Raaar. scary.

Hello, all. My name is Jeff or Jeffrey, whichever. Some times I come off as a bit scary to people who don't know me (I don't agree, but I've been told this more than once. I'm working on it.). I don't know why. I do have a BIT of a gruff exterior, but I am ACTUALLY a really nice person and go out of my way to help people all time. I am a fairly traditional, though very far from prude, and chivalrous guy. I clean up well. :) Honestly, it takes some time and patience to get to know me thoroughly. The people that get me usually consider me their best friend. There are three stages to getting to know me, and apparently they're as treacherous as the Temple of Doom. (Maybe a slight exaggeration)
Getting to Know Jeff
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Stage 1: You meet me, we talk for a REALLY long time and you decide that I'm wonderful.

Stage 2: You get to know me and realize that I'm not wonderful. I'm a little sensitive to insults and being lied to, I'm stubborn and sometimes hard to get along with.
You see that I am a little rough around the edges. Creature comforts mean very little to me and I come off a little intimidating to people. I say things that need to be said. I don't put up with people that are knowingly doing wrong. I take a long time to make a point and I have NO patience for drug addicts pretending they want money for food.

Stage 3*: You learn that I'm really not sensitive to anything else and I stay happy as long as you don't insult me or lie to me. I takes very little to make me happy, I just like to be around you. That's it. :) You realize that I'm only stubborn about things that I absolutely know are right or feel are just, and you wouldn't want to date a spineless push-over anyway. You realize that I'm actually very easy to get along with. You realize that I can pretty much fix or build anything you need. I can fix your car, plumb your house, fix the electrical, remodel your kitchen, etc. You see that I'm always there if you need me. You see that I don't mind getting out of bed at 5 o'clock in the morning to go outside in 10 degree weather to start your car and brush off the snow... every morning. You see that I wouldn't hesitate to take a bullet for any of my loved ones. You realize that it's good to have a man with a some hair on his chest (figuratively and literally). You see that I MIGHT come off as intimidating but I am very protective of innocent people and fiercely protective of my loved ones, and I would NEVER hurt any girl. Ever. For any reason.
You realize that I actually AM wonderful and a really great catch and you keep me.

(* No one has made it through Stage 3.)

I've never tried ANY drug, or cigarette, EVER. Not because I'm lame or whatever, but because even as a kid I knew it was a stupid thing to do. I knew that no good could come of it.

All of my friends are great friends. All of them. I don't have ANY mediocre people in my life. Any of them would drop what they're doing to help me and I would drop what I was doing to help any of them. I consider almost all of my friends best friends, and almost all of them consider me their best friend.

I am very loyal to those that deserve it. I like women that keep themselves healthy and in reasonable shape. You know, a girl I can carry up the stairs. ;) Also, I really don't like cigarette smoke. I can't breathe if it's anywhere nearby.

I am very honest, because I think that is the best way to be in a relationship.
Little lies have big brothers, you know? I would like to find someone that is giving, but will also allow me to give. I am a very giving person to those I love. And not just STD's either. :D I do a lot of nice things. :)
Kidding! I'm clean. I checked. ;)
Actually, I'm pretty giving to everyone. Once I was pulled over by a cop who had terrible allergies. His nose was running, his eyes were watering and he was sniffling as he asked for my license. He let me go with warning, "I know you drive a Jeep, but try not to drive down the median. It sets a bad example for other drivers."
So I drove to CVS and then I returned to his clever little speed trap with some antihistamines and a bottle of water. I always pull over to change people's tires or push them out of the snow. I help neighbors carry groceries. etc.

I am a Wayne State student, majoring in Biology and Business. My intent is to, one day, be an Oncologist (Cancer Doctor). I have my Associate's Degree in Science, I'm just working on my Bachelors degrees. MAYBE I'll get a Masters Degree in Cancer Bio before Med school. But, I don't know. I'm getting kind of old. :D

A big hobby of mine is fine art photography. It's something that I enjoy and other people seem to think I'm good at. I've had some work in different shows and I have several pieces on semi-permanent display at a gallery in Detroit.

Dislikes:
- Lying - I think some people actually like this one, so I felt the need to list it.
- Sharing - I'll share my Leggos, but I don't like sharing women. I don't really like girls that entertain several prospects at once. Likewise, if I'm dating you, I'm dating YOU. That's it. I'm looking to work up to a long-term relationship. You can't have one that begins with infidelity.
Also, I don't share my ice cream! ;) ... Well, maybe if you're cute.
- Girls that party and/or drink ALL the time.
- Pictures with your lips puckered like you got a $40 lip collagen job in Tijuana.
I don't get the point. Is it to show me what you'd look like with wrinkles? Or a nasty worm infestation?

I do want you to know that I realize that the first paragraph of my novella is longer than most of your profiles, but hey... I'm a communicatin' kinda guy.
Besides, aren't you sick of guys writing "Hey, you're hot," or "How are you?"
You know why they right that crap? One of two reasons.
1. They're idiots. This is very often the case. or...
2. You have written so very little about yourself in your profile that there is absolutely nothing there, no substance on which to build an introductory statement.
Okay, you like to shop and drink. The best a guy is going to come up with is:
"Hey, I'm Billy. I love getting drunk and I'm weirdly in to purse shopping."
:/ Either way, the people that write to you are going to be pretty freakin' lame.
Say something about your personality. Tell me why you're different.

- END EXPERIMENT -

Let's go someplace where you won't try to sleep with me on the first date. lol.

No, seriously. What's up with that? Isn't that what I'M supposed to be doing? I mean.. I'm the guy, right? I won't sleep with you on the first date, just out of principle.

I'm not into going to bars or clubs... or being behind bars or being beaten by clubs.
I'll go out for a drink once in a while, but not often. I prefer a night at home with my girl, if I had one, sipping wine and watching a movie or discussing philosophical ideas over a game of Chess.

I live in a loft near the bridge to Canada and on summer nights I like to bring a bottle of wine up to the roof and lay out and look at the city skyline and the Ambassador Bridge while I enjoy the summer air.