I am fun, outgoing, adventurous, strong, independent, passionate, caring, loving, intelligent and funny. I am looking for the same in my partner. I have found that a lot of people can 'talk the talk' but very few actually 'walk the walk.' I'm looking for someone to hold my hand as we 'walk the walk' together. Are you that man?
I'm also looking for someone close to home, the Champaign/Urbana area. I'm not good at or interested in a long-distance relationship. And no, I won't make an exception for you because you are 'different', sorry.

I enjoy cycling, hiking, running, reading and animals. I'm very liberal, politically speaking, and very outspoken about my beliefs. I have been blessed with some incredible friends and I'm grateful for them. Not everyone is as lucky as I am in that regard. I am strong, open, honest and prefer to be up front with life rather than play games and hope people can guess what I'm thinking. I prefer people who have the same ability to be straight forward. I'm a bit of a geek, love sci-fi. Intelligence is very important to me, as is a sense of humor and honesty. I have to reinforce intelligence is important to me, that means if you can't capitalize, write in full sentences or use spell check, than although I'm flattered (I'm always flattered by emails), I'm not interested and I won't reply. Unfortunately, if you have actually read this far, than this probably doesn't apply to you. ;)

I’m at a stage in my life when I know what I want and what I need. I am seeking a partner-in-crime/companion/friend with the possibility of being something much more who I can share and experience everything life has to offer. I'm looking for a man who knows how to love and knows to receive love as well.

It depends, but usually I prefer the traditional going out for lunch or dinner and getting to know the other person.