When I am allergic to one thing, other things seemed to be primed to also be allergic.

Me too and also my sensitivity to other things like scents that aren't necessarily allergies goes way up.

I've been working my way through every kind of bandaid and bandage tape known to man, developing an allergy and then moving on to the next type.

Oh my lord. After my back surgery, the damage from the medical tape was worse than the incision. I can handle bandaids for a few days, but they will inevitably leave red sore spots, and I can't use a bandaid for more than a few days. It's maddening. I had a big scrapey wound on my calf/knee once (I stepped in an open pipe in a city sidewalk while I was trying to take a picture; I didn't look down because one doesn't expect OPEN PIPES to just be sitting there), and I had to just use a gauze pad and then wrap it in place with an ACE bandage. Pain in the arse, I tell you what.

Can I also say, since I'm already TMI-ing, how nice it is that I don't have to remind him to use a condom every time, and that he hasn't tried to talk me out of one yet? So nice.

So, how nice it is to date a decent guy? I get that.

When I am allergic to one thing, other things seemed to be primed to also be allergic.

Exponentially! Trigger the antihistamines and they just start looking for other things to throw a hissy fit about. Such drama queens. Gotta keep 'em calm.

OKAY. For a dating-site profile, how's this:

I'm a geek. I'm tired of hanging out with people who don't get my jokes. I like science fiction and fantasy and horror and comedy. I like action movies with explosions and/or aliens. No weepy chick flicks. I get irritated with people who talk while the show is on. I like mountains, beaches, and lakes, and cities with character and charm. I like driving to places I've never been just to see what's there. I own many books on a wide array of topics, including history and science. I hate noisy places, heavy traffic, and large crowds of strangers when I'm alone. I don't like histrionic personal drama, and I don't enjoy the company of people who create it. I can't stand people who are dogmatic, incurious, or unimaginative, and I won't tolerate rude, misogynistic, or bigoted attitudes. I like afternoon naps, long walks in quiet places, and writing stories that will never be published. I like odd things and odd people. I ask a lot of questions. I can keep my cool in an emergency, and I know what to do in case of a zombie apocalypse. For a pacifist, I spend a lot of time figuring out how to dispose of the bodies.

I've been working my way through every kind of bandaid and bandage tape known to man, developing an allergy and then moving on to the next type. It's always a toss-up as to whether the injury or the bandage will do more damage. My life is so exciting.

Totally. I very often try and wait for a bandaid to fall off on its own in the shower because it lessens the reaction. Stupid adhesives.

Bad allergies or a new "here, have an allergic reaction" will make things like my tattoo swell a little. Not in the "this was a badly done tattoo" way, just a slight swelling that goes away as soon as my body stops freaking out.

Dan and I used condoms early on, but we've both been tested and I can't get preggo, and I am SO GLAD I don't have to worry as BC, much less the other girly problems I had.

It was SO WEIRD getting used to someone actually coming in me, though! Which should prolly is TMI, but really, ah, well! I hadn't had non-condomized sex since I was 17, and it was so strange.

Bad allergies or a new "here, have an allergic reaction" will make things like my tattoo swell a little. Not in the "this was a badly done tattoo" way, just a slight swelling that goes away as soon as my body stops freaking out.

My brother's first tattoo (but -- and this is weird -- ONLY his first tattoo; all the others do NOT do this) swells and raises up slightly when the barometic pressure is changing. He calls it his tattoo-ometer. He says it's because the dude who did the tat messed it up, and that may be, but I can't imagine what you could mess up to make the tat react like that. Especially since none of his other ink does it.

It was SO WEIRD getting used to someone actually coming in me, though! Which should prolly is TMI, but really, ah, well! I hadn't had non-condomized sex since I was 17, and it was so strange.

The mess! The mess! Seriously, I will loves my condoms forever and ever.

Argh, I totally zipped past Zenkitty's profile. I like it!

Argh, I totally zipped past Zenkitty's profile. I like it!

Yeah, it's pretty awesome!

Zen, may I suggest (I'm taking a quick contract language break) --

"Age of the geek, baby!" Did you get that reference? I'm tired of hanging out with people who don't get my jokes.

I like science fiction and fantasy and horror and comedy. If you have space, write down a few faves. Be specific

Action movies with explosions and/or aliens! WOOT! No weepy chick flicks. I get irritated with people who talk while the show is on. GRR ARGH.

I like mountains, beaches, and lakes, Why?

and cities with character and charm. Like what?

I like driving to places I've never been just to see what's there.

I own many books on a wide array of topics, including history and science. Name some favorite periods or scientific interests.

I hate noisy places, heavy traffic, and large crowds of strangers when I'm alone. I don't like histrionic personal drama, and I don't enjoy the company of people who create it. I can't stand people who are dogmatic, incurious, or unimaginative, and I won't tolerate rude, misogynistic, or bigoted attitudes. I like afternoon naps, long walks in quiet places (I KNOW, I KNOW -- but I really do, so suck it up) and writing stories that will never be published. Fanfic rocks! I like odd things and odd people. I ask a lot of questions. Good questions. I can keep my cool in an emergency, and you want me around in case of a zombie apocalypse. For a pacifist, I spend a lot of time figuring out how to dispose of the bodies.

Some of it might not apply, but unless the "I like"'s part of the fields, you want to liven it up a bit, and get more specific, unless you have a horrid small character limit.

Sorry if I'm being too "put words in your mouth"-y, but I can't help it. Writing shit like this is fun.

HA -- maybe I should sell THAT. "I'll help you write your geek dating profile!"

Zenkitty, I like the profile, but maybe consider changing this statement

I'm tired of hanging out with people who don't get my jokes.

from a negative statement to a positive statement. Because it is right at the beginning and sets the tone for your profile.