May each of you have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season!

I would ultimately like to end up in a long term relationship but am willing to be patient until a good, compatible match comes along. As much as I miss the things that having someone in my life brings, I'm not letting it stop me from being happy and content in my own space or doing things that I love. And, I'm enjoying getting to know some new people.

A few things about me: I'm warm, caring, compassionate, understanding, affectionate, romantic, a good listener, easy to talk to, respectful, witty, easy going/down to earth, and supportive. I love many of the simple things in life (i.e. holding hands, hugs, kisses, stolen glances, smiles, giving massages, pleasantries (pleases and thank yous), laughter, good and/or off-beat humor, aromas, music, reading, playing cards/board games, nature, travel, children, wildlife/animals, flowers, barefoot walks in the cool grass or on a beach at night, cuddling, and listening to the rain or a thunderstorm), just to name a few. I am also a very curious and creative person and enjoy learning new things (I would love to learn how to do carpentry and all things having to do with flipping houses). I'm very flexible and can either be doing something or staying home and laying low. I'm also fascinated by certain aspects of history (old buildings/places/events, genealogy, people, etc.).

If you fall into any of the following categories, I'm sorry but we would not be a good match. I wish you well in your search - you just wouldn't be a good fit for me: smoker, regular or daily drinker, hunter, excessively jealous, abuser (both verbally and/or physically), anger/control issues, womanizer, judgmental, dominating, overly sarcastic/smart @$$, disrespectful, and/or non-supportive. Also, if you are married, separated or newly divorced, please look elsewhere, as I strongly believe that you need to deal with and put closure on your current issues before moving on and pulling someone else into the mix. And, guys....please have a few pictures of yourself posted so I can see who's contacting me. It's only fair - you can see mine. Thanks!

Lastly, since these pictures of me were taken, I have had two injuries (right foot - from climbing Mt. Fuji and left shoulder - from having a flu shot given wrong) so I have been out of the gym for awhile and have put on some weight. I have no intention of lying or being dishonest so I'm throwing this out there so that you can decide, from the onset, whether you are able and willing to accept me as I am now and support me through my journey back to where I was before I got the injuries. If you can't, I can respect that. However, how someone handles something like this speaks volumes to me about their personality, what type of person they truly are inside, and how they would handle other, more serious, issues.

So, if any of the above has grabbed your attention, please say hello. Best Wishes to everyone on your search!

The best place to go on a date all depends on which date it is and the personalities and interests of the two people. For a first date - probably somewhere quiet and social to get to know the other person. For a later date - if things click - somewhere new (for both people), exotic, and fun.