I will dance in the rain (and anywhere else), and I break out in song at random moments.

I embrace adventure and court danger.

My "probably shouldn't say that out loud" filter burned out years ago. My inner monologue is almost always outer.

I don't feel trapped or threatened by gender or relationship roles or expectations.

Rum is my nepenthe.

I flirt early and often. Don't take it too seriously.

I am well acquainted with my inner child. We get together on a regular basis to play hopscotch and make silly jokes.

Want more specifics? I'm a certified scuba diver, I love to dance (ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing, C&W), I'm learning to sail, I like karaoke, I've flown an ultralight airplane and want to get my pilot certificate one day. I play a little Texas HoldEm.

Following my passions.

Defending the indefensible. Finding the fun in the mundane. Remaining calm when others would panic. Initiating adventures. Occasionally being an insufferable know-it-all.

Oh, baby, I'm the total package. ;-)

My favorite books are non-fiction. I love to learn new things, and I also like to see how other people think. I read books on all of my hobbies, I read books about faraway places, and I read books about how to pick up women. Yeah, I'm just strange like that. I also like some science fiction, particularly fantasy stuff. I like to read about history, and I read biographies. Some favorite authors include Philip K. Dick, Douglas Adams, and Margaret Atwood. I really want to like Ayn Rand; I think she had some very interesting ideas, but she was a horrible novelist.

Okay, I admit it. I also read the occasional romance novel. Always historical romance. Usually from the Regency period. Yes, I know it's corny, and yes, it's sometimes like soft-core porn, but it's fun fantasy.

I like comedic movies, and sometimes documentaries. I also love film noir and psychological thrillers.

And theatre! There are few things more fun than seeing a live musical on a rainy Sunday afternoon!

I like food. Italian food, Mexican food, Thai food. I like all kinds of food! I work out so I can eat. I'll never be one of those people who can subsist on plain oatmeal and boiled chicken breast just to have single digit bodyfat percentage. I'm also not obese, but that's only because I stay active.

A sense of humor.

The warmth of the sun on most days of the year.

The internet, with its plethora of data and information.

Music to dance and sing to.

Lip gloss. I'm addicted to the stuff!

My big, comfy bed, with its 24" thick mattress with a memory foam pillowtop and 1000 count cotton sateen sheets. Mmmm... sleeeeeep.

Chocolate is good, too. ;-)

Everything. All the time. All at the same time! I only *appear* to have random thoughts to those who don't think as fast as I do. I also make a lot of obscure references and horrible innuendo. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, just nod and agree.

Dancing.

I'm a narcissist. I love myself. On a regular basis.

Any or all of the following apply:

~ You're a mostly sane guy or girl of almost any age who has had adventures (or wants to), who has stories to tell, who is driven by passion/ambition/conscience.

~ You're a person who seeks experiences outside of the mainstream--whether it's music, travel, food, extreme sports, Latin dancing, or revolution.

~ You would like to make a new friend (which could potentially turn into more). And if you want a workout partner on weekday mornings!

~ You'd like to meet up, have a drink, and discuss politics, religion, or just about anything else. If you are a libertarian or anarchist, and an atheist, we'd have a great time. Also, I tend to get along well with people who are in the sales profession, because I get it.

~ You want to rose tint my world.