I went to summer school in Istanbul two years ago. I fell in love with the city, its people and culture. Perhaps I will retire there some day. It would be great to meet someone from Turkey who shares my enthusiasm for their country.
Appearance
Best Feature
I'll tell you later
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
Height
5' 7" (170 cm)
My Lifestyle
Smoking
Non-Smoker
Drinking
Socially
Religion
Christian
Education
Master's Degree
Occupation
Other Professional Services / Trade
Income
$45,000 - $60,000
Exercise
Regularly
Politics
Liberal
Favorite Music
Middle Eastern / Persian / Arabic, Alternative
Favorites
Favorite Actors
Humphrey Bogart
Favorite Actresses
Ingred Bergman
Favorite Artists
Toulouse Lautrec
Favorite Athletes
Roberto Clemente
Favorite Authors
Dan Brown
Favorite Bands
Beatles
Favorite Hangouts
Molly Malones
Favorite Books
Seven Theories of Religion
Favorite Cities
Istanbul
Favorite Clothing Stores
LL Bean
Favorite Colors
Blue
Favorite Country
US or Turkey
Favorite Drinks
Merlot
Favorite Fashion Designers
na
Favorite Fast Foods
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Favorite Magazines
Atlantic
Favorite Comedies
Ferris Bueler's Day Off
Favorite Dramas
Godfather
Favorite Horror Movies
The Grudge
Favorite Action Movies
Goldfinger
Favorite News Anchor
Charles Gibson
Favorite Night Clubs
Limelight
Favorite Place To Be Kissed
at night between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Favorite Plays
Rasin in the Sun
Favorite Politicians
Robert Kennedy
Favorite Sports Teams
Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Quote From A Movie
"Make him an offer he can't refuse"
Favorite Restaurants
Jack Frys
Favorite Songs At The Moment
Around Midnight
Favorite Sports
baseball
Favorite Stocks
Pepsi
Favorite TV Comedies
All In The Family
Favorite TV Dramas
Lost
Favorite TV News Sources
World Report With Jim Leher
Favorite Foods
chicken
Favorite Styles Of Music
jazz
Interests
Acting
I love the theatre and go monthly
Animals
I have two dogs who are very special to me
Antiques
I don't have many but enjoy looking at them
Art
art and art history are very important to me - I am particularly interested in early christian and muslim architecture in Istanb
Astrology
don't know much about it
Astronomy
don't know much about it
Barbecues
yum
Bars
on a social basis
Basketball
big fan
Biology
not really
Board Games
very fun with a group of friends
Business Finance
I am thinking of stating my own company
Camping
great - just got back from a three day camping trip
Card Games
yes - particularly poker
Cars
as long as one can get me to where I need to go - I own a jeep cherokee
Children
have none - hope to someday
Circus
love going to the circus
Comedy
laughing is good - I prefer drama
Community Service
very important
Cooking
I am not the best but I do enjoy
Dancing
on a social basis
Dating
I like to have a good time and it is even better if I find a special someone to spend time with
Dogs and Cats
dogs - yes, cats - no
Drawing
I don't that much, though I once took a class and found it very relaxing
Electronics
don't know that much about them
Exercise
very important to stay healthy
Food
one should have a good and balanced diet
Football
yes but baseball is better
Gambling
not as a habit but poker and black jack are fun
Gardening
don't know that much about it
Guns
no
Internet
good for staying in touch, research and shopping
Live Concerts
yes - particularly the Rolling Stones!
Math
I am about average
Medicine
good when taken as prescribed
Movies
I love to go to the movies and do so about once a week
Opera
I enjoy all of the arts
Painting
I enjoy looking at paintings but am not a painter myself
Pets
yes
Philosophy
I like deep and thoughtful conversations
Photography
not very good at it
Politics
I am very interested in the political process and discussions about it
Psychology
not sure what to say here - but it is important to understand why people act as they do
Radio
I listen to the radio often
Reading
I read a lot
Religion
religion is important but should be found at one's own comfort level
Rugs
I enjoy looking a rugs - those found in Turkey are very nice!
Running
I prefer to walk regularly with my dogs
School
I think school is very important - I am currently studying for a Masters (my second) in Art History and then a PhD
Shopping
I don't enjoy shopping too much
Singing
not me
Sky Diving
never tried it but would like to
Snowboarding
never tried it but would like to
Soccer
I like to watch all sports
Stock Market
I invest a little
Technology
I am not good at it
Television
watching some television is OK but not habitual
Tennis
I like to watch all sports
Theater
I enjoy going to the theatre
Traveling
I enjoy traveling
Video Games
some
Walking
often
Writing
not often
Personality
AdventurousnessSomewhat Daring
AffectionatenessAverage
TrustingnessSomewhat Skeptical
ConfidenceSomewhat Confident
IndependenceSomewhat Dependent
MoodAverage
RomanceSomewhat Romantic
SociabilitySomewhat Extroverted
Thought ProcessAverage
ToleranceAverage
Lifestyle
DressSomewhat Formal
EnergySomewhat High
Go PartyOften
ReligionVery Large Part
NeatnessSomewhat Neat
PunctualityOften Early
SpendingAverage
Work EthicDriven
Insights
Describe the perfect evening.
Spending special time with someone is most important. That can be done by going to a new restaurant or performance - or staying in and cooking a new recipe while visiting with friends.
Describe your perfect weekend.
a good restaurant, a new movie, the theatre or a great city that is close by
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes
How many kids would you like to have?
two to three
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
make all resources equally shared
What is the most important lesson that you've learned?
keep trying to learn more will help you succeed
What do your friends like about you most?
Always wanting to do something that brings the group together
What do your friends tease you about the most?
I am a big Rolling Stones fan
What gets on your nerves?
prejudice attitudes
What is the most important thing in a relationship?
honesty
What's the best age to get married?
there isn't one
What turns you off?
prejudice attitudes
What turns you on?
honesty
What do you hope to be doing five years from now?
having my own company that helps political candidates race contributions for their campaigns