"I like to have fun with my fRiENdS." What a shock! You too?! we have so much in common!

Another good intro: "I cant portray my character in 250 words or less" -- so I wont at all. J/K Here goes...

"Somebody" by Depeche Mode describes a closer bond of two people sharing their joys AND sorrows together. I seek someone whose loyalty is not just dependent on the money and good times. Trouble comes -- accidents, arguments, painful sacrifice for nobler pursuits -- Im looking for someone to be my partner in all of these. Life is a complex journey NOT centered around clubbing, vacationing, and shopping.

I went to Caltech for engineering, and night school for an MBA and an ego. ;) I've met too many diverse, smart, interesting people to have much of an ego; I am more self-effacing. I am dressy and presentable when I need to be, but not an all-out type of guy. I buy flowers often for no other reason than they smell good and to indicate that I love you. They should not be reserved for birthdays and Valentine's day.

I try to be more non-materialist; family and God mean more to me. I do splurge on quality stuff when it matters and buy cheap crap when it doesnt matter.

For my part, I listen well, assuming that you communicate. Perhaps some men are better mind-readers than others; I am proud of my policy of not divining what others are thinking; please do not expect this of me; just say it nicely.

The Ho Chi Min on my chin is gone now.

Yes; I'm divorced, but not by choice. I kept my covenants, but unfortunately even temple divorce is a unilateral action. Despite this, temple marriage 'should be' an eternal partnership to build and strengthen with love and care, through the good times and bad.

My interests include:

Bicycling, Live Theater, Musicals, Snow Skiing/Boarding, Scuba diving, Jetskiing, European Board Games, Cards, Chess, Hiking, Watching Hockey, Camaraderie, Racquetball, Vegetables, Thai Curries, Mongolian BBQ, Dark Chocolate, Lingerie (oh sit down -- within the bonds of marriage).

I love good satire: Simpsons, Seinfeld, Jim Carrey.

I have weened myself off most of the artificial foods we have in American society; Im not a wild cook, but I only shop at Trader Joes for all-natural, healthy foods. So, if you cant do without your Cheetos...

I dont drink soda; chips and fries arent worth the calories to me -- so I never eat them, but love ice cream and cookies.