I'm currently a grad student at Illinois Institute of Technology, working on my MS in computer science. I already have a degree in computer engineering, but after working at Motorola for a few years on low level software for satellite phones, I decided to make a change. I'm taking some of the courses I missed the first time around, and brushing up on some of the skills I haven't used in a while.

I grew up on the south side of Chicago, and moved out to Downers Grove about 9 years ago. I love the suburbs. My absolute favorite thing to do is go to clubs to dance, but I don't get out as often as I'd like, since I started school this year. I typically go to the Lodge in Lisle on Wednesdays and Energy in Melrose Park on Thursdays.

I have a chocolate lab, Megan, and a cat, Stormy. I got them a day apart a year and a half ago as puppy and kitten, and they're great together. I've always been a dog person, now I wouldn't think of getting a dog without a cat too.

I tend to be a bit on the quiet side, which you might not expect after seeing me on the dance floor. It just takes me a little longer than most to open up.

I'm pretty easy going and laid back, and get along best with people who are the same. I like people who are non-judgmental, kind, and even tempered. There's always several ways of looking at something, and people who only see things from their perspective are missing out.

I like to have fun. I don't want to go to work/school, go home, eat dinner, watch TV, go to bed, repeat. That's all right a few nights a week, but I also like to go to clubs to go dancing, travelling, golf, cooking, video games, and so on.

I like people who are honest and straight forward about what they want. I don't see myself as selfish, but I let others know what I want. If we want the same thing, great, otherwise we can compromise, take turns, flip a coin, etc...

I'm not dating right now, but I'm open to making friends...

I'm currently a grad student at Illinois Institute of Technology, working on my MS in computer science. I already have a degree in computer engineering, but after working at Motorola for a few years on low level software for satellite phones, I decided to make a change. I'm taking some of the courses I missed the first time around, and brushing up on some of the skills I haven't used in a while.

I grew up on the south side of Chicago, and moved out to Downers Grove about 9 years ago. I love the suburbs. My absolute favorite thing to do is go to clubs to dance, but I don't get out as often as I'd like, since I started school this year. I typically go to the Lodge in Lisle on Wednesdays and Energy in Melrose Park on Thursdays.

I have a chocolate lab, Megan, and a cat, Stormy. I got them a day apart a year and a half ago as puppy and kitten, and they're great together. I've always been a dog person, now I wouldn't think of getting a dog without a cat too.

I tend to be a bit on the quiet side, which you might not expect after seeing me on the dance floor. It just takes me a little longer than most to open up.

I'm pretty easy going and laid back, and get along best with people who are the same. I like people who are non-judgmental, kind, and even tempered. There's always several ways of looking at something, and people who only see things from their perspective are missing out.

I like to have fun. I don't want to go to work/school, go home, eat dinner, watch TV, go to bed, repeat. That's all right a few nights a week, but I also like to go to clubs to go dancing, travelling, golf, cooking, video games, and so on.

I like people who are honest and straight forward about what they want. I don't see myself as selfish, but I let others know what I want. If we want the same thing, great, otherwise we can compromise, take turns, flip a coin, etc...

I'm not dating right now, but I'm open to making friends with options down the line. These are some of the things I look for in a relationship:

Physically, I don't really have a type. Any time in the past when I had a type, I would meet someone I liked who didn't fit the type, so I keep more of an open mind now.

I like women who are 'sweet'. I have been attracted to women who didn't cause any spark at first, who I then saw later with a warm smile on their face, and I immediately went gaga over them.

My family is very important to me, and I spend a lot of time with them. They are going to be a big part of the rest of my life, and I have no plans to leave Chicago.