among many others. Music has also been a terrific stress reliever in my life, and I manage it well.

The three things which I am most thankful for:
- Having a loving family who supports each other.
- All the right and wrong choices I've made in my life I don't regret, Without them I wouldn't be where / who I am today.
- Thankful for friends and family who have helped instill morals and values in my life that I feel important to me.

Three of my best life-skills are:
Using humour to make friends laugh
Being a good friend and companion
Finding pleasure and contentment in simple things

The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:
My nerviousness to engage in conversations with those I don't know, often hides the fact that I am really just an easy going and laid back person that likes to have a good time and enjoy ones company, whether its a quiet night in with a movie or a night out at a Jets / Bomber game or even out for a day in the park. Luckily I adapt quickly and become comfortable before too long.

The things I can't live without are:
Family and Friends are my biggest support
Coffee gets me through my mornings
Music keeps me sane and enjoying life
A Pulse for obvious reasons
A little excitement to keep that pulse going

The first thing people notice about me:
My sincerity is something you should quickly pick up about me in a conversation. Generally better noticed in a face-to-face meeting over coffee / lunch / drinks or whatever you might be up for, than in an Email.

Some additional information I want you to know:
Currently going through a complete lifestyle overhaul. Including frequenting the gym, eatting better and quitting smoking. I'm looking for that someone special to share my new found life / health with. Willing to relocate to Winnipeg or surrounding area, if / when the time comes.

 

My Interests

I typically spend my leisure time:
When the sun decides to show, I like to take some time to enjoy the outdoors rollerblading, fishing, golfing or hitting up a provincial park for some camping and backpacking. While the weather is non-cooperative I'll take to a book or movie if I wish to stay home. Date nights may include something like going to Celebrations Dinner Theater, an evening at Rumor's Comedy Club, a day in the park (picnic included) or hot chocolate and skating on a clear winter night at The Forks.

The last book I read and enjoyed:
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was a great read. I love the classics and read more of them as I get sucked into the last one I read. I enjoy books about angst that also keep you guessing. Also reciently picked up the James Rollins Sigma series by recommendation and am currently really enjoying the suspence / mystery behind it.

 

According To My Friends

My friends describe me as:
Funny
Easy-Going
Caring
Generous


[note: Im editing this as you toss me suggestions, ty for your valued input]

Thanks for takin the time to go over my profile guys. all tips are greatly appriciated. Happy Holidays.
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Lucid is offline Lucid Post #2  December 24,2011, 7:23pm
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Come on guys, I know it's not perfect. Gimmie your thoughts on it. 26 people without judgement? You have a voice, let it be heard.
 
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It's Christmas Eve, so I don't have time to post a big long review, but the first thing I noticed was your "passionate about" section. You said what 90% of guys say in that section. It's supposed to be ONE thing, and "living life to the fullest" is the most generic boring answer you can put. I would suggest reading through other profile reviews on here. Many of the issues in your profile are the same issues other people have, and there is a lot of valuable information in other reviews you can apply to your profile too.
 
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Thx JC i'll look into them some more. Also note that alot of Matches seem to just look at the pics and the upper portion of the profile and either are intreged or bored and move on. I sort of cheated on my "Passionate about" part by giving a brief "About Me", though I truely am about living life to the fullest, I'll have to find a way to reword that perhaps. ty for the consideration.
 
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Lucid wrote :
Just wondering if I might be able to get some input from the eHA community on what I might do to make my profile more appealing / attractive. All comments welcome. Thx in advance.


The one thing I am most passionate about:
Getting out for an evening to take in some local live music or catching something big at the MTS center (Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails and Deftones were all a blast). I've yet to get out to a Jets game but you can often find me in front of the big screen at the local watering hole watching with the guys. And when I need a night in, I'll take to a book or a good new release movie with a hot cup of coffee and Bailey's, mmmm. But sometimes all I need is a good workout at the gym or a well prepared meal to satisfy my needs. All in all, I just love being me.
This is a little fragmented. This section is were you talk about what really gets you fired up. It is not where you list the things you like to do in your leisure time. You start off talking about going out to take in some local music, then you move to live sports, hanging out in a sports bar, etc.

Pick the one thing that really gets you fired up and then talk about that one thing. Make me believe that it is your passion.

If your passion is really getting out to see local bands, unless you are in the music / entertainment business you need to present this in such a way that you don't come off as a party animal and that you do have a stable, hard working side.

The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:
I live my relationships with 4 basic rules, honesty, loyalty, respect and the ability to communicate. If I can share those virtues in a relationship with a person, then I know we have the tools to start building something strong.
This is good.

  (what are these?)

