36 Ontario/Canada | Can you make it through this labyrinth of text?

Hey there! I’m Jon (36M), based in Ontario and hoping to meet someone close enough for real‑life adventures, cozy evenings, and whatever comes next.

**About me:**

* I teach Computer Science at a local college and genuinely love what I do.
* I recently doubled down and started a PhD in Computer Science Education part-time. For now this has me building a robot duck. Why? Ask and find out!
* Around 175 lbs, average build, slight dad-bod. I'm interested in becoming a more active version of myself after years of hybrid teaching.
* I love hugs and physical affection, but I’m a little hesitant to initiate — sorta gentle bear cautiously approaching so I don’t accidentally spook anyone kinda vibe.
* I am super socially awkward at first, especially in new situations and people, but once I feel safe—teaching, laughing with friends, etc—I become confident, animated, and fully myself.
* Here are a couple of *totally-not-staged* photos of me: [

**Interests:**

* Tabletop games, manOntario, and video games — especially Adventure, RPGs, and roguelites that continuously humble me.
* D&D and Pathfinder (restarted playing with friends and rediscovered my love of Chaotic Good decisions).
* Wandering through forests, hiking trails, and biking around with other people.
* My two cats who believe they are the main characters in my life story (one of them is not-so-secretly evil though).
* Renovating my house, collecting tools like they’re candy, and tackling DIY projects with abandon and only *occasional* swearing.

**What I'm looking for:**

* Someone who enjoys a bit of whimsy, laughs easily, and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty — whether that’s in the garden, on a projeOntario, or on an adventure.
* Curiosity about learning French is a lovely bonus (it’s my first language).
* Someday, I’d love to have kids.

If you’re up for a little magic, a little mischief, and a lot of genuine connection, send me a message and let’s see what kind of hijinks we can come up with together. **Please send something more substantive than just "Hey/Hi", tell me something about yourself!**