I'm looking for FRIENDS right now – if you want something more, you have to get to know me first. If I get messages just about my picture or physique, they will be deleted. Intelligence is way more important than looks – if you're the kind of person who coasts along, trying not to try too hard, then I'm not interested. Learning is important to me, so I need someone who I can learn from and with. My friends deserve respect – I have spent time and effort finding the best people to be around, people who deserve my respect and people who respect me. If you have a problem with my friends, then it's not going to work out. Humour is key – even though there are big goals in my life, it's important to unwind and go with the flow on occasion. Uptightness is a big no-no, and please, don't act too polite; we're all people, and we shouldn't be afraid to be direct. Sharing passions – I cannot stand it when someone doesn't have an activity they long to do or feel passionate about. Pottery, sailing, people-watching – I don't mind. It doesn't matter what journey you're on, as long as you know where you want to go. If you're going to message me, put the answer to my headline's question in the title of your message; otherwise, I probably will not take the time to look at it. If you get along with me, great! If you don't, that's fine too.