Basic Information:
Occupation: Welder / Steel Fabricator for docks and boat ramps.
Sex: Male
Age: 29
Height: 5' 10"
Wants children: Yes
Has children: No

In My Own Words
The most influential person in my life has been:
I can't really narrow it down to one person, so instead I feel the need to relate the influences in my life to the passion for the many genres of music that I listen to. Music has taught me how to genuinely feel compassion, happiness, empathy and love among many others. Music has also been a terrific stress reliever in my life, and I manage it well.
As this is a rather unique approach to answer this section I feel that it needs a lot more explanation.

The three things which I am most thankful for:
- I am thankful for a loving family where we all support each other.
- I don’t regret any of the choices that I have made in my life. Without them I wouldn't be who or where I am today.
- I am thankful for morals and values that my family and friends have instilled in me.
I think this says the same things in a better way.

Three of my best life-skills are:
Using humour to make friends laugh
Being a good friend and companion
Finding pleasure and contentment in simple things

The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:
My nervousness to engage in conversations with those I don't know, often hides the fact that I am really just an easy going and laid back person that likes to have a good time and enjoy ones company, whether its a quiet night in with a movie or a night out at a Jets / Bomber game or even out for a day in the park. Thankfully I adapt quickly and become comfortable before too long.
This is OK.

The things I can't live without are:
Family and Friends are my biggest support
Coffee gets me through my mornings
Music keeps me sane and enjoying life
A Pulse for obvious reasons
A little excitement to keep that pulse going
This is good.

The first thing people notice about me:
My sincerity is something you should quickly pick up about me in a conversation. Generally better noticed in a face-to-face meeting over coffee / lunch / drinks or whatever you might be up for, than in an Email.
This is OK.

Some additional information I want you to know:
Currently going through a complete lifestyle overhaul, including frequenting the gym, eating better and quitting smoking. I'm looking for that someone special to share my new found life / health with. Willing to relocate to Winnipeg or surrounding area, if / when the time comes.
This is good.

 

My Interests
I typically spend my leisure time:
When the sun decides to show, I like to take some time to enjoy the outdoors rollerblading, fishing, golfing or hitting up a provincial park for some camping and backpacking. While the weather is non-cooperative I'll take to a book or movie if I wish to stay home. Date nights may include something like going to Celebrations Dinner Theater, an evening at Rumor's Comedy Club, a day in the park (picnic included) or hot chocolate and skating on a clear winter night at The Forks.
This is good.

The last book I read and enjoyed:
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was a great read. I love the classics and read more of them as I get sucked into the last one I read. I enjoy books about angst that also keep you guessing. Also recently picked up the James Rollins Sigma series by recommendation and am currently really enjoying the suspense / mystery behind it.
This is good.

 

According To My Friends
My friends describe me as:
Funny
Easy-Going
Caring
Generous


[note: Im editing this as you toss me suggestions, ty for your valued input]

Thanks for takin the time to go over my profile guys. all tips are greatly appriciated. Happy Holidays.
Comments above in red.

Stuff in BOLD purple are corrections. As you are Canadian double check any spelling corrections that I may have made to ensure that I have not messed up a correct British (Canadian) spelling.

All in all you don't have a terrible profile. It is not great but you are getting there.
 
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Lucid is offline Lucid Post #6  December 25,2011, 12:09pm
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Thanks Gr8, I fully appriciate the thorough input you've provided. As mentioned above I have gone with a different approach in the "Passionate about" section, but I'll do what I can to spruce it up. I do live a high paced life at times but other times I take it pretty easy. I'm all around a fairly balanced person in anything I am / do. Have yourself a Merry Christmas, I'll take some time later tonight to edit what I can.
Hats off to you and yours this holiday season. thx again, Lucid.
 
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The profile isn't bad at all...just a few things....

1. At your age pics matter. You need to have good photos.

2. Passionate about means why you chose your career, is their an I retest, hobby , or cause you will not give up? What you wrote you can put under additional info.

3. The lifestyle overhaul could scare some away. It says a lot of change, instability, and them meeting you they aren't sure if you are a fad and will give it up.

4. You didn't list it on here...what are you drinking and smoking settings?

Have you communicated with anyone?

3. There are a few pieces you haven't ompketed yet.
 
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On this boArd....there are many people who just look but rarely comment.

Also with it being Christmas people are with family and friends and not on this board.
 
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Lucid wrote :
Getting out for an evening to take in some local live music or catching something big at the MTS center (Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails and Deftones were all a blast). I've yet to get out to a Jets game but you can often find me in front of the big screen at the local watering hole watching with the guys. And when I need a night in, I'll take to a book or a good new release movie with a hot cup of coffee and bailey's. Mmmm. But sometimes all I need is a good workout at the gym or a well prepared meal to satisfy my needs. All in all, I just love being me.
An evasive answer. Yes another person who has no passion worth noting, who instead gives a laundry list of leisure pursuits.

wrote :
I live my relationships with 4 basic rules. Honesty, Loyalty, Respect and the ability to Communicate.
This is good / informative.

wrote :
If I can share those virtues in a relationship with a person, then I know we have the tools to start building something strong.
This adds no information. Consider removing it.

wrote :
Occupation: Welder / Steel Fabricator for docks and boat ramps.
Okay. Welder / steel fabricator is probably enough.

wrote :
Sex: Male
Age: 29
Height: 5' 10"
Wants children: Yes
Has children: No
Only list 5'10" if you're actually that tall, or you can be expect to be NEXTed fairly quickly on an actual date.

