So let's see... I'm easy going, know how to have fun, enjoy going out sometimes, and love to chill at home more often.

For work, I'm an engineer in an ethanol plant, working on capital projects design and construction, inventory management, and trial operations. Also, I'm building a business on the side (designing pharmaceutical equipment). In my free time, I'm remodeling my house - anyone know how to use a drill? or at least pick out paint? :)

It's hard to say what I look for in a woman - for now, let's meet, and see what happens! Going out is great once in a while, but typically I like a laid back evening. Friends and Family are of the upmost importance - you gotta feel the same way. And love dogs! I do travel at least a couple times a year - not necessary, but if you're able to come along, that'd be great! (usually some combination of Albuquerque, NYC, Philly, Italy)

I've come to the conclusion that first dates are tough! It's definitely awkward at first - so just gotta grin and bear thru it. Conversation and the basics are obviously the main point of a first date.

Fav's:
Music - ALL from country to sinatra to pop to rock to christmas music
Movies - most movies, prefer comedy or action. One of my favorites that isn't known as much is Idiocracy - SUCH a true plot line!! :)
Games/Sports - Poker, Wii Sports, Tennis, Darts/Bowling/Pool, general board games, snow skiing, Euchre/Canasta/Cribbage - yeah old person games I know lol
Sports Team - Cardinals
Cities - St. Louis, Como(Italy), Philly
STL Activities - ANYTHING, especially if I've not tried it yet!
Food - Pizza, Italian, Mexican, American, Greek - been trying a lot of new stuff lately - still not big on chinese or seafood, but we'll see ;)

I think it's best to start off with something casual, not to extravagant - maybe light dinner and a bar or pool hall for example; it's easier to talk, and if you're enjoying each other's company, go from there!

I have one rule that I typically like to go by for first dates :) - No movie theaters; it's too hard to talk