Hello. Thanks for stopping by. This is my first time using a pen-pal service so if I seem a little rusty, it's because I am... (Smile) I just hope by the time you finish here I've sparked enough interest in you to take a step towards beginning a new friendship with me.

I enjoy meeting new people and forming strong and meaningful friendships, but because of my current situation opportunities to do so are few and far between, hence the reason why I'm trying out this service. I look forward to finding friends who are sincere, easygoing people with stimulating conversation and zest for life.

I've been incarcerated for eleven years due to a mistake I made as an 18-year-old kid. I'm a firm believer in the adage, "We all make mistakes and how we choose to deal with our mistakes is what ultimately defines who we are." So, I choose not to let my surroundings and time dampen my mood or get the better of me. Sure, I can't have a sunny disposition every day, but I do my best to always find something to smile about.

I'm a family-oriented, self-educated, open-minded, loyal man with a healthy sense of humor. I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, exercising, and good music. I'm currently studying Spanish and working towards attaining a paralegal certification.

I realize with this ad, I can only give you a quick peek into who I am. If I could I'd lay all my cards on the table to assure you that a friendship with me will bring lots of good times and smiles. All I can say is anytime you spend with me will be appreciated and reciprocated kindly.

I've taken the first step here; the next one's on you. I look forward to your letter. Take care.