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jatok2013
Butterfly
Joined: Mar 02, 2008
Age: 25
Posts: 16
Location: Fremont, California, USA
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 Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject: I'm single and in beautiful San Francisco |
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I'm 24 about to be 25 next month. My name is Jacob and I'm 5'6". I live in Fremont which is near San Francisco. I like to visit the malls and hang out in the city. I'm also a very silly person who likes to tickle escecially belly buttons. I never act my age it's not worth living a lie since I don't tell lies why live one. I'm not sexually active so it's more a companion hunting thing. I'm looking for people I will meet and hangout with in my area. I don't drive so I know the bus system well. Alameda and San Francisco counties preferred.
I go to Creative Groth Art Center whoes address I'll give at the end. I'm an artist, paint, pottery and some wood work. I'm very nice and like to hug everybody I like. I'm a little shy in person so the internet help fix that. I'm religious but not with any church it doesn't work with my beliefs.
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smallholder
Blue Jay
Joined: Dec 14, 2007
Posts: 93
Location: Hampshire, England
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Hi, my name is Daniel. I'm 36 years old and have Asperger's. Superficially I look very high-functioning, i.e. I hold a job and live independently, I have no problems coping with the material aspects of life. Underneath the surface though, there are some problems: I find it difficult to cope with my emotions and to make friends. Although I appear to be "normal", my way of relating to the world is definitely Aspie! I compensate for AS difficulties by using my very high intelligence.
I'm facing a dilemma.
On the one hand, I don't have any close friends and live on my own. I feel lonely, and the loneliness often gets at me.
On the other hand, I find it overwhelming to have to cope with living in society, and relating to other people all the time. I need some peaceful and quiet times on my own to recover.
I'm sure that many of you Aspies out there will identify with that!
I am looking for a special close friend of the opposite sex, to share experiences and happy times with, and for mutual support. I don't, however, think that I will ever want to live with anyone full-time, and I definitely do not want children.
The person I am looking for will need to be somewhat free of the aspects of Asperger's that interfere with relationships. That is, she'll need to be able to hold a reciprocal conversation and have overcome her tendency to perseverate and monologue, at least to the extent that she doesn't get on my nerves all the time. Having said that, I understand what it is like to be Aspie, and I am prepared to accommodate someone's special needs, just as I will want mine to be accommodated.
I am also an atheist, and keen to understand reality from a scientific and philosophical perspective (but without being dull or boring!); I am looking for someone who shares this worldview. My main hobby is vegetable gardening; I really enjoy it, it makes me feel different when I do it! I'm hoping to do more and more of it, and ultimately run a proper smallholding.
I live on the south coast of England.
If you are interested, please get in touch!
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roguetech
Deinonychus
Joined: Feb 14, 2008
Age: 34
Posts: 345
Location: Climax
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John
Age 34
near Tallahassee, FL
In the process of getting a divorce. Three kids. Self-diagnosed, so I'm not sure, but I think I'm releativly mild AS. Problably just well therapized from nine years of a rather odd marriage to someone who is cyclothymic  . Basically typical AS, except I don't have many glaring OCD traits. Normally I very rarely stim or get over-whelmed. Mostly interested in computers generally and web programming specifically. I more sedentary than not. Even though I'm economically (etc.) stable, I am not ambitious. Physically... tall and thin. (picture)
Looking for someone who is accepting and non-judgemental but at the same time confidant enough in themselves to push me to be better. Along the same vein, preferably someone who is more outgoing than myself. Someone who is sweet and caring. And someone within driving distance (i.e. FL, GA, AL, maybe SC). |
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gypsyRN
Sea Gull
Joined: Feb 25, 2008
Age: 28
Posts: 210
Location: Indiana, USA
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Age: 27
Gender: F
Orientation: Straight
Location: Indiana (midwest USA)
Recent jobs: camp counselor for disabled kids, lic. long-term sp. ed. teacher, server, direct care provider, health educator
Education: BS Biology, RN
I like to be outdoors and be active, but I also love to watch movies and read. I like to travel, write, and take photographs. I LOVE having my hands in clay, and perfecting a form. Probably my biggest obsession is texture--in art museums it's SO hard for me to not touch the paintings and sculptures--I fixate on them. I like to have my hands in beads, seeds, stuff like that...like Amelie? Road trips are awesome, I like driving a stick shift fast with the windows down. I can listen to the same song/CD/sound bite over and over again. I tend to make a lot of lists. Two cats are likely the closest I'll ever get to having children. They make me laugh, so do Conan and Seinfeld, among other things. I crack myself up too. I'm pretty sarcastic, but often I can't judge when other people are going between literal and figurative things. I'm kind of a "culinary adventurer," yet I'm strange about texture. I can't eat raw plant matter...I find lettuce revolting. I'm passionate about anthropology; I'm super nerdy, in the academic way. I like to laugh and to make others laugh.
