I'm an acepting, happy individual eager to give this (online dating) a shot. Given the nature of the dating beast, I can say that I do not like to play games, am not into wasting anyone's time and prefer to keep feelings from being hurt.
I don't date much, as I keep myself busy being a single father of two boys, (ages 14 and 12) and have been divorced for a while. I've had my share of "failure-to-launch's" but I remain optimistic that the right person is out there.
Don't get me wrong; I am complete and happy but our lives have so many different levels and depths and in one of those, there is room for a good companion who will appreciate a mature-minded fella with a playful perspective towards life in general.

I like hiking, jogging, live music, singing, and bowling

I am easy going, mature enough, and a cool customer.

I'm trying to get back in shape and have changed my diet to better accomodate this new thing. I will (try) to use food as fuel, not for comfort; see how that goes. I am not the fittest, but I am walking everyday as exercise and also work out 2-3 times a week and trying my darndest. Is not easy to get back in shape after leaving your 30's behind. But I will give it my best.

Taking everything in stride. I always have the right perspective and a positive attitude.
I'm also good at making my kids laugh; I'm a quick learner; and I'm good at being humble about my (perceived) abilities.

How serious I seem to be. That goes away as soon as we start talking.

Books: The Steppenwolf by Herman Hesse, The god delusion, Everything you know about god is wrong, One hundred years of solitude; I enjoy reading Dave Barry and periodicals. I will always be reading at least 2 books. I don't much care for fiction, unless it's a classic.
Movies: Avatar, Kick Ass, Godfather I & II, Shawshank redemption, The fugitive, Star wars saga, Blazing Saddles, The fifth element, The sixth sense, The matrix, Falling down and many more.
Shows: Mad Men, and anything scientifically themed show either by discovery channel, nat geo or history channel or whatever seems interesting from netflix. I don't watch much regular TV and avoid most reality stuff, except for sports. But I'm not beholden to watch anything and will abandon it on the spot if some activity comes up.
Music: classic rock & mexican 80's pop
Food: chinese, mexican and whatever I cook at home.

Water, exercise, laughter, music, good food, something to read.

*Ways for a happy (near and long term) future.
*How I can positively contribute to the betterment of the world.
*What was the name of that author/character/song/philosopher I was trying to quote?

Finishing up my workday (The middle of my workweek, mind you) close to midnight and pondering whether is worth my while to go somewhere at that ungodly hour.

Although I generally dislike the so called "chick flicks" I have a few guilty pleasures like "As good as it gets" and "My big fat greek wedding". I love "Grease", but I don't think that's a chick flick. Is it?

You're happy with who you are and don't think that (any) material thing(s) are the most important part of your life. Also, if you are comfortable with the concept that we should all do good unto others because is the right thing to do and that we should seek happiness in simple things i.e. actions, not objects.