I don't really feel like re-working all of this, so I'll just go ahead and give you the disclaimer now: I am happily entangled with mosis_tosis (OKC success story ftw!) and am no longer accepting any romantic inquiries (I'm not looking to cheat and we're not looking for a third). That said, read on if you dare (I might be biased, but I think it's a good read anyway).

I am a unique individual. I strike a good balance between small town sensibilities and city lifestyle. People seem to trust me and I am always happy to lend my sympathetic ear when it is needed. I think I've always been considered the "nice guy" or "relationship material". Honesty and genuine respect go a long way with me. I'm not a pushover, though, if that's what you're thinking. I'm a sarcastic, (occasionally) foul-mouthed guy who doesn't take kindly to being toyed with. Leave the cat and mouse games at the door. I don't have the patience for such bullshit. Also, I make a living doing semi-technical things, but I can assure you that I am no social pariah.

I'm not a smoker or a drug user. If you partake on occasion, I won't hold that against you (much). I drink, but I can't abide the taste of beer. My drink of choice at the moment is hard cider (Strongbow if you can get it on tap, otherwise I'll take a Woodchuck). I also highly enjoy White Russians. You will very rarely find me in a bar, though, so if I'm drinking it's at a restaurant or somebody's home.

I really do like all the big forms of entertainment: music, movies, tv, video games, and books. I tend to go through phases for each one every now and again. At the writing of this rant, I am trying to get into a new book series. Exciting stuff, I know.

I like good music. With a few rare exceptions, I believe there has been very little good music produced in the last 5-10 years. Personally, I blame MTV (though I'm far from indie).

I am a gamer. I have a massive love for Rock Band 2, but there are long spells where I don't even touch game controllers (such as right now). It all depends on what games are out, I suppose. I just got out of a WoW phase (don't judge me).

So, I'm random and I rant sometimes (case in point, this self-summary). I hope this doesn't turn you away, because I think this is part of what keeps me interesting (that and my dashing good looks).

Also, I am single-handedly going to bring the use of the word "prossibly" (a combination of "probably" and "possibly") into common use.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR IN A WOMAN

I believe that all things are good in moderation; I don't deal well with extremes. I want someone who is a little different from everyone else. She isn't an attention whore or overly rebellious, but she should know that she's got that little something special that makes her worthwhile. She should be able to think for herself. She should be smart, funny, sarcastic, strong, affectionate. I am mostly a very laid-back, casual guy and I don't want someone who will be prim and proper all the time; she should be able to work a t-shirt and jeans. That said, she should also be feminine and able to dress up for the occasional evening out. She should be attractive. She doesn't have to be a super-model (I know I'm not), but I don't think it makes me shallow to NOT want to date someone based on their appearance. I'm open to a wide range of styles, colors (hair, skin, eyes, etc.), body types... as long as she carries it well. She should have a strong intellectual curiosity of the universe, but without taking herself too seriously. She must have a dorky, silly, playful side. Humble but confident. I want us to be able to take care of and nurture each other in our own ways, but without being a burden on the other. "And her hair shall beof what colour it please God." Bonus points if she knows where that line came from. Is all that too much to ask? Okay... if you're close to that, I'll certainly give you my consideration.

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• f-ingmarmot

I graduated from the University of Kentucky in December '05 (BA in Telecommunications with minors in Art Studio and Classics) and am now working as a web designer/programmer (HTML, CSS, & Javascript) in Louisville, KY. I really enjoy what I'm doing, and I really like the people that I'm working with.

When I'm not working, I'm either playing video games (love my 360 and my computer), watching a movie, watching TV, or reading.

I recently started taking taekwondo lessons (which is a major departure for me because I'm not what you'd call an "active" person). Wish me luck!

I like to think that I'm good at video games. I'm pretty damn awesome at Rock Band (guitars and vocals).

I think I'm a really good driver. Although I get really frustrated with everyone else on the road. You know... because they're not as good as I am. I don't take it out on the other drivers, but I do get rather vocal in my own car sometimes. I like to think that it's a healthy form of release.

Also, I think I'm good at offering a sympathetic ear. People seem to trust me and open up to me. If I can provide some comfort or advice, then all the better.

From a physical standpoint, I've received an odd number of compliments on my eyes. I don't see what's so special about them, but I'm not going to complain if others do.

Another thing that people notice about me is my sense of humor. Sometimes my jokes come off as a little odd and I have been known to silence a room full of my friends. And that's okay. That's just me, and they understand that. I like to incorporate movie quotes into my general conversations a lot and see if people pick up on them. Sometimes I don't sound like I make much sense. Sometimes I find that it's a really great way to connect with people. So I've got that going for me... which is nice.

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• f-ingmarmot

I love good movies, music, and books. I'm picky about my music and books, but I just like to think that I hold out for the best of the best.

