Hey, I'm Mike, or as I'm known here in Russian, I'm learning to speak Russian; bit of a story there. I am 6'2", 215, and I'm slowly becoming a silver fox. LOL.
I enjoy reading and learning, music, and art (I played guitar in the world and enjoy doing portraits). When the mood strikes, I even write poetry. I have a few tattoos, mostly for the kids.
Out there, I was a welder for almost twenty years; now I do maintenance and am one of the luckiest guys in this facility. Working with tools each day, I feel a sense of accomplishment and make enough to be comfortable. Every other day I hit the gym with my buddies and try to stay in shape. Because let's be honest, this won't last forever. I still have a lot of fight left to give and life left to live. I am still fighting my conviction, and to that I will say only this: Things are not always as they seem; bad choices and accidents happen, and no matter how bleak the situation seems, don't ever, ever give up.
Lastly, I have a different philosophy than most men. I believe women are the stronger sex. Women can provoke a feeling in men that nothing else can match. I've always enjoyed expressing my appreciation to my girl in fun, romantic ways. I'm not seeking a romantic relationship, but neither am I closed to the idea. I believe we each want to feel a sense of belonging, or "home," in another person, even if it comes as a letter, a note, or a phone call. Even just a friend.
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