I'm just plain me. I'm a fairly average person in most ways. I believe in balance in all things; I blend optimism and pessimism, realism and idealism. My values are a blend of tradition and progress.

I seek happiness above all things. I also want to make a positive difference in the world. I like having new experiences and meeting new people. I'm friendly and open. I'd like to explore the world, when I get the chance.

I am arrogant, charismatic, and articulate

I'm a teacher. I teach high school English, and I just got my masters in reading at the secondary level. I'm also a part-time instructor at the local Sylvan Learning Center.

I'm good at bringing out the best in people, at seeing the positive in most situations, at solving problems and getting organized, and at writing long but grammatically correct sentences. I'm good at board games and video games, too. Woot!
I am not so good at it, but I really enjoy rock climbing and would love to find a regular partner.

Eyes... I have pretty blue eyes. And a great smile. I smile often and easily. Not to mention my sweet personality.

a) I love reading. That's why I'm an English teacher. I mostly enjoy contemporary literature, but I like a wide variety of books. I have a few all time favorites, including (but not limited to) The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart, Anansi Boys and Stardust by Neil Gaiman, The Town That Forgot How to Breathe by Kenneth J. Harvey, Q&A by Vikas Swarup, and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Currently Reading: A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin.

b) In general, I enjoy a wide variety of genres--comedy, horror, musical, martial arts, and suspense. Some all-time favorites are Slumdog Millionaire and the Saw series. Most recent movie I saw in theaters: The Cabin in the Woods.

c) I like a variety of music, and I love concerts! My current favorites are Gym Class Heroes and Fall Out Boy. Most recent concert: Gym Class Heroes.

d) Your boy can cook! I'm trying to reduce what I eat, though. I like almost everything except seafood.

e) TV: Top Chef, Project Runway, Pushing Daisies (sad that it got canceled) :-( Lie To Me

1. a positive outlook
2. a gym membership
3. a credit card
4. My iPhone
5. the internet
6. a source of entertainment

whatever is on my mind at the moment. I think a lot. About pretty much everything. I tend to overanalyze.

somewhere. There is no such thing as "typical" with me.

I have a need to feel perfect about everything, but it's not so bad as it used to be.

I just got out of a long term relationship. I'm not in "rebound" or "desperately seeking" mode... just casually testing my feet in the waters again. I'm a little reluctant to get involved quickly at this time. Slow and steady.

you are an intelligent and interesting person who would like to talk to a like-minded individual.