Definitely not just another guy, most certainly far from being the boy next door.
I love who I am, what I am doing and where I am going. Self aware, I know my worth and my limitations.
My high is art, it's my passion; painting, drawing & illustration, creating and making things. I am a full time student in a BFA program; soon, the MFA. I appreciate teaching & helping where I can and the possibility of making a difference. Artistic, academic & street smarts provide an outlook which is creative and unique.
I enjoy being male and a gentleman with the opening of doors, giving my seat when there are no others or offer a helping hand where needed and avoid being rude, crude, profane or judgemental.

My preferences are jeans and a nicely pressed shirt; no T's or baseball caps, please. Eclectic musical tastes, new rock/indie/jazz/alternative. I do cook (yes, the real thing) but need help with sauces. My diet is the healthiest ever in my life; I ride bike almost daily & swim, love the red wines and chocolate, meditate and notice the abundance of coincidences.
My high is art, it's my passion; painting, drawing & illustration, creating and making things. I appreciate teaching & helping where I can and the possibility of making a difference. I strive for honesty and integrity in all my relationships, friendships, especially as that of the lover. I am an enthusiast of the thrill, of the excitement, yet love just kicking back whenever & wherever necessary, preferably with that 'someone.'

I like a self assured, independent, intelligent woman; a lady confident in her abilities and her sexuality. Spontaneous affection will probably get you everywhere. I also appreciate a woman that has a bit of a tomboy streak in her, a playful side & clever; to wit, not a twit; one that can climb a rock, scale a tree, get a little dirty then dress up (or down) and shine as a diamond later that evening (---not a requirement).
Let's face it, the best relationship is that of best friends that do for each other all they can to help each other, to make life pleasant, to protect, to care and to love each other. This is built on trust, integrity, loyalty, respect & honesty. A relationship like that does not just happen, nor does it live on the past, it has to be created and cared for each and every day.

Gender is not a point of superiority or weakness.
Monogamy is a strength.

One size does not fit all.
Why 'settle' for something less than what you want?

Life holds more flavor, it just tastes better when with someone, I am looking for that spice.

The first meeting is not really a date (is it?). Something easy, nothing complicated, maybe a light lunch, a drink at a small cafe or just ambling about...? There is much to see, such a wide variety of characters and sights in this area; any place we could talk and get to know each other, some place to see if there is any chemistry.

Must not be looking for Hang Out
Must not be looking for Talk/E-mail
Must not be looking for Intimate Encounter
Must not be looking for Activity Partner
Must not be married