I never had time to complete any of the essays, so thought I'd take a moment to type just a bit. I feel as if something is missing in my life at the moment and I can't pinpoint exactly what it could be. I'm quite busy and active, but sometimes, I just don't feel a connection with those I'm around. I use to love going out with friends hiking, or dancing and just messing around, now there doesn't seem to be enough time to be free like that again. I guess I'm just searching for someone with whom I could discuss tons of topics with from music and books to sports and perhaps move toward other activities. Just like everyone else, I want to have fun and get to know new people. I like to travel and see new places as well – maybe that’s part of what I’m missing. It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to travel to a new place. Anyway, that’s just a bit about me. I know this sounds vague, but at this point it's all I’m willing to share. Unless you want to ask me specific questions, then I’ll see about giving more details.

Working and volunteering with at-risk children at an elementary school. I'm also writing a bit here and there. Working with a local soccer association and serving on their BOD.

working with kids, coaching softball/soccer, writing, cooking, witty conversations, and have been told I'm am an exceptionally good kisser - just saying...

My eyes and my smile/dimples – I’ve had strangers in line at stores, cashiers, and kids parents tell me how gorgeous my eyes are and then when I smile, they comment on my dimples.

My best friend and his buds always mention two other things, but honestly, I tell them they are rather cheeky and quite cliché.

I have an eclectic taste in most things art related. As for music that can include anything from good classic rock to bluesy rock up to good orchestral to electronica/dance music. Some of the groups on my MP3 include-Fleetwood Mac, Santana, Save Ferris, Rooney, Kelly Clarkson, All-American Rejects, Evanescence, James Taylor, Justin Nozuka, FeFe Dobson, Lenny Kravitz, Alexz Johnson, Staind, well, I could keep going, but this is enough for now.

I love to read any really good piece of fiction. By good, I mean being really well written with descriptive imagery that allows you to lose yourself in the words and storyline. I don’t really care for pop-culture series along the lines of Twilight – yes, probably didn’t make very many friends stating that, but that’s okay. Not going to pretend to have read it if I haven’t. Just to name a few that I have enjoyed: Toni Morrison’s Beloved, Nora Neal Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, many of Stephen King’s novels, also a big fan of John Milton’s Paradise Lost. I told you I had a rather varied taste in all things art.

As for works of art, I love most paintings that aren’t pop-artish or paint splatters. I enjoy drawing and have painted a mural for a kid’s room. But I’m funny when it comes to my drawings and my writings. If I’m not in the mood, I can’t force it…I just have to focus on something else for awhile and allow my creativity to recharge.

music, moments of complete and utter silence, something good to read, traveling, lap-top and the touch of skin/kissing.

Life and death. I think about life, because I always wonder how I can make my life a true success and find happiness. Death, because I recently lost my mom - it was unexpected and I still miss her.

at a local sporting event or just hanging out with family or friends

I'm uncomfortable divulging anything remotely private, because I'm rather hesitant when it comes to trusting people. It takes a bit to gain my trust and if you break that trust, well it’s hell trying to earn it back.

you want to ask me something or just willing to correspond a bit.