Date men and women from United States / Colorado / Breckenridge, 50 year old

Date people from Colorado, United States. I'm back in Colorado. Been gone for 11 months and so happy to be home. I was in Columbia Missouri for 11 long months. Missouri is not for this guy! Nor was it for my 20, 21 and 23 year old sons. No more midwest for me.
When you hit the lows in your life, know that the universe can be using you as a miracle for others. How you deal with your affliction and how you come out of it can bless many. The hurt you feel will open the doors to much joy. When you look back, you will smile and not only know that you overcame, but that you are an example for others. That is a real winner!!
So, here I am. I decided my profile needed an update, so here is my novel.
I have done quite a bit in my life. I was a business owner for 12 years and had an abundance. Many I knew were very wealthy individuals. I had many luxuries. I found that this is just stuff. Those I knew were all about money, keeping up with others, snobby and judgmental. I was actually very preppy, a Ralph Lauren guy. I was a huge yuppie! I now that is hard to believe! After while, I realized it was not me. I did not like the people I knew. I did not like what I was. My perception of the American dream was all about the Money. What I came to find is that the American Dream can be a great lie. I eventually lost my business and found who my real friends were. And I assure you, they were not the ones with money. I found out real quick what type of people hang around.
Also around the time I lost my business I was a match for a 18 year old boy who needed a bone marrow transplant. (I was also notified in December that I am a match again) . Long story short, I donated twice to this young man. He eventually lost his battle to this disease. His life was extended and the experience was something that also changed me. When I was getting all the tests done before the donation I was in this very small waiting room in the hospital. An old man across from me looked ashamed and I noticed his pants were wet. He looked down at himself then up at me. He said he was sorry and that his bag overflowed. I felt so bad for him. Then some other older people chimed in and what this one old man said changed me even more. He said 'Young fellow, all my life everyone preached to me about the golden years. Save for the golden years. The golden years are great'. Then he looked me in the eyes and said "The golden years stink. Live your life and have fun while you are young and healthy". Wow, at that moment my life was transformed.
Well, many tattoo's, a year in Alaska and now in Colorado, I am doing just that. My motto is 'Live Outloud'. Many people see my ink and they get this opinion of who and and what I am. The ink I have is my life written on me. It reminds me of what I have endured and what I will endure. It is a story of my life. Instead of in Novel form, I wear it on my skin for the world to see. I never regret my ink and doubt I ever will. I do not have much fear and do not care what every one else feels about my ink and who I am. In the end we all die. During our last moments, money and career will mean nothing. It is the memories we create along the way. And, I have many memories, good and bad.
I am in the IT field and work for large insurance company in Columbia. I am father of three boys, 22, 20 and 18. Two of my sons are here with me in Columbia. I am originally from NC and moved here in September. I like it here but do feel land locked at times. I love the beach! However, Columbia seems like a great place to live and my sons like it here.
I am an open book. Anything you want to know, just ask. This time around, I hope I will find my partner.
Jimmy