It is with a certain amount of trepidation that I am here now writing this, a trepidation that stems not from any discomfort with the medium, as I believe that there will be those that are good and bad here, but no less people, no less human, as flawed and as glorious as those I would meet at work, or at the bar or wherever. Some I will connect with, some I wont, some will be worthy of trust, some sadly will not. Just like people anywhere.
What concerns me, and I do believe there is an element of common experience here, is how to describe oneself. To encapsulate everything in a little box is daunting enough, but maybe more challenging yet, is to asses oneself. I normally just try to be, by letting myself be, and leave it to others to asses, judge, or fit me into whatever framework, of whatever sense that I make to them.
I have an a version to boastfulness, and perhaps an unfortunate tendency to self depreciation that I am trying to break myself of. I don't think either extreme is healthy, or helpful to you in gleaning a sens of who I am and what I am about.
So, as flawed as it may be, I think I am left with, who and what people say I am, and the who and what I believe I am. Somewhere, in the mix of the two, perhaps the arrow will strike the target, if not unerringly the bulls eye.
I think there are many contrasts with me. I lead a simple life,yet I am excited by interesting, provocative and quirky ideas. I have little ambition for money or social status, but have a great respect for the true entrepreneurial spirit, for someone carving a little something out of the world that they can call their own,not only in pursuit of their own security,but also of their own dreams.
As much as I enjoy big ideas, I am also drawn to simple pleasures and simple beauties. The site of a rarely seen bird. The light dancing off the water of a brook as it ripples over the stones. A kind and sincere smile. Watching a jaw dropping glove save. The feeling of being Loved. The warm buzz of an electric guitar.
Politically, I never know what to call myself. I think maybe I fly straight by flapping with both wings. I think there is something to be learned, and given from both left and right, and I do not take absolute sides in the left/right dichotomy. To know on which side of the spectrum I stand on a specific issue, we would have to discuss the specific issue. I am always open minded,and while I will have conviction, can have my mind swayed by a rational argument. (certainly more so than by cheap debating ploys, flawed logic and tired political rhetoric).
That being said, there is one constant in my political ideology, and extends into (and from) my personal ideology, and that is a respect for, and a desire for freedom.
I am not always sure if I even know for myself if I fully know what I mean by the word, but nonetheless it is important. because of this, if asked, I will tell people I am a Libertarian, but not sure if I truly fit the full requirements of the label.
I touch on maybe more than one 'world' but perhaps can't claim full citizenship to any. (except occasionally my own). I would find tickets to a good play as enticing as tickets to a hockey game.
As far as my own personal ethos, as it is enacted on a daily basis, I try to be a kind person and sincere. I am aware I have many flaws (and in this I only claim to be human), but try to use this understanding to be patient with the flaws and foibles of others. I must admit though, I can become frustrated with some of the pettiness and arrogance I run across! I am not free from being judgmental,I just try to be fair, and in those times where I am not,I like to think I am open minded enough to revise a first or negative impression.
I think choices and conduct are important. People of course make mistakes and have lapses in judgment, but ultimately it is conduct by which I judge people. Certainly more so than by what you do or what you own, or who you know and so on..
Now before I make this an even more laborious task for you to read through, (I commend you for trudging through thus far, either you are intrigued or have some rare form of OCD), I will provide a maybe more accessible 'at a glance' listing of things about me, that I provide with sincerity, if no unwavering conviction that they are the absolute pure truth.
- I enjoy simple pleasures and simple beauties.
- I am sincere.
- I am kindhearted
- I am often told i am 'sweet'
- I am creative
- I have a sense of humour
- I use too many puns
- I am polite
- I am respectful towards women.
- I enjoy nature, in both it's majesty and in it's quiet tranquility.
- I am fair and try to see the points of view and perspectives of others.
- I am self effacing,often sadly to my own detriment.
- I am perhaps not the worlds most romantic man, but I know you don't need a special holiday to give a gift, or to be in trouble with your partner to take a trip to the florist.
- I am stubborn.
-I taught myself what guitar I know
-I have a website to promote and publish writers: www.bookdoggie.com
-I have learned a little Swedish (men, tyvarr jag ar inte mycket bra)
- I try to please the people I care about.
- I can think myself in circles
- I am just wise enough to know that I am not wise.
Now, then if at this point I have piqued your interest, you may be wondering what I might envision and hope you to be?
First and foremost I think I am looking for a certain spirit. Someone who, for all the frustrations of this world, is not jaded and can share in the simple joys and pleasures with me.
I am very attracted to intelligent women. If you have a sharp mind and a kind heart, it is a combination I find very attractive. I would love to meet someone I could share ideas with. To stimulate my mind, and hopefully be able to reciprocate.
Who you are,is ultimately more important than how you look, but I do appreciate the beauty of women, and in that regard I prefer a natural beauty over the hair and clothes and make up kind. Best of all is that beauty that radiates from inside of someone, when who they are makes me see them as beautiful.
That being said, I do seem to like artsy or nerdy girls, and there is something about a woman with glasses. Not essential in any way, maybe just confessing to a quirk here!
Now what else?
Feminine over 'girly'
Strong, but not harsh or truculent.
Someone who pursues dreams rather than ambitions.
Someone, who I can connect with.
and perhaps most essential of all, someone who can put up with me!! :)
This now leaves us with the 'what' of what I am looking for. In this regard I think I am happy to let what is to be, to simply to be. If we are meant to be friends, so it will unfold, and I will be happy to make a new friend. If we are to be more, we will find that path together upon knowing each other. If we don't get along at all, such is life...

Not skydiving. Im scared shitless of heights. :p
A drink at a pub, a coffee, maybe a stroll through a park, window shopping in some cool neighbourhood. Typical stuff I guess, but maybe more important is how we get along.
I am open to ideas though!

Also, I am open to any questions you might have. The preference of course being if they are fun or interesting. :)