romantic guy looking
markebock
Mesa, Arizona | Homme Cherchant Femme
Informations de base
Je me décrirais comme
I'm looking for a life-partner, a sweetheart, a marrying-woman. If you are a woman who has smiling eyes, is family-oriented, kind, understanding, intelligent, spiritual, non-judgmental, patient, and practical ... then you could be that "beautiful" girl I seek.
At root level, I'm sensible, practical, hard working, family-oriented, optimistic and hopeful. I'm an "idealist" in the way of setting goals, but very "realistic" in the way of getting there (not that I don't buy a lottery ticket every now-and-again). I'm a Home Depot, oil-changing, tent-camping kind of a guy, but I am also a college educated and successful engineer. I am slow, steady, dedicated ... and sometimes very rock-like, in temperament as well as stability. I'm not a red-blooded "Martian" (as in "Men Are From Mars"), but I probably come pretty close. My garage is my "cave" and your "appreciation" for my taking out the garbage will win you wining, dining, and ... my undying affection. I am a Taurus, and while not totally sold on astrology, it does seem that the Bull and I have some things in common (as also I understand with Virgo and Libra mates).
Outside of house projects (which are a never-ending source of joy ...) I enjoy walking, hiking, and occasional biking. I like to get up in the early light of these increasingly brisk mornings and start the day with a nice hot coffee, or maybe even a trip to the local java hut for a pastry and a quick read through the newspaper. When I need to get away, I enjoy drives into nature (mountains and forests in particular) and then getting out of the car and into it. Crunching under a forest canopy or hiking along a stream. Finding a remote spot and just breathing deeply of the pine fragrance and listening to the whisting of the wind. I love to commune with nature and it is my #1 way of getting re-centered. Otherwise I just like to travel, though frankly haven't done much outside of Arizona, Colorado, and California lately. Strawberry or Pinetop anyone?? I love to tent-camp and cook out with an open fire, but I also appreciate a nice hotel and fine dining.
I am a very soft, sentimental, and romantic touch. I open doors, hold hands, and give flowers (a regular MCP I am). I enjoy classic movies and "sappy" movies ("It's A Wonderful Life" still brings tears to my eyes). I also love music, but especially jazz, live symphony, Broadway musicals, and David Benoit. If you go through my CD collection, you'll also find Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds, Smash Mouth, and The Beatles.
I am born-and-raised Catholic, but currently am a student of spirituality (Wayne Dyer, Conversations with God, The Power of Now, etc.). My religious convictions are the basis of my morality, but I am going through an evolution of faith. I will still go to church with family, but I have a different feel for the purpose of "coming together" in the religious sense.
On a more personal level, know that I am a father of 5 children (2 girls, 3 boys), ages 16 to 26. Mostly good, several are moved out, two are still in the nest. Know also that I am not looking for any more of my own! But I understand parenthood and parenting, the difficulties and heartbreak, the joy and satisfaction. Because of my own family experiences, I value the woman that has had children, the true maternal mother, and the working woman with children. If you still have children, then I will understand. If your children are further along then mine, then your understanding is likewise appreciated.
There's always more to tell and more to talk about, but I can see that I am already getting rather wordy. Looking back over all this, I will call it good for now. Besides, we need to save something for those future correspondences, YES??
At root level, I'm sensible, practical, hard working, family-oriented, optimistic and hopeful. I'm an "idealist" in the way of setting goals, but very "realistic" in the way of getting there (not that I don't buy a lottery ticket every now-and-again). I'm a Home Depot, oil-changing, tent-camping kind of a guy, but I am also a college educated and successful engineer. I am slow, steady, dedicated ... and sometimes very rock-like, in temperament as well as stability. I'm not a red-blooded "Martian" (as in "Men Are From Mars"), but I probably come pretty close. My garage is my "cave" and your "appreciation" for my taking out the garbage will win you wining, dining, and ... my undying affection. I am a Taurus, and while not totally sold on astrology, it does seem that the Bull and I have some things in common (as also I understand with Virgo and Libra mates).
Outside of house projects (which are a never-ending source of joy ...) I enjoy walking, hiking, and occasional biking. I like to get up in the early light of these increasingly brisk mornings and start the day with a nice hot coffee, or maybe even a trip to the local java hut for a pastry and a quick read through the newspaper. When I need to get away, I enjoy drives into nature (mountains and forests in particular) and then getting out of the car and into it. Crunching under a forest canopy or hiking along a stream. Finding a remote spot and just breathing deeply of the pine fragrance and listening to the whisting of the wind. I love to commune with nature and it is my #1 way of getting re-centered. Otherwise I just like to travel, though frankly haven't done much outside of Arizona, Colorado, and California lately. Strawberry or Pinetop anyone?? I love to tent-camp and cook out with an open fire, but I also appreciate a nice hotel and fine dining.
