Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. My main focus is meeting someone with a strong sense of faith, who exudes a naural kindness and has an open mind. I think it would be very good to know more single parents with younger children that I can share ideas and challenges with, and then perhaps something might build into more based on that friendship. As with most single parents out there, I believe that the challenges of bringing up your children to the best of your ability and balancing your career while pursuing your own faith's journey in life often leaves your personal time a bit on the short side. I have about half the time without my girls so I definitely do have time for that special someone with a little planning. A little about me....well, I have two daughters, aged 7 and 9 who are very important to me. First and foremost I am my daughter's father and I cherish being a father who is active in all aspects of my daughter's lives. Now, I'm probably more likely to grill up some salmon in the back yard than sail around the world. For me, travel has somewhat lost it's allure over the many years of my career and especially with girls at home, however if we're talking vacations then Orlando, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco and most any tropical island on the planet appeals to me. I like having some down time when I get home and I like intimacy and family time. I'm always content to watch a movie, some football or baseball on the weekends, or play a board game with family or friends. I like clic rock, I love the blues and jazz (Robert Cray), I'm learning to like christian contemporary (e.g. Casting Crowns), some country and clical music (Mozart). I enjoy most any kind of exercise to include bike riding, walking, hiking, working out at the local community center, going swimming, softball and bowling. I really enjoy going to science centers (science in general), the zoo, any kind of state or local park and I also enjoy going up north to do some fishing, exploring, swimming or camping. Another side of me really likes to go out and enjoy an upscale dinner with a great gl (or two!) of wine with an excellent dinner. I absolutely love all kinds of seafood to include sushi but I'll gladly have a great steak or vegetarian meal as well. I like going to an occasional play or watching a concert whether it's the DSO or a local high school concert. I'm not into the party scene - I'm into the neighbors, friends and family scene. I'm interested in people who take care of themselves...so they can give of themselves. I try to live by that myself. I'm interested in those who are seeking their own faith's journey with humility. I'm also interested in those who can truly communicate their thoughts and feelings and not just think they can, because as we all know communication is key and critical to any relationship and we all evolve and change over time. I'm interested in someone who likes to garden or do a little landscaping and then kick back in the yard with a cold drink or take a long walk. Basically, take time out to enjoy life a little bit. After all, life is a blessing, gift and opportunity for all of us to live well and enjoy with those around us. My world is full of amazing possibilities and wonders, and I would like to share these experiences with that special gal. The challenge is evolving the ability to be truly happy within, enjoying the special moments in life when they are in front of you, and seeking to be the very best version of yourself. I would say I'm a fairly conservative guy. I was divorced in Aug 08 and looking to develop a friends first relationship. If you seek a whirlwind romance I would say there are probably a lot better options out there with other gentlemen. Well, thank you for taking the time to read all this, and I wish you the very best in your own quest for your lifelong happiness and fulfillment. Latest Update: 27 August. I've gone 407 miles this year with Galloway run-walk-run program. I'm also halfway through my training for the Detroit Free Press Half-Marathon. I've lost 24lbs since January. I had 42 workouts this year to cross train with the running with the Yoga X (P90x) program, so I'm in a lot better shape than my pictures! I'm in a great bible study, I grew a vegetable garden with my girls this spring/summer and we've went swimming about 100 times together!