(A) I mostly enjoy sci-fi. I really enjoy books that can blend the themes/literature/culture/ mythology of both the distant past and the near-to-distant future. I Highly Recommend: the Ravirn series (WebMage, Cybermancy, CodeSpell, MythOS), Snow Crash, Illium, Otherland, The Alphabet of Manliness (laugh out loud funny)

(B) I especially love a good sci-fi movie or comedy: Star Trek, Star Wars, The Big Lebowski, Lord of the Rings, Boondock Saints, Dazed and Confused, The Shawshank Redemption, Transformers, Iron Man, Batman Begins, X-Men (1, 2, & 3), The Usual Suspects, Waiting, Underworld (1 & 2), Pirates of the Caribbean (1 & 2), Much Ado About Nothing (I enjoy Shakespeare, but I haven't had many opportunities in my life to enjoy it), Kevin Smith movies (especially Mallrats and Dogma)

(C) In music, I mostly enjoy modern, classic, and alternative rock. When I was a kid I used to listen to country, but I can't tolerate much that was made past 2000. Evanescence, Linkin Park, Aerosmith, CCR, Shinedown, Beatles, Ra, U2, 10 Years, Julia Nunes (check her out on YouTube). I recently picked up the latest Kings of Leon album because I kept hearing "Use Somebody" on Slacker.com (a great Internet radio site) and it got stuck in my head...

(D) American (I love a good steak), Mexican (Qdoba burritos are the best), Italian (I do love pizza and pasta), Mediterranean (I love a good gyro... or really anything with feta or tzatziki.)

(E) There should be a section on TV, so I'm adding it, dammit. I'm a sci-fi and reality show junkie. My favs include: Heroes, Lost, Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race, How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Grey's Anatomy (a guilty pleasure), Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs... and M*A*S*H, Stargate, and Star Trek are some of my all-time favs

(F) This space reserved for video games. If you want to know more about my gaming interests, ask me (and remind me to fill out this section).

1) Good friends (without them I would be a worthless, quivering pile of goo) 2) computer 3) good food (the best of which will inevitably give me heartburn) 3) heartburn medicine (yeah, I know I'm a wuss) 5) my car 6) my big ol' brain (with all the benefits and burdens that it bestows upon me)

Me and this big 'ol universe that we live in.

I'm a very introspective person. I spend inordinate amounts of time thinking about the things I've done, the decisions I've made, and where my life is headed. I spend a lot of nights laying awake 'til all hours, reviewing the course my life has taken. For what it's worth, I like to think that most of my thoughts are, ultimately, directed at bettering myself. I'm a strong believer in learning from your mistakes.

At the risk of sounding utterly cliche, I also spend significant amounts of time thinking about the nature of the universe, the meaning of life, good and evil in the world, blah blah blah and other great mysteries that have been pondered by philosophers over the years...

I don't do the bar scene and I've never been big on parties. Sometimes, I'm at home on my computer, reading a book, watching a DVD, or playing a video game. I have been known to go solo to the movies if there is something playing that I really want to see. If I have my druthers, though, I'm hanging out with one or more of my close comrades (prossibly having a few drinks and doing a little gaming).

I've found that I really enjoy good, live music and good, live stand-up comedy, but I don't indulge in either nearly as much as I'd like.

I'm actually a very open person (hence the long, unending rants in my profile) and I will likely tell you just about anything you want to know, but you're just going to have to ask for the private stuff. It's not that I don't want you to know... I just don't want to announce it to the world.

I will tell you this: I have an irrational fear that the zombie apocalypse is coming. I am an intelligent, logical person and I know that it's never going to happen. Still, sometimes, when I'm all alone in my apartment, I'll look out my windows fully expecting to see the undead horde slowly moving in on my position. Especially disturbing is that I expect to see people I know that have already been turned. I don't know if it's that or their overwhelming numbers that freaks me out more. Clearly I've put too much thought into this. Please do not misunderstand me: this is not some fascination or fetish. I. Hate. Zombies. They legitimately freak me out.

If you've made it this far, and you really think I sound like we would get along, then I STRONGLY recommend that you message me. If I message you, it'll probably just get lost amongst all the creeps and losers that bother you on a daily basis. So go ahead and send me a message. What do you have to lose? Please note: I leave IMs and "winks" turned on for the people that have already gotten know me; I don't see these as good first points of contact. If you're reading this, now you know not to do that. All others will be mocked mercilessly (okay, I won't mock you at all, but it isn't going to earn you many points).

Also, if you're a mommy or long distance we probably won't be striking up a romance (unless you're otherwise absolutely perfect for me, of course). It's nothing personal; I'm just not prepared to enter into those kind of relationships (at least not right now). However, I am always accepting applications for new friends.

Also, if you can't see yourself in a long-term, committed relationship with an atheist, it probably isn't gonna work out either (I really don't see myself finding god anytime soon). I'm open-minded and respectful of others to the extent that they offer me the same courtesy. Just putting that out there.