I have moved from Wyoming to take a job in Auburn Hills, and move closer to family in Saginaw. I am looking to start anew; I don't yet know what the area has to offer, and am hoping my new position will allow me to be active once again. My previous position was sedentary, and my waist line suffered accordingly. The biggest adjustments will be not having my friends here, and having a job which offers me time to have a life. I have historically had jobs which have been all consuming. This one is going to be much less than that. I really don't know what to do with myself with the prospect of having a life! I have been a person who moves very quickly, and focused on doing the best I can for my employer by pouring my heart and soul into my job. I used to define myself by what I did, no longer. I will slow down because I have missed a lot of life at a great cost.
Yes, I work with computers and networks which makes me tend to get a little cerebral, but I am not a typical geek. I do tend also to become tunnel visioned. I am totally dedicated to a task/person at hand, and a giving person. I will warn you that I can be a bit of a dork from time to time with an odd sense of humor - I will blame my father for bestowing that upon me. Yes that's him in the picture with the Detroit Tigers uniform at the Rockies.
I consider myself to be a planned spontaneous person - if there is such a thing. I like to make decisions to travel somewhere to see something at the drop of a hat. I typically don't plan social engagements too far in advance. I am one who simply calls up the friends and asks, "Hey, want to do something tonight?"
I am open to trying new things. I also like the thrill of roller coasters, and I'm not talking the wimpy carnival ones. My extended family is from the Cleveland area which affords me the opportunity to go to one of the best amusements parks; Cedar Point. I love to go to concerts, sporting events, and to travel. I also enjoy quiet nights at home and having a good conversation. As far as my interest in sports: Something I wish I would do more of is riding my bicycle and take short hikes - just without the backpack. I lost a good tandem partner, so that has drastically cut my cycling time. I used to enjoy going to Denver to watch the Colorado Rockies. I was a season ticket holder, and loved making the trip. Hopefully the Tigers can fill the void. I have frightened many a friend with how enthusiastic I get at games. As far as what I play - I used to greatly enjoy playing soccer, and I am working on reducing my handicap in golf (sadly, I am sure that bowling and golf are 2 games in which I will never break 100).
I'm not going to lie, I love beer. I have a good friend who has taken me to the Great American Beerfest for the last couple years, and has opened my eyes and extended my pallet for different brews. I will greatly miss the Old Chicago World Beer Tour and Rock Bottom Brewery. I can only pray I am successful in my quest to find a suitable replacement near my new home. One must quote Ben Franklin, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
My general beliefs in life are self-reliance, common sense, and service to others. I am working on the service part as I have not done so much through out my life, although I will do anything for a friend.
I am seeking a best friend, and partner in crime for the long-term ultimately to begin a family. Someone with whom I can be a dork with, cuddle on the couch, lay in bed watching TV, go out to have a good dinner, beer, or live event, and ultimately, be rowdy and loud at a sporting event. I look forward to asking someone how her day was when we get home at night.
Finally, I am the guardian to 2 cats and they have been my loving companions for several many years. I've been told it is odd for a guy to claim that he is a cat person and enjoys cooking; if it is then so be it! It goes to help explain who I am.
