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i like science (marine and environmental is what i studied), and i think of myself as a reasonably intelligent person. that said, i certainly don’t walk around like a babbling encyclopedia. if the subjects do come up, it’s often more of a connection with the person based on a mutual respect for the environment, since what i have studied influences the way i purchase products, the food i eat, trying to drive my car as minimally as possibly, etc. on the flip side, i live for going to shows - music is a total high for me and i love the energy. i can wander around an art museum and appreciate the things i see. i’m also a sucker for a little mischief and hokey seasonal activities. generally, i’m just a big fan of being around people.

i say all of this because, as i’ve met more guys in the past year (and one especially misleading one recently), it seems like all they are looking for is instant gratification from a girl with her head in the clouds. i have a pretty good salaried job at a nature center where i work 9-5 with the occasional night event or weekend program, and (upon hearing i’m a 9-5er) guys seem to use this as an excuse to say we “don’t connect.” excuse me for being mildly successful as a 24-year woman. for those of us who are single and interested in meeting someone, i think it’s important to keep these things in mind. we shouldn’t ever let a guy make us feel inadequate or like we’re not part of the typical crowd of peers just because we’ve stepped slightly above the bar of what everyone else seems to be doing. be proud of yourself and strive to find someone who is in awe of every bit of you.