::Editors Note:: I was told that I needed better pics "because you look chubby in the snow pic"... I thought I looked ok... But I guess I look LESS chubby in person...
Also, this same person told me there were typo's and a couple spelling errors... I gotta be honest, I'm really bad at spelling, but I somehow managed to become a published writer, I can do math, and I know all the state capitols! Can you forgive my poor spelling? I hope so!

Hello stranger,
I guess I'll just cover the four topics they say I should cover.
1. Talk about your hobbies.
I like music more than most. I made it my profession for several years and now I enjoy listening to new bands and seeing live shows of all sorts. I also very much enjoy hiking, often in the Columbia Gorge or on Mt. Hood and this summer I will be going to the summit of Mt. St. Helens. I like playing all sports and enjoy watching them, mostly baseball and college football. I like to cook and try to be better at it all the time.
2. Talk about your goals/aspirations
Adventure! I like adventure, and I strive to find/have them. As far as personal or career goals?? I already have a good job, and work for myself as a writer, and I'm part owner of a small business, so the career goals seem to be fine for now. Personal goals? I'm saving up to buy a house later this year. But really those things are kind of boring, and I just like to have adventure and try/do new things and have fun. I think fun/adventure is a good goal and should be the goal of more people!
3. Talk about yourself and what makes you unique.
I love lists, hence why I've written this "description" part this way... and I'll continue along those lines with random facts about me.
~ I am a born and raised Oregonian
~ I have never seen a single episode of the show "Friends"
~ I have wrestled a 12ft. alligator
~ I don't really like beer
~ I've seen hundreds of concerts
~ I don't like bananas or mayo
... uhh... I guess I could continue, but that all seems random and "unique" enough for now.
4. Your taste in music.
Ahhhh... the one thing that I could talk about forever... but I'll keep it simple
my favorite band is Pearl Jam, and favorite kind of music is Alt. Rock... But, I can find something to like in every genre. I worked in radio for 5 years and that work included time at a coutry station, alt rock station, and a top 40 or "pop" station... So I know lots of music, maybe even too much!

Conversation, food, drinks, (preferably at a place that neither of us had been before... more fun in trying something new)...
The site says "The longer your description, the more likely it is you will get responses." so... umm... what else should I add... maybe entertainment? How long is this date supposed to be? I guess I'd just play it by ear... see how things went...???... Ok, now go and REread this section, then it will SEEM longer and you'll be compelled to reply. At least that seems to be what the site implies!