Hi. I'm 28 and live in the northland. I'm passionate about music. I like playing instruments and listen to a lot of noise rock/old punk stuff. I'm usually reserved and quiet. I've been told I'm a good listener and have an ability to put things in perspective.

I'm looking for a fun woman to get to know, even if it's just on a friend level. It's been a while since I dated because of work and school. Now I have more free time and realize I'm missing out on all the great things a relationship can offer.

**UPDATE***

A few things I don't get.

1. What is it with women that post that they want a REAL MAN. WTF is that supposed to mean? Am I supposed to slap you around on the first date and order you to make me a ****ing sandwich?

2. I really don't know what to put in the first message to you. It might only be a couple sentences. It doesn't mean I send out 30 a day. It's just that there's really not a lot of info on these profiles (see above) and trying to find common conversational ground is difficult.

3. Common ground gets increasingly difficult when you factor in that I:

Hate most sports. **** football. These guys are overpaid sissies. You want a action packed game that doesn't stop every 6 seconds, try watching hockey.

Despise pop culture. I don't watch tv. I never even bothered to buy one of those digital converter things. My tv is for netflix only. Reality shows are for the feeble minded. News is not news anymore, it's strategic editorial designed to capture your common denominator ideaology. In short, lose me with the TMZ update on Britney's new hair and matching purse. The big one can't come quick enough for me. No wonder Bill Hicks named that album Arizona Bay.

Hate organized religion. Maybe I'm just jealous because all the churches beat me to taking money from you superstitious cattle. Remember people, the road to hell was paved with good intentions. And quite possibly the remains of people whose religion is different than the one you claim to subscribe to. God just might not be on your side.

OK...I'll stop here. I feel better. My name is Mark and I like long walks on the beach and rough sex.

I don't like sitting in a movie theatre on a date, but dinner is awesome. I like coffee shops and sitting down for a great conversation.