“ the fuk is this? ”

“ Greetings. I received this book as a gift and just love it. ”

“ Because I have to be somewhere and would like to develope my skills, what little I have. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to find a group of poets to share work with and trade ideas with. ”

“ I do a lot of drawing in colored pencil and in graphite. I draw a variety of subjects. I would love to meet others who are interested in art and drawing and share ideas, techniques and encouragement. ”

“ Hello! Looking forward to getting involved with others that have the same interests. ”

“ hi,I have many intrests such as painting, sketching,sculpting,and making music ”

“ I'm interested in meeting others who share a similar passion to mine for the arts. I'd also like to network with others who are now involved with figure modeling or who would like to become involved with it. ”

“ Hi! I'm an artist/teacher/performer in Chicago and looking to connect with other artists and performers for dialogue and collaboration. ”

“ To put it in a nutshell...I love poetry...and would love to be a part of a poetry discussion group where people discuss everything...from classic poetry to their own creations. ”

“ I seek to meet others who are interested in perhaps starting an Artist's Way Creative Cluster. I have studio space for both meetings to discuss morning pages and materials/equipment to facilitate artist dates. ”

“ hello--my name is laurie. i am a freelance writer and editor. i also write short fiction. would love to network and meet other freelancers in the area. ”

“ Haven't found a group that meets outside of traditional work hours! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a believer in the Artist Way tools. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because It ain't a bad idea....don't ya know. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because writing is part of my day as is breathing. I want to meet like-minded people who love to write and creat their thoughts into words that they can share with others. ”

“ Spending time with people having a similar background in art, yet with diverse different interests is an eye opener and motivating expirience. In all beauty and art, not one is the same. I'd love to meet new interesting people with similar passion. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i think it would be cool and fun and productive and i love to meet new people all over ”

“ Hello I like to play backgammon (I kinda suck at it but I do enjoy playing) the problem is trying to find others who like to play. ”

“ Hi, I love women authors. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a young journalist and aspiring writer who's trying to figure it all out. ”

“ Hi, I have wandered over to Goose Island several times for these meet ups and haven't found the group. Is it possible to have a sign or at least have people looking for individuals that wander in? Susan ”

“ Looking for financial freedom. I'm trying to start young and be in charge of my money and understand how to get the most from it. I want to enjoy the "better" things in life while saving and planning for my future at the same time. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love art and i want to meet people with the same passion as i do with art.art is the express of feeling on paper and canvas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i desire to be among people who are as creative as myself. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to write. ”

“ To learn strategies on how to create multiple streams of revenue and find Cashflowing real estate investment properties. Also to network with investor - minded people interested in joint venturing on deals and leveraging resources in the "real world" ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy the game and competition. ”

“ Hello I am a artist/designer looking to meet new people that are just as crazy about art and what is taking place within the creative scene in Chicago. ”

“ I am a reporter and would like to talk with others in the field. ”

“ I want local Painter Meetups because, it would be great to meet other artists and help each other out. ”

“ I've been aching to meet other artists in chicago for a while. Creative minds desire like company for inspiration. jasong00@yahoo.com ”

“ Krg000@aol.com ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because I love to hear and read inspirational as well as heart felt spoken words. ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because I like hearing others idea's expressed in poetry. I love the rage of a political statement or the confession of a crush or just the grunt of a wild sexual piece. It's the perspective I am after. ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because i enjoy listening to poetry and getting a chance to enter other ppl's lives n experience their emotions!!! ”

“ To meet local artist and share ideas, knowledge and info on local shows. ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because I have been writing poetry for a few years and I would like to meet other writers/spoken word artist and learn more about the field. ”

“ I want local The Artist's Way Meetups because I am a musician (drummer & percussionist) and curious how The Artist's Way applies to musicians and composers. ”

“ Writer, teacher-- figure I'm more likely to commit to this in collaboration with others than on my own. ”

“ Hello, My name is Darcy. I am interested in pushing my creativity. I am a fiber artist. What about everyone else? ”