Hbyhoser, 55

i am a 39 year old, single (no pets, plants, or live-in girlfriends), guy living and working in the western suburbs of chicago.

i am... a dedicated optimist, with big smile, and an endless sense of humorãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã‚⦠a uninhibited creative person (in an out of bed), who isn't embarrassed to admit he plays with toys (sexual and otherwise),... a passionate professional, who works long hours but loves what he doesãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã‚⦠an inquisitive sort, who enjoys visiting museums, collecting antiques, exploring new highways, meeting new people, and many other more "varied" pursuits.

iãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã¢â„â¢m looking for a partner either for short-term adventures, or possibly for a long-term "friendsãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã‚❠relationship. iãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã¢â„â¢m looking for someone who can be outgoing and spontaneous. someone with a creative mind, an optimistic spirit, and a zest for life. i'm looking for someone who will hold my hand and share in lifeãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã¢â„â¢s adventures and experiences. i am looking for someone who isn't afraid to slide down a banister if the mood strikes them.

i am short, skinny, and kinda funny-looking (but well-endowed, if thatãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã¢â„â¢s important to you *wink*) i was born rather ãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã…â“uniqueãƒâ¢ã¢â‚â¬ã‚❠-- including, among other things, severe scoliosis, (curvature of the spine), and a misformed right foot and leg which was amputated just above the knee shortly after birth. i now walk/run/dance the jig with a crutch and artificial leg. although most of my childhood was spent in and out of hospitals, rest assured i've been "hospital-free" for years. through it all, i have never thought of myself as handicapped and i have never let my "disabilities" influence my "abilities" or my aspirations. i am totally independent, mobile, and in most respects, normal -- with the exception that i do get to park (legally) in the handicapped spaces at the mall. i've never regretted my disabilities. they have helped define me, make me who i am -- and i like who i am -- hopefully you will too!