I am a very soft, sentimental, and romantic touch. I open doors, hold hands, and give flowers (a regular MCP I am). I enjoy classic movies and "sappy" movies ("It's A Wonderful Life" still brings tears to my eyes). I also love music, but especially jazz, live symphony, Broadway musicals, and David Benoit. If you go through my CD collection, you'll also find Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds, Smash Mouth, and The Beatles.
I am born-and-raised Catholic, but currently am a student of spirituality (Wayne Dyer, Conversations with God, The Power of Now, etc.). My religious convictions are the basis of my morality, but I am going through an evolution of faith. I will still go to church with family, but I have a different feel for the purpose of "coming together" in the religious sense.
On a more personal level, know that I am a father of 5 children (2 girls, 3 boys), ages 16 to 26. Mostly good, several are moved out, two are still in the nest. Know also that I am not looking for any more of my own! But I understand parenthood and parenting, the difficulties and heartbreak, the joy and satisfaction. Because of my own family experiences, I value the woman that has had children, the true maternal mother, and the working woman with children. If you still have children, then I will understand. If your children are further along then mine, then your understanding is likewise appreciated.
There's always more to tell and more to talk about, but I can see that I am already getting rather wordy. Looking back over all this, I will call it good for now. Besides, we need to save something for those future correspondences, YES??
Signe
Taureau
Apparence & situation
Ma silhouette est
Quelques kilos en trop
Ma taille est
5' 10 (1.78 m)
Mes yeux sont
Noisettes
Mon origine ethnique est
Caucasienne
Ma situation maritale est
Divorcé/e
J'ai des enfants
Oui - pas chez moi
Je veux des enfants
Non
Ce que j'ai de mieux
Mains
Mes cheveux sont
Marrons
J'en ai 1 ou plus
Pas d'animaux
Statut
Mon niveau d'éducation est
Diplôme universitaire
Ma situation professionnelle actuelle est
Plein-temps
Mon domaine de compétence est
Recherche / Science / Ingénierie
Mon titre de fonction est
Electrical Engineer
Je vis
Seul/e
Chez moi
C'est plutôt calme
Je fume
Oui - socialement
Je bois de l'alcool
Oui - socialement
Personnalité
Au lycée, j'étais un/e
Tête
Socialement, je suis plutôt
Réservé, Observateur, Sympa, Ouvert
Mes passions et loisirs sont
Musique, Films, Famille, Dîner , Théâtre, Voyages, Voitures, Camper, Pêche / Chasse, Ordinateurs
Un bon moment pour moi c'est
Sortir avec des amis, Faire du shopping, Rester à la maison, Regarder un bon film, Me relaxer, Dormir, Lire, Aller à un concert, Aller au musée
Un premier rendez-vous idéal, ce serait
Walking the streets and window shopping, hitting a movie, going out to dinner, going to a jazz club for entertainment, coffee, and dessert.
Mes amis me décrivent comme
Sympa, Cool
Points de vue sur la vie
Ma religion c'est
Croyances spirituelles mais pas religieuses
Je vais à la messe
Pendant les vacances
Mon but dans la vie c'est
Successfully raise my children, retire young, build a dream cabin in a remote area near mountains and flowing streams.
Mon sens de l'humour est plutôt
Neuneu, Obscur/e
Goûts
A la télévision, je regarde
Documentaires, Films, Rediffusions
Quand je vais au cinéma, je regarde toujours
Action, Science-fiction, Comédies, Drames, Thrillers
Quand j'écoute de la musique, ce que je préfère c'est
Classique, Blues, Jazz
Quand je lis, ce que je préfère c'est
Histoire, Maison & jardin, Philosophie, Religions, Ouvrages techniques
Mon idée du fun
A camping/fishing trip up in the Colorado Rockies ... scenic travel in the wine counties of Virginia and California ... a week on the beaches and touristing in San Diego ... travel of most any sort with a good companion.
Recherchant un/e
Que trouvez-vous attirant?
Intelligence, Beauté, Empathie, Sensibilité, Délicatesse
Que recherchez-vous?
The 21st century version of Donna Reed's character in "It's A Wonderful Life".
Quel type de relation recherchez-vous?
Rendez-vous, Engagement