I'm a pretty outgoing person most of the time. When I was younger I was miserable and depressed and a total loner, but I forced myself to socialize, even though it was really difficult, and I like being this way better (even though I still feel alone a lot). I AM shy, and I do have a lot of trouble making eye contact, especially when I first meet someone. I am horrible at small talk.
As for the physical stuff, I'm 5'5" and my BMI is 24. I have long straight-to-wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin (but it's just that color, I don't go tanning). I'm curvy, and I know this because it's hard for me to find clothes that fit.
Maybe I have more relationship experience than some people who are on this board, and I've learned a lot from those relationships. One thing I've realized is that I'm just sick of trying so hard, ALL the time. It's one thing to be sure I'm not exhibiting any odd behaviors at work, at school, in the community, with friends...but I guess I'd like to be able to kinda relax at home, and not worry so much. I talk to myself, I do. I've been yelled at by ex-boyfriends when they realize that I'm talking to myself, or get annoyed by some stim thing that I'm doing. I don't want to get "in trouble" for just being me...so I'd like to find someone who can understand that I AM HOW I AM.
Asperger s. doesn't define me, it just explains a portion of me.
I don't think that I'm looking for anyone in particular, only hoping that maybe, just MAYBE, there's someone else out there who...that the two of us can interrelate to each other, and just BE. |
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dark_mage
Snowy Owl
Joined: Jan 10, 2008
Age: 25
Posts: 159
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Relationship experience something I also have as well. However, I'm trying to focus on my education (med school) then dating at this time. What was nursing school like?
| gypsyRN wrote: | Age: 27
Gender: F
Orientation: Straight
Location: Indiana (midwest USA)
Recent jobs: camp counselor for disabled kids, lic. long-term sp. ed. teacher, server, direct care provider, health educator
Education: BS Biology, RN
I like to be outdoors and be active, but I also love to watch movies and read. I like to travel, write, and take photographs. I LOVE having my hands in clay, and perfecting a form. Probably my biggest obsession is texture--in art museums it's SO hard for me to not touch the paintings and sculptures--I fixate on them. I like to have my hands in beads, seeds, stuff like that...like Amelie? Road trips are awesome, I like driving a stick shift fast with the windows down. I can listen to the same song/CD/sound bite over and over again. I tend to make a lot of lists. Two cats are likely the closest I'll ever get to having children. They make me laugh, so do Conan and Seinfeld, among other things. I crack myself up too. I'm pretty sarcastic, but often I can't judge when other people are going between literal and figurative things. I'm kind of a "culinary adventurer," yet I'm strange about texture. I can't eat raw plant matter...I find lettuce revolting. I'm passionate about anthropology; I'm super nerdy, in the academic way. I like to laugh and to make others laugh.
I'm a pretty outgoing person most of the time. When I was younger I was miserable and depressed and a total loner, but I forced myself to socialize, even though it was really difficult, and I like being this way better (even though I still feel alone a lot). I AM shy, and I do have a lot of trouble making eye contact, especially when I first meet someone. I am horrible at small talk.
As for the physical stuff, I'm 5'5" and my BMI is 24. I have long straight-to-wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin (but it's just that color, I don't go tanning). I'm curvy, and I know this because it's hard for me to find clothes that fit.
