“ Hey there. Simply put, I look forward to meeting up with other cool, open-minded, soulful/bluesy/acid-jazzy/funky/hip people as i continue learning about the area. :) ”

“ I am just a geek working in the Columbia area... I enjoy science, music, movies, TV and video games; I would like to meet people interested in similar things! ”

“ Hello - My name is Holly and I looking to meet new people along with doing stuff that I enjoy. I have been here in Silver Spring since Dec and I am having a hard time meeting people. I am very outgoing and honest person and looking for drama-free activi ”

“ Basically, I like to meet new people and do activities like bowling, riding roller coaster, and other adventure stuff. ”

“ I'm a simple biped who enjoys a variety of activities. Currently I am writing and studying Kendo. ”

“ Promote new musical group that will appear locally and New York... ”

“ I am 25, I have cystic fibrosis and I am on oxygen, I would like to meet friends because it is hard for me to go out a lot and this site seems perfect for it. ”

“ I moved to the area for grad school a few years ago, and I'm always looking for ways to meet new people with similar interests. I like to read, watch movies/tv, get active outside, and try new things. I have high hopes for meetup.com! ”

“ My interests include makeup artistry, starting my own business and the rock/metal music scene. My other interests are muscle cars (esp. Corvettes), fitness and football (go Giants!) ”

“ Hopeless geek and technologist, skeptic, atheist, science and space buff, dr who fan, orioles fan, and I love Charm City. Follow me on Twitter @briandgregory ”