From: query@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Samuel Green)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Just seeing what's out there.
Date: 28 Jul 92 08:19:59 GMT
Distribution: alt.personals
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.


	Hi.  Like the header says: I want to see what's out there.
	I guess I should start off with a bit (well, knowing the way I
ramble, a LOT) about myself.  Here goes.
	I am a 20 year old white male (21 in September) heterosexual, I am
5'10 and 120# (Yes, my mother phones me often to tell me to eat), currently
auburn hair and hazel eyes, if that stuff is important to you.
	I am the only child of two decently educated people, the half
brother of one half brother and 2 half sisters in some strange fashion that
I have never *quite* been able to discern.
	I served 2 years in the U.S. Navy, and even though I am not exactly
what you would call "Government Issue" I feel that I have learned some
valuable lessons and grown from that experience, whithout turning into a
neo-facist.
	I have had my share of hard times, and my share of good times, I
suppose.  I am not a dark person, nor am I insipidly sweet.  I guess the
best term would be "Realistic-Dreamer".  I am not a depressive, if that is
the kind of thing one should be proud of, nor am I a psychotic, which I
*am* proud of. 
	I like to do a variety of things involving strategy, exertion,
competetion and teamwork.  Pretty much anything with any one or more of
those qualities, I will enjoy.  I also like to try new things, although, I
will admit, I am a little conservative about how I spend my time if it
seems to be a waste.  
	I am sensitive and caring without being patronizing, and without
taking a lot of self pity from people.  I *detest* believers in no win
situations. I like to deal with positive thinking people who don't just
think, but *know* that they are great, without being hung up on that.  I
try to be as confident as is right, and I always try my hardest.
	I like people who are not afraid to tell me what they think, even
if they think it means rejection.  I like people who understand and accept
the fact that respect is earned and must also be a 2 way street.  I *hate*
people who constantly run from their problems, and I consider people who
deny their problems to be a waste of time.  Obviously, I am opinionated to
a certain extent.
	I *scream* when I see those damned ascii smiley faces, I use not
only with other words, and I have *never* told someone to "Go ahead, make
my day."
	The kind of person I am looking for would:
	Know that moderation dosent hurt, even though excess can be fun,
	Enjoy an occasional bit of romance,
	Be able to stand alone, but deal with others,
	Be firm enough not to be manipulated, but flexible enough to reach
	compromise,
	Be willing to take a few chances without risking things foolishly,
	Manage to find a way to laugh at the tricks of life,
	Know that there is never an end to personal growth,
	Be open minded enough to accept people who are "different"
	Really knows that people are just people,
	And, finally, know how to have a good time without regretting it
	later.

	So, if you are willing to spend time in the company of an equal,
give me a letter.  If you are willing to meet someone who could be a good
friend, given time, possibly more if it works, give me a letter.  Looks and
all that physical stuff is not the most important thing in life.

	My e-mail address is " query@casbah.acns.nwu.edu
	I wont waste space asking people not to flame.

	Sam (Who admits freely that he babbles a whole hell of a lot, and
	sometimes, when the planets are aligned, even makes sense)