“ I'm always looking for ways to be more free. ”

“ Hi! I'm new to the area and look forward to meeting people with common interests. ”

“ have lived in the DC area most of my life,a lot of it in Bethesda. I am a WJ graduate,class of '67 (that puts me in my late 50's). I have traveled abroad,love to try new restaurants and different types of food,movies, theater,I teach nursery school. ”

“ I created and joined this meetup to meet people that are interesting in travel and seeing the world ”

“ Wife & I are childless and many of our friends now have children, and it is difficult to plan and do social events. ”

“ Hello, my name is Larisa. I am new to the DC area and want to meet interesting, outgoing, fun, professional people to make friends with. I enjoy traveling, learning languages, dancing latino and ballroom, and participating in various sports. ”

“ I would like to be a member of local Indian meetups because I listen to Bollywood music all the time and make friends. ”

“ I stared Aikido in college at a Yoshokai dojo (http://www.aikidoyoshokai.org/). I have been training at a Yoshinkai dojo (http://www.nyyoshinkan.com/), which is all most, but not quite the same. Looking to meet other Aikido people! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm new to DC, work alot and rarely have the free time to meet anyone. Look forward to meeting some new folks. ”

“ Hello, Starting a new chapter in my life and this looks like a great meetup! ”

“ Hi my name is Jessica. I live in the Rockville, MD area. I own a private in home tutoring company. I enjoy movies, reading and hanging out with friends and family. I have been in the DC area for 8 years but always enjoy meeting new people. ”

“ I'M A LONELY,BORED AND H***Y guy.( HAPPY ) get ya mind out of the gutter. ha I want to meet new people to hang out with. I'M SOOOO BORED! ”

“ Hi! Grew up in California where I was very involved with metaphysics. I am moving from WV to Germantown, MD. Would like to become involved again with New Age thinkers. ”

“ I would like to meet 40+ friends to have brunch, coffee, go to a movie, dine out, join a book club, go to museums, shoot photos, etc. ”

“ Hey , This sounds great. I have 50% custody of my kids. So that makes me 50% single dad but also 50% single guy........ ”

“ Hello friends - love to meet you :)) ”

“ I work evenings and would love to do some fun and social things during the daytime. ”

“ I would love to get together with more people in the Silver Spring area. ”

“ Having moved here just recently, I'm eager to make new friends, especially single, unattached people with no kids. DC has so much to offer! ”

“ Want to meet nice people in the Northern VA area. Linda - love doberman's. Duke was so cool on Halloween, had a vampire costume on! ”

“ I love to scrapbook. Looking for others who want to get together and crop. we meet up at the library if you're interested.! ”

“ hi- Love museums- new to the area and would love to learmn about my new homw- also looking for some great fun and laughs with new gal pals. ”

“ Hello, I am single and eager to meet new people in Germantown, Maryland. I work in Rockville for the Dept. of H H S (Health & Human Services) office is in King Farm. I love the outdoors, on the water or just being in the sunshine! ”

“ MC Barnes - live in Fairfax City - freecycling for about 6 months now! ”

“ 8+ yrs of Management experience working w/ creative teams, managing art & animation assets, content creation, monitoring budgets / schedules. Maintained production schedules, staffing requirements- managed daily workflow. More info upon request. ”

“ Hi - I travel between LA and DC. Hope to be back mid-august with my dog, Lucy, for a month, and would love to meet up with some other dog-friendlies. Lisa ”

“ I was rescued by my current owner and would love to help others find homes as well. It would be extra terrific to find some playmates in the Alexandria area to walk with when my 'buddy' comes home from work. She loves to take me out for long walks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of the potential intellectual and spiritual stimulation shared by people of similar interests. ”

“ Hello, my name is Sonny; I'm looking forward to meeting and making more new friends. ”

“ Hi, my name is Collette and I thought this group would provide a way to meet other like-minded individuals with whom I could attend different events and possibly make new friends. ”

“ I moved here from Michigan. I miss the laidback personalities found back home. People here are wond-up too much! ”

“ Would like to meet others of similar interests. ”

“ I want local Cooking And Recipes Meetups because I would love to meet new people interested in cooking! ”

“ Hi, I'm Janette. I'm single, in my 30's and interested in meeting new people. My passions are travel, live music and food (preferably dining out, but I do cook & bake a little). I watch MLB & PGA and like to snowboard. ”

“ Edward here from washington dc and I love to read, travel, racquetball, cook, play golf. i have been playing for about 2 years. Just looking to meet great and have fun times. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need some time for me. :) ”

“ Hi ALL! Married, no kids, 3 cats, college grad. Intersted in Germantown M-F Afternoon Meetups with sincere, honest, caring, friendly fun people to share common interests with potential for long term friendships. Activities or EMail chats great! ”

“ I'm new to the area and I'm looking to make good friends and have great times. ”

“ Enjoy making new friends. ”

“ I studied Italian in my country and i wnt to improve my Italian. I have a Italian cousin in Roma, one day I'll visit him. ”

“ I know that I have a blended heritage but would like to find more concrete information. ”