To start, I ''m looking for somebody who enjoys going out for dinner, seeing a movie or playing a game of pool. I ''m self-employed as a graphic designer and enjoy my work very much. I ''m also a semi-professional violinist and violist and it would be great if you play a musical instrument but it certainly isn ''t mandatory. My multi-faceted career can sometimes keep me quite busy (especially during wedding season) but I always try to make time to have some fun or just kick back and relax.

I love to laugh and have a raunchy sense of humor. I feel honesty is an absolute necessity in a relationship. Physical chemistry is extremely important to me. I feel sexuality is a key part of a relationship and, although it can take some time to figure out preferences and methods, it needs to feel''natural '' for both or it just can ''t work in the long term.

In no particular order
I enjoy a nice glass of red wine, a game of Scrabble, driving fast, being a passenger on a motorcycle, cuddling and talking and/or getting down and dirty, a long walk on a warm evening, high-heeled shoes, classical music, hard rock, a game of pool, a mystery novel, shopping, a good flick (I enjoy many different genres), a nice meal or trying something new (have always wanted to scuba dive

I ''m not too crazy about really hot weather, dogs, heights, onions, loud bars, bad drivers, the smell of perfume or cologne, camping, big crowds, coffee (don ''t drink it at all) or spicy food.

I have a child who lives with me part time and is a big part of my life.

Please note that I am a very active, high-energy person but I ''m not able to participate in certain sports because I ''m a professional violinist/violist and cannot risk injuring my hands!

I ''m looking for a relationship with somebody who lives in or around the Ottawa area and prefer NOT to enter into long-distance or messaging conversations.