To be honest, I really don't know what to say here, so I guess I'll say first that like everyone else I love to have fun and laugh, and make people laugh probably a little more than I should. Part of loving another person means you get to help them laugh. No sense in being dull. My friends say that I am whimsical, fun and lively, animal lover, strong, hard working, smart and wise, reliable, trustworthy, open. Well, I like the usual stuff...movies that make ya laugh, make ya think; and have some good action in it. My taste in music is kind of all over the map. So I’ll tell you If we chat. I like to swim, go hiking, reading, mostly technical manuals and stuff. Light traveling, art, sports, gardening and of course much more. I see that a lot of the women are into traveling, does it matter that I lived in Montreal for 12 years? No? yeah that's not really traveling, more like being still. I really want to spend time with someone special; going out to shows and museums, cooking a meal, going for walks (hence the hiking). I also like quiet nights at home, homemade ice cream, and animals. And someone who cares about the needs of others...Mercy Mercy Me... Helping others is very important to me and always will be. I try to encourage and be supportive to as many people as I can. I may not get a second chance. Caring about another person’s need brings it back to me so I can do it again. I am looking for a woman who is a friend as well as a lover. Someone I can share my life with and they can share theirs with me. For some reason the media has attached "player" to black guys. No. I'm not a "player" and never will be. Don't like it and never will. Actually don't even know how. A gentle heart, loving and caring, kind. I know that everyone has drama in their life from time to time. there is nothing that you can't love someone through. I like a genuine person who is not afraid of speaking up without attacking, or of a long term romantic relationship. You’d be shocked at how many say they are not but are. Nor do I enjoy pushy, bossy, angry people or someone who likes to play head games. If you’re that kind of person…and you know who you are… then please don’t contact me. Loyal, dedicated, trustworthy, energetic. They say that you should be with someone who is similar. I don't know about that but it would be nice if I found a woman who appreciates music as much as I do, as I usually express myself this way, but it’s not mandatory.