I have a split personality, don't be alarmed though, I'm not crazy, honest... I'm a laid back person, I like to just kick back and relax, read a book, watch a movie, however, I also like to experience new things and stay active. I regularly bike, hike, and I'm looking to get back into camping and skiing this year. I'm not a morning person, I like to sleep in late on weekends, yet on weekdays my alarm is set to 5:10am. I'm also a realist, so people can sometimes mistake me for a pessimist, but I always try to stay upbeat, after all what's the point if you can't enjoy life? Heinlein said it best: "a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events".

I'm not easily offended. It's part of enjoying life and not letting small things bother me. On the flip side I tend to be brutally honest. Don't ever ask me a question if you're not prepared for a straightforward answer. You've been warned :)

I'm a simple guy. I don't need expensive toys to make me happy. My cell phone is nearly 3 years old and I'm perfectly fine with that, it just needs a new battery because it keeps dying at the most inconvenient times. If you can't reach me, now you know why. I do not own designer clothes, my favorite summer outfit is shorts, t-shirt and sandals with camera on my shoulder. I do not own TV. Haven't watched it a single time in 4 years and I do not miss it one bit. I definitely enjoy a good movie or a series as they come out on DVD, but I think watching broadcast/cable TV is simply a waste of time, there is just so much other, better stuff to do.

What's this better stuff I'm talking about? Actually, it's pretty simple. I find joy in small things, a good movie or a book, snapping a great picture, loosing track of time while listening to a good album, browsing bargain book shops, going to museums, strolling outside on a sunny day with Jamba juice smoothie in hand, a good conversation, hiking, biking, swimming or a combination of any of the above. I'm not big on bars and clubs, nothing against it, but there is only so much time in a day and I'd rather spend it doing what I like most (see above).


EDIT: it's been a long time since I touched this profile, but currently I'm looking for museum buddies for this winter. Winters are mostly boring, so going to museums should help keeping myself busy. Drop me a line if you think we'd get along and you'd like to visit Adler Planetarium, MCA, Museum of Science and Industry or Shed Aquarium.

P.S.: I am of eastern European descent, and yes I still have an accent. I'm saying this not because I'm insecure about it or anything of that kind, but because some individuals have problems socializing with people from other cultures. If that happens to be you, I got no hard feelings towards you, nobody's perfect. :) I'm just saying lets not waste each others time.

First date is very much like an interview, way too intimidating. Does she find me interesting, does she find me attractive, am I chewing too loud? Does she have goals, will I like her family, what if she turns out to be a ditzy blond once I get to know her better? All this pressure. Dating should be enjoyable, not stressful. So instead I'll say this: right now I'm just looking for a like-minded girl to hang out with. No pressure or expectations. If something more happens, awesome, I'm all for it, however if not, that's fine too, there is nothing wrong with making new friends.