I have strong family values (not a cliche), an American-Italian background and many sides. I try to make those around me feel comfortable, like learning because having an open mind is something I believe in, about diverse people, ie, cultures, races, languages, etc, meeting new people, spending time with friends, good conversation and make people laugh. I am the type of person who one can bring home to the family, have fun with one's friends and that special someone.

I put myself through college at Rutgers University and NJ Institute of Technology to obtain a BA degree in information systems and minor in business administration, while holding two roles on the Board of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. While on the Board, I shaped policy by raising the admitting GPA into the Board to compete with local county colleges in NJ. I was recommended to study at the Eagleton Institute for political science, which is affiliated with Rutgers, in Washington.

I have five nieces and nephews and love kids. About my family: one sister has a B.A. in psychology and works part-time creating and grading standardized tests for high school students. Her husband went to West Point Military Academy, holds an MBA in international business, is a civil engineer and teaches construction management at Drexel University. Another sister is a nurse and her husband is a doctor. As one brother-in-law is Indian, it helps if the person is open to different cultures.

I'm currently reassessing my job situation and looking for something that fits with my career goals, which is data, business or systems analysis in the pharmaceutical industry.

As I'm told I don't look my age and blend in more with those a bit younger socially and personally, I prefer that someone special be close to my age or a bit younger, fit, values health, is mature, yet, a kid at heart, have minimally an undergraduate degree, be of good character, share similar values, i.e., family and career-oriented, some interests, be open minded to discuss and try new things, have good social and communication skills and takes care of himself. For personal reasons, I prefer one N-O-T H-A-V-I-N-G C-H-I-L-D-R-E-N, as I would like my own. I feel that an open mind, open communication, and focused optimism can make a friendship, or any type of relationship, work. I am looking for my best friend and partner to have a serious relationship and eventually settle down. Until it happens I am open to making new friends and dating.

I am the real deal, i.e., pics and info, so, ONLY SERIOUS RESPONSES PLEASE =)!

Looking forward to meeting and getting to know you!

Nice quiet dinner and have nice long chat to get to know one another.