Me:

I’m a questioner of all things existential. Lover of knowledge. Father of one. Shy but outgoing, sun on my face, smile in my eyes kind of guy. I was raised to have an experience before a judgment. To live for what makes you smile, and grit through the shit. I love activity (hiking, exploring), and have an enormous taste for adventure. I am very open minded and think of myself as nonjudgmental, yet I carry confidence in who I am for myself. I'm mischievous, an enjoyer of banter, possess a tendency to be a bit rebellious when needed, funny, understanding, terrible at math, lover of the written and spoken words, empathetic, very compassionate (sometimes to a fault) and even more passionate, intensely loving and affectionate, incredibly playful, brave, strong, persistent, resilient, but certainly not perfect.

Most days, I love what I do. Some days, not so much. I love to travel and have been to many places. I like the ordinary and look hard to find the extraordinary within the simple things. I like movies that have a good story in them. I write bad poetry. I have learned to never follow a hippie to a second location. I enjoy discovering new culinary adventures and long walks from my couch to the fridge. I show great speed and agility when packing up my groceries, for which I give credit, to Tetris. I am 5’11 on paper, 6’11 if you tickle me. I read voraciously and can talk about any subject under the sun. Good conversation deepens me. I like things to move fast sometimes. Other times, I can be really content with myself and the quiet (noticing the trees and bees, listening to a stream, meditation, self-reflection).

You:

Ideally...sweet, down-to-earth and adventurous. Someone who will get a kick out of me just as I am (as opposed to kicking me for who I am). Happy. Quick witted and knows how to engage in clever banter, play, and have fun with their partner. Poor? Don't care. Rich? Don't care. Just be able to make your own way through life and be yourself. Honest. Emotionally available and absolutely sure about that. Not too twisted by life. If you're life's dream is to become the world's greatest thumb-wrestler, I totally dig it. Someone who likes the outdoors and all that comes with it. If your type of outdoor enjoyment is standing outside in a thunderstorm, leaning on a lightning rod while flying a kite, then we're not even on the same planet.

I think being a healthy debater with an open mind is key to successful relationship (Not that I’d know because I’m single). I do know everything is a learning opportunity, and at this point I’ve realized some things that are important to me. I want to laugh and dance in the rain (both metaphorically and literally). I want to talk about things late into the night that set our souls on fire. I want a weirdo like me to go on adventures with. Someone to make a floor bed with in front of a fire. Someone to read aloud with. Someone that absentmindedly touches me because it comforts them in a way they can never define. Someone to grab my ass as we cook. Someone whose ear I can whisper in and nibble while we’re in the middle of the grocery store, to make the trip interesting. I want conversation, not meaningless and habitual back and forth. Shared moments, learning, teaching, stories, good morning and good nights. Secret smiles and warm tingles of seeing a notification from someone you feel that romantic connection with. Lots of flirting. Constant want. Words backed by action. No fluff.

I am not looking for a situationship or booty call. I am also not looking to get married right away. Is there a happy medium in there somewhere? Let’s be honest...when there is chemistry along with the right building blocks, the sky is the limit. I want an emotional connection with someone, one that is based on feelings and energy. I want us on the same level and to grow at our own pace but grow together. To be each other's home and adventure. To be comfortable. Real. Something that isn’t dependent on other factors and is completely separate. Something that is kind, gentle and understanding.

I want someone who overall will love my soul, when all I ask is for them to love my heart.

Take a chance. Come say hi.