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Male
Divorced
Olympia, Washington
Are you interested?
In their own words
Looking for companionship with potential for more in the future
Born in the USA of Greek parents with roots in two islands in the Northern Aegean. Proudly Greek-American. Introverted by disposition, but highly value "parea," social and cultural activities, and of course, education. I am a professional working in state government and although balancing work and family life is a priority, it is often a challenge. As my profile headline states, I am looking for companionship at this time with potential for more in the future. While having similar interests can be a plus, I also believe people can respectfully complement each other and therefore do not necessarily need to match interests across the board.
Appearance
Best Feature
I'll tell you later
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Physique
Slender
Height
5' 11" (180 cm)
Family Roots
Greek
Race
White / Caucasian
My Lifestyle
Smoking
Non-Smoker
Drinking
Socially
Has Kids
Yes
Wants Kids
Maybe
Religion
Greek Orthodox
Education
Master's Degree
Occupation
Government / Civil Service / Public Policy
Income
$75,000 - $100,000
Exercise
Occasionally
Politics
Middle Of The Road
What languages do you speak?
English, Greek
Favorite Music
Blues, Classical, Classic Rock
Favorites
Favorite Actors
Anthony Quinn; Ricardo Montalban; Anthony Hopkins; Allan Arbus
Favorite Athletes
Frank Shorter
Favorite Authors
Kazantzakis, Shakespeare, Nietzsche, and Dumas; for Sci-Fi, Michael Crichton and Jack McDevitt
Favorite Bands
I have many depending on mood, but my all-time favorite is Deep Purple (with Ritchie Blackmore)
Favorite Books
Zorba the Greek; The Count of Monte Cristo; Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance; Lost Horizon
Favorite Cities
Athens, Greece; Mytilini, Lesvos, Greece; Newport, RI; New York, NY
Favorite Colors
Wine red; deep purple; deep orange
Favorite Country
Greece and the USA
Favorite Drinks
Bastille 1789- a French spirit; a variety of craft bourbons; and ouzo, of course
Favorite Fast Foods
Hamburger; Gyros
Favorite Magazines
The Atlantic; Sunset; Guitar Player; various motorcycle magazines; I read the New York Times daily
Favorite Dramas
Casablanca; When Nietzsche Wept
Favorite Plays
Hamlet; La Boheme and Madama Butterfly (Puccini operas)
Favorite Politicians
Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt
Favorite Quote From A Movie
“A man needs a little madness, or else... he never dares cut the rope and be free.” ― Zorba the Greek (Nikos Kazantzakis)
Favorite Songs At The Moment
Nessun Dorma, from Puccini's opera Turandot
Favorite Sports
Track and Field; Olympic wrestling
Favorite TV Dramas
House, M.D.
Favorite Foods
Greek dishes primarily, but I enjoy many ethnic cuisines
Favorite Styles Of Music
Classic rock; classical; tenor arias from opera; 40's big band; Greek pop and folk
Interests
Acting
No
Animals
I've owned dogs in the past, but do not currently have a pet.
Antiques
No
Art
Pierre Auguste Cot, William Bouguereau
Astrology
No
Astronomy
Fascinated by astronomy since I was a child
Barbecues
Definitely enjoy BBQ's
Bars
Rarely, and only with friends
Basketball
No, except Olympic and college championships
Biology
Majored in Biology (and Psychology) as an undergraduate
Board Games
Chess
Business Finance
No
Camping
No, but to be fair, I've never tried it; I'm open to it.
Card Games
No
Cars
Classic American muscle cars; adventure and cruiser motorcycles, too.
Children
Definitely!
Circus
No
Comedy
I enjoy live comedy, but it's been awhile since I've gone.
Community Service
Yes, time permitting.
Cooking
I enjoy experimenting with various ethnic cuisines; have hosted large diner parties (before having kids!).
Dancing
Enjoy it, but not very good at it.
Dating
It's been a long time; I would not be truthful if I didn't admit some anxiety (I've never used a site like this before).
Dogs and Cats
No, although I've owned dogs in the past.
Drawing
No
Electronics
I enjoy tinkering with electronic devices and technology in general.
Exercise
Walking; working up to running again
Food
I enjoy cooking and experimenting with new dishes; enjoy eating out, too.
Football
Generally no, but occaisionally watch championship games.
Gambling
No
Gardening
Yes.
Guns
No
Internet
Use the internet and social media daily, both professionally and personally.
