I think it's impossible to portray the essence of one's self in a few short paragraphs. We all tend to exaggerate the positive sides of ourselves a little. It's human nature. When we date, it's always "best foot forward." It's only when we explore one another on a more intimate level that we begin (and I stress the word "begin") to discover who that person is. Often, we discover more of who we are.

By the way, I'm lying every so slightly about my age (yes my photos are up to date). If we click, I'll tell you why.