“ Eyes open to see the light and richness found in the every day moments of life. Enjoy being active: dancing, fitness, yoga. Love to learn, laugh, travel, explore. Budding wordsmith. Interested in meeting people with similar zest for life. ”

“ I am a first year Ph.D. Student at University of Maryland College Park. I just moved here a couple of months ago and want to see all DC has to offer. ”

“ Recently moved to DC and loving it! ”

“ I would like to get together with women who want to enjoy themselves. ”

“ over this past year I have been doing stand-up comedy in the city of Baltimore in various clubs. I think I am ready to venture into DC but I don't have transportation. ”

“ to talk to Genie ”

“ I am an amateur WWII historian and writer of fiction. Well--no one wants to pay me yet. ”

“ Looking to meet and network with people for fun and business ”

“ I recently moved back to my homeown of Manassas, VA after spending the las 3.5 years in San Diego, CA and am looking to meet some new people. I am 25 years old and some of my interests include my chihuahua, television, movies, theatre, etc. ”

“ I would like to meet new people.... ”

“ I am a Northern Virginia native who is interested in my corgis (Biscuit and Sissy), family, friends, reading, gardening, yoga, sewing, cooking, knitting, and anything else that piques my interest. :-) ”

“ I've always been a socialite, but for the past few years, I've gotten bogged down with work and because of this, I have done less of the funner things in life. As a young and single female, I want more fun experiences in my life. ”

“ I just moved to Northern Virginia from Chicago 1 1/2 years ago and am looking to meet up with fellow University of Illinois graduates, so we can cheer on the Illini. I don't believe there is any official "ILLINI" bars here, but I'm hoping if we get a goo ”

“ Well, as you can already see my name is Steve, I'm just recently moving into the area after living in Hawaii for the past six years. I joined this site to meet new people, acquire new skills/hobbies, and learn more about the DC/MD area. ”

“ My name is Angela Edwards. I moved here about 3 years ago from Memphis, Tn. A friend suggested I join Meetup to develop a social live outside of work..LOL...my interests are dining, poetry, music, drama, and travel. I look forward to Meeting up!!!! ”