Maybe I have more relationship experience than some people who are on this board, and I've learned a lot from those relationships. One thing I've realized is that I'm just sick of trying so hard, ALL the time. It's one thing to be sure I'm not exhibiting any odd behaviors at work, at school, in the community, with friends...but I guess I'd like to be able to kinda relax at home, and not worry so much. I talk to myself, I do. I've been yelled at by ex-boyfriends when they realize that I'm talking to myself, or get annoyed by some stim thing that I'm doing. I don't want to get "in trouble" for just being me...so I'd like to find someone who can understand that I AM HOW I AM.
Asperger s. doesn't define me, it just explains a portion of me.
I don't think that I'm looking for anyone in particular, only hoping that maybe, just MAYBE, there's someone else out there who...that the two of us can interrelate to each other, and just BE. |
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gypsyRN
Sea Gull
Joined: Feb 25, 2008
Age: 28
Posts: 210
Location: Indiana, USA
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I was going to quote you in my reply, but I didn't want to Bogard the board. Nursing school sucks the life from your soul. I had the good fortune of working 2 jobs throughout most of my schooling, which meant I had to stop working out and seeing friends almost entirely. For someone who really struggles to MAKE friends to begin with, that was hard. I have a few friends who are at IU Med. School now, and every aspect of their life is regimented. Like, if something happens and they don't get to do laundry on Tuesday, they won't get a chance to do their laundry until next Tuesday.
I experienced a LOT of students, interns, and residents during my nursing clinical rotations. I love how analytical they get to be...putting together pieces of a puzzle in order to fix a problem. Unfortunately, some of them do have AWFUL bedside manners, and seem to be entirely lacking compassion, even if they are brilliant. Many really like to talk down to their patients and use a lot of medical jargon, without explaining the core of the person's problem. That's why MY job is so important...I get to clean up in the wake of doctors.
Good luck w/school. What year are you in? |
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UtukXul
Snowy Owl
Joined: Mar 04, 2008
Posts: 132
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| Dantac wrote: |
(My sister and I on our trip to Japan in march/april 2007)
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Ahem.. So.. Your sister is single right?  |
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dark_mage
Snowy Owl
Joined: Jan 10, 2008
Age: 25
Posts: 159
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Actually I'm trying to get in right now going through the admissions process (interviews coming up preparing by just thinking out loud my responses and having some written down as well). As for bedside manners I've seen doctors and nurses during my volunteering that have decent bedside manners I haven't seen anyone that tries to play mind games with patients (Dr. House). As for making friends I found out that my friends made sure that they completed their education and I learned that I must do the same. I'm hoping not to turn into an ice cube during interviews (hence recording myself to correct problems that may pop up).
| gypsyRN wrote: | I was going to quote you in my reply, but I didn't want to Bogard the board. Nursing school sucks the life from your soul. I had the good fortune of working 2 jobs throughout most of my schooling, which meant I had to stop working out and seeing friends almost entirely. For someone who really struggles to MAKE friends to begin with, that was hard. I have a few friends who are at IU Med. School now, and every aspect of their life is regimented. Like, if something happens and they don't get to do laundry on Tuesday, they won't get a chance to do their laundry until next Tuesday.
I experienced a LOT of students, interns, and residents during my nursing clinical rotations. I love how analytical they get to be...putting together pieces of a puzzle in order to fix a problem. Unfortunately, some of them do have AWFUL bedside manners, and seem to be entirely lacking compassion, even if they are brilliant. Many really like to talk down to their patients and use a lot of medical jargon, without explaining the core of the person's problem. That's why MY job is so important...I get to clean up in the wake of doctors.
