After giving this a stab or two I think I'd like to try this again. I have made some lasting friendships here before, so I remain optimistic that online friends are possible and let that validate popping in here throughout the day.

I’m a dad in my early 40s. Feels weird how that just snuck up on me like it did. I like to stay active, but realizing that I am indeed in my 40s and my body is not as bullet-proof as it used to be. That said, I am THAT middle aged guy you see riding around your neighborhood on a skateboard. No, I have no pretense that I look cool (lol) just willing to try anything to get my kids out of the house.

I enjoy doing creative things (writing, drawing, painting, creating…) though lately I find myself lacking inspiration. I’m kinda hoping to re-spark some of that through some interesting conversations. I miss that feeling of waking up and seeing a notification and knowing that there was someone out there who gave a frak about you. (That’s a sci-fi reference for ya.)

I love to tinker when I can find some time. My favorite t-shirt says “Sawdust is Man Glitter.”

I have my own company and work behind a desk most of my days so I have time to pop in and see some of your stories. I would love to lend an ear to anyone and maybe share some downtime with someone. I'm married, so not looking for any romantic entanglements but being completely candid, I have learned that I don’t shy from flirtatious conversation and enjoy sexy banter from time to time. Maybe it’s the hispanic blood in me? I’m not looking to cheat, but I am a man and unapologetic about that. I look, my wife doesn’t see harm in that. If turned on, my wife reaps the benefit just as I do when she has a likewise day. Just trying to make the day more bearable. Hopefully that doesn’t make me too much of a jerk in people’s eyes, just trying to be as upfront as possible to avoid misunderstandings.

I would love to create a friendship that lasts more than a few days. Create a connection where you feel valued and I in kind, a place where you can be yourself, whatever version of yourself that is. Please be an adult and be able to act like one. If you have ever ghosted someone, or if your idea of a conversation is letting the other person do all the work please do us both a favor and keep away.

Your interests don’t have to be my interest as long as you can write about your interests with gusto. Teach me a thing or two and I’ll do my very best to return the effort. “How are you?” and “I'm good, and you?” conversations get old very fast. I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but a one sentence (or worse, one emogi) message is likely to be ignored. As I mentioned before, a good or bad impression is in the effort made.

Thank you for reading this block of text. I hope at least one person made it this far. Have an amazing day.