Hey hey everyone!

Finally feeling ready again to throw myself back out there. It's been a whirlwind since the last time I've posted on this sub, but my intentions/goals are the same. I'm looking to connect with a like-minded, positive and wholesome person whom I can go on adventures with and just enjoy the rest of my life with. I apologize up front for the novel I've written.

Here's a little bit about me:

- First of all, I have a son. He's a very important part of my life. I know this can be a deal breaker for most people, so I like to start off with this so people are aware right away.

- I'm Asian-American. About 5'9" with an average/athletic build. I've been using crutches for about a year now. My right foot was involved in a very traumatic and severe injury, and it's been an extremely slow and complicated recovery process, BUT I'm not one to give up, so one day I'll get back on my two feet again. In the meantime, I've been exercising/lifting at home to stay in shape.

- I'm kind of bilingual. I can speak enough Cantonese to get by, but can't read or write (Yes, I know I'm an ABC technically lol).

- I'm HUGE into Asian cultures, so I love watching Kdramas, Cdramas, Anime, etc. This includes their music too such as Kpop, Jpop, Cpop, etc.

- Did I mention that I'm a big fan of music too? I listen to music pretty much all day and every day, no matter what I'm doing unless I'm busy watching a show. Seriously, whether it's exercising, cooking a meal, or showering, I always have music playing! I like all sorts of music, not just asian stuff. R&B, Rock, Metal, Pop, some Country, not much Rap, EDM, and Smooth Jazz (Sorry Opera music, you're not included).

- I also used to be a big gamer! Love to play a good old JRPG (mostly because I love the stories and character development). I have a PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS4. I used to play League of Legends, but that got really toxic, so I haven't played in years. I enjoy playing MMORPGs and Action RPGs instead now whenever I have the time. I'm really excited for Diablo IV that's coming out really soon here!

- I'm a big Disney fan too! Love all of the classic Disney movies. Some of my favorites are Aladdin, Mulan, Duck Tales (yes, the movie and the series), and Oliver & Company.

- Seems like I'm quite the homebody, right? You're right! I'm pretty introverted, but can socialize when needed to. I used to enjoy going out for jogs and hiking! Or going kayaking while admiring the tranquil scenery in the middle of a lake. I also enjoy going out to the movie theaters to watch new movies (pre-pandemic). I also appreciate beautiful scenery, things like exploring new places would be fun with the right company. Ever since the injury though, my time outdoors is kind of limited, but I'm slowly getting back into it. I can crutch pretty well now! Haven't tried going on a hike with crutches yet, but I can definitely keep up if we're going for a walk :D

- I'm not religious at all. I don't mind if you are, but please be respectful of the fact that this will not change for me. We can certainly talk about religion and I'll listen, but I won't change my views on religion. The same thing applies to Politics too.

- Oh, one more important fun fact about me: I LOVE SPICY FOODS! It's okay if you don't, but you're totally missing out, just sayin' :)

Personality:

- I wish there was an easy way to describe my personality, but that wouldn't be fun would it? I can be a geeky dork at times. I enjoy lots of humor! I've got a pretty high tolerance for comedy, so I don't get offended easily. I also love getting into serious, yet deep and thoughtful conversations about anything. I like hearing both sides to a story and may even play devil's advocate at times just to spark up a friendly debate. However, this requires both parties to be open-minded and not easily offended if our views may differ. I can also be a sarcastic son of a bish at times. Super playful once I open up and get comfy with someone.

- I'm also really affectionate, compassionate, and loyal to the T. I like listening more than talking, so if you ever need to vent, I'm all ears. I don't judge -- none of us are perfect, and that's absolutely fine. I'm far from perfect, but I'm aware of my own flaws and continously work on them. I know what kind of person I want to be, and nothing will stop me from working towards that.

- I wear my heart on my sleeves. Emotions are a huge part of all of us. I have them just like you do, and I embrace them instead of hiding them. I consider myself a pretty laid back person. I used to take life too seriously and always tried to plan everything, but as the years went by, I realized the importance of just enjoying each day to the fullest as you never know what may happen tomorrow. I'm a big advocate for mental and emotional health.

Dealbreakers:

- Smoking and drugs. While I won't judge anyone for what they enjoy, this just isn't a lifestyle that I'd like to be a part of.

- Alcohol. If you drink occasionally or socially, that's fine! If you're always intoxicated, that's a big no for me.

What I'm looking for:

- I'm looking for a life-long best friend/companion who will appreciate just spending time together. Someone who's compassionate and empathetic, and can communicate openly and transparently since communication in a heathly relationship is huge. Someone who is willing to work on issues together rather than avoid them.

- Physical attraction definitely is important to me, but not as important as someone's personality. I like people who are healthy or are working towards becoming healthy (for themselves, not others).

- Someone who has common interests as me would be a plus, but not absolutely required. Opposites can attract. The most important part is that you're willing to dive into some of my interests as I would definitely be interested in diving into your interests as well even if they are not shared.

If you've made it this far, thank you! Feel free to message me if you would like to talk.