I'm a laid back type of man with a flair for the extraordinary. In saying that, I mean that I am attracted to self-thinkers who if they conform, it's only because what they think or believe just happens to fall in line with what others have done, not because others are doing it. That's the kind of mind I posses. I don't have an inside/outside box mentality...my world has no box. Does this make me weird? I don't know and really don't care. When and if you have conversations with me, you will fully understand.

I am a fun person to be around and love to laugh and see others laugh. Moreso, I love to see people smile; I believe that is one of the most sincere and genuine forms of expression, and is tough to fake (mostly because of the eyes. They will sell you out every time).

I have been blessed with formal education and world education and life has offered me the opportunity to use them both. I appreciate the beautiful things in life and try to treat every moment as special. Yes, life has also provided me my full amount of setbacks and "lessons learned," but I also cherish those (I can't have a testimony without a test).

So what is my heart's desire? I seek a chilled woman who is understanding, can offer a good conversation and is interested in listening to my senseless banter from time to time. I want someone who can laugh at herself and doesn't take life too incredibly serious. I want a woman who is physically appealing on the outside, but simply gorgeous on the inside. I need a woman who fully understands and appreciates the meaning of truth (this is where there is no room for negotiation. I can handle anything I can see coming). I desire a humble woman...I come from a humble background and see nothing more sexy than humility. This means she knows she is beautiful, but doesn't have to tell you; she allows you to just notice it. She cherishes everything she has.

I want a woman with whom I can grow with spiritually, emotionally, personally, financially, romantically, and all other -ally's. I don't have it all together and don't claim to, but it is coming together. I want a woman who also has room for growth. What can a person add to a person who is already perfect? Yes, I want her strong where I am weak and vise versa. This is how we become a unit, when that time is right.

I am a writer, so I could go on and on. Hopefully this is enough to allow just a glimpse into who I am. I think it would be fun getting to know the commas and ellipses of one another so we can fill in the unknown. I hope you feel the same way.

Now I will not even lie and say that I am for everyone or anyone is for me. I will not respond to everyone and will not settle for anyone. I don't have a specific "type," but I know what I like and what I don't when I see it.

I have reawaken the writing bug and have started writing again. I hope to soon continue works on the books I have started. I work for and earn my living and have stable employment. I attend church, faithfully, and serve (I am not just a pew warmer). Although my relationship with Christ is still growing, I am serious about where I place Him and I strive to do right. I am no "holy roller" nor am I "holier than thou" and want someone who is also growing.

I have a knack for the written word. I am also a good mentor to the youth (most of who my books are geared towards). I'm good at sports and a great listener. I have lived more life than many my age and have learned to do many things with some level of success...some more than others. I have been told I can hold a note, but don't ever try to confuse me with a real singer.

I am always asked who I played football for or mistaken for someone famous. Go figure! Don't ask why. If only I had that type of money. It's coming, it's coming.

Movies: Favorite - Goodfellas Really likes: The Temptations, The Breakfast Club, Troy, Act of Valor, Braveheart, etc., I love movies.

Music: All genres of music. Music beats through my heart and soul. Take away TV, my car, dessert, or my Words with Friends...touch my music, and it's going down.

Shows: Im a sucker for True Blood on HBO (I've seen every episode of each of the 5 seasons). Other than that, I like documentaries (something about true stuff that piques me).

Books: I mostly read autobiographies and non-fiction, although I am a fiction writer. Go figure! I guess kids need something more interesting than real. My stories incorporate a type of realistic fiction, though, so I think I'll cover most bases.

Food: I don't like to cook, so I'll take whatever I can get that tastes good. My favorites are my dad's enchiladas and meatloaf.

Redemption
Music
Laughter
Sports
Lotion
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It all depends on how the wind blows. Sometimes it's extremely calm and quiet and I find myself at home catching a good movie, but sometimes it's gale force and I'm out and about exploring my surroundings. It's more the former than the latter, though. That's my life. If I have a woman on my side, the atmosphere is just perfect wherever we are.

Ok, I don't like to tell this to too many people, because I can't stand the groupies, but I am widely known as the best air instrument player on the planet. You name it, I can play it. Shhhhhh! I'm available for parties and celebrations of all kind.

...Anything I've said intrigues you and you have seriously assessed your desires with what I've written in my profile.

...if you really want a good dude who will never play you and is sincere in everything he does; who understands trust, honesty, communication, understanding, etc.

...you are ready to grow with someone and seek that which you have never had before. I am not that same dude. I'm not professing to necessarily be better than anyone else, but you will see something else here.

I have always been told that it will take a special woman to be with me, and I have always agreed. Message me if you are a special woman.