Born in Colorado, raised in Missouri, schooled a few years in England and France, but mostly Rhode Island--I have lived in Austin for the past 22 years.
I'm very liberal when it comes to politics--so must you. No Trumpsters or even centrists.
I like going to concerts and typically see at least 1-2 venues (One2One,Cont Club,Saxon, others) per week and at least 2 big venues (ACL,Atec,Bass,Stubbs) per month. It's Feb and I've been to 16 music events this year--fair warning. I used to do a lot of 2 stepping, but since the election I avoid red necks.
I'm a techie. My left brain and I started out as an mechanical engineer and switched professions to data analytics. At home I do web programming, remodeling, plumbing, electrical work, etc. Just installed a few tankless water heaters in my house the other week. Saturdays I volunteer with Big Brother's program and homeless.
In my younger years, track (800m state champ), basketball (3rd state), and skiing (downhill racing) were my main sports. Now days, I ride my bike to work a several times per week, so I don't really have a need to exercise.
I'm affectionate. If you're going to need your space at night you'll want to skip me. I like doing shoulder, neck, back and foot massages. I hear "how do you DO that?" a lot. I'm guessing it's from the years of running track and knowing where the kinks tend to start under stress. I eat healthy (low carbs), and don't watch TV. Tribalism and watching sports are a foreign concept to me.
I'm looking for someone who's traveled. Ideally, you've lived in another country. Someone who can speak different languages and has had a view of the world outside the boundaries of the USA. I start with a preview of your pictures. When I see selfie after selfie with puckered lips, I instantly click next. If I see pictures of you along with scenic pictures of blue skies, sunsets, breathtaking beaches--I feel you have substance and values and aren't self-centered nor lack confidence in your inner self; and I read more about you.
If you're a Republican, didn't vote for Hillary, like guns, watch a lot of TV--thanks for reading, but I'm not interested. If you're fairly athletic, favor a healthy diet, yearn for concerts, enjoy a challenging hike in the mountains, seek artistic endeavors, love your home, have a penchant for interior decorating, live near me (Southwest Austin)--message me. Addendum: I'm adverse to tribalism, so if you're a huge sports fan type or big sorority gal---nope. Those who think for themselves and are confident--yip.