I'm a relaxed, respectful, responsible,affectionate,focused and driven person. I love to laugh, play practical jokes and make people have fun. I"m not one that focuses on the petty things that go on daily; I prefer to choose my battles and handle them intellectually. I am a hopeless romantic who loves to surprise my lover, friends and family. Those friends that are closest to me would say that I have a good heart, but that I can be stubborn at times. What are you looking for in a partner? My special woman would at least have an interest in finances, love quality music (especially jazz), she should have an out-going or pleasant personality, with respect for others while being herself. Open-mindedness would be a plus , be flexible, love to travel globally and is photogenic(I love to take photos for the memories). Live jazz concerts I try to attend when time permits and traveling to see a quality one is not out of the picture if my schedule permits it. Good quality conversation is a must for communication purposes and peace of mind. I absolutely love a woman who has her own career, goal-oriented, independent, passionate, open, romantic, socially aware, loving, down to earth and genuine. I am the kind of man that will work with his woman and not against her. I'd just like to add... I like to play: Basketball, Bowling, Football, Volleyball, Chess, Computer Card games,Other. I like to exercise occasionally and my exercise regime consists of: Jogging / Bike, Treadmill, Racquetball, Walking. I like the following activities: Boating / Sailing, Camping, Horseback Riding, being on the Internet or Reading. I like to watch these sporting events: Basketball and Football. Spending time at the beach and taking photos. Also going to an aquarium, art gallery, seeing a play, comedy shows,nightclub, visiting friends or family, traveling to different cities, shopping and having lunch at a cafe. With you I would be looking to find more time sharing ideas, thoughts or something so simple as viewing our favorite TV shows together while cuddling by a warm fireplace . I wish to find new ways for us to connect closer, thus bringing out from us both those sides that have felt unfulfilled, suppressed, deprived, neglected desiring expression and attention. I am not interested in personal conquests, at this stage in my life I'm comfortable with who I am, who I aspire to be and a role model for my 4 grand-sons. It's all about adding value, support and positive energy to any person that I come in contact with.