I would best describe myself as honest and loyal, with strong morals and ethics...with a bit of an edge. I'm a sweet and sensitive tough guy. An engineer by day and a trendy bad boy by night.

I enjoy mountain biking, hiking and other outdoors activities. I like to workout and keep in shape. I think I'm very young for my age and really enjoy friendly competition in the form of an occasional triathlon, bike race or 10K.

I'm interested in someone who has strong moral values, is family oriented, has similar interests and just wants to meet a nice, genuine man.

I'm looking for some instant chemistry that can grow into a lasting relationship. FYI, my divorce is not completely finalized. There have been some snags along the way, but it is coming along. That relationship has been over for 3 years, and she has moved on and is now seeing someone great who is good with our kids and I'm happy for her. My dilemma is that I've been alone for 3 years and am ready to meet someone, but I can't be deceptive about the "paperwork," and it is a big deal to most women. Especially the type I am interested in. So I guess I need to find someone that understands my situation and can wait it out.

I'm not entirely sure about this online dating thing, because I want to have a "crush" and then act on that. It just seems most natural and feels the best, but I'm trying it anyway because it's got to be easier than going on "The Bachelor."

I have sort of a sarcastic sense of humor, so just for fun I'm going to post my top three pet peeves for POF profiles!
1) No Drama! - I see that on so many profiles. What exactly is drama? Isn't that like acting? Drama is basically different for everybody, and I don't think anybody really realizes their drama is drama. Has anyone ever really read that and said, "Oh Darn, I guess that counts me out, because I'm all about the drama!"

2) My kids are my number one priority! - Yes. I certainly hope so. Why does that need to be in a dating site profile?

3) I'm comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed up in a little black dress! - I don't know why this one gets me, it just does.

Somewhere quiet where we can talk and get to know each other.