I like to think I am someone out of the ordinary who has trouble following the other sheep. I am an educated professional who works hard and tries to play harder, but am sometimes tired because, as I mentioned before, I work hard. I have a complex personality but strive to appreciate the simple things life has to offer.

I am not your average guy caught up in the things average guys are caught up in - I really don't even know enough to provide an example of what - but, instead, try to focus my energy on myself and those I care about. I am an anomaly in the sense that I actually do like to converse and can hold a genuine, sincere conversation. Fortunately, my interests are varied and complex and provide decent fodder when quality conversation is essential.

I know what I want out of life and that is really just to enjoy it. My sense of humor, although at times out of place, is a huge part of who I am and how I approach most things. My laid-back attitude and sense of humor dictate how I handle most dealings and why I don't even take myself seriously most of the time.

I am polite, sincere, respectful, genuine, secure and spontaneous. I love to cook and can actually put together some really impressive meals, not because I am "all that", but because I love to do it, am passionate about doing it, and strive to perfect it. I also enjoy trying new things always, and food is a huge aspect of that. I genuinely like to dance, but admit I have a lot to learn and will always prefer the slower numbers - partially because I am more comfortable with the steps but also because I get to be close to my dance partner.

What I would like is to meet someone who is genuine and sincere. Outward appearance/physical chemistry is important, but I think inner-beauty is just as sexy. I can't even pinpoint an exact illustration of what I think beauty is, because my personal tastes will always be overshadowed by my appreciation of the other elements of beauty.

A potential partner does not have to be into the same things as me, just share the same attitude towards life and be open-minded to what is not familiar.

I am mature and have grown past the point in my life where I feel drama needs to be part of it and I hope for the same from someone I spend time with. I love to go out but I also love to stay home and want someone who can appreciate this and just be happy with my company.

I am sure I left a ton of things out, I need to hold a few things back in case I actually get a date. If curious, please ask. If there is one thing that I did not mention is my uncompromising honesty. Good or bad I am an open book and will be genuine and true always. I hate people who are not "real" because I am and find that life is a lot easier when everyone is on the same page.

I usually like to let my mood dictate my actions so am hard-pressed to identify one thing in particular I would like to do on a first date. Many options come to mind: quick lunch filled with pleasant conversation, picnic in the park, extravagant evening on the town,libations after work, traditional dinner at Chez Fancy, evening at the theater, allowing me to cook dinner for you - in a safe, neutral location of course - or even a short trip out of town on a whim - separate rooms for sure, I don't know you. I am basically open when it comes to the venue, I would just like quality time in an environment that would allow us to talk about what makes us unique. I would always hope that the first date be a precursor to the second.