“ Hello! my name is April and I like to hike, I usually take my dog Lulu but human company might be nice also. ”

“ Hello, I am the mother of an 8 month old boy (Luke). I am a freelance graphic designer. I am balancing working and taking care of Luke, its been fun and challenging! ”

“ I'm a mom of 2 1/2 year old Zach and 6 month old Theo living in Park Slope; was a full time brand and marketing strategist/planner at an agency until having Theo - now freelance. Just starting to look for work now, happy to have had time at home! ”

“ Hey, I'm a new mom on maternity leave from my job at an ad agency. I'm considering the freelance life in the near future and would love to network with other freelancers out there as well as learn how people "make it work" especially with kids. ”

“ Hi there - I am a mother of a 7-month-old girl and a free-lance copywriter and journalist. Until Maureen was born, I had been working full-time in the corporate world. Now, we are enjoying the benefits of working from home with minimal day care. ”

“ hi! i am a new mom of a 3 month old girl and just decided not to go back to work as a creative director. my background is in graphic design and art direction and i want to start to freelance from home. i would love to see how other moms are doing it. ”

“ Hello, I am mom to a 6 month old boy, Benjamin. Working as a full-time reporter before he was born, I have begun a freelance journalism and writing career. I'd love to meet others like myself! ”

“ Hi. I've been working as a freelance art director/graphic designer for 5 years. I have an almost 4 year old and a 14 month old. Though we've been able to establish a routine that works, freelancing with kids remains a challenge even after 5 years! ”

“ Hi. I'm a former staff ad agency art/ creative director. I been freelancing for a bit over a year and would like to discuss or meet with others trying to balance a family and career. ”

“ Hello. I am mom to a 5-year-old girl and an 11-week-old baby boy. I just relocated from the Boston area, where I was working as a body-oriented psychotherapist (breathwork) and an instructor for a Boston community college. I'm ready to get back in! ”

“ Hi we are looking for unusual design ideas ”

“ Hi, I'm a freelance food stylist and fairly newly single mom of a nine-year old. I was pretty excited about finding this meetup group, and I'm looking forward to meeting you at the next get together. ”

“ I'm interested in getting in the GAME INDUSTRY as a 3D modeler, or character concepts designer..so I'd like for anyone with or with out experience with 3d knowledge to come together and just get together..share. ”

“ HELP! I miss Manhattan. And I need to make cool new friends who are interested in the same things I'm interested in. ”

“ A writer with 20+ years of experience, now doing freelance writing and writing plays. Fairly new to New York, I love this city. I'd like to meet other freelancers to share business ideas and network. ”

“ I write and illustrate kids books, and it's a solitary lifestyle. I like interacting with real human beings, not just my characters, so I think I should participate in a kids book meetup group. ”

“ I am a real estate broker/investor interested in teaming up with members of this group. ”

“ I'm a freelance writer/editor for Logoonline (also called permalancing...) as well as someone who takes other freelance gigs. Hoping to meet friends in the neighborhood! ”

“ I'm a creative writer who is always looking for new forms and ideas in theatre and life. ”

“ I've been freelancing for a while now and just moved to the city a few months ago. I'm looking for a chance to network and to make friends. And while I don't live on the UWS, I'm willing to travel... ”

“ hi all. interested in meeting other local freelancers. too often, we find ourselves caught up in the day-to-day hustle to meet people in our own backyards. looking forward! ”

“ I would be happy to start a Book Club in Central New Jersey! ”

“ I'm a consultant / programmer/ technical writer / working to solve the world's internet problems... before lunch! ”

“ As an independent financial advisor, my focus is on my client, and how to secure his/her financial independence. Through a planning process, I work hand in hand, guiding businesses and families through decision making and forward thinking planning. ”

“ Hello Everyone, I am the Director of Post-Production for a company called Sister Outsider Entertainment. I also freelance as an editor on projects that come my way. I am looking to meet friends and share ideas... ”

“ I am looking to network with like-minded individuals. ”

“ i am new in town. ”

“ Hi, my name is Rebecca and I've lived in Brooklyn for twelve years. ”

“ I'm a freelance TV news writer. I work for two networks. I also write for multiple magazines, and am interested in writing my first book. ”

“ I'm a produced and published playwright interested in meeting other freelancer writers who work in different mediums. ”

“ Hi all...I enjoy reading all sorts of books, romance novels included! Nice to meet everyone. ”

“ I'm a freelance writer based in Prospect Heights. I only have a few months of experience, but I have a writing degree and some published pieces of copy. ”

“ Writes copy and eats poetry. ”

“ When I'm not writing, I'm biking, cooking, and sketching. ”

“ I'm a Psychotherapist in private practice and I love what I do. I also love to write. I'm new to the world of writing, have never been published. I'm currently working on a children's book. ”

“ Brooklyn Based Writer, Editor, Photographer and Urban Explorer ”

“ A warm hello to everyone. I have begun freelancing and need to mine the bounty of the web. I did submit plot summaries and outlines for TV and films at the IMDb and they were posted, so there's my Cyber legacy. Not at all selfish, I am eager to help. ”

“ New York Web 2.0 for Grassroots Causes Meetup Group http://web.meetup.com/27/ John Taylor Gatto Reading and Action Meetup Group http://edtech.meetup.com/24/ ”

“ desperately seeking the like-minded and/or minds i like ”

“ I am an interpretive planner/content developer/writer for museum exhibitions. I'd really like to meet other writers of all types and just generally get of the house more often! ”

“ I'm a journalist and copywriter living in Brooklyn. I'm interested in meeting up for inspiration and moral support! ”

“ Hi, I'd like to hear Sara Horowitz and meet some interesting New Yorkers! ”

“ I write as a Creative Director in advertising, I also do it as a bilingual (english/spanish) freelance copywriter, I write screenplays, an unfinished book, letters to mom, observations about riding the subway and even a possible obituary. ”

“ Hi, my name is taisha, and i'm a brooklyn native, looking to pursue a career in crtiquing music ”

“ Hi! I'm Justin. I'm a local singer/songwriter/guitarist, still fairly new to the area. I'm looking to learn more about the local scene and find some great music. Love anything rock: Hendrix, Zep, Crue, Skid Row, Pearl Jam, etc. ”

“ I am a freelance curriculum developer (mostly) with other writing skills under my belt (from articles to grants). Interested in networking, of course and sharing stories and tips. ”

“ Writer - almost anything anyone will pay for. Also copy editing. ”

“ Robyn, I have a 12 year old son who is interested in learning woodworking. Do you do classes for kids? Steve ”

“ After quiting my job at a daily newspaper to get my MFA many years ago, I've finally finished my novel and am launching into freelance writing. I would love to meet other writers doing the same and talk about the freelance life. ”

“ I'm a freelance writer and artist. I used to be a staffer for newspapers but much prefer the freelance life. I'm interested in the meetup to network, stay motivated and help each other out. ”