I am single, 26, with my own house, car, and a respectable job in the IT industry. When I go home after work, even though I've been staring at computer screens all day, I still like to come home and bust some zombie heads, or rock out in rock band, or race the world in Burnout. This is a huge turnoff for a lot of women, and since the video game enthusiast isn't as popular on the east coast as the west, it's hard to find a compatible woman who matches my rather eclectic tastes.

I want someone who will offer at least halfway-decent competition at what I play, I won't get mad if I lose, I will show you how to play if you want to learn, and I won't let you win once you show that you know what you're doing (or upon request ;)). I also love playing cooperatively, because feelings get bruised when competition gets a little TOO heated. I figured I'd put this near the top; it gets sweeter from here on out.

I have a random sense of humor, and I can make just about anything seem funny with the right person, and the right situation. I'm funny enough to be told to do stand-up, but smart enough to recognize my brand of humor doesn't work on-stage. My inter-personal humor is like a gobstopper. I'm sweet at first, but when you get to know me, I get sour with sarcasm. When I'm poking fun at someone, it's evidence that I'm very comfortable with them. If I say something insulting, I don't usually mean it, and apologize if I do.

My musical tastes are especially eclectic. My interests run the gamut, from showtunes to metal. I can get really into the stuff that I like, including singing along and thrashing (I won't call it dancing, lol). Some women find this to be disturbing, but really, it's just me enjoying myself. I don't listen to Rob Zombie and Godsmack for the message; I simply like how it sounds. It resonates with me, and my ideal match will understand what that means. Also, I started playing the drums last year. I'm no Neil Peart or Lars Ulrich, but I can keep a basic beat. I jam with my friends as often as I can. I sing sometimes, and if we have similar music tastes, I love to have someone sing along!

In addition to my passion for music and video games, I also enjoy writing. My expansive vocabulary frequently flustered my former beau, so if you can keep on the level with me verbally, that would be fantastic. I don't dock points if you opt not to employ your own arsenal of multisyllabic ordinance. I wrote a novella about four years ago, and am waiting for inspiration to come by and help me finish it. Will you bring such inspiration with you?

Physically, I'm 5'7, 220lbs. I'm a chunky munkey, but I'd say I carry it pretty well. I've often been told I'm "cute," but aesthetics are always subjective. As such, I assume to make no assumptions until we've met in person; photos are generally misleading.

I work in a call center for State Department, writing tickets and doing basic troubleshooting. It's nothing glamorous, but I find it to be rewarding and fun.

Keeping up my house, and learning new things. I'm starting to get a real passion for music(as influenced by one of my best friends) and am getting better at the drums, and hope to teach myself guitar soon!

Video Games - Nothing to brag about, but I will anyway. I'm notorious in my circle for being able to pick up a game and play it. The exception here is sports games. Those require the fandom of someone who has been following the sport for years, just to be halfway decent.

Writing - It's been a while since I've been creative, but when I am, I'm unstoppable!

"Magic Fingers" - Per my ex, with whom I'm still friends. Evidently, they're quite magical.

Cooking - Nothing fancy, but I can whip up a damn good cheese steak, simple spaghetti, and I often impress myself with the awesomeness of my omelettes.

My crazy laugh. I am known to have a rather hearty guffaw. Also, I'd heard that you can always tell apart the guys who know how to cook from the ones who don't. The latter don't enjoy their own cooking, and the former do, and it shows!

Favorite Books: Jurassic Park by Crichton; Thursday Next series by Fforde

Favorite Movies: Back to the Future; Krull; Independence Day; Fight Club, Sin City

Favorite Music: Rock, Metal, Dance, Techno specifically Rob Zombie, Godsmack, Shadows Fall, and Juno Reactor, but I'm always open to something new and exciting! I'm getting more into indy rock, specifically Jucifer

Favorite Foods: Lasagne, Pesto, Pizza, Hamburgers, Broccoli

Favorite Video Games: Mega Man, Soul Calibur, Xenogears, Intelligent Qube

1) My Family - They are the backbone of my life, the center upon whom I rely. It's encouraging and comforting to know they're there.

2) Friends - I find myself quite miserable without my friends. I can do well enough on my own, but prefer to spend my time with other people in small groups (5 or fewer)

3) Car

4) House

5) Fresh Air (not just the indoorsy recycled stuff)

6) Video games - as if that wasn't painfully obvious by now.

What happens when an unstoppable force encounters an immovable object?

Relaxing some way or another. I work saturdays, so I'm not up/out too late on Fridays anymore.

I've never had sex. Nope, not once. And if masturbation counted, we'd all be filthy sluts.

Oddly enough, people don't believe me on this. I can't imagine why I'd put something like that here if it WASN'T true...

Ideally, I'd like someone between 21 and 31 (it's okay if you're a little older), and proportional; you don't have to be fit or thin - curves in all the right places preferred! Race mostly doesn't matter, but I'm not romantically interested in black women.

I look forward to hearing from you!