The name is Derek, Hi.

Formerly lived in the north shore. Resided in Brighton for two years now.

Haven't really dealt with dating sites, thought I'd see how this turns out. But hey, I'm not bitter, Always an optimistic individual :) I'm Articulate, old fashioned (in some ways), courteous, considerate, protective, honest, a man of my word, fun, well spoken, fun, handy, good postured, fit, artistic, fun (again!) and, well... a lot more! Cliches, cliques, or the mundane of life? - ooh, that doesn't describe me. Now Spontaneity? ;)

I am, in all actuality, that rare specimen within the petri dish of society. Known otherwise as the 'nice guy'. Smart? yes, not primarily from school, but also through self education. BUT, not in the geeky pretentious way. Also... as you can see, there's an Edge to this one. Sure, I can dress nice, and look good that way too. But, I mix things around, so we've got a nice/rebellious guy here. Am I a jerk? NO. I may tease you, but I'm not a demeaning type, I'm more protective against that. Hell, I'm protective of my female co-workers, if a creep is somewhere near, I remain vigilant. Other than that, this Fun/Loving/Nice/Rebellious/Artistic guy is Great to know! and... Great to Know! :) (Sun-Dec-6th; Can't help it, the snow gives me a cheerful mood and smile! :) I'm too positive a person).

I am creative with my hands. So through art, (Painting, drawing, sculpting, wheel throwing, woodworking, prop making, body painting, photography, writing, editing, filming, and acting, etc) there's basically no limit.

Apart from some of those facts, I'm not your average fella, Laziness and growing a gut is not my objective in life. I enjoy being active, I have to be! Physically, and mentally! (occasionally days of rest are needed). Always full of pep, never a groggy morning. Aspirations on daily thought.

I work for a picture framing place in newton, fun people I work with, but, they get the best of my charm >:) all the horrendous teasing and jokes I pull on them. I don't like to claim that I'm funny, I leave that up to anyone else. Because simply I just do or say something, and I always get some giggles. Now, as for work, framing is great! But I've always sought more indulgence with writing, and film, and art! So, I work on all of them given the time, time that I Make happen!

As you can see I have a lot of reference to Hiking, Camping, Climbing, the Outdoors, Nature! That's because in about a year or so I plan to move to Portland, Maine. I just have this magnetic pull closer to more wilderness. I love animals (they apparently love me too), I don't have any pets :( But would really like to. Being out in nature I feel more free and alive! No, I haven't run around in the woods naked, but when out in the wilderness, I feel as though I belong.

Cooking is something I really enjoy! Haven't yet gotten into culinary arts, but my meals ARE gourmet. - So going back in the Who part of me. A fun guy with a multitude of likes, an open mind, great at listening, fun, focused, and energetic. Am I romantic? yes. Am I spontaneous? we already covered that. Am I rebellious? yes, and that depends. Am I artistic? Do I really have to ask that? eh, there's too much more I could include...

Okay, if there is someone genuine, an individual,caring, energetic, fit, someone with a good outlook. With no care for materialism, and more care for living day to day. If you can cook, great, if not? I don't mind, leave it to me :) Someone smart, Intelligence is something I find incredibly Attractive. Someone not too full of themselves, and with no need to try to impress me (I'm more impressed an INDIVIDUAL personality). Yeah, that would be someone for me. Whom I know is around, and have yet to meet.

Is this guy interesting??? Oh wait, there's more to him than just a silly profile. Yes, he IS interesting. Would he be nice to talk to? Absolutely! :) Wait a minute, I'm confused, is he a nice guy or a rebellious guy? He seems like both. Worth knowing? Of course! :) Seconds are ticking by, don't be shy, message now.

I am spontaneous... it could be anything, Preferably a chance to talk, to know someone more is through a good conversation. Could this be dinner? yes, coffee? yes.