I'm the kind of guy who's up for just about anything. I'll try anything once, and twice if you swear the first time always sucks. I love challenging myself mentally and physically just to see what I can do. For example, after I got my degree, I decided to go back and get my Masters because I didn't feel like I learned enough. I took up triathlons because I was bored with just cycling and wanted to force myself to do some things I wasn't good at (swimming and running). Now, I'm contemplating my first marathon and half ironman. It's a little ambitious, but I think I can do it.

So what else? I'm an outdoorsy kind of guy. I like to do active things on first dates like hikes or bike rides, or at least a few games of pool. I like to read and write, but have trouble finding time to do either. I'm more comfortable in a pub, having a beer with a few friends than I am in a loud club jammed with people. I can cook a few things well, and enjoy doing it for people I like. I can make some pretty mean jerky, too. I've traveled across the country, but haven't been outside of it as much as I would like. International travel is definitely in my future.

I feel like the other parts of my life (job, living situation, finances) have all stabilized and now I'm looking for someone who can compliment me and challenge me at the same time. My ideal woman is intelligent, witty, thoughtful, curious, and loving. I don't need someone who works out as much as I do, but I do like a girl that can keep herself in shape. Aside from the aesthetic value, I want someone that cares about her health and makes that a part of her lifestyle.

I try to keep the first date low key, but open enough that we can make something bigger out of it if there's a good connection.