I'm a 34 year old black gentleman from memphis, TN. I consider my appearance to be average looking. I am 5-10 tall with a slender build. I have black hair, big brown eyes and a brown complexion.

Essays

My ideal match:
My ideal match will be someone who is #1 compassionate, and caring. That is the first think I look for in a woman. I also like women who have children, and like to do things with the family. My ideal match must like to laugh because i can get a little silly at times, and also she must like to be close because I love togetherness. Looks aren't too important, as long as you feel good about yourself and you are confident enough to feel beautiful no matter what anyone else thinks. Lets face it, i'm not Denzel, so I'm not looking for perfection.

The ideal setting for a first date:
I think a first date should be a dinner date. A place where you can really talk and get to know each other. I don't think you should go to a movie because you are looking at the screen most of the time, instead of each other. After the dinner, a walk may be nice to continue the conversation. I think the main thing is to get to know as much as you can about the person you are with to see if there is a possibility of a second date.

My favorite hangout or club:
I don't do clubs.

Work:
I do enjoy my job. I think my ideal occupation would be an actuary.

What I like to do when I'm not at work:
I like to read and write poetry, I also play baseball and basketball as long as my body can hold up that is. Here is one of my poems. (Slavery) Remember that tribe, That black tribe that thrived. remember the black man from that tribe, that black tribe that thrived. He was sitting fishing by the riverside, trying to provide for his four or five wives. Think of his surprise when he was stolen from that tribe, that black tribe that thrived, and taken to a land he would learn to dispize. Think ofthe ride, as he lay side by side with those from other tribes, other tribes that thrived. Imagine his feeling inside as he lay beside another victim of this mass homicide. I still haven`t heard anyone apologize. Think of how relieved he felt whenthey removed the chains, the belts, the shackels... And what awaits the survivor of such a tragedy ? Slavery

Where I see myself two to five years from now:
I plan to be a senior accountant at my job, working toward being an actuary.

If I could change one thing about myself:
I'd make myself taller. I want to be about 6-3

Final thoughts:
I was going to put a picture of me with my shirt off, but everytime I do, divorce rates go up, and I can`t be responsible for that. (lol) Just kidding. I hope you enjoy reading my small part of the world. Get to know a brother, i`m sure you won`t regret it.