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The most influential person in my life has been:
I can't really narrow it down to one person, so instead I feel the need to relate the influences in my life to the passion for the many genres of music that I listen to. Music has taught me how to genuinely feel compassion, happiness, empathy and love among many others. Music has also been a terrific stress reliever in my life, and I manage it well.
Again, an evasive answer. You have zero friends or acquaintances who influenced you enough to mention?

wrote :
The three things which I am most thankful for:
- Having a loving family who supports each other.
- All the right and wrong choices I've made in my life I don't regret, Without them I wouldn't be where / who I am today.
- Thankful for friends and family who have helped instill morals and values in my life that I feel important to me.
Okay.

wrote :
Three of my best life-skills are:
Using humour to make friends laugh
Being a good friend and companion
Finding pleasure and contentment in simple things
Okay.

wrote :
My nerviousness to engage in conversations with those I don't know, often hides the fact that I am really just an easy going and laid back person that likes to have a good time and enjoy ones company, whether its a quiet night in with a movie or a night out at a Jets / Bomber game or even out for a day in the park. Luckily I adapt quickly and become comfortable before too long.
A wordy "I seem shy until you get to know me." Is there anything more interesting about yourself you can share? Again, realize this answer is given and more succintly over and over.

wrote :
The things I can't live without are:
Family and Friends are my biggest support
Coffee gets me through my mornings
Music keeps me sane and enjoying life
A Pulse for obvious reasons
A little excitement to keep that pulse going
This is good / informative. You demonstrate "your" humor.

wrote :
The first thing people notice about me:
My sincerity is something you should quickly pick up about me in a conversation. Generally better noticed in a face-to-face meeting over coffee / lunch / drinks or whatever you might be up for, than in an Email.
Okay. I don't know why you would be or seem insincere via e-mail? Generally, someone is or isn't sincere, and that doesn't change based on the communication medium they choose.

wrote :
Some additional information I want you to know:
Currently going through a complete lifestyle overhaul. Including frequenting the gym, eatting better and quitting smoking. I'm looking for that someone special to share my new found life / health with. Willing to relocate to Winnipeg or surrounding area, if / when the time comes.
This is good / informative.
 

wrote :
When the sun decides to show, I like to take some time to enjoy the outdoors rollerblading, fishing, golfing or hitting up a provincial park for some camping and backpacking. While the weather is non-cooperative I'll take to a book or movie if I wish to stay home. Date nights may include something like going to Celebrations Dinner Theater, an evening at Rumor's Comedy Club, a day in the park (picnic included) or hot chocolate and skating on a clear winter night at The Forks.
This is good / informative.


wrote :
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was a great read. I love the classics and read more of them as I get sucked into the last one I read. I enjoy books about angst that also keep you guessing. Also reciently picked up the James Rollins Sigma series by recommendation and am currently really enjoying the suspence / mystery behind it.
This is good / informative.

wrote :
Funny
Easy-Going
Caring
Generous
Okay.
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idk how to break apart replys into multi quotes, so let me just point for it.

Lucid: The most influential person in my life has been:
I can't really narrow it down to one person, so instead I feel the need to relate the influences in my life to the passion for the many genres of music that I listen to. Music has taught me how to genuinely feel compassion, happiness, empathy and love among many others. Music has also been a terrific stress reliever in my life, and I manage it well.

Shapeshifter: Again, an evasive answer. You have zero friends or acquaintances who influenced you enough to mention?

My reply is, no not really. Growing up in the boonies of a small town in a broken home, I left what friends I had at the age of 24 to break away from a multitude of drugs and binge drinking that accompanied them with the help of my (now) Ex wife.
I've related to music since the day I first heard my dad put that old Beatles white album 45 on the turn table. Its what I relate to best and its helped form me into the man I am today. Without it I would hate to think where I would be now.
Music HAS been the biggest and best thing in my life, make no mistake about that.
I've never asked for a thing in my life and I've never asked for ones pity, I was dealt a crap hand the day I was born and I think I've played it out as best I could considering that folding wasn't an option. If my life was a card game, I'd have to say I've made the best of it with what I have by knowing what else is up on the table, not by relying on luck and hope. I have one more card to draw and its the ace of spades thats sittin on the top of that deck, all I need is the opportunity to grab it and finish turning my life around from the near homelessness and poverty I was born into, to becoming successful, healthy and the happiest I've ever been.
Play me a song and I'll guarentee it will be a piece of the soundtrack to which I call my life.

Also why would I lie about being 5' 10"? its avg height or slightly less.
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