“ contradictions mixing dark & light, like a rainbow shining at night. ”

“ Hello World! What's shakin'? So glad i've found this treasure chest of infinite possibilites. I'm adventuresome & have a zest 4 life! I'm interested in health, fitness, art, writing, politics, activism, hiking, & of course, shoe shopping! ;)))) ”

“ 27 year old mom of 2. Looking for other people, specifically parents and others near my age, that hate to conform and don't care to be normal and want to see a change. ”

“ I am a SAHM, my husband is a grad student here at OSU. We have a seven month old boy who is the light of our lives =) We are a babywearing, cloth diapering, non-circ'ing, vegetarian, super crunchy, pagan/hindu family =) ”

“ New to Columbus. Looking to make some new friends. ”

“ Hi,I'm new in this area .i like to meet people and make friends. ”

“ I want to meet people with common interests. I really like to Ballroom Dance, Dine Out (everywhere), taking pictures, Teach my class of three and four year olds, organic, vegan and vegetarian eating, cooking and how to shop. ”

“ As an expert in moving along the college to career continuum, work with me to answer the question of what you are going to do with your life. Learn to Practice YOUR Purpose with Passion! Join me. It's a happy dance! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they represent my lifestyle. ”

“ I've lived in Columbus quite awhile, but i'd really like to meet some new people that have the same interests as myself. Hope to see you there. ”

“ As a family who has 10 indoor fur babies (all cats), we would love to meet others in our area that are cat crazy like us! We would also love to meet others who are into vegetarianism, environmentalism, paganism, and GLBT issues! ”

“ I would like to be part of a raw food meet-up group in Dayton. I am a vegan transitioning to a raw food diet and would like the support of other people doing the same. ”

“ Hello, I'm the co-director of the Ohio animal rights group, Mercy For Animals. Contact me if you're interested in getting involved in vegetarian outreach events in Columbus. AIM: coonsderek email: coonsderek@netscape.net www.MercyForAnimals.org ”

“ A Vegetarian since birth. ”

“ Hi, I just moved to Phoenix from Congressman Kucinich's district in Cleveland. Hoping to meet others interested in his campaign and in seeing it succeed. ”

“ I am a reiki II practitioner and interested in expanding my knowledge and meeting others interested in this healing modality. ”

“ I'm laid back and looking for some positive, driven, happy people to live around. I'm not loking for the perfect roomie....just a roomie that is fun and loving life like myself. ”

“ Hi, my name is Kartic. I work for Solutions for You Inc - a premier Information Technology service provider. We undertake IT projects and execute them from start to finish. Our current specialization is in HIPAA, Healthcare, IT Auditing & Security. ”

“ Hey all... just sliding myself over from the vegan group to get the vegetarian info, too... be seeing some of you at noon today! ”

“ I want local Photography Meetups because I want to see the world from other peoples eyes and vice versa. Email me at mrvivekgupta@gmail.com so we can arrange something. ”

“ Hello- I moved to Columbus about one month ago for a job at OSU. I've tried to teach myself how to knit, but haven't been too successful. I would love to get some pointers on how to make a hat and mittens from those of you with experience. -Amy ”

“ I dig movies. I also enjoy meeting new people. ”

“ I am a member of the Central Ohio Vegetarian Society and would like to be kept informed of upcoming events so that I may tell others who might be interested ”

“ I have been in this city for the past 9 years. I'm single and would love to make new friends. ”

“ Hi, my name is Sarah. I was a vegetarian for 3 years and just went vegan in Jan. I am really looking forward to meeting some like minded people through these meet ups. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to connect with other families who homeschool their children and also who are travel nurses with families. ”

“ I've been a Veg. all my life. Just started a new job as a therapist. I usually only go to the Vegan meetup due to the time and day of the veg. one. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am expecting my first in June and would like to meet other new moms. ”

“ I'm a 27 year old pharmacist from Delaware, Ohio. I moved to Ohio about a year ago and I'm looking to make some new friends! ”

“ Hi, my husband are new in town... we're vegetarian and love to eat so happy to see this meetup. Won't be able to attend this month, but perhaps next month. Can we put in a plug for Indian or Thai? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I just start a yoga studio and this is my first time runing a busines. I need feed back. ”

“ Hi, I'm Ethel. I've been a vegetarian most of my life. I'm looking forward to meeting other vegetarian people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because animal rights is something that is very personal to me & i'm well aware that many others feel the same way so, thats how things are accomplished, in numbers & planning.... two things the meetings coalesce.... ”

“ Love reading, love art, love spending my days off at parks and museums of all kinds. I work almost all the time and am new(ish) to the area so I am trying to use meetup to make some more local friends. ”