Hi! Like it says in the title, I'm a 34-year-old nerdy guy looking to go on a date!

I was born with a disability (called myelomeningocele, commonly known as spina bifidia) that affects my ability to walk along with a few other issues. I can walk, I just have a weird gait and sometimes I need to wear leg braces - although I've built enough strength through exercise that wearing the braces is a rare occurrence. Dating has not been easy for me, in fact I haven't been on a date since 2010, when I was 20, and I've never been in a serious relationship before. I've never had the confidence to approach women, and I've always assumed I'm not dateable due to my appearance. Given the abysmal number of matches I've had on dating apps, I don't think my assessment is that far off. But alas, I've been extremely lonely lately, and I feel like if I don't start trying harder to put myself out there, I'm going to be alone forever. I'm not counting on finding someone here, but it's better than not trying, right?

Okay, enough of that pity party. So, I want to take you out on a date. Want to go to the movies? Do an escape room? Laser tag? Go to the shooting range? Just go out to dinner? Let me know what you want to do! I want you to have a great time.

A little more about me: I work from home for a healthcare company in an administrative role - it's a stressful job and I work a lot of overtime, but I make a good living for me and my adorable tabby cat. When I'm not working I love playing video games (RPGs mostly, I currently have a PS5 and a switch), stargazing (I have a favorite spot outside of Kerrville I'd love to show you sometimes), and watching dumb YouTube videos. I used to be really into anime and tabletop games, but I haven't been able to get back into them lately. Hoping to change that as my work schedule calms down this winter. I also do a bit of photography as a hobby.

As far as my appearance is concerned, I'm pretty short 5'6", 165 lbs, white, blond hair with blue/bluegreen eyes. This is what my face looks like. I do have pierced ears and two tattoos, one on my right bicep and a half-sleeve on my left lower leg - and hopefully I'll be getting one on the right leg soon. They're pretty awesome, I'll have to show them to you on our date. I am NOT picky about your height or appearance. I want to get to know you - so even if you don't think you're attractive, you think you're too tall/short or whatever, message me anyway. Even if we end up not being compatible romantically, I'd still love to have a friend.

So, what's your ideal first date?