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I don't think I'm terribly good at selling or promoting myself but I can say with some confidence that I reckon I'm a pretty good friend or companion to have.

Unlike some, I've no nervousness about online dating - I figure just about everyone does it these days, right? And I'm beyond the point in my life of feeling any embarrassment about such trivial things - everyone's just looking for their slice of happiness, and I'm no different.

I suppose if there were some key traits that particularly appeal to me, if would be people who don't sweat the small stuff and can smile, and even laugh, in the face of life's failures or disappointments. I think resilience can be a very attractive thing.

A few important things to note:

- I'm getting over some health issues at the moment and just reconnecting with life again, so I'm looking for things like casual dating, friendship/language exchange etc. I'm not looking for a relationship right now, I simply don't have the time. This could change in the future of course, and friendships always have the potential to develop in to something more, but don't necessarily count on it.

- Unfortunately, I'm allergic to some perfumes (mai sanook 555!) so if you're someone who loves wearing lots of the stuff, god bless you, but I might not be the perfect guy for you.

- I don't drink or smoke and it would be great if I could meet someone who shares these traits.

- I often find curvy or chubby girls to be just as attractive as thin girls, sometimes more - so don't be shy to say hi.

- If you're looking for an ATM on legs, it's not me.

Ultimately, I think we would all like to meet someone that you just have that simple, flowing rapport with, and in whose presence you feel like a ton of bricks has been lifted off your shoulders - that 'ahhhhhh, this is more like it, sabaai sabaai' feeling. It may be elusive, but I wish every one of you the best in finding it.