 
I consider myself pretty laid back, grounded, mature, and very down-to-earth. I live a drama free life, get along with all personality types, and am able to make fun of myself (a lot; it's not difficult). Family is very important to me and I like to think I have my priorities straight in life. I guess you could say Ronnie Van Zant's Simple Man is the anthem of my life. :) 

I'm a big believer in the golden rule (treat others how you'd like to be treated) and this informs my actions constantly. 

As for career/academics, I ditched Film and studied English Lit in grad school with the goal of becoming a college professor and part-time novelist. I taught in Massachusetts while studying for a PhD before I did a total 180, moved back to California, and entered the video game industry. Been working in project management and operations in this field for many years now. In my free time, I'm the writer & creator of an upcoming comic series. I've been stable / established for a while now, so am very ready for that next, most important phase of my life. 

I'm a huge sports fan (love going to NBA games), enjoy all sorts of media (film, TV, books -- fic and nonfic -- games, etc.), and my one vice is that I can be a major caffeine junkie -- coffee, chai, you name it. I haven't traveled much, unfortunately, since I was younger, but I look forward to doing some of that with my future Mrs.. 

I consider myself a pretty adaptable and reasonable person who is ready and willing to make compromises for the right person (after all, that's how a marriage works in the long run). 

I'm an open book, honest to a fault, have a lot of love to give, and am really just looking to commit to my one person out there.

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What am I looking for? Someone warm, generous, kind-hearted. Someone close to her family that has strong family values. Smart, classy, and a happy, engaging personality. I value those with good, solid character; a strong moral foundation; those who possess the right intentions rather than those who just follow rituals. 

Someone caring, compassionate, and communicative that is ready to build a life together, and all of that which it entails. Someone reliable and dependable that I know will have my back through thick and thin. My wife will be the most important person in my life. I need to feel like I will hold the same place in that other person's heart. 

I'm hesitant but open to long distance relationships (so long as the other person is making a sincere effort to get know each other) though I am probably not open to relocating outside of California (within California would be fantastic). 

I maintain a healthy lifestyle and would hope my partner does the same.

Lastly...

If you're going to express interest, please have a few clear photos up like I do. It's only fair. 

I prefer meeting a person in person sooner rather than later. No, this does not mean we need to meet next week. I'm just setting the expectation. I think you can get to know a person a lot better and communicate more clearly when that person is sitting across from you, face to face. Would love to learn how you would like to get to know each other too. 

If you want to ask me a list of random questions interview-style, go for it. Don't feel like you have to ease into the serious question asking with casual small talk and clever transitions first. I don't mind people who are clear and matter-of-fact -- it shows me that you're serious.