Thanks for stopping by. My name is Matt and I'll be your host. Here is a little about me.

The important stuff first: I have a great job, own a car, and have my own place.

Personality-wise, I'm great in one-on-one conversations, even with someone new, but I'm quiet in groups. But isn't that true for most on here?

I prefer planning out things ahead of time rather than being spontaneous. I remember deadlines and schedules in my head, and have never used an organizer of any kind. I prefer writing down directions versus using GPS. I love my dumbphone and have no plans to upgrade

My self-image is very important to me. By that I mean I want to be thought of as reliable, dependable, intelligent, and so forth, because I am. If someone has the wrong impression of me, it bothers me a lot. I work hard to make good first impressions and stay consistent in my actions and behavior. So in general, I take myself too seriously sometimes ;)

I don't have any pets, but I love animals and easily connect with them, even ones that dislike strangers.

That's my quick overview! More details below.

I am an electronics engineer. I design circuit boards for other companies. It's pretty interesting work, and there's always more to learn. I am a fierce believer in work-life balance, so I keep it to 40. I work to live, not live to work.

Indoor rock climbing is one of my major hobbies. I only climb indoors because I like the safety. I like climbing for several reasons. Psychologically, a part of me is always saying DO NOT FALL, so it clears my mind to concentrate on holding on. This also forces me to push myself further than I would otherwise. So in the end I get a great workout and some much needed calming of the mental chatter for awhile. Want to go climbing? Let's go.

Another big hobby of mine is bowling. I guess this is similar to climbing in that it is another activity anyone can pick up and do. I take bowling less seriously than climbing, but can get a MEAN 130 average on a decent day. As long as I don't use an 8# ball for curvy throws; that's always a mistake. Want to hit the lanes? Let's go.

More seldom hobbies: Archery, movies, running, biking, billiards.

Being dependable. I always do what I say I'm going to. I keep my promises.

Being punctual. I am generally early to everything by 10 minutes.

Staying organized. I get made fun of at work for having such a clean cube.

I am thin and fairly tall. That's due to metabolism, not some weird personality disorder ;)

Books
LotR, HHGTTG, The Witcher, Catcher in the Rye. I'm always up for a good read.

Movies
Too many to list. I have a picture of my movie shelf. I posted it but it got taken down because I'm "not in the photo". Ask for it and I'll share. My favorite movie is Shrek 1.

Shows
I don't have any TV service. I just watch MST3K off of my computer.
My favorite show of all time is the annual Gaki no Tsukai 24-hour No Laughing Batsu marathon.

Music
I am extremely passionate about trance music.
Above & Beyond, Airbase, Armin van Buuren, BT, Cerf, Mitiska, & Jaren, Cosmic Gate, Dash Berlin, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, Myon & Shane 54, Rank 1, Sean Tyas, Shogun, Super8 & Tab, Tenishia, Tristan Garner, Tritonal, and W&W, in no particular order, except alphabetical ;)

Did you know that The System uses these to recommend matches to you? So pick good ones!

In no particular order:
i) Climbing
ii) Bowling
iii) trance music
iv) working out
v) board games
vi) MST3K

Usually watching one of the movies in IMDB's top 250. I am slowly watching all of them. I've seen some great ones (Seven Samurai), but hated some of them too (2001: A Space Odyssey, which was very unexpected).

So if you like movies, guess what?

I browse anonymously. That means you won't see my visits and I won't see yours. So if you're interested, you have to take the initiative!

I selected that I am looking for new friends, short-term dating, or long-term dating.

Friends
If you think we could get along and but are not interested in dating, that is fine. Say that up front and there will be no tension about it. Just know that I don't do the "friends with benefits" thing.

Short/Long-term Dating
For any dating, you will need to live nearby; I don't do long-distance. Smaller things lead to bigger things, but they won't happen overnight.

If the indicator doesn't say I respond often, then it is lying. I respond to nearly everything that isn't just "hi", "hey", or "HEY HOT STUFF" ;)