*** Update, 9/29/09: I'm only interested in friends right now, but I've left my dating profile here as a good representation of my personality. If you think we'd have fun platonically or that my crew should hang with your crew, I'd still love to hear from you, but if you're looking for a date, I'm not a good candidate. ***

Hey there! Yes, I know you’re going to skip this and check out the pictures. No worries, go right ahead. After all, I’m probably going to do the same for you… if I haven’t already. ;-)

Back so soon? Glad to hear it. Let me tell you about the man behind the pretty face:

I don't have cable.* While I may fire up the picture box now and then for a round of Rock Band, the occasional movie, or some Wii shenanigans, most of the time I prefer to spend quality time with the people I care about, read a book, or hit the road and find an adventure.

At heart, I'm an absolute gentleman... with a streak of mischief just wide enough to keep things interesting. I'll open the door for you or offer up my coat on a cold night, then bet you a kiss I can make the waiter say "underwear" before you can. And if you start a pillow fight on a Sunday morning, you’ll get all the trouble you’re looking for.

As for you... are you more than just a pretty face? I like offbeat, intelligent women who are driven to change, save, or take over the world. Those often referred to as "feisty" move to the head of the line - I want someone who can keep me on my toes. You should be emotionally healthy, have a good relationship with your family, and know what you want from a man. The right woman lives life with enthusiasm, and her brain is her best feature. If that sounds like you, we should talk.

*My roommate DOES have cable, so technically I do, too, but I only see it if I happen to be in the room when she's got it on.

I'm an Account Executive at a local telecommunications equipment reseller. What does that mean? Well, I spend most of my time translating from "IT" to English, and I help people harness the latest technology to improve their workplace - things like implementing "work from home" programs and helping organizations become greener by reducing waste and energy use.

Out of the office, I play on a pool league twice a week with friends, and as captain, I led my team to the national championships this year. Lately I've been getting into leathercraft and learning to draw the human figure. Finally, everyone here says they love to read, but how many actually have to go out and buy bigger bookshelves to hold their collections?

I've been singing since before I could talk, and played the guitar for over half of my life at this point.

I have yet to meet a dog that didn't love me immediately.

I pick up new things faster than anyone you've know, and I've got a black belt in witty verbal exchanges.

That they're comfortable. Something about the way I handle new people puts them at ease very quickly.

But sometimes it's the smile. I'm pretty bad at hiding the fact that I'm trouble (only the best kind, of course). there's usually a little spark of it shimmering in my eyes, too.

Movies with surprise twists, Neil Gaiman, new flavor combinations, Stephen King, wagging tails, Rock Band, Dr. Pepper, a full tank of gas and an open weekend, Food Network, dark wood with burgundy, Harry Potter, the National Mall, karaoke, captivating stories, playing pool, Thai food, indie music (and the XM radio that brings it), Get Fuzzy, Postsecret, animal rescue, Scrabble, the W&OD bike trail, puns, conversations that last for hours, red wine, 80s music, eye contact, museums, poker, cheese, artistry of any sort, farmer's markets, the smell of fresh coffee, bacon, making music, new friends, smelling the roses.

0. My amazing family and outstanding friends (go figure).
1. Gmail.
2. My iPhone. Yes, I'm a member of the cult.
3. A steady supply of good fiction.
4. My pool cue (it was handmade specifically for me).
5. A well equipped kitchen.
6. Caffeine.

If Carmen San Diego and Waldo hooked up, would their kids be totally invisible or just really hard to find?

What is typical? No such thing. This Friday, I spent quality time with my roommate's dogs and dusted off Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! for some old school fun. The one before? Bar hopping in Old Town for a buddy's birthday. And prior to that, it was a weekend in the District that started with a movie in Chinatown and ended with tennis balls at the dog park.

I've really been digging DC’s independent theater scene recently – the last great find was about Shakespeare and zombies. Local music’s a big favorite, too, and I’ll almost never turn down the opportunity to play tourist in the District.

That said, my favorite Friday is a quiet night at home to cook dinner, curl up on the couch, watch a movie, and recharge, but it's pretty rare that the social calendar allows it.

You share my philosophy on internet dates. Let's face it, nobody clicks "send message" and magically lives happily ever after. I want to have fun, and if we hit it off that's a bonus. So let's learn to swing dance, take silly pictures at the sculpture garden, or hit the Smithsonian for a game of hide and seek. We'll have a good time and possibly make a new friend. If not, well... I've got a vacancy in the "evil nemesis" department, but you'd better have a your maniacal laugh down cold.