**This thing needs an update, so here goes...**

I just recently turned 29 (Yikes! Sounds bad just reading that!). I'm single, have never been married, no kids; but I do have a dog. I live alone, have a job, pay my bills, am still trying to get my bachelor's. I'm by no means made of money, but I feel that I'm responsible and stable.

I'm not as far along in my career and education as I would like to be, but I think there's something to be said for sticking with something and fighting through it, especially when it's not easy.

I'm hard on myself, rarely content, always looking for new ways to improve. That doesn't mean I'm always able to immediately put those things into action, but at least I'm able to identify things and go after them.

I'm full of contradictions-- I'm introverted, but proud/stubborn; I'm down to earth but aspire to have the finer things in life; I'm straightforward, honest, to the point, but I don't like hurting or offending people; I'm easily trusted, but have trouble trusting; I'm very business-like and serious, but can be the biggest dork; I'm a friend to many, but close friend to few.

I don't drink excessively, I don't smoke, and I'm not into drugs.

I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for, honestly. Sure, we'd all love to find that person that just knocks us on our ass, and you do the same to them, but that's hard to find.

In the meantime, I'd like good company. Someone I can learn from and maybe teach. Someone to experience new things with, be it a new restaurant or some exotic destination. Someone to just call up and take to a movie or a game.

I'm attracted to SMART women, who know their worth, are confident, who have their sh*t together, that don't bring drama into my life; someone who's real and knows who they are and what they want; someone PASSIONATE and SENSUAL, i.e., knows how to kiss, give a mean massage, set the mood, etc. (WOW--did I really just say that?)

If you're a sports fan, that would be great too, but it's definitely not a requirement. I want someone that makes me laugh, and hopefully, that likes to laugh too. I'd really like to get into a workout routine again too, so I could use a partner to help get me motivated. :)

This thing has rambled on enough, so feel free to shoot me a message some time.

I don't really think there's a right or wrong answer here. It's all about how you click with the other person.