I tend to live and eat healthy, but I'm no stranger to fast food.
I am the father of two great kids (a boy and a girl) whom I love to pieces (They do not live with me, so they aren't a part of the package).
I’m a hopeless romantic with a dirty mind and extremely high standards.
Happily divorced.
I spend the majority of my spare time getting lost in The Doldrums.
I keep an array of sharp knives close to my bed (I used to be a butcher).
I believe that the key to a lasting relationship revolves around the ability to make an incredible fried Twinkie.
I'm usually fun and energetic, when I'm not depressed over something ridiculous.
I'm a I'm a professional s**t-giver who can sometimes be a little intense, but hey; if you can't handle me at my worst, you damn sure don't deserve me at my best.
I'm the guy who would have had the balls to climb up Calvary Hill and ask Jesus "How's it hanging?" (or offer Muhammad a Cuban sandwich).
I don't sparkle in sunlight or glow in the dark, I can't change my shape into a wolf (or any other animal), I don't carry any exotic weaponry upon my person, and I definitely don't have 10-pack abs, but despite this I like to think that I am still a fun person to hang around with, if you give me a chance.
I do like to play video games sometimes (I'd play all the time if I could, and if I had someone to play with).
I had piercings, but had to remove most of them in order to find work (I am all about tattoo and piercing culture, so it's a big plus if you're pierced or have ink).
Please don't mistake my youthful appearance for innocence and inexperience; I've probably done more than you have (and I haven't allowed it to 'mark' me, on the outside anyway).
My life currently (such as it is):
I recently moved back to southeastern North Carolina to help take care of my terminally ill grandmother. I'm in the process of starting a new career (for a critically demanding boss) at a restaurant in Calabash that is going to be *very* busy this summer, AND as if that wasn't enough I'm also going back to college in pursuit of my Masters degree.
Since June, I have lost over 70lbs., and have become somewhat of a gym rat. I'm not where I want to be just yet physically, but I like to think of myself as a work in progress.
Besides ideal romantic matches, I am hoping to find friends to just hang with, be gaming buddies, or maybe workout partners.
I’m really good at
being an intellectual. I am always seeking *decent* conversation (and not finding it on OKC).
being a really great listener (I have always been fascinated with psychology and sociology).
being a big goofball. I won't apologize for it. If I can't make you laugh, no one can.
being f**kawesome.
Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and foods:
I am a consummate reader (I own over 1,000 books). I'm a huge fan of Stephen King, Clive Barker, GRRM, and Orson Scott Card, but I also respect the classics.
As far as TV shows, I'm really big into Doctor Who (Allons~y!), Torchwood, Firefly, Game of Thrones, and House MD.
I'm a retired fansubber (I used to translate and subtitle Anime), so I do watch Anime (Though not as often as I used to).
My taste in music is pretty eclectic. I can go from listening to death metal to singing along with Iggy Azalea at the drop of a hat. The general rule with me is, the weirder it is, the more I tend to like it. I'm a fan of Gaga, Tori Amos, Chan Marshall, Breathe Carolina, Feist, Regina Spektor, Luna, Emilie Autumn, The Birthday Massacre, Pearl Jam, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foxy Shazam, Bjork, Celldweller, DJ Snake, Paramore, Lorde, Fall Out Boy, Type O Negative, White Zombie, Neutral Milk Hotel, Black Sabbath, Staind, Static-X, etc. Really just ask me
I'm a really great cook, who specializes in Greek (spanakopita and Greek pizza), Italian, and Japanese.
I love mocha and pumpkin spice lattes.
I spend a lot of time thinking about:
The future. Where my life is headed, and which turn to take next, so that I can avoid going down the same bad roads that I've already traveled.
Why people feel the need to judge me based on my facial expressions. I am *so tired* of girls not taking a chance on getting to know me simply based on what I look like. I have Sanpaku, the same problem as Ryuji Takasu (from Toradora!), I know this already, I don't need daily reminders. (Seriously though, if you choose not to message me based solely on *my (self-professed) horrible pics*, you are a shallow waste of humanity, and you didn't deserve to know me anyway)
If I will ever meet a girl who knows the lyrics to 'Yellow Ledbetter' without having to Google.
How to decide whether I just need a hug, or a full-body orgasm.
Also, where *****s go. That one has kept me up nights.
On a typical Friday night I am:
usually relaxing in a chair with a book, or doing research on my family tree (A project I started 4 1/2 years ago as an anniversary present for my grandparents, and is still ongoing). What? I don't have anyone to go out with, why do you think I'm HERE?
You should really message me if:
you are someone who I can be completely open and honest with, and who won't use the opportunity to hurt me. My last two relationships have caused near-fatal wounds (I'm newly-recovered from a severe case of oneitis), so I am very reluctant to trust any woman again (It's also made me a firm believer in Proverbs 23:27).
If I message you, and you aren't interested (I mean come on, at least have the GODDAMN courage to tell me to 'f**k off').
If you do decide to continue sending messages, please, actually converse with me. All that awkward silence makes me go "WTF am I supposed to do here, say inappropriate things and then send unsolicited d**k pictures?". (Please note, 'unsolicited d**k pictures' are not ok, and not something *I* would ever do).
That "great guy" girls are always claiming to be searching for? Yeah well that's me, only I always get passed over and rejected. Not really expecting anything different here. I'm tired of being alone, I want something *REAL*.
I'm done with having to hide behind my guard all the time. I learned my lessons falling down; now I'm on my way back up from rock bottom, and am looking for someone who wants to come along for the ride.