Good luck w/school. What year are you in? |
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gypsyRN
Sea Gull
Joined: Feb 25, 2008
Age: 28
Posts: 210
Location: Indiana, USA
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| dark_mage wrote: | Actually I'm trying to get in right now going through the admissions process (interviews coming up preparing by just thinking out loud my responses and having some written down as well). As for bedside manners I've seen doctors and nurses during my volunteering that have decent bedside manners I haven't seen anyone that tries to play mind games with patients (Dr. House). As for making friends I found out that my friends made sure that they completed their education and I learned that I must do the same. I'm hoping not to turn into an ice cube during interviews (hence recording myself to correct problems that may pop up).
| gypsyRN wrote: | I was going to quote you in my reply, but I didn't want to Bogard the board. Nursing school sucks the life from your soul. I had the good fortune of working 2 jobs throughout most of my schooling, which meant I had to stop working out and seeing friends almost entirely. For someone who really struggles to MAKE friends to begin with, that was hard. I have a few friends who are at IU Med. School now, and every aspect of their life is regimented. Like, if something happens and they don't get to do laundry on Tuesday, they won't get a chance to do their laundry until next Tuesday.
I experienced a LOT of students, interns, and residents during my nursing clinical rotations. I love how analytical they get to be...putting together pieces of a puzzle in order to fix a problem. Unfortunately, some of them do have AWFUL bedside manners, and seem to be entirely lacking compassion, even if they are brilliant. Many really like to talk down to their patients and use a lot of medical jargon, without explaining the core of the person's problem. That's why MY job is so important...I get to clean up in the wake of doctors.
Good luck w/school. What year are you in? |
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I've found the best thing to do is to have LOTS of interviews...interviews for things you don't even want. Have friends interview you. Talk on the phone with strangers (i.e. people from craigslist or personals sites)...apply for dumb jobs, just for the "awkward interview" practice. I bet you'll do fine. It's good that you have volunteer experience...that means a lot to people. |
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MissConstrue
Aquarius
Joined: Feb 05, 2008
Age: 26
Posts: 11524
Location: Anywhere but HERE!
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| OK, I'll give it a go. I'm single and 26 years of age. I work at Little Sisters of the Poor. I'm hoping to go back to school. At this moment I just live with my dad and 2 cats. I love to talk about topics and have interests such as sketching, astrology, research, music, piano, stories, and etc. I don't know what I'm looking for in a guy except that maybe he shares some of these interests and has a respect for himself and me. I've never been on a single's list so this is akward. Just thought I'd try it out. |
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dark_mage
Snowy Owl
Joined: Jan 10, 2008
Age: 25
Posts: 159
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Hello This isn't really a singles list although it's made to be one. It's really more of a friends list but on another note what stories are you interested in?
| MissConstrue wrote: | | OK, I'll give it a go. I'm single and 26 years of age. I work at Little Sisters of the Poor. I'm hoping to go back to school. At this moment I just live with my dad and 2 cats. I love to talk about topics and have interests such as sketching, astrology, research, music, piano, stories, and etc. I don't know what I'm looking for in a guy except that maybe he shares some of these interests and has a respect for himself and me. I've never been on a single's list so this is akward. Just thought I'd try it out. |
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gypsyRN
Sea Gull
Joined: Feb 25, 2008
Age: 28
Posts: 210
Location: Indiana, USA
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: Eligible Odd-Bods! - The Premier Aspergian Singles List |
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| TyroneShoelaces wrote: | Welcome to  Eligible Odd-Bods -  The Premier Aspergian Singles List
Of course, it is committed to assisting High-Functioning Autistic Individuals (AS, PDD, and HFA) and sympathetic Neurotypicals in their search for romantic connection.
 Good Luck in Love |
...sure sounds like a singles list to me. |
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UtukXul
Snowy Owl
Joined: Mar 04, 2008
Posts: 132
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Ok.. I say things that are "out of line" alot, but never anything "mean". One of my biggest personality traits (whether you would like to believe it or not) is my caring side to those who mean a lot to me. Even though some of my ideas are well, you know, not exactly "socially acceptable", that doesnt make them "wrong".. Im a huge fan of what really goes on, the "truth". Since when are any of us aspies "socially acceptable" anyway? And if you cant have fun with some of the things I say, then chances are we cant mingle. Same goes if you cant ever take me seriously. Im a great listener but a not so good communicator sometimes, so if your a chatter box Im sure things will work out great  . I live with other aspies in a real home and I have a real life and we support ourselves and each other equally. So if you just want to forget about your problems and take it easy for the rest of your days, and have lots of fun too, then I would consider hooking up with me. If you dont want to give me a chance thats your problem |
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Hector
Phoenix
Joined: Mar 11, 2008
Posts: 733
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I've been looking for a template to steal here and chouchou's is without a doubt the most appealing, so I'll give this a shot.