Live Concerts
I love going to live concerts.
Math
As necessary at work and research (statistics)
Medicine
Focused on mind-body medicine in graduate school; have always been interested in health.
Movies
Not as often as I would like; would go more often with a companion.
Opera
Yes, I love Puccini operas but also enjoy Wagner and Verdi.
Painting
No
Pets
No
Philosophy
I have a strong interest in western and eastern philosophy.
Photography
Occasionally use my DSLR for nature photography.
Politics
Closet moderate; some other view point.
Psychology
MA, and all-but-dissertation on a PhD in Applied Social Psychology
Radio
FM, mostly classical, some NPR, classic rock, and blues.
Reading
Avid reader, non-fiction almost exclusively (occasionally re-read a classic and some Sci-Fi)
Religion
Greek Orthodox; attend sporadically and on holidays
Rugs
No
Running
I used to be a long distance runner in school and would like to get back to it; currently walking 4x a week.
School
NA
Shopping
As needed.
Singing
Yes, but I am not a very good singer; I'm much rather be playing my electric guitar.
Sky Diving
No
Snowboarding
No
Soccer
Only World Cup
Stock Market
No
Technology
Very interested in various technologies.
Television
I do not watch much TV.
Tennis
No
Theater
Love it; I would go more often with a companion.
Traveling
Absolutely!
Video Games
No
Walking
At least 4 times a week
Writing
I write journalistic-type pieces for work.
Personality
Adventurousness
Average
Affectionateness
Somewhat Doting
Trustingness
Somewhat Skeptical
Confidence
Somewhat Confident
Independence
Average
Mood
Average
Romance
Somewhat Romantic
Sociability
Somewhat Introverted
Thought Process
Somewhat Analytical
Tolerance
Compliant
Lifestyle
Dress
Average
Energy
Average
Go Party
Rarely
Religion
Average
Neatness
Somewhat Neat
Punctuality
Often Early
Spending
Average
Work Ethic
Driven
Insights
Describe the perfect evening.
That would really depend on the couple. I do believe that with the right person, the range of possibilities expands significantly; and of course, that's not even taking into account setting, mood, and place.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes--but whether that works out in the long term is another question.
How many kids would you like to have?
I have 2, but I would not rule out more.
How important is someone's physical appearance to you?
Important to a certain extent.
What is the purpose of marriage?
Since I am raising two young girls, I see the purpose within the context of a family.
What is the most important lesson that you've learned?
I'll go with Socrates' "The unexamined life is not worth living," or as Zorba would say it in examining the big questions:
“Look, one day I had gone to a little village. An old grandfather of ninety was busy planting an almond tree. ‘What, grandfather!’ I exclaimed. ‘Planting an almond tree?’ And he, bent as he was, turned around and said: ‘My son, I carry on as if I should never die.’ I replied: ‘And I carry on as if I was going to die any minute.’
Which of us was right, boss?”
― Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek
What do your friends like about you most?
Loyal and generous.
What do your friends tease you about the most?
Not being 100% up-to-speed on current pop culture.
What is the most important thing in a relationship?
Respect; commitment towards agreed upon values; shared stable, positive character traits.
By nature, some degree of physical attraction is important, but I do not believe it is necessarily a good predictor of a successful long-term relationship or marriage. What is essential may be invisible to the eye. So, IF the goal is a long-term relationship, then simply matching interests and stated personality traits (what's the difference between spontaneity and impulsivity?) may not be the best way to choose a friend. And true friendship, I think, is the first step in forming a relationship. So, perhaps friendship developing over time, in varying circumstances and situations, can serve as an essential indicator of character.
Also, while agreement on major issues is very important, I think couples could have complementary differences--which is different than being opposites--and have a successful, long-term relationship or marriage.
What's the best age to get married?
I think that totally depends on the individuals.
While there may be some truth--and statistics to prove it--that being "too young" might not be conducive to a lasting marriage, I do think you have to be careful with blanket statements about age. Young people can be very mature and older adults may have a history of being immature.
So, I'll somewhat weasel out of stating a "best age" and say that aside for concerns about having children, there's probably a fair amount of variability in what's the best age.
What turns you off?
The arrogantly self-righteous; irrational arguments; demagogic media personalities.
What turns you on?
Beautiful music; a gorgeous Mediterranean day (or a close USA facsimile); an exquisite dish, regardless of the cuisine; and classical beauty ( the ancient Greeks defined it as well as anybody).
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