Powerpetal, 46

Sometimes silence is all we need A keyring with my name on it, on the other side had a message describing the type of person with that name: "Loves solving problems, and creating problems to solve." Sometimes that feels like the best summary!

I hate "to-do" lists, but I like having a schedule of when I want to get things done (especially if the schedule gives me lots of room for manoeuvre!).

My favourite part of my body is my hands. They make music, they make fun (and sometimes sexy) things happen, they are also proportionately quite slender, while also being big and able to stretch to do lots of things like holding big objects or playing double bass. I also really like my brain because of all the thinking it does.

If there's a pun or wordplay to be had, I'll probably go there, sometimes even when a wiser man wouldn't...

I'm not shy so much as introverted, which means that I like company but can't cope with lots all at once - I've been trying to work around this, doing things like going to "games evenings" at the local pub to play fun card and board games that involve some socialising, and usually lots of laughter.

I spend a lot of time on my music - I started an account on Bandcamp to sell the best of what I've done, and my high point was when I was commissioned to compose a piece for the bridal entrance at a wedding.

When I'm not doing that, I am typically typing away writing stories, or getting out in the countryside.


I'm looking for someone with at least a few of the following features:

Looks human (non-negotiable!)
Maybe able to draw me out of my shell a bit (but respects my need for quiet space as well)
Open-minded about alternative s----lities, gender and so on
See both the funny and serious sides of life (sometimes at the same time!)

Also, non-smoker (or willing to quit) is an absolute must-have.