ex-Tattoo Artist turned Undercover Nerd seeks sexy ex-Demolitions Expert turned Sophisticated Lioness...

Socal native born and raised, but I have been fortunate enough to have traveled and experienced other cultures around the world. Somewhat of a retired bad boy you could say (I had to hang it up years ago in exchange for fatherhood). Working full time during the week and spending time with my 2 little alpha males (15 and 6 years old) keeps me busy, but I will always make time for the right people. No baby’s mama drama here. Ironically, we actually have a better relationship since we haven’t been together. She’s an awesome mother, and my boys and I are fortunate for that.

I'm over the club scene days, although I might have a cameo appearance at the club toasting shots for my friend's bday. I'm at a point where partying/clubbing is something I do if I there is a good reason to, and not because there is nothing better to do. Time is too precious. I would prefer making time to BBQ with family/friends and watching sports/playing games, or a weekend in Santa Barbara or Las Vegas, or trying out an exotic new restaurant and then go to see a concert. That kind of stuff. The above interests should give you an idea.

I'm a huge music lover, especially going to see live bands play. My taste is severely diverse, ranging from John Lee Hooker to Nina Simone to Joe Satriani to Nirvana to Radiohead to Miles Davis to Led Zep to Mary J Blige to Jeff Buckley to John Mayer to Enya to Johann Sebastian Bach to Al Green to...anything among the Blues, R&B, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Classical tip. Hip Hop is cool at the club or at the party, especially if you like to dance. Which I hope you do...

I am also the type of person that will shoot you straight and never beat around the bush. You keeps it real with me and I’ll keeps it real with you. I am extremely allergic to fake/pretentious people who need to flash their bling and tell stories of stuff that probably never happened in the hopes that other people will think better of them. A person's actions and character define them, not their status or wealth.

Aside from the above interests, some new interests that I have recently added to my repertoire are playing the drums, photography, and writing a screenplay. My long term goals are to raise my 2 boys into men, further develop my career, to travel to places I haven’t been to yet (namely Brazil and Western Europe), and of course to find that special someone to share a lifetime of good experiences with.

Attractive qualities checklist: "Things that keep her on my mind like money..."
-Sexy BUT Classy
-Family oriented BUT Independent
-Down to earth BUT Spontaneous
-Open minded BUT Firm believer
-Lives life to the fullest BUT Knows when to chill
-I just can't seem to make up my mind...BUT or b00bs?
-Definitely BUT...
-Active and takes care of herself physically, mentally, and spiritually
-Sarcastic smart a$$ mode can be hot sometimes
-Nerdy glasses are extremely hot
-Ethnically mixed is even hotter
-Can hold her end of an interesting conversation
-Can teach me a thing or 2 about the world/life, as well as be willing to learn
-Isn't afraid to watch a UFC fight
-Did I already mention dancing?
-If you have any sick tattoos, we could possibly get to a "you show me yours, I'll show you mines" status one day. (Get your mind out of the gutter!)

***Please no insecure manic depressant bi-polar Lorena Bobbitt stunt doubles with More Baggage Than American Airlines, and a medicine cabinet that looks like the back of Walgreens. I enjoy a good conversation as much as the next guy, but I'm not certified like Dr. Phil over here. I’m also cool with 420-friendly, just not 420-daily. If you like to party once in a while, that’s cool. Just make sure you take care of your biz and got your tish together beforehand. I work hard for mines, and I’m not interested in being with someone who will interfere with that.

Let it be known that my sense of humor is quick-witted and dry with a hint of sarcasm, but make no mistake. It's always in good fun.
Like the old saying goes..."He who laughs last, doesn't get the joke."

Alright, so since this site does not have a way to indicate if someone is willing to date a person with kids, unless they specifically say so in their profile, I am going to have to assume that my irresistible looks and intoxicating personality supersede such things…..or maybe not. If I contacted you, and you aren’t interested in dating a man with kids, do not hesitate to let me know. It’s all good, I understand and will definitely not take it the wrong way.

Not to brag or seem conceited even in the slightest, but I am no doubt the greatest catch you will ever find on here or on any of the other 11 dating sites that I use. I am everything you could ever hope for in a man and more. Don't take my word for it, just ask my first 6 wives.

Did I mention my jokes were hinted with sarcasm?

First and foremost is the old "movie at my place" move. And if that doesn't work, then I guess something ridiculous like dinner and drinks, then a walk out on any of OCs beaches (I know, it's cliché as hell).
No Starbucks please. I do realize that it’s all about the company and not the place, but I would prefer someplace a little more interesting, like a street fair or Irvine Spectrum/Universal Citywalk kind of place.
Movies are definitely not a first date, you're not supposed to talk and get to know each other during a movie, right?
Basically any sort of chill setting where good conversation and uncontrollable laughter can commence.