Got tired of the Craigslist scene, so I thought I'd give this a try on the suggestion of a good friend. Not sure what I'm looking for, or what I might find, but I guess this is as good a place as any to restart.

That is, I've been married once already and though the divorce has yet to be finalized, it's pretty much over. No drama, it just kinda fizzled. *Update* Divorces take a while... who knew?

So after maybe a year and some months of being out of the relationship loop, I find myself starting to look for a companion again. Not a sex partner, not a "one night stand", but a full blown relationship starting with a good solid friendship and then we'll see where it goes from there. I can take it as serious as it can go =) *Update* I wanted to emphasize that I really want to start off with a good friendship. I'm not commitment phobic or anything like that, but it's just my genuine belief that a good relationship (if it should bud into that) begins with a solid friendship. And, no, I'm still not looking into one night stands or casual "hook ups" - it's not my thing.

So that's the preface. The "real self-summary" starts here I guess =P

I'm an open minded individual who would rather discuss, more than argue, accentuate the positives, more than harp on the negatives, and would rather take the scenic route, than settle for shortcuts. People think I'm serious at times, but that's because I've developed a highly developed "filter" that keeps me from saying something that'll make me look like an ass (okay, it only works half the time, but I'm still working out the bugs). I can be sweet without being clingy and sensitive without being effeminate. That isnt to say that I'm all "guy". I mean, i like to cook... or at least make a good attempt at it. I actually love helping my gal-friends shop (within reason - kinda have the draw the line with make up and lingerie, simply because I dont know what most of that stuff is about anyway. ie If I dont recognize it, or understand it, I'm not going to be much help with it).

My clubbing days are over, but I still dont mind going out on the town occasionally. I love to travel, drive, be creative, and spoil my friends. I also dont mind spending a quiet evening at home relaxing... or plotting to TAKE OVER THE WORLD BWAHAHAHAH... ahem...

Hmmm... I should probably get to the other sections...

I am generous, caring, and loyal

The very question I often ask myself, "what AM I doing with my life". I tend to be a jack-of-all-trades. While that helps me to be consistantly employed, it doesnt really help to narrow my interests to a specific career. *Update* I'm now working for the smallest, fastest internet company that no one knows about. Once again, I don't specialize in any one skill and am constantly being pulled in a dozen directions at once. It's a good gig that doesn't really feel like work most of the time. What I'd rather be doing is getting my pilots license, playing a few guitar gigs, or establishing my own business. Unfortunately, two of those requires a healthy dose of finances, and one requires more talent than I posses (for now). I'm always looking for new interests and am open to practically everything and anything.

The one thing that is a constant in my life is that I'm always helping people. People in need, my friends, my family... good help is hard to find these days, so if I'm available I answer the call. It doesnt take complete precedence of my life, but the person I hope to be with should be able to understand and accept that.

Uhm... this is tough. Being patient? Hand-eye coordination? Maybe I should get back to this. I'm a jack-of-all-trades, master of none =P Didnt I go over this earlier?

Is that I try to stay un-noticed. Sorry, I'm not one to get into the spotlight. I'm not shy, but I'm not one to make myself stick out either.

Physically, I'm kinda short. Enh, I'm used to it =P

OMG.. there is waaaay too much to cover on this topic so I'll have to give the short list.

Books and movies: It's interesting with good plot or character developement, I'll usually enjoy it. I'm a sucker for brainless violence once in a while. Oldskool kungfu movies, ftw!

Music: Music is my life... I'll listen to anything, but country. Also, polka is my arch enemy!

Food: I'll eat just about anything.

Music

My guitar

A positive outlook

A plan "b" (and occasionally a "c" and "d", even)

Good food

Good company

The future.

Random weird things like "Why are sweaters called sweaters, when 'warmers' would be a more appropriate title"

Where I should go next...

... Trying to figure out what I should do with my weekend if I havent already made plans.

For the life of me, I cant think of anything... Oooo.... I know! I'm a sucker for a beautiful laugh =P Is that lame of me?

I havent bored you with my novel-like introduction and you actually think we'd have something more in common than looking for the opposite sex.

Feel free to chat with me if you see I'm on.

I'm always up for adventure, so if you just want to spontaneously want to grab coffee/dinner/movie, let me know. - And because I'm a gentleman (or at least I try to be), I'll always be happy to pick up the tab. *This is, of course, not an invitation to go grab dinner at a four star restaurant - I'm not cheap, but I'm not here to get taken advantage of either. If things work out and we hit it off then a nice night out will definitely be in short order.

If you do message me, and it takes me a while to get back to you, please forgive me in advance as my work schedule (and work ethic) sometimes prevents me from writing back right away.