I am a political operative who just finished a hectic election cycle and heeding my friends advice I have realized that if I am to date anyone he should be a partner for me akin to Michelle & Barack or Bill & Hillary. Think you might be able to fit that role eventually? Then read on brave soul!

Most people who meet me are shocked to learn I am gay, not that I am "straight-acting" but more to the point, being gay is only a part of who I am. I am much larger than just a gay man.

I am a political junkie, tech nerd, broadway addict and I volunteer as a communications director for a faith-based LGBT organization.

I graduated college almost 4 years ago and worked on campaigns until I landed a stable job a great company in the world where I plan on staying for the 2014 cycle.

I work my job on a normal schedule and help out with the non-profit on the side. I workout and spend time with my friends and am joining a choir in March. Largely I am taking things at a bit more leisurely pace but always keeping busy.

My job is the embodiment of the "and" Baker's wife in Into The Woods
"Must it all be either less or more, Either plain or grand? Is it always 'or'? Is it never 'and'?" (bonus points if you know what this means)

I make a chocolate chip cookie that would make your mother jealous and I can whip up a decent meal for sunday dinner when I get the time.

I am a national level fencer but have put up my swords for now and I know how to cut a rug on the dance floor in ballroom, swing, or at the club and I am a lifelong learner who will never stop picking up a non-fiction book on this or that.

Also, being the "fun uncle" to my 6 (going on 7) nephews & nieces.

GQ once described me as "A 23-year-old in a French-cuff blue shirt with bold-framed glasses" but now that I had LASIK I would hope it is my smile.

There are far too many to choose from and I'm not a fan of reading through lists that are too long so I shall pick only a couple.

Enders Shadow & The Challenge of Change by Sen. Edward Brooke
Movies: Catch Me If You Can, Count of Monte Cristo, & Love Actually
Broadway Shows:
Next to Normal & Book of Mormon
TV Show: The West Wing (who in DC doesn't), Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Scandal & Modern Family
Music: I listen to 3 types of music; Alternative Rock, Musicals & Mashups.
Food: Thai, Good Mexican (DC has none), and Texas-style BBQ (if you know of a good Mexican or BBQ restaurant please let me know!)

The Internet
A Challenge
Intelectual Stimulation
Smart, well-directed TV shows like West Wing, Dr. Who, & Sherlock
Paper books that I can write in and dog-ear.
A family (which includes a dog)

Where I am going to end up with my life and how to live it well.
Also, how to better myself and the world for "What man is a man if he does not make the world a better place"

I am more likely to spend a night at home than at the club but I do try to spend time at friends' homes at the occasional dinner party or game night. Occasionally I will curl up with some hot cocoa and a book or go dance my cares away at Town or Cobalt.

I struggle to communicate emotions fully with those close to me and I can come off as cold because I might not say that "I miss you and am thinking about you" to someone I haven't seen for a while. For me the fact that I am saying hello means that I care for you. It is something that I am working on.

If at the end of the day you think that (after reading all of the above) we could turn to each other and say "We make a kick-ass team at this game called life," then send me a message at once and lets get a bite to eat.

If you are educated with direction in your life or a vision of what you want to do, come find me.

Or if you think you can give a better massage than I can! (many have tried, only my married friend has succeeded)