MySpace a place for friends

I have always had trouble filling out these kinds of things. It's easier to say "Just message me" or "Come talk to me if you see me out" but that defeats the purpose of these things. Typically I'm rather quiet and shy in social situations. Which is why at a bar or club I'm that guy standing off to the side by himself. Yet for someone so quiet and shy I sure do seem to know a lot of people. I rarely take the first step of walking up to someone I don't know and introducing myself. When someone comes up to me, though, I have no issues talking to them. I'm quite easy to get along with and always enjoy saying hi to people I know when I'm out and about.

I'm not interested in a lot of mainstream stuff. I don't watch TV nor listen to the radio. I listen mostly to industrial and electronic music, which surprises many people. I'm definitely a bit on the geeky side given how much time I spend attached to my computer and portable devices. Seeing me glued to my mobile phone is pretty usual when I'm not at home. I have absolutely no sense of fashion and just wear what I think looks good and is comfortable. I have a bit of an aversion to clothing labels and refuse to spend extra on an item just because of its label.

Mainly looking to meet new friends for now. Just people that I can hang out with and hold a conversation with.

Also interested in the possibility of dating someone. First of all, it has to be someone I can be friends with or it will go nowhere fast. Some of my current friends, and some of my closest, were guys I dated or were in a relationship with. Second, I'm not looking for an instant relationship. We're not boyfriends and don't love each other after a few days or a few weeks. That's called infatuation at that point. If that infatuation lasts a few months then it may very well be love. Third, I am rather emotionally independent and that won't change. There's a difference between dependence and interdependence, and I very much tend towards the latter. Fourth, age and appearance matter. I want someone in a similar stage of life as me and that I find attractive. Things I prefer are someone who maintains a healthy weight (not overweight), has decent hygeine, and makes a reasonable effort to maintain their appearance. Not too narrow of criteria at all, I don't think. Lastly, don't flood me with text messages, phone calls, IMs, or emails just after you meet me. That just plain creeps me out and will get you ignored rather quick. Starting a conversation or just keeping in touch are one thing (and good things), bombarding one with various forms of communication are another.

So if you want to get a hold of me, feel free to message me here. Or IM me on Yahoo (screen name is donovan1983) or on AIM (screen name is donovan1144). I don't always respond to messages promptly so there may be a lag time between when I read a message and when I can respond to it.