I'm thinking of this as an opportunity to expand my social circle, and meet people I wouldn't normally have a chance of meeting. Outlook is everything in life

I'll start with the basics: 6'0", 190 lbs. People don't believe me when I tell them I'm 30, I always get carded if buying drinks. I'm sure I could change my age to 21 on this profile and no one would be the wiser, but why lie? There's too much of that in the world around us as is. I've had many a girl tell me that they would kill to have my eyelashes, but I've yet to take them up on that offer

I try to keep fit, have almost entirely excluded meat from my diet at this point (I'll have the occasional hamburger or steak, I am a man after all!), and I try to keep at least an informal workout regiment as time and life permits.

I work in the banking industry (a rather unique but important job, and no it's not loans, or investing, or anything of the sort, but I do make the bank money, that much is certain ;) ). If anyone needs to satiate their curiosity, feel free to drop me a line and I might just clue you in on what it is :)

I don't drink (except socially) and it's rarely beyond enough to get me loosened up. I haven't been drunk since I was 20, and it was such a terrible experience I still haven't to this day, haha :)

I haven't taken any drugs in my entire life. If you consider speeding a crime, then that's the only mark on my "rap sheet".

Now that that's out of the way, which I feel is important to note, on to the good stuff!

I have no illusions about what may happen as a result of putting my profile "out there" for all the world to see. Maybe I'll meet some amazing people, maybe I won't. That's life though. You have to put yourself out there and take a risk, no one else is going to do it for you. As nice as it may be, I'm not expecting a pretty girl to just drop into my lap (but wouldn't that be great! ) You reap what you sow...so here I am sowing...

Ultimately I want a girl that I find absolutely amazing on every level. Someone that I could just talk to for hours if there was really a connection. But someone who I could talk to for just five minutes as well. Life doesn't always have to be epic in scope :) .

I want to be able to look her in the eyes and be able to communicate my soul and more in nothing but a casual glance, and have it returned to me and have a feeling of complete understanding and comprehension. Nothing but a look. I feel some people can go their entire lives and really never get to know one another. To be able to just look at someone and have a level of communication that goes beyond words is something that I hope to experience one day. If you think that's too romantic then too bad :p My dreams are my own, I'm hoping to find someone that shares some of them as well.

I want to be absolutely fascinated and enthralled by the girl that I'm with. To appreciate everything she has to offer. To be awe stricken by her beauty and charm, and "realness". If she can be herself around me, no games or posing of any sorts, just her, if I can bring those qualities out in her, then I know I've found someone special.

I want to be with a real person, not some made-up one that is being someone she's not in hopes of impressing me, or others around her. I wouldn't dare try to change someone, so I would hope that the girl I'm with wouldn't dare of thinking to change herself for me just to impress.

I want a friend first, and a lover later. That's not to say I'm not open to the idea of connecting to someone on purely a physical level, but my god, it's just so much more fun and satisfying when there is emotion and connection behind the sex. It magnifies it one hundred fold. When sex is an extension and a logical progression of emotional intimacy, it's quite possibly the greatest feeling one can experience on this earth. When two people feel that they almost have no choice but to completely give themselves to one another to be truly close, truly intimate...that's what I'm searching for.

By now, if you've read this far, I hope you realize it's a given that I'm not looking for a one night stand, or a chance romantic encounter. If it's right, it's right. Every two people and their interactions with one another are different. Things either progress...or they don't. Quickly, slowly, or not at all. That's what meeting people and dating is all about. You hope to find someone that truly changes your world, perhaps even your perspective on life.

I hope I get to meet some of you and we become friends, maybe even more. Won't know until we try. No risk, no reward, as they say.

OK. Going to hit the magic button at the bottom of the page and give this a whirl, let's see what happens ;)

P.S. - The ducks. OK, so I'm running in the park and I notice these ducks. Lap after lap I'm running, they're always swimming together, moving together, one tightly knit duck family.

When I was done, I figured I would put my amateur photography skills to good use (amateur as in, hey I have a camera...hey I know where the shoot button is).

You never know where you'll find your inspiration in life at: it could be driving to work, or out running in the park with your local ducks ;)

I've found that low key and inexpensive is usually best. Talking and communicating is the essence of any good date. Yes it's cliche, but coffee or a drink or two is ideal. Maybe something fun like mini-golf, or bowling, something interactive. I love the movies just as much as anyone, but not the greatest thing to do on a first date. Being with a stranger for ninety or more minutes in the dark not talking just isn't very appealing to me believe it or not! If things click by the end of the first date, then a world of opportunities open up :) . Getting comfortable with each other is key!