Hi, I am a Chicago transplant and haven't met many friends since moving here, except a few from college. I am on here to hopefully meet some more friends, but more importantly, a girlfriend. I am a warmhearted, caring, loving, genuine guy. I don't play games, lie, steal, or cheat. I am not on any state registries for any weird, sick, or perverted things. I am just a normal guy who likes to live life, have fun, laugh and smile.

I enjoy all sorts of things, especially the outdoors. These activities include fishing, hiking, backpacking, going for a bike ride, snowshoeing, just relaxing by a lake or just water in general, or even enjoying a day in a park and watch the sunset. I have also skydived a few times, and just this winter I went skiing for the first time of my life. I also plan to go scuba diving, whitewater rafting, hang gliding and surfing one day, but that's all in due time. I love having a bbq, shooting pool, going to baseball games and concerts, and listening to some music while hanging out with friends and just be goofy. Sometimes I just enjoy staying in and being lazy. I don't see anything wrong with staying in comfy pj's all day watching movies, or whatever else I feel like doing. I am a free-spirited type of person and I try not to worry about the small stuff in life. I much rather live one day at a time and enjoy it while I have it.

If we end up dating, I can promise you I will treat you well and with respect. I am a very kind and loving person, and I do not see anything wrong with opening doors for a lady, offering my jacket if your cold, or just treating you as the princess you are. I am very affectionate, love to cuddle up, kiss, run my fingers through your hair, look deep into your eyes and just enjoy being in each others company. If your having a long tiring day, I wouldn't mind giving you a nice massage to help you relax, or do something stupid to make an ass out of myself to make you laugh and forget about your day. I am just me, a lost hopeless romantic. Sometimes I might even treat you to a surprise, even if its just bringing you some flowers, or going out for some ice cream.

I would love to date, but honestly, with the few dates I've been on, it sucks out there and is much harder than I remember. I want to meet somebody with whom I can connect with on a mental and physical level. Somebody who brings a smile to my face every time I see you. I want to fall in love with you each time we meet, and not forget why we fell in love. I am at a point in my life where I would like to start thinking about settling down, getting married and have a family. That of course would be long-term, not that I'm looking to just jump right into that. I would like to start building my life with somebody in it, somebody special. I am tired of going through life by myself.

After working the past 10 years in the corporate world, it was time for a change. I took a huge chance on life. I left my career as a technical manager, I left most of what I had behind, left my family and friends and everything that I knew. I packed up the truck and moved to Colorado so that I can be in the type of environment that will allow me to be more active and feel alive again, instead of the same day-in and day-out routine. I love the mountains, the atmosphere, the easy-going peace like people and attitudes. I love being in a positive environment. I am back in college to further my degree. I previously have as AAS in Electronics and Computers. I am now working on earning my BS in Engineering. I currently attend FRCC-Westminster and plan to transfer to CU-Boulder.

So here's the low down. I figured I'd be upfront and honest so that we don't waste each others time, especially since I have learned from previous dates that this could be a slight problem. A part of the giving everything up and moving out here included getting rid of my car. I do not currently have a car, as I take the buses and ride my bike to where I need to go. I do currently work part-time, but now that classes are over for the summer, I am looking for full-time work. One reason for this is to get myself ahead and to put my life back on the right track. With this, I do plan on buying another car so that transportation is not an issue.

I know what your probably thinking at this point, wow, a 32 year old man without a car or house (I have my own one bedroom apartment), he must not have his life together. Look, we have all made our mistakes in the past. I have learned from mine and want to move on from that, leaving the past in the past. I am working hard to put my life in the right direction, and if that means having to make some sacrifices to get there, I will do it, not caring about how others may view or judge me. I have a plan, and I am always determined to make my plan work. If you are willing to work with me and stand by me and support me with my decisions, than we will get along great. If you are going to judge me for the decisions I have made, please move on because I do not believe anybody should judge another. I would never judge anybody for who they are or what they do, so don't do that to me. I may not have a lot, but I have a lot to offer. While I am in school working on my degree, it gets quite expensive and is hard to work full-time while I'm in school full-time. So not every date is going to be going to fancy restaurants or bars. I never believed a date should be based on how much I'm going to spend on you, it's about how we connect and interact when we do spend time together. Look, I'm not saying I won't treat you out, but just don't expect it all of the time every time we see each other. Sometimes it's nice to just hang out and spend good quality time together, doing activities together. A nice ride to the mountains can be more rewarding than buying over-priced drinks at an over-rated bar where we can not even hear each other.

So there you have it, the cold hard truth about where I am at this point in my life. If it doesn't bother you, great! If it does, please, I do not need to hear about it, just simply move on and don't waste either one of our time. I am willing to open my heart to the right person, as long as it's not abused. When I started going through rough times in my life with my previous job, I took myself out of the dating scene for a few years so that I could figure things out for myself. I did not think at that time it would be fair to bring anyone into my crazy life. Now that I have moved on from all of that and know what it is in life that I want, I am willing to work as hard as I have to to get it. Because I haven't dated in a few years, excect for a few dates since I moved here, it seems to be all new again. All I ask is that you be patient with me, and if you are, it will be rewarding for the both of us.

Being myself and being compassionate towards others.

I am tall! And that I am a good hearted person who can be friends with most people. I can bring any of my groups of friends around another group, and I know everyone will get along. I have a way of attracting certain types of people, and I am happy with who I have in my life.

I only read my school books, other than that, not much of a reader. I love all different types of movies including horror, drama, comedies and spoofs. I listen to all types of music, just depends on what I mood is at the time. My iTunes has so many different kinds of music, but I like the variety. For food, I love trying new foods. I will eat almost anything, or at least try it once. I love to cook and am trying to learn different techniques and styles, including eating more fresh and healthy. I do enjoy a good bbq and can work some wanders on the grill. I also inherited my moms passion for baking, as I love to bake home-made goods.

Family, friends, food, water, my will to live and love!

What tomorrow will bring. What I want to do and who I want to do it with. Where my place is in this crazy world we live in.

Doing whatever I feel like. Lately it has been hanging out with friends, shooting pool and grabbing a few beers during happy hour! It also might include take a few 420 hits, or just staying home. Just for the record, I don't drink too much and I only enjoy a 420 once in a while. I am not sitting at home stoned all day everyday, but once in a while, it's nice to take the edge off.

I'm an open book, not too many private things. If you want to know something about me, just ask.

If you actually read through all of this and are not turned off. If something you read sparked an interest, or a bit of curiosity. If you are looking for the same things I am. If you are willing to give me a chance, then please, by all means, I'd love to get to know you and see where it may lead!