This is my first attempt at Internet dating. I'm interested in meeting new people and having fun. But my ultimate goal is to find a woman who I can build a future with and who will become my wife.

I'm intelligent and have a good sense of humor. I'm patient and understanding. I live alone and am financially independent. I have strong opinions but I'm not a blow-hard. I am open to new ideas and viewpoints. I like lively conversations. My favorite times are laughing with the people I love.

In my free time, I love to go to the movies and to concerts. I'm a bit of a music and movie nerd. I like to go hiking and shoot pool. I'm open to just about anything but I must admit I'm a bit of a picky eater. Other than that, I'm up for new adventures and challenges. I like to travel but don't get to do it often enough. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends. I find life infinitely interesting and look forward to see what it brings my way.

I'm into the following:

Music: The Rolling Stones, The Clash, Tom Waits, The Cure, Slayer, Bob Dylan, Public Enemy, Johnny Cash, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, David Bowie

Movies: The Royal Tenenbaums, JFK, Kill Bill, The Insider, Day of the Dead, Taxi Driver, Fight Club, Trainspotting, The Empire Strikes Back

TV: 30 Rock, Mad Men, Jeopardy, The Office, Seinfeld, The Sopranos, Arrested Development

My ideal first date would be doing anything that would spark a great conversation such as going to a museum or an art gallery. We could follow up with a nice dinner. But I'm also cool with going to shoot some pool and having a few drinks.

I believe first dates should be as relaxed as possible. I don't like dates that feel more like a job interview. I'm there to meet someone new and have a good time