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Michelle

Twinkle Twinkle Baby

About Me

I'm a fun, laid back, down to earth girl who values laughter and friendship. I like going out with my friends, whether it's dinner, drinks at a bar, catching a movie, just hanging at someone's house...really it's all about who you are with that matters in my book. I'm also close with my family and spend time with them often. I've got a sarcastic streak and love to joke around and be silly, but I am a really good listener and have no problem being serious or dishing out the advice, support, or hugs when needed. I'd say I'm equal parts girly girl (but the low maintenance kind) and tomboy...While I love shopping, makeup and all that stuff, I also love playing and watching sports. I currently play on a volleyball team and am a member of the Chicago Gems women's baseball team. I also like playing softball, tennis, raquetball, swimming, etc. I enjoy watching baseball, football, basketball, etc. I try go to the gym several times a week too, when there is time. I'm into music and live shows and like going to the smaller venues around Chicago. Basically, I like to consider myself well rounded with a variety of interests, and I'm usually up for trying something new as well. There are some other general interests listed to the left and if you want to know more beyond that...just ask!

My Interests

hanging out with my friends
spending time with family
music
going to shows and finding new bands to listen to
playing sports (baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, raquetball, golf, etc.)
watching sports
watching movies
parties
going to restaurants
working out at the gym
cooking
checking out the museums
reading
writing
shopping
weekend road trips
the beach and swimming
dancing
wandering the city
outdoor activities like hiking, camping, etc
vegging out in front of the tv once in awhile

I'd like to meet:

New friends and old friends. People who will entertain me. People with something interesting to say. I like people who can be real and honest...and people who can keep me laughing.

Music:

I LOVE music and listen to a wide variety...Top 40, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Country, Hip Hop, Heavy Metal, Classical, 80s, etc etc. Really it just depends on the mood I'm in. I'm not even going to bother listing bands here because the list will be forever long...

Movies:

Love Actually
Reality Bites
Empire Records
Garden State
Madagascar
Anchorman
Dazed and Confused
Grease
Happy Gilmore
Can't Hardly Wait
Shag
Walk The Line
Wedding Crashers
Old School
Summer Catch
Swingers
The Notebook
Honestly, if it's funny or a romantic sappy movie I'll probably like it, and of course some more serious ones and action thrown in for good measure.

Television:

Lost
Rescue Me
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
Sopranos
Friday Night Lights
My Boys
Family Guy
stuff on Food Network
baseball
college football (Irish)
college basketball (Illini)
other random stuff

Books:

I'll read anything that looks interesting, I love books. The last few that I have read were:
"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by Jim Berendt
"The Last Best League" by Jim Collins
"The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
"Running with Scissors" by Augusten Burroughs
Always up for a recommendation!