I'm a very optimistic person, laid back and comfortable in my skin. Progressive thinker and always striving to learn and grow. Very creative and love to design/build things. Since my professional work only exercises my brain, this along with biking, running, working out and sporting activities help keep me in shape and balance out my life. I'm also very close to my family and fortunate enough to see them all (3 sisters, 1 brother, 2 nieces and 4 nephews) on a regular basis since we all live in the area. I have no children of my own and have come to realize that I am open to starting a family, or being with someone who already has kids. In the mean time I really enjoy my time with nieces and nephews. I love to travel to warm/sunny places for R/R and lively urban areas for fun. Not much into water sports/activities, mainly because I never learned to swim, but still enjoy boating and beach activities. Also enjoy history, art, music and architecture. Oh!, and let's not forget great food and libations. I must see your smiling face attached to your profile. No, I'm not really that shallow, but it's only fair since you've already seen me. Now for the really important stuff. YOU are smart (not only from books), attractive (to me), health conscious (at least making a good effort), open minded a progressive thinker and passionate about her activities and opinions. Some of the most attractive women that I've met have been successfully able to maintain their femininity and yet command the respect of men. I think that's very "***y". She must also have a keenly sophisticated sense of taste in fashion, art, music, foods/libations (I don't mean just "designer" labels). Independent yet still likes to spend good quality time with me ;-). She is sensual, and expresses it freely, unconditionally and monogamously ( I'm a big fan of fidelity). She understands/accepts the fact that men and women are indeed different. She also realizes that people really don't "change", but grow and evolve based on exposure and life experiences. She's good with children and likes dogs (I have a small one). Oh, unfortunately I'm very allergic to cats, so that one will be a big problem for me. Does that sound like you????