“ My wife are both teachers, and we have a beautiful and curious 1 year old son. We would love to meet some other families who have the same set of values and beliefs as ourselves. ”

“ Do others feel as I do? So many people around, friends and family, all well-intentioned and wonderful in their support, but at the end of the day . . . well, you must know how the story goes. To meet others who have walked the walk . . great:) ”

“ I'm a British Expat from London, whose lived in LA for five year and works in the media industry. Looking to expand my social circle, meet new people and share some common interests. ”

“ I am a returning student studying anthropology. I am interested in surrounding myself with intellectual, spiritual, egalitarian and supportive people who have a positive outlook on life. I have an interest in understanding interconnectedness. ”

“ I;m 54 years old, a single woman who is a lawyer with the County Public Defenders office. My heart is really with children and the social issues that affect them. I'm having a tough time meeting new friends in this big sprawling urban area . ”

“ I'm looking for a bike-riding group in the San Fernando Valley. I live in Sherman Oaks and am new to cycling so I'd prefer to ride on paths as opposed to the street. I'm also looking for a dinner club in the valley. ”

“ I have many diverse interests. I would love to meet people who have something to say and who know something I don't know. I am also looking for some new friends :) ”

“ I'm sanyassin, teach Tantra Psychology and sustainable alternative economics, PROUT, coach as Sadhu in the workplace, coordinate research [allopathic] demonstrating the efficacy of meditation and related practices, copywriter, editor, publicist. ”

“ I am a 27 year-old law student. I work in Irvine and live in sunny San Clemente. I am interested in politics and world culture. I enjoy good books, good wine and interesting people. ”

“ I have lived in SoCal for more than 5 years. I feel connected to my family and friends, and also to my immediate community (i.e., my favorite restaurants). However, I would like to have a deeper connection with my community along my own interests. ”

“ i have set no limits on myself ”

“ A skeptic who enjoys hanging out with young, fun, semi-rational people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I write & consult on scripts. ”

“ A mid-atlantic, east coast kid, I went to college in state at University of Maryland, took a few years after graduation to pursue film and find myself, decided to fall back on old strengths (reading, writing, analytical skills) and go to law school ”

“ Just moved to LA with Husband-to-be. Looking for fun things to do with fun and engaging people. Let's! ”

“ I am a clinical psychologist in West Los Angeles. ”

“ I am interested in a variety of subjects and activities. Meeting new people, hearing different viewpoints, and combining efforts to help others and the environment are especially exciting. I hope to find a group near me soon! ”

“ Riverside needs some gay groups! ”

“ Hello my name is Trevor and I recently began a running program that has been a great benefit to my waistline and overall health. I enjoy politics and discussions of theology. I'm looking to join several groups so my networking and job opportunities impr ”

“ I'm new to OC, a transplant from Silverlake in LA. I want to meet some cool creative people, if that exists down here? I'm going to school to study writing and I'm interested in checking out the music scene around here. ”

“ I'd like to meet like-minded progressives locally. ”

“ Hello I just moved to California, from NY, and would like to meet peole with similar interests including Arts, Dogs, Liberal Politics, Obama. I also want to meet people in France because that's were I'll be moving is McCain gets in. ”

“ Women's issues: Gender stereotypes/roles contemporary media influence on gender identification and how to be more informative to the masses on these issues. Overcoming media influences and reestablishing realistic ideals for men and women in the US ”

“ Hi, everyone. Just moved back to L.A. after years abroad. Don't know many people here anymore and would like to expand my network of acquaintances (and, one hopes, friends). ”

“ One of my favorite subjects. ”

“ I want local Vegetarian Meetups because I've been one all my life. ”

“ I am so new at this and having a difficulty navigating the site. The ones that I can attend has to be in West LA and not on certain evenings as I will be taking a night class. ”

“ There's a point in time in everyones life where he or she decides that something happening outside of their shell actually means something to them. Ron Paul is the only candidate truly supporting our country and what it stands for. ”

“ Political junkie looking to meet other junkies interested in being part of the change needed in our country. ”

“ I believe, and this belief grows stronger every day, that media are the single biggest problem our democracy faces; bigger even, than Bush and his halfwit crazies, worse, in fact, than any other institution or force in our society. John Polifronio ”

“ I am new to meetup, and I plan on taking part with some very active groups. See You soon. ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because I would like to join like-minded people in preserving our Constitution and restoring a responsible America that the world can respect. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet like minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to know about interesting topics and most of all meet new people. ”

“ I am a vegetarian for over 20 yrs. I'm interested in environmental and vegetarian causes. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because just to make sure I'm not the only one who see's the president has no sence! ”