I am:
A writer (with the goal of having at least one of my novels published...I'm currently writing 3).
An independent thinker.
A creative soul.
An Indiana boy.
A dog lover.
A hopeless romantic.
An optimist.
A smart-ass.
A damn good cook.
A Colts fan.
A 12-year-old 35-year old.
An enigma, wrapped in mystery, wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in bacon.
...mmmm... bacon


I'm also:
Random.
Fit.
Outgoing.
Caring.
Warm-blooded.
Always willing to laugh at myself.
Intelligent.
Liberal.
Big-hearted.
Picky.
Opinionated.
Kinda dorky, in a socially acceptable way.
Laid-back.
New-Age Old-Fashioned.
Never married and childless.
Passionate.
Spontaneous.
Quick-witted.
Not willing to give up on my dreams.
A bit of a wanderer who has lived all around the country for the past 10 years.
Devilish.
Semi-evil.
Quasi-evil.
The margarine of Evil.
The Diet Coke of Evil.
(sorry... there goes that random thing...)

I am most definitely:
Very low on baggage.
Not a big fan of bars.
Looking for one... and sick of dealing with the ones that aren't.
NOT looking for a hook-up.
About one retarded message or bad date away from giving up on POF.
Seriously contemplating a life as a hermit in the mountains (I’m already growing the beard, people…).



I love:
Moonlight.
Firelight.
Sleeping in on weekends and waking up to gourmet coffee and a hot breakfast.
Hiking with my dog.
Thick wool socks.
Well-written lyrics with actual musicianship behind them.
Cooking Sunday-style dinner on a random Thursday.
Waking up at 3 a.m. with a great idea and writing until I pass out again.
Good company.
Good conversation.
A good book on a quiet winter night.
Dry humor.
Long kisses.
Thunderstorms.
Truth.
Comfortable silences.
Bubblegum ice cream.

I hate:
People who can't spell or write a simple sentence.
Bad drivers.
Rude people.
Over-produced pop.
Morons.
Flaky, fickle people.
Fake, plastic people.
People who preach.
People without imagination.
Closed minds.
People who are mean to dogs.
Rats.

I’m looking for:
A strong woman.
A smart woman.
A sane woman.
A beautiful woman.
A funny woman.
A fit woman.
An honest woman.
A loving woman.
A brave woman.
A sensuous woman.
A woman who can inspire me... mentally, creatively, and physically.

Apparently, a very rare woman.

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A couple of notes:

I am kinda "on a break" from dating. I've given in a few times and gone out with a few women, but after a few bad apples, I'm being very picky.

For the time being, I'd like to keep it very loose and just talk and get to know the hypothetical "you" before anything happens. If you write, I may write back (it'd help if you were intelligent, engaging, and thoughtful).

Please don't let that discourage you, though... just know that if I am interested, I will take it very slow and get to know you before meeting up. I've waited this long to find "the one" and won't settle for just any "one" that comes along.

If you're wondering who "the one" is... see the description above. Please pay close attention to points 2, 3, 6, 10, and 11.

Also, if you favorite me and don't write, I will consider you a stalker... because that's creepy.

Let's just get to know each other first... then we'll deal with the first date.