Real Name: Cian
Gender: M
Ethnicity: One side Irish, other side French-Canadian
Age: 21
Height: 6'2"
Hair: Brown, currently about two and a half inches near the top?
Location: Republic of Ireland
Occupation: Student
Personality Type: I don't bother with these anymore.
Political Orientation: Very left-wing, but more quiet about that than I was as a teenager
Orientation: Straight (more or less)
Diagnosis: Yes, at a young age
Description: I am a mathematics student in third year. I became interested in this site through our shared experience with autism, but I'm not sure how long I'll stay around. My hope is to go into academia. I spend my days largely either talking to people on the internet or working in college. I do not smoke, drink or do any drugs.
The only picture I have online here is my avatar pic. I am not allowed to post any more pictures for a few days. I may come back later and post a couple more pictures when I am eligible to do so, but I am usually self-conscious in front of cameras so most pictures don't turn out so great.
Interests/Hobbies: When I get myself focused, which is not something I'm completely consistent about but nonetheless able to do, there is nothing I enjoy more than seeing a big mathematical system come together - like the Galois theory I'm working on now, where I am gradually figuring out how to deduce whether certain polynomials of degree greater than four are solvable by radicals. As a teenager I was not just interested in mathematics but also in writing. I may yet go back to writing as a diversion from my own studies if I ever manage to stop devoting this much time on the internet. I do read occasionally. I am very interested in music listening, especially popular music, to which I have devoted a great deal of time. I don't care for most television shows or movies, though I do enjoy the odd series or movie if I find the storyline memorable. Unlike music, where I could spend the entire day speaking of my favourites, I could not say what my favourite movies are.
Traits I Value: Being strong-willed and ambitious. I like someone who I feel I can argue with on issues that are not personal without them ever becoming personal. At least one shared interest is always nice as well, and would serve as a good foundation for a friendship. |
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jo821
Butterfly
Joined: Mar 08, 2008
Posts: 13
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dunno who this template belongs to, but whoever you are, thanks
Real Name: Joana
Gender: Female and very proud
Ethnicity: Causasian, portuguese
Age: 16
Looks: about 5'3', brownish hair, hazel eyes that kinda look green when the sun hits them the right way, a nice face I'm not overweight but I'm a bit chubby (I'd say more to love)
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Occupation: High-school student
Personality Type: I'm more than a few adjectives
Political Orientation: Ahm...not sure at all. I'd say left-wing. Is feminism a political orientation?
Orientation: more or less straight
Diagnosis: don't have one, suspected PDD-NOS or similar
Description: Most people would describe me as odd. I have some difficulty making friends (no problem with keeping them )and relating to people. Social interaction between people my age is incomprehensible to me. Actually, most of the world is incomprehensible to me. I tend to shut down and visit my fantasy land every once in a while. I think alot about everything (I tend to overanalyse), and frequently my views don't meet other peoples'. But I'm nice ^^
Interests/Hobbies: My two biggest passions are writing and music. I love to write short stories and plan on writing a book in the near future. I love being able to create my own world and making characters go through pain and emotions and have them deal with the world, each in their own way (I'm a bit of a Naturalist). I've been exposed to music ever since I was very young and I can't live without all kinds of music - I have a preference for brit indie rock (Kooks, Babyshambles, Libertines, Bloc Party, Pigeon Detectives), but I love anything that can make me dance, (electro rock and house) feel and think (anything else alternative, soul and jazz). I also love to stroll around Lisbon, I love finding its little corners and shops.
Traits I Value: Down-to-earthness, tolerance and intelligence, in a variety of different ways.
I'm not really looking for a boyfriend, more for an e-pal or something...someone to talk to.
If I were looking for a bf, I have to say I'm a sucker for accents |
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