Introduction

Who am I?

My name is Meir.
I was born and raised in Israel, have a Bsc in mathematics, and an Msc in computers.
Left Israel in 1996 to Chicago (work), from there, after a couple of years, to Toronto, my home since then.
I have three children two boys and one daughter.
I'm a veteran of the software industry, running my own hi-tek company.
I’m a renaissances person, good for nothing, but equipped with natural curiosity and zest for knowledge.
I read mainly non fiction (Biographies, Science, History), love all kind of music, movies and food,
but most importantly, I’m an incurable romantic.


Why do I use humor?

We all want someone in life. That’s human nature for most.
We crave intimacy, we want to be loved, but we are afraid to be rejected,
I guess this is the reason why I describe myself in my profile with a grain of humor.
Humor, after all, was always the best remedy for fear.
(as Homer Simpson said “Don’t take life too seriously; you won’t come out of it alive anyway”)


But, am I serious?

People on online dating sites seem to be very picky. I suspect that what seems to be initially a wealth of opportunities is confusing to the extent that we are hasty to label others as lacking chemistry.
I know that everyone has their likes and dislikes in the life. So we look at pictures, we read profiles, we check on distances, ages, weights... all those things to see if we might be a match. Are we shallow? I assume we are.

I believe I have the ingredients for a good and lasting relationship.

I’m down to earth, emotional, easy going, little bit practical, able to adjust, good sense of humor, warm and intelligent, and most important, I actually communicate, so you'll always know where you stand with me.


My perception of relationship

Any good relationship requires a willingness to communicate and listen and act co-operatively, but I do not subscribe to the idea that relationships are supposed to be hard. I guess it's really a matter of what you like. I like my relationships to be easy, fun, and enjoyable, without pain, struggle, frustration, and conflict.


What am I looking for?

I would just like to find a person that I can be comfortable with and go catch a movie, go to dinner with, or just stay at home with no pressure, I am tired of the people that must be running here and there all of the time and never slow down to enjoy life. I just want someone who can be real, and stop and enjoy life once in a while.


Getting to know me

I don't use I.M. and I am not into endless, awkward emails back and forth. So, let's just skip the email routine (which I think we all either consciously or subconsciously use to find a reason why someone is NOT suitable), meet for coffee, and find out face-to-face if what we've been attracted to in each other here deserves further investigation! If you're too busy for a coffee date, we aren't meant for each other.


10 things about me

1. I'm intelligent, both emotionally and intellectually.
2. I'm an intellectual with a vast body of knowledge
3. Areas of interest include: Astrophysics, History, Evolutionary biology, Philosophy, Religions and Linguistics (sorry if it sounds arrogant, these are the books I read recently)
4. I'm warm, affectionate and physical
5. I’m well connected to my feminine side as well as my childish side
6. I'm a successful businessman
7. I'm a devoted father to three great children
8. I'm good nature and people tend to love me
9. I'm a proud Jew, I’m not observing, but am very proud of my culture and heritage.
10. I'm not into sports (well, I’m not perfect after all).

I know, I know, lot's of "I' (in particular for a self proclaimed "humble" person ), but I'll do everything to catch your attention.

Movies

1. Slumdog Millionaire http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/
2. Burn after reading http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887883/
3. There will be blood http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469494/
4. No country for old man http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/
5. Entre les murs http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068646/

Books

1. Almost Like a Whale: The Origin of Species Updated , Steve Jobs
   
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/Almost-Like-Whale-Species-Updated/dp/0385409850
   
   
2. Hitler, Ian Kershaw
   
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitler-Ian-Kershaw/dp/1846140692/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229739039&sr=1-2
   
   
3. Berlin: The Downfall 1945, Antony Beever
   
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/Berlin-Downfall-1945-Antony-Beevor/dp/0141032391/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229739283&sr=1-2
   
   
4. The Prize : The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power, Daniel Yergin
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Prize-Epic-Quest-Money-Power/dp/0671799320
   
   
5. The Trouble With Physics: The Rise of String Theory, the Fall of a Science, and What Comes Next, Richard Smolin
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Physics-String-Theory-Science/dp/0618551050/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229739590&sr=1-2

My "best 5"

Food

1. Tunisian, there’s a great place in the flee market in old Jaffa called Dr. Shakshuka, (marry me and I’ll take you there)
2. Indian , the Jaipur style (mild), there’s an excellent restaurant in Toronto called “Jaipur”
3. Italian (I have some great stories), French, Japanese, (I’m so banal)
4. Chicken schnitzel (my mother’s version , with mashed potatoes and sweet cabbage)
5. All day breakfast: veggie omelet, potatoes and salad (I’m an expert in Israeli saladsv

Last word

Don’t have one, life moves in circles, no starting, no endings