I think many of the profiles here are universal or what people want themselves to be. Mine is not a fabrication or truth bent, for good and bad this represents me. Although I am aware of my flaws, I genuinely hope to be a better person and work towards that (I will pursue my Phd in the near future).

I like:

movies and television- good stories always get me, be they drama, (romantic)comedy, thriller, or espionage

shopping-I like clothes (I have more than 80 pairs of shoes), I dress well and like nice things but am not a label maniac

romance and chivalry- I am a classicist at heart, I think doors should be opened, women called miss or maam, and men sir. It offends me when people tell mother or sister jokes, women deserve more respect

chilling out- tropical vacations should be spent with a book in one hand and a margarita in the other, with some exploration of local culture

I am a pescetarian- with the exception of seafood, I do not eat meat. I have no altruistic belief in animal rights, I just think it is healthier. I was a chef and can and do cook many foods, you need not have the same food preferences as me

I am not now , ever have been , or ever will be gay (no judgment). I love the scent of a woman, kissing the nape of her neck, the shape of her legs, and the soul of her eyes.

Taller than average (5"5'+) women with legs that go all the way to floor make my blood boil

I am a super achiever, I challenge the status quo. I go for what I want (after many years of glasses I just did the laser eye thing)

I can fix cars, build furniture and kill things for you (although I prefer to put them outside)

My flaws:

I sometimes procrastinate the things I think less important

I can be a little too direct sometimes

Grooming is important, for me and you-nail biters keep searching for someone else

I want a woman that:

I feel comfortable with
has confidence in herself and her abilities
is independent and has a passion for something
can kick it comfortably in sandals or heels, and knows when to go barefoot

This simply scratches the surface of who I am, if what you have read interests you, then please email me (this tells me you have enough confidence to make a move for something you think you might want)

Keep it simple, get to know one another. Walks in public places are a good start.