I'm looking for the companionship found in a friendship or relationship where we mutually enjoy spending time with each other. Most of us, I suspect, are here for that reason. I'm mostly focused on the dating potential though. I find that friends are easy to find, and I'm the kind of person who prefers a few close friends to a multitude of acquaintances I hardly ever see. The hard part is meeting single people. I don't really go out to places like bars or parties anymore, so I'm not out there "mixing it up". The last relationship I was in was a friend of a friend, but currently my friends don't know anyone single to introduce me to, and I'm unlikely to meet someone at my job. I've been told that I need to flirt with strangers more if I want to meet someone, and I can understand that, but I often feel like it's not the appropriate time to flirt with someone. I feel that a woman should be able to go out to the store without being hit on, and I don't feel it's appropriate to go hitting on the receptionist at the dentist even if I think she's attractive. I see guys hitting on girls all the time, and I think, "I really don't want to be just another guy who hit on her today, but... I also would like to meet someone again, and hopefully someday "the one" before I die...". I think almost everyone wants to find a partner in life. I'm not trying to be too picky. I'd like to enjoy some shared interests, and be able to have fun doing things together. And mutual attraction is of course nice.

This sounds cliche, and saying something sounds cliche is probably cliche, so I stand at the brink of a cliche black hole, but I enjoy a mix of going out and staying in. I'm not up for going "out" EVERY night, I for the most part enjoy just being in good company, art projects, creative things, watching a movie, conversation, cooking, whatever. It's all about being around someone you like being around. But I also enjoy hanging out in a park, going for a hike, going out to the movies, going out to dinner, maybe seeing the occasional live band, etc.

As for less generic interests, I've always had an artistic side. I've dabbled in writing music, photography, graphic design, and trying different types of art media. I did some costuming on an indie film as well as video FX work on two, which was really a lot of fun. Recently I joined a Jeep offroading group and we go driving on trails once or twice a month.

Really, if you have a positive outlook on life, are not addicted to anything stronger than coffee, and are looking for a relationship, then there's a good chance we can find something in common and I'd give meeting up a try to see if we click... Although, to be fair, I have to admit that if you are artistic, love sci-fi or fantasy movies, or are into Jeeps, one of those things would be the most appealing of interests, but it's not a deal breaker if you don't. I have friends I can see sci-fi movies with, etc.

I was living in Albany for a few years, then a roommate wanted to move to Las Vegas, which was such a randomly crazy idea for someone who'd never lived outside of upstate NY, I just had to do it. I lived in Nevada for three years until the economy tanked and I came back to NY to get on my feet. A year later I moved to VA to live closer to my sister, but the cost of living was way too high due to commuters from DC wanting property in that area, so I'm back in NY once again. I got a new job after moving back and I'm pretty happy with it, so I guess I'll just stick with upstate NY now. I'm just debating between moving back to Albany next year or being closer to my job by staying in Scotia.

Writing self-summaries that I think are too long, but can't seem to put more concisely.

I don't look my age. I hear that all the time, "oh, I thought you were twenty something".

Movies: I love Sci-Fi and Fantasy, but also enjoy a good comedy. I get bored with generic action flicks and cliche horror films. Some favorites are: The Fall, INK, Gattaca, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Serenity, The Princess Bride, Big Fish, Legend, Labyrinth, Requiem for a Dream, Galaxy Quest, A.I.

Music: Rock, Indie, 80's, Industrial... I like most music that is sort of "rock" related, even folk-rock. But I don't care much for Country, Pop, or Hiphop.

TV: Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Face Off, Community, True Blood, The Neighbors

Working until 7am Sat morning. OH night shift, you crazy hours you. But I only sleep a couple hours on the weekend, so I can enjoy the daytime, then sleep all day Monday and I'm back on track for night shift the rest of the week. It seems to work out pretty well, but I do feel a bit like a zombie by Sunday evening... I'm still working out the best solution to working nights and making the most of my weekends off.

Sometimes I will eat like half a box of "Cheez-It"s in one sitting and not feel bad about it. It's wrong how good those things are.