I'm a transplanted Midwesterner living in Raleigh NC. I spend what down time I have reading, dorking around playing computer games (how do you relax at the end of the day?), listening to music, watching movies and TV, creating handmade accessories, and hanging out with friends. I'm pretty independent but, once you win my trust, I'm a true-blue, faithful friend.

I believe how you treat people is important, either online or the waiter who just took your drink order. Charm will get you MUCH more than hatefulness.

I believe Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs and NCIS are perfect backgroud noise.

I believe that Bill Engvall and Ron White are funnier than Jeff Foxworthy.

I believe bourbon may be the perfect distilled alcohol.

I've been accused of thinking like a guy: not much for romantic, girly stuff. If you tell me your problem, I'm much more likely to offer you a solution as opposed to asking you how you feel about it.

There's nothing wrong with a good trashy magazine now and again.

I like chatting (either through emails or IMs) to get an idea if we're compatible.

Once we both decide we'd like to meet face to face, I'm happy with meeting for coffee or a soda.

Once we meet, we can decide then what would be the best first date.