.....Compassionate, Kind, Love to Talk, Laugh, Drink good wine, Love the Arts & to Explore the world,...but enough about you...

Hey there..
Are you a man who is driven by their intellect, their instinct and their passion? Can cope with the possibility of a little pandemonium in your future? Well, you've come to the right place!

My 2 beautiful children have a good father and he is very much a part of their lives, but definitely no longer a part of mine (and hasn't been for almost 3 years).

My children are young, so I need someone who is up for that - not the care of them - but the likely presence of them at some point. And someone who can handle the joy and chaos of it!!

It is true my time is a bit more restricted but I do get the chance for & need some "me" and some "us" time (that doesn't include me & the kids in the toilet or shower together! :) ).

In my 'spare time' I am completing my law and psychology degrees. I have a particular interest in social justice and human rights issues and community access/interaction with legal services. I am also starting to figure out what my own vision is of combining law and psychology might be. I am very drawn to clinical psychology at present.

In a previous life I was one of those singing, dancing, acting types. Am in rehearsal for a musical at present & VERY excited about 'treading the boards' again.

I love live theatre, dance & good musicals. Most of all I love the exchange of ideas, passionate creativity & conversation involving no small talk - which I confess I have little tolerance for.

I relish any opportunity to learn something new and be challenged as much as possible; to get an insight into another's thoughts that make me see/think of something in a completely new way.

Music wise... Very eclectic; tends to be very emotionally driven. Basically hate anything that consists of only 3 chords and/or 3 words.

If it makes me want to dance or sing or cry or laugh or be passionate or run (on a treadmill, not away ;) ), it's good. Something that lifts the spirits or ignites emotions.

Books/TV/Movie wise....Get very little chance now days for much of any, beyond academic texts and research! But love something that really 'gets in'; that challenges me, makes me think and stays with me long afterwards. Something that inspires conversation/debate/shared emotions/change.

Like really well written drama or an inspiring documentary or biography.

Not big on team/outdoor sports. Like a good walk though; preferably in a new and interesting place (actually preferably overseas, but little opportunity for that for now).

Enjoy running and training 2-3 times a week. Clears my head & I like feeling fit & strong.

Lastly, have learnt my true spirit is not of the 'white picket fence'/suburbia cloth. If the "Great Australian Dream" is your creed, then I wish you the best but it is not for me.

Would love to see more of the world and its people, be immersed in new cultures, sights & experiences. That is the 'grand plan'.

Who/what am I looking for?.... Have you seen 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'? I'm looking for the spirit of Juan Antonio, but without the jealous suicidal, homicidal ex-wife and a preference for monogamy! :)

Creative, gentle, kind, but passionate with an insatiable appetite for life, love & learning. A traveler/socialiser/out & about vs stay at home type.

Oh, if your profile is done in SMS/gangsta/rap text and your emails look the same, trust me, you are wasting your time with me. That choice speaks volumes; and none of it good.

FAVOURITES LIST: If you add me to your favourites list and I remove myself from your list, it is because I have read your profile and am not wanting to chat with you. Sorry.

Personally, I think it makes a poor first impression to add someone to your list, presumably in the hopes they will check out your profile and contact you if they are interested. Have the courage of your convictions! If you liked my profile, email me. It's what I do. And *generally* I am not attracted to someone who does not have the confidence to do the same. If I am in any doubt, adding me without emailing me will tip the scales in deciding not to contact you.

Oh, if you *can't* email me due to my filter restrictions, then sorry, those things are my 'deal breakers' and so adding me to your favourites will not solve the problem.

Sorry if that all sounds harsh, judgmental, picky, whatever. I am an honest upfront person. I do not want to waste anyone's time, including my own.

Quite open to suggestion really. Something that encourages a really good conversation. Words speak louder than actions on the first date for me.