Date men and women from United States / Arizona / Scottsdale, 52 year old - page 2

Date a soulmate from United States. The late author/philosopher Joseph Campbell urged his readers to "follow your bliss." So what is my definition of "bliss"? Pursuing my creative passions and becoming so focused in the moment, whether it be searching for new notes on my guitar or reaching for the perfect visual solution in my work that I lose all track of time.
Bliss?... Watching my 21yo daughter spread her wings and venture out into the adult world, (proud Dad!) What else?... A great cup of coffee on a rainy Sunday morning (OK.. great coffee any morning!), Weekend getaways to an upscale hotel in the city or a cottage at the beach, it doesn't really matter the destination as long as the company is good. If you love prowling downtown Seattle or Portland, (and now Scottsdale!), discovering new restaurants, cool neighborhoods with interesting architecture, bookstores, (I am a huge magazine junkie), and finishing the day trying a new cocktail while watching the people pass by, we may just hit it off.
I make my living being creative, (design and music) and know that not many can say they truly love what they do. Well I do and I never take that fact for granted. I hope to meet an attractive, upbeat woman with a positive outlook on life. My pictures are recent, would be nice if yours are as well. Also, please love to laugh! Believe me, I have no problem laughing at myself. I love the passion and intimacy that comes with a great relationship... doing little things 'just because' for each other... kissing, holding hands in public... sexy surprise notes left behind... giving each other that 'look' across a crowded room... the passionate 'give and take.'
*Disclaimer: I am NOT a captain of industry, internet millionaire or sugar daddy. Those who are all about the 'bling' will be disappointed. However, if you ARE interested in a creative, passionate guy with great taste and a HUGE heart, well then... Let's connect! I guess I am hoping to find that elusive, yet magical 'chemistry.' Aren't we all?

Meet men and women from United States. I'm a very short, fat, ugly, desperately poor, remarkably repulsive, foul-smelling man with a terrific sense of humor. So, what was the test I was talking about? Well, nothing in the first sentence is true except for one very important thing. And if you haven't stopped reading already, I think you know what that one thing is and I suspect that you are also a woman with a good sense of humor.
This is my first time trying online dating, and I don't know about you, but I'm struck by the absurdity of distilling a lifetime's worth of experience and beliefs into a dating resume. Know what I mean?
Anyway, I'll start by sharing a few of the hard facts. I am first and foremost the father of an amazing 13-year old girl ( as she reminds me daily) who has helped me become proficient in resolving daily friendship crises, knowing where all of the Pink stores are located in Phoenix, and being able to pick Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj out of a photo lineup.
I'm an attorney, so if you agree with Shakespeare ("lets kill all the lawyers") that may be a deal breaker. I'm an avid baseball and football fan and I attend a fair share of D-Backs games. I enjoy participating in charity events for causes like cystic fibrosis and Special Olympics. I feel very fortunate about my life and think we should give back to others when we can. Travel is fantastic. Some of my favorite cities to visit are my home town, Chicago, and San Francisco. In Europe, my favorite city (so far) is Bellagio on Lake Como - but sadly, no one mistook me for George Clooney when I was there.
I'm a big fan of live music - mostly rock with a little jazz and blues thrown in for variety. I enjoy seeing plays and am always amazed by live acting. I'm not a huge fan of musicals, but I took my daughter to see "Wicked" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I work out regularly and enjoy hiking, particularly if there are interesting views or cool sites. Tonto Bridge or the Mogollon Rim trail for example. Being housebroken, I know my way around a laundry room and can single-handedly cook a holiday meal, despite the lingering rumors about a failed stuffing dish in 2011.
I'm close to my family and I think it's important to maintain and pass along family traditions to my daughter. I probably have gone on long enough, so you'll just have to decide for yourself whether I'm worth the investment of any more of your time. If you think we have some interests in common, send me an email.

Date someone special from United States. Yes ladies there are a few good men left. I hope to find just one of you that I can direct my full attention to. If you like to be treated with respect and like a lady should be treated, then you found the right guy. I am caring and romantic. I am honest and expect the same from others. I am comfortable with who I am and very good at understanding of others. Family values are a must. I am goal driven. Belly laughs are the best. I am a person with a very positive outlook on life. My glass is always half full! I believe in karma and that things happen for a reason. Chemistry is definitely a must. I am NOT into the serial dating scene. It isn't about finding the woman I want to go to bed with. It is about finding the woman I want to wake up with. If anything on your profile is not honest or misleading, then please do not contact me. Everything is true on mine (including my pictures). Timing is everything.

Meet people from United States. So this is the part where I stumble towards eloquence. I don't think I'll attempt to reduce myself to 1s and 0s in order to paint a picture. There are other windmills to tilt.
So let's just do a quick review of the basics.
I am kind to children and animals
I am honest
I struggle to master golf and aikido but will quit neither
I never wish to stop learning
I strive to be good, do good and be useful
I can cook
I find, or try to find, humor in almost every setting. (often to my own detriment)
I can drive a Zamboni.
Life is a grand adventure, I try to treat it as such.
Cheers

Date a man from United States. As for me, I'm currently divorced and have three children (they don't live with me). I also know I can be very funny at times. People tell me that I'm appealing in many different ways. I would definitely prefer the same in a new partner.

Meet single man from United States. Wherever I am working, teaching, or performing classical music on the piano, I ask myself, "How can I bring more light and love into this place?" I strive to be the most positive person anyone has ever encountered, and I work hard at achieving this, wherever I work. Playing the piano well is NOT a gift. I practice at least two hours a day, every day, since I was 13. I love learning languages. I would like to start a school in AZ where every 3rd grade student begins to learn their first foreign language, French. After 3 years of French, these same students, now in the 6th grade, study Spanish for the next three years. When they enter the 9th grade, they are ready to take four years of an Asian language, so that when they graduate High School, they are fluent in four languages, instead of struggling to be fluent in just one, English. This would basically put us on par with the rest of the world. Students fluent in languages would have a much easier time learning other languages, such as math, music, science, Chess, thus strenghtening the right side of the brain to be at least an equal participant with the left side!

Date a soulmate from Scottsdale, United States. Hi thanks for dropping in!
Okay I've tried all the long, drawn out, overly descriptive profiles (obviously to no avail). So lets try the short version. Nobody reads the profiles anyways... we all just look at the pictures!. So if you like the pictures...you'll like the guy!
What am I looking for? SLIM, attractive, affectionate, outgoing, likes sports...especially football (Go Bears), likes to travel, and someone who is drama free would be ideal. Not asking for much huh?!
I'm not a full member on here so I can't read or send emails through Match. So read closely top to bottom, you can reach me, just not through here.
Thank you and good luck!

Meet men and women from Scottsdale, United States. I'm a confident and outgoing executive, dad and explorer -- and one who truly "gets" balance (there is NO contradiction in a man being simultaneously classy AND rugged) Warning: I have a sense of humor, and not small personality that are hard to rein in -- I'd be stunned if I didn't make you laugh, (more than a medium amount), and have the ability to turn the mundane into a fun, silly event. Fun/laughter is effortless, and if it's not for you? Uh Oh.
Expect playful and spontaneous -- whether I leave a cute note on your fridge, a present on any random day for no other reason than I'm thinking about you, or better yet whisk you away on a last-minute three day (or longer) getaway to points unknown. Roads less travelled are roads I want to see -- especially (and likely) if beaches or the mountains are involved.
Love the outdoors -- hiking, beachcombing, exploring (and this IS one inquisitive man), fishing (which I LOVE), gardening/landscaping at home, or 103 other things. I enjoy checking out a new restaurant that's caught my eye (this would NOT include a new Applebee's), or cooking side by side with you (or being your decidedly less than subserviant, occasionally "distracting" sous chef).
No stranger to romance (chivalrous even -- apparently there's 18 of us left in No. America) with stored up passion to share. Ice queens are out, as affection is a part of me. I'm at a terrific point in my life where I truly desire the companionship, intimacy and committment that only one special lady can provide (and receive it back in spades) I'm unconditionally honest and accountable -- simply there for you. (I am the "Anti-Flake", and as much as I love sports, dating is NOT one of them). Love great, open, and engaging conversations (and witty banter always works!)
I think you'll find me kind, easy going and "slightly" mischievous -- and as (to the best of my knowledge) I've never yet bored another human being -- WHY on Earth would I start with you?
I desire a very bright, possibly "sassy", attractive, fit, sincere and independant woman (and if you revel in your feminity AND have a Tomboy "flair".....hmmm....) Do you love a quick wit? Do you BELIEVE that -- though elusive -- real and lasting "chemistry" is out there? Let's explore...maybe we'll just CLICK Let's find out! ~
Disclaimers: Profile WITH pictures ONLY please! I get along well with my ex, who is a world-class mom to my awesome and beautiful kids -- I am TRULY free of any baggage -- or hidden agendas, stress, entanglements, distractions, etc.

Date someone special from Scottsdale, United States. I am a divorced man without kids. I currