While I could try to turn this post into a literary masterpiece, I'll cut to the chase.

Ideally, I'd like to find someone who is relatively nearby. But in my years of searching, I've found that goal (wish?) to be on par with trying to win the lottery. So I think I'm coming to accept the reality that I'm better off searching for something online. But in the online situation, there's still an ideal ... and mine is lengthy penpal-like exchanges more than rapid-fire chatting. Not that I don't chat or won't chat (I do and will), but exchanging lengthier messages is more appealing to me for the most part. The other thing that would be ideal is that we find each other physically attractive. I think that's important. But I do recognize that sometimes people will actually appear more attractive physically as you get to know them. So there's wiggle room there.

If the above is what you're looking for, well, then proceed to the next part ...

About me: I'm Asian, 43, married with kids, in the "DMV" area (more specifically Northern Virginia, aka "NoVA", near Washington, DC). I'm really chatty (a natural storyteller). I love to sing. I'm a former athlete (track and football), so I'm in relatively good shape even though I don't work out as much as I used to or as I'd like to. If height matters to you, I'm 5'9". I'm also a former overachiever who is now without a checklist (something I need to work on). I don't do drugs. I don't drink. Heck, I don't even swear (in person, anyway, but oddly enough will on occasion via chat). :) Not that I'm against any of that. Just not what I do. I'm also into sci-fi, fantasy, crime solving (shows, books, etc.), superhero stuff, "chick flicks," romantic comedies, and more recently Japanese anime (to name a FEW). YouTube eats more of my free time than I care to admit ... all those short videos can really add up!

About you: I think if you clicked on this post and have read this far (and enjoyed it), we are probably compatible enough to engage in a conversation to at least get to know one another to see what sort of chemistry we have. I don't need to say what your likes and dislikes should be or say you should have this quality or that characteristic. I think the same goes for appearance as well. While we all have preferences, I've come to realize that it's probably not a good idea to describe what type of women I tend to be attracted to. In doing so, I may discourage someone really great from responding. But I think at minimum, you should view yourself as relatively pretty and try to exercise every now and then (vs rarely or never).

So, if you've gotten this far, send me a message already! And don't worry about writing a catchy, Pulitzer-winning first message. I'm not going to ignore your one-liner. I'm a guy. Our inboxes don't get flooded with messages like women. :) And I will reply.