elly2011 is offline elly2011 Post #1  January 8,2012, 7:40am
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Hello all- I'm a 33 y/o woman. Haven't had much luck here on eHarmony, so thought I'd give this a whirl. Thanks for you help and suggestions.


Other than yourparents, who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

An English Professor who taught a class about wilderness showed me the importance of wild places, both geographically, but also within ourselves. Wilderness has the capacity for inspiring great awe and change, and both the physical landscape and the emotional landscape is worth exploring. This has led me to seek out new experiences that are challenging. Last summer, for instance, I participated in a poetry workshop in an Alaskan National Park.



What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?

The capacity for awe: the world, and life never gets old. I am looking for someone with a variety of interests who enjoys seeking out new experiences, and learning new things. Someone who enjoys their career, but can balance it with the rest of their life. Someone who is genuinely good and cares about the people in their life, the community they live in and the world around them.



Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?

People tell me that I'm perceptive, and that comes from my ability to observe, to listen and my desire to really get to know people, because well, I think they're all so darn fascinating! I love to hear people's stories, learn where they came from and where they are going.

What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?

A lot of people see teachers as straight-laced, and so people might miss that I have an adventurous side and there's a lot more to me than the stack of papers I have to grade. My adventurous side leads me on crazy trips to seek out the most remote brewery in Washington, or storm watching on the Oregon coast, for example.

What are fivethings that you "can't live without?"

good music

gardening

coffee

travelling

circle of friends and family



Describe thelast book that you read and enjoyed. What was it about? What did you like mostabout it?

I just finished the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. What a great book--Huck is hilarious, Twain's satire is cutting, and the plot is so ambiguous by the end. Someone said Huck Finn is the story of America, and in a lot of ways it is. What Twain writes about--conformity/civilization resonates with me and I'm still thinking about it.

Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?

I'm so excited about life right now-- a new year, newpossibilities. I have great plans for my life and am really looking for someoneto share with and build on those plans. I am willing to travel for the rightperson

What are you most passionate about?
I love going to concerts, and discovering new bands. There's something about the energy that rushes through me when I'm in a crowd in front of the stage. Besides music, I'm pretty passionate about gardening, especially growing my own food. At least that way, I know what it is I'm eating!

What are the THREE things for which you are MOST thankful?
1. My parents, who did a great job instilling independence, courage and a love of learning in me and my siblings.

2.For a job that keeps me intellectually engaged, each day is different, and a constant challenge!

3. Friends, who even though we don't see each other often, come together and it's just like no time has passed.

How do you typically spend your leisure time?
In my spare time, I really enjoy working in my yard (gardening). I get a kick out of watching how the garden changes throughout the season. I also like to get together with friends and try some new foods/beers over a game of Scrabble. My favorite thing to do on a weekend--travel to the city and see a concert and go to breweries.
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Wiseman2 is online now Wiseman2 Post #2  January 8,2012, 10:22am
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The first thing to remember is that the profile needs to be well written with regard to spelling, grammar and profanity, even if quoted, make not make it through.

In general: fill out all the sections and questions highlighting a different aspect of yourself, your interests and lifestyle.

Try to include interests and some activities. Imagine men reading this and that you are trying to attract them....

The part about what you're looking for should describe the qualities you admire /seek in someone, not what you need from someone.

With some rethinking and rewording you could have a winning profile...Good Luck
 
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As a guy who could be looking at your profile...I agree with wiseman....you need to add more info about you. As a guy I want to learn who you are and what your interests are, what kind of dates would we have, do we have the same interests.
 
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elly2011 is offline elly2011 Post #4  January 8,2012, 12:15pm
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Wiseman2 wrote :
The first thing to remember is that the profile needs to be well written with regard to spelling, grammar and profanity, even if quoted, make not make it through.

In general: fill out all the sections and questions highlighting a different aspect of yourself, your interests and lifestyle.

Try to include interests and some activities. Imagine men reading this and that you are trying to attract them....

The part about what you're looking for should describe the qualities you admire /seek in someone, not what you need from someone.

With some rethinking and rewording you could have a winning profile...Good Luck
Thanks for this-- I have added the rest of my profile, and changes, which I had mistakenly left out the first time.
 
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well I'm in the Pac NW and I find your profile pretty good. I love the phrase "capacity for awe" I don't see any particular yellow or red flags. Heck, as someone born in Alaska who really respects wilderness, I'm wondering why I haven't been matched with you yet ) (I'm guessing outside my profile area)
 
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As a writer you know that it is the specific details you include that make the character rather than vague "good music" statements.

What IS good music????? Metallica? The Dead? Garth Brooks? Depends on the reader, right? Same with food. Vegan or BBQ? Same with travel. Local microbrews or $50 red wine? Same with ...well, gardening is okay. :} In PNW you grow tomatoes and blueberries!

You need more specifics. Right now you are two dimensional.

Your location and pics will be critical.

Best-K
 
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Elly, I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but I hope the picture you are using as your avatar photo isn't one you use in your profile. Maybe it's the size or resolution of it, but I think it ages you quite a bit. I would have guessed you were at least 40 based on that photo. Poor photos will be really detrimental to your online dating success.
 
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I like your profile. Hope you included more than one pic. Ladies, please post at least 2 pics!
 
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eharmonyjc wrote :
Elly, I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but I hope the picture you are using as your avatar photo isn't one you use in your profile. Maybe it's the size or resolution of it, but I think it ages you quite a bit. I would have guessed you were at least 40 based on that photo. Poor photos will be really detrimental to your online dating success.
Ouch! The truth hurts sometimes, eh? I know I need to work on my photos. Just have to schedule time with a friend to take them.
 
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I like your profile. Hope you included more than one pic. Ladies, please post at least 2 pics!
I have more than one. I have several. As the previous poster stated, though, there is room for improvement in that department.
 
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