I have no idea how long or short life will be, so I plan for the future, but I try to stop and enjoy today. I look forward to breaks in my responsibilities where I can get out and do something. It could just as easily be something planned/familiar or something spontaneous. I’m adventurous in most ways—I like to explore new places, new foods, new experiences.

I've been e-dating a couple years now. Met a lot of nice women, and a couple scammers too. I'm glad I've met a number of people, as it has clarified exactly who I am looking for.

From meeting a lot of different women, I've found that every woman has been very interesting (in very different ways). A coffee first date, even if it is only a single date that has no future, is always fun and interesting. Though a good conversation is always enjoyable, I've found it very difficult to find a woman that has similar interests and who I find attractive and she also feels the same way about me. You know, someone I feel right off the bat I think I'll be just as excited about a potential 20th or 200th date. The problem I most routinely come across is that women I've met (so far) tend to be too "indoorsy" and/or have too little sense of adventure. Heck, if you're scared of getting on the back of my motorcycle or think downhill skiing is too dangerous, I'm most definitely not for you. I like to experience life, not miss out on it!

I run a small business M-F; it is very interesting work that has certainly influenced who I am, but it in no way defines me. Outside of work I'm trying to enjoy life, and it'd be a lot more fun with someone to share! I like to do a wide variety of activities, and I'm very interested in doing or learning new activities with someone. I enjoy almost any outdoor activity, and I have or frequently still do participate in many, such as skiing, golf, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, hiking, gardening, walking, motorcycling, racing, bicycling, tennis, or swimming. I'm totally up for things like zip-lining and rafting too. For being outdoors, I draw the line on ice fishing--I'd rather clean the toilets than ice fish! Indoors, I enjoy movies (in or out), museums, new restaurants, Bears games, salsa dancing, bowling, billiards, darts, cooking, basketball, some video games, occasional Bulls game, or just a quiet evening at home. I must have a partner who likes to "do things" and experience life with me, so if your idea of "spending time" with someone is reading together on the couch, we are not a match.

Being modest :-) I talk modestly but let my actions speak loudly...

I'm told my smile, and that I'm in good shape are the "first impressions." After a couple hours, I'm told I come across as calm, collected, articulate, and respectful. Later, it's always "I wouldn't have guessed that about you..."

Unless it is a magazine, you won't often catch me reading. Unless, that is, you are watching me work. Then you'll find me reading scientific journals and books--the sure fire cure for insomnia! In my free time, therefore, I won't read much or spend a lot of time on the computer (though this e-dating thing seems to soak up quite a bit of time!)

For food, I like almost all foods that I’ve tried. I like American, Polish, Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Thai, German, you-name-it. I like mild. I like spicy. I like sushi! I'm more picky when it comes to dessert, but for the main course, it's hard to find food I don't like! I usually eat fairly healthy about 90% of the time, but I do have a big weakness for Chicago style pizza. It's probably my favorite food (that or seafood), and I admit I'm a bit of a snob about pizza! I have a long list of funny pizza stories--ask me on our first date.

I like most movies, and it's a common stay at home activity for me. I especially enjoy watching movies on lousy weather days under a warm blanket, falling asleep at night after a long day. I find that I only occasionally watch a horror or western, but I watch almost all other types of movies pretty frequently (yes, chick flicks can be good too, IMO, and most indeed are). Same goes for music--only type I don't really care for is rap, and I listen to all other forms depending mainly on mood. I enjoy the occasional play, comedy club, mystery theater, jazz or blues club, and new things I've not yet experienced. An opera is not so much me, however...

Love/trust/honesty
Adventure/excitement
Quality Chicago style pizza
Variety (it's the spice of life!)
A fast car and a fast motorcycle
Really, I can do w/o everything but the first one...

Meeting you!

Depends on the weekend. Every other weekend I have my two teenage girls, so half of the weekends I'm doing something with them. For the other half, I'm likely to do something with a friend, maybe go for motorcycle ride, maybe work on my salsa dancing (I'm just learning), or perhaps go on a date.

I actually like the concept of e-dating. Though being attracted to someone is important, I am simply not the type of person to approach a completely stranger at, say, the grocery store or Target. All I'd know about her is her looks, and that's not enough for me to be "interested" and strike up a conversation. I like the ability to know more about someone before I try to strike up a conversation. Maybe that's the scientist in me?

I want a long-term relationship. The excitement of a first date is fun, but I'm not fond of going on a bunch of first and second dates. I'd like to find the woman I'm looking for and have a quality LTR. Maybe it might lead to my "last first date". Romantically, I don't have a long "list", but I DO have a short list in what I'm looking for:

1. You must enjoy many of the activities listed herein (and introduce me to a few new ones).
2. You must have good character and are always trying to do the right thing.
3. You must find me attractive, inside and outside
4. You must be affectionate

If you meet the above, drop me a note! I'd love to hear from you, and I find it very appealing if the woman is confident and assertive enough to contact me first.

Oh, and before I forget, I've also found that this e-dating can yield unexpected friendships. I have two good lady friends now that I first met on a "date", but a romantic relationship was obviously not there. We have good, strictly platonic friendships. If you think we might fall into this category and not a romantic one, drop me a line and say so...