In His Own Words
About him
So, "interesting/unique"... or not, a couple of fun facts: I taught English in China and adventured halfway across the country. I also speak reasonable Polish and briefly researched a PHD in post-communist cinema, briefly worked in one of London's most chaotic homeless hostels for 12 months, once did such a terrible cèilidh at the Edinburgh Film Fest Press Night (after 2 bottles of wine) that Sean Connery left the dancefloor in horror ( my dancing skills have improved since, slightly), started 2 1/2 arts magazines (which did not last long), co-founded a uni writers group and reported on a couple of (minor) riots. I also cook a seriously mean Tuna Marinara.
At the moment I'm a Research Masters student in Literature, tutoring on the side and working on creative projects. As a writer I'm always looking for inspiration that doesn't just come in a glass, a coffee grain, cold ink or a movie screen. More importantly, as a person, I'm looking for someone who's passionate and compassionate, interested in the world and alive to life. Not necessarily someone with similar taste in certain movies or lit; just curious, valuing their own opinions and perspectives on the world and not shy in discussing them, someone who likes to explore new things in a conversation as well as out there in nature.
I enjoy a fine podcast or scouring spotify but definitely prefer objects – bound pages, scouring libraries and old bookshops - along with community events, pre-computer time & human connections. When not writing, going to friends’ parties or seeing something (gigs, plays, people), I enjoy cycling, hiking, play football sometimes, and used to do Good Gym in London. I also like parks, lazy Sundays, jokes & daydreaming. Baking even - including my own, ( up to a point).
At weekends I would rather see a play, go for walks or watch a film in a venue with some atmosphere and sense of occasion than watch TV... although I definitely appreciate TV's merits for bonding and snark alike.
Profession: English Research Student
About his ideal match
So I would rather see a play, go for walks or watch a film in a venue with some atmosphere and sense of occasion than watch TV... although I definitely appreciate TV's merits for bonding and snark alike & know my way around HBO/Showtime. And it's the company that makes it.
A great weekend day would be coffee, mulling and dissenting about art and life, checking out some museum of antiquities, a hidden trail or an exhibition - maybe later some gig ( I go for everything from acoustics to noise) – then finally a late night party or intimate low-sound speakeasy. Or just intimately crashing with wine and a record/dvd and someone special.
As a writer I'm always looking for inspiration that doesn't come in a glass, a coffee grain, cold ink or a movie screen. More importantly, as a person, I'm looking for someone who's passionate and compassionate, interested in the world and alive to life. Not necessarily with similar taste in certain movies or lit; just someone curious, who values their own opinions and perspectives on the world and doesn't shy from discussing them, someone who likes to explore new things in a conversation as well as out there in the unknowns & the wider globe and who is drawn to the (myriad) beauties and peculiarities of this perplexing and sometimes wonderful thing we call Living...
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Stoke-on-Trent (NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME), Staffordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
40 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
6' 4" (193cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
Maybe | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Student | |
Income: |
Solvent | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Polish | |
Religion: |
Christian / Other |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district ST5 (Newcastle) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
26 - 43 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 3" (159cm) - 6' 11" (210cm) or taller | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Slightly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Any | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Struggling; Solvent; Enough | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
Opportunity |
Party behaviour: |
A cruiser |
Personality traits: |
Ambitious; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Loyal; Philosophical; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Honesty; Humour |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite clothing: |
Anything, as long as it's black |
Favourite colour: |
Purple |
Hair style: |
Straight; It has its moods; Disappearing |
Eyesight: |
I wear contacts |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Light |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Classical; Heavy Metal; Punk; Reggae; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; History; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; News; Sport |
Movie frequency: |
It's a weekly ritual |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Black & White / Silent; Comedy; Cult Classics; Drama; Horror; Independent; Mystery |
Interests: |
Meditation; Music; Politics; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work; Writing poetry |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Cycling; Football (Soccer); Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; Gastro Pub; Italian; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work a standard 40 hour week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Visiting a museum or gallery |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Take drugs: |
Not any more |
Family size: |
I'm an only child |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Flirting; Intelligence; Sarcasm |
Work aspirations: |
Find new, more meaningful work |
Religious attendance: |
Once a week |
Dream home: |
In the city |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Doing voluntary work |
Feelings about using MySingleFriend: |
Curious |
Honesty: |
Very |
