I'm a musician, poet, artist, and a philosopher (wow.. that reads pretentious). I am deeply spiritual and religious (Christian). I know exactly what I want out of a relationship, and I really don't believe in dating in the traditional sense (explanation required?). I am not a romantic in the clical sense (roses, candy, meaningless cliche pre-wrapped baubles of affection). As far as being a romantic, i would much rather share a true moment. Those come whenever they want to. I sm a student studying computer programming. My pion is music, and I've played guitar for more than half my life. Subsequently, I'm still in college... Yea.. I did the sad little "maybe my band can make it!" thing... God had other plans, and I've abandoned a career in music at his behest (still got the hair and piercings, haha). Not sure what He has in store yet, but I know for a fact that He'll show me when it is appropriate. I've got a fair share of nerd in me. I am a gamer, I am WAY too into fantasy and sci-fi (Star Wars, Firefly, Heroes, etc..) and I roleplay (tabletop) with my friends. It is a hobby.. not an obsession. I clarify this because, without fail, as soon as I mention it people visualize cheetos, mountain dew, dice, and bats full of computers, torn up couches, and fantasy books. good things about me: I am absolutely loyal when I'm in a relationship (I have NEVER cheated on a girlfriend.. EVER.... for real... ever... not once.. never... even in bad relationships... not even a kiss), I am fairly intelligent, I am pionate about everything that interests me, I am extremely empathetic (some people have thought I was psychic.. I'm not), I'm fairly formidable in the wit department, I'm protective but not controlling, I'm very diplomatic and logical when it comes to conflict, I am an avid fan of drama extraction by any means necessary, I'm incredibly slow to anger, I am not easily offended, I am fairly confident, I care deeply about others well being and emotions (almost to a fault.. it actually stresses me out to some extent when my friends are having problems), I remain level headed and logical under stress, I am completely dedicated to God and am active in the church... Also, I'm kinda an abberation among men: I have no problem expressing my feelings whatsoever. bad things about me: I smoke, I procrastinate like mofo, if trust is broken i can become jealous (but only if!), I'm a full time jobless student and thusly I live with my parents at the moment (just recently moved back in. I have been out on my own for years but the economy is garbage. I got laid off .. blah blah blah... excuses excuses), I'm not as in shape as I would like to be (but working on it), it takes quite a bit to motivate me to do something that I am not interested in. Things I MUST have in a partner: a strong relationship with God (so tired of being unequally yolked), loyalty, a witty and/or intelligent sense of humor, intelligence, pion, mutual physical attraction/touchy-feely..uh..ness? (this does NOT mean sex, it simply means physical attention), maturity (I have never really been able to relate to people that aren't at least 2 years older than me, and all of my friends range from 3-10 years older), artistic appreciation, long-term oriented commitment style goals with marriage and family at the attempted apex (isn't anything else kinda a waste of time?), a tolerance of my nerdiness, the willingness to spend a reasonable amount of time together (as opposed to unreasonable. sometimes more is more and some times less is more, neither extreme is acceptable), and a fair amount of independence things i must NOT have in a partner: ridiculous temper (a little is normal), extreme jealousy (a little is normal), a controlling manner (any is not okay.. i am PHOBIC of being manipulated, and can tell when it is happening 95% of the time.. this is one of the FEW things that make me outright angry), rabid self deprecating and/or extreme goth-style depression (everyone gets down but most people get back up, please friggin get back up.. i am a little tired of having to psychologically drag my partner back into the sunshine every few minutes), extreme materialism and/or obsession with money (i have no income right now, and stuff is not important), complete lack of trust.