Here I am, damn-near 30 years old, single and living in a city that I am not too familiar with. My life has had it's fare share of ups and downs, and like most, I have seen the good times pass, and fought through the bad. Yet here I am, still the same ole me, and loving almost every minute of it.

If I said I was looking for a long-term relationship, you would probably call me needy. If my profile said I was only searching for friends, you might mistake me as someone who fears a commitment. So I am looking to hang out, and go from there. If you and I met, we might become great friends. There is also the chance we could not stand one another, but on the other hand, we might have a chemistry we would have never known, without a meeting, and without an initial Email.

Many people have come and gone in my life. Some, I admit, I miss more than other. I have all types of friends from my past. So many cultures, and types of people have influenced me into who I have become today. I grew up in a predominately white town, and went to college on baseball scholarships, playing with mostly Hispanic teammates. When we partied in college, which was very often, it was usually with other athletes from our school, but from other sports. My friends from the basketball team, men's and women's, were for the most part black.

I know rockers, punks, skateboarders, athletes, hicks, bikers, stoners, thugs, dorks, nerds, and one genre very close to home - goth - as that is how my little brother chose to roll, back in the day. One of my best male friends growing up was very poor, coming from a large family, while one of my other closest friends was very wealthy, coming from a smaller family. I, in my most known environment, would be considered middle class, coming from a huge family overall, but a broken core.

In my hometown there is not much diversity, and even less to explore or see, yet two of my closest female friends from my home, were a lesbian couple. I have people in my life that I would call my friends who are white, black, Hispanic, Asian, and yes - even gay. So if you are someone who is closed minded, your best bet would be to pass by my profile, or disregard my Email.

My home is Illinois, but Texas is where I hang my hat, and have for just over two years now. I am a country boy, there is no doubt, but my friends and experiences in my life have made me who I am today, someone too complex to categorize. I do speak with a bit of a drawl, but when I do speak, knowledge pours out of my mouth, as most would call me wise beyond my years.

The reason I moved to Texas, is that after my son's mother and I split up (never married) she moved back to Keller, Texas to stay with her mother - where she was born and raised. So for me, if I wanted to see my son more than once or twice a year I had to move close to Keller, so here I am.

How can I keep it so real, you might ask? For one I am blunt, I am a real man, firm, strong, smart, handsome, charming, sweet, and aggressive, when the time calls for it. So to be blunt, if I get laid - awesome, I love me some ladies. If I make a great friend, and nothing more, I'm good with that too, as I think I make a great friend. If I was to fall in love, and find my true other half, I am ready, I do miss that feeling of love, and it is one of the best feelings on earth. More than anything I want someone in my life, but a person who is amazing, and loves to learn, but can also teach me a thing or two, and help me grow into an even more diverse person.

I'm a big guy (6'2" 220), and look like I was real good at football back in the day, but I am a baseball player, or was. I wear a hat at most times, and my hair is thinning. When it comes to shaving, I tend to be a bit lazy. When I smile, it is all teeth, as I have thin lips, and you can see my goofy side come out.

In general, dating, is dated, so who knows, depends on the two of us.