I haven't done online dating in, oh, about three years now. I stopped not because I'd met someone special, but mostly because it was a frustrating experience. I met a lot of nice people last time I tried this, and I expect I will again, but finding the proverbial "match" is like trying to hit the bullseye on a dart board while wearing a blindfold. You usually just end up putting someone's eye out, you know? After trying to meet someone more organically---through friends, activities, etc---I've decided to give this another shot. Let's just say this experience is a bit more concentrated in terms of meeting people (for better or worse).

Last time I did a profile I was super snarky (which I am), super cynical (which I can be), and generally tried to make myself seem cooler than I am (I'm only about 60% cool in truth). This time around, however, I want to be a bit more sincere and straight forward. I'm a lighthearted person who doesn't take things too seriously, but I also don't want you to confuse that with my honest desire to meet someone who I'd be excited to share my life with. Wow---that sounds like exactly the sort of sugary nonsense I would normally try to avoid, but there you have it. I'm getting soft in my old age, I guess.

Okay, let's cut right through the bullshit and get down to the stuff people really want to know. First, I'm not a douche bag. Honest. I'm not on here for simple hookups. Being of an open mind I'm not fundamentally opposed or judgmental of such things, but it's fair to say I'd prefer to meet someone who is open to the idea of a relationship. I'm a patient sort, so I'm not looking to run head first into something, but I'm not a commitment-phobe either. Lots of my girl friends are always complaining about how New York men aren't interested in relationships. I think that's true for some men, but I think it's more often the case that those same men are just being smart enough to not enter into a relationship that's not going to work for them. And that's how I am, I think. I'm cautious, but unafraid.

As for who I am, I'm a free thinking liberal who always loves a good debate. I have a great job in the press department at a New York museum, but I'm also a playwright and a blogger. It's those latter two things which I'm currently expanding into a greater part of my identity. I recently had a short play produced off-Broadway and I'm hoping to produce a full-length play within a year's time. I'd say I'm funny and have a good sense of humor, but doesn't everyone say that? But no, I'm actually funny. Seriously. Okay, yes, a few lame jokes here and there, but that's part and parcel with trying to be funny. Beyond that, you'd find me to be opinionated but open-minded; assertive but flexible; handsome but approachable; sweet AND caustic; adventurous but still a little shy; and generally an unpredictable contradiction. I may suffer from multiple personality disorder---but all my personalities are likable. Except Aaron. We hate Aaron.

Anyhoo, here are some final thoughts:

We will not have a bad first date. We may not make it to a second date, but I guarantee you a not-awful time for our first meet.

Also, I'm a good kisser. I've been told it's important to not be modest of such things...so there's that.

I'm also wordy.

I do not have multiple personality disorder.