Dawn

Shadle Park High School, Class of 1990

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, Attended 1995 - 1997, Class of 1997, Master's Degree, Library and Information Science
Western Washington University, Attended 1990 - 1994, Class of 1994, Bachelor's Degree, English

Librarian

Reading, cooking, yoga, costumes, photography, poetry, thrift shopping, eating, singing, gardening, Burning Man, Santarchy, travel, making the world a better place.

Current favs: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Don't Think of An Elephant, Lizzie Bright and the Buchminster Boy, Time Traveler's Wife, Actual Air, The Realm of Possibility, food writing, Powers (gn series), Homegrown Democrat, The Invisibles. Plus all sorts of other graphic novels.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, City of the Lost Children, Jump Tomorrow, The Guru, Blade Runner, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Party Girl, Princess Bride, Times of Harvey Milk, The Apartment, Lawrence of Arabia, The Anniversary Party, Harold and Maude, Amelie, Theremin... I love good documentaries.

The Arcade Fire, Built to Spill, Mekons, Cornelius, Yo La Tengo, Eels, Jim White, Billie Holiday, Big Sandy, Sigur Ros, Lester Young, TMBG, Handsome Family, Johnny Cash, Cibo Matto

Overall, not in favor of TV, but will confess to enjoying The Simpsons, Egg the Arts Show, Queer Eye, and SNL. Oh...and IRON CHEF!

Cancer

Movie buff, bibliophile, and harbinger of hope. Adores mildly filthy jokes. Much more shy than I seem. Out to save the world before bedtime.

I've been described by friends as both intense and amazing, and I'm still trying to figure out just what that means. I'm driven and passionate, lucky to have found my calling, and smart enough to make my own luck. I believe in taking care of oneself, both physically and mentally, but am not so hard core that I don't eat Cheetos. I want to do more hiking, camping, traveling, and creative things, while balancing out work and making minor improvements on my home. I secretly wish I was the lead singer for a band...I love singing, but get all insecure about it. I like trying new things, especially foods...and am particularly crazy about sushi. I'm loyal, honest, and always work hard to do my best at things. The wonder of the natural world gets me all giddy and excited like a little kid. I'm can be very serious and am extremely responsible, but I also love to play (no head games or drama, though). Swimming is one of my favorite things in all the world. Dreams fascinate me. I like to be spoiled, and always reciprocate. I like getting out of the house to see shows, go to plays, visit museums, eat, and visit folks. But I also like to hole up at home and watch DVDs from the library and cook yummy comfort foods.

An intelligent, funny and happy man of deep integrity. Sensuous & sexy, but not slutty. Creative and responsible, financially stable & debt free (school & house loans ok if being paid off). A non-smoker who exercises regularly. Someone who understands that ambition doesn't have to be about greed, but knowing what you want and working towards real goals. Someone who knows & loves themselves enough to follow their dreams. A reader who loves movies & music. Politics should reflect an interest in people over profits, environmentalism as preservation for everyone, & a true desire to empathize with others. Also enjoy dressing up in costumes & having fun, but partying should be occational entertainment, not lifestyle. Other interests will include travel, food, kissing, & adventure.