I am a sapiosexual first and foremost..I think the mind and intelligence lead to other traits that make a woman appealing. I grew up overseas(Germany)...Parents were career teachers/students attaining their doctorates...We travelled extensively through Europe. Both have since passed and learned many thing from them. Took care of my mother the last two years of her life(brain Cancer) and learned that she and I were much stronger than we thought..Taught me life is short. just trying to be more humble and compassionate towards others...I do work a lot but find time to read workout and maintain a healthy lifestyle...Love intellectual conversation over a cocktail or dinner...I tend to enjoy one on conversations over large group settings... I just try to appreciate the little things in life...I do write daily.. mostly inspirational stuff and thoughts on love wisdom being selfless and having compassion for others..definitely believe that a relationship should be a friendship first and then move into something on a deeper level if both sides agree have a mutual attraction for each other mentally and physically

One of my favorite own personally written thoughts is..

As people what is on the outside should be held and caressed and what is on the inside should try to be understood and loved.

Living and thinking outside the box...that box works for some but it makes me claustrophobic ...Normal doesn't work for me...not much of a follower. Seeing things from other people's perspective. Enjoying what life throws at me and finding and appreciating the positives and learning from the negatives. Being happy with or without a woman... Sometimes a journey by yourself will help you with a journey with another at a later time.

Cooking, calm under pressure, listening, helping friends...wine tasting...don't laugh it is a talent..compassion and understanding of others...gaining wisdom from being more selfless, taking constructive criticism( leaving my mind open is a must)

Really....This must be a trick question;)....look closely...lol!!

BOOKS...
Rebel Buddha, Party of One,The Prophet, QUIET..the power of introvert in a world that cant stop talking,Solitude..return to self, Philosophical Explanations...any books on health, food, the mind, and exercise.

MOVIES
...Usual suspects,Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Seven, inception, The Notebook, Black Swan, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Limitless, Raging Bull, Psycho,Think like A man, The wedding Crashers, V for Vendetta, Looper, Good Fellas, Ocean's 11, Kill Bill, Blow, Savages, Avatar, The Godfather, Planet Earth Series, Silence Of The Lambs,WATER...movies that make me laugh, think, cry, and have some action...not really into sci-fi, but did enjoy Avatar

MUSIC..very long list...love all the genres.. Stephen Marley, Joss Stone, Anthony Hamilton, Maxwelll, Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Sade, lenny Kravitz, YoYo Ma,Seal, Common, 2Pac, Clapton, Mos Def, Duffy, Jill Scott, Collie Budz, India.Arie, Coltraine, Norah Jones...you get the picture...I have a jukebox in my head...LOL

FOOD...
recently made switch to a vegetarian/vegan diet, gluten, dairy and meat free organic diet...still willing to cook other foods for friends as I enjoy cooking as I feel it is an expression of love and caring for those in your life, male or female and don't pass judgement towards others, just a personal decision I have recently made...the kitchen is my sanctuary...comfortable in the kitchen

1. The Elements
2. my i-devices
3. my friends
4. my mind
5. my gym membership
6. my music

how we all impact others lives directly and
indirectly, in a positive or negative manner. Trying to understand others differences and accept everyone for who they are and be less judgemental and more selfless. Being open to new experiences and people. How so many people on here are afraid to just have a conversation...especially when there are things in common...can't have too many friends...sometimes a conversation is just that...no one is coming through the screen..lol..but then again many are still trapped in that little box...I left the box behind a long time ago...good to be free..good to experience the unknown and what one might think they understand but don't...plenty of room in my head and heart for expansion....Step out of the comfort zone...has more offer than you think.

Answering all these damn questions on the site and gaining more insight to women through their profiles...hope the men's profiles are as intriguing as I have found the womens'

Read my 'QUESTIONS'....plenty of answers there...although I'm sure some of my answers will change with time and depending on situations... I'm still learning and changing with growth..I'm pretty forthcoming with information....it's just a one on one conversation...and we haven't met yet either...and we can't see each other blush on the internet...LOL....mystery of what the other person is thinking and doing on the other side is intriguing

If you want to see things from a different perspective, while still having a good time and feeling like the only one in the room...You enjoy intellectual conversations with a side of flirting....and wine;)).....Talk to someone who appreciates more what's in your mind that is what's on your chest...The state of mind and heart of a woman can enhance her physical beauty immensely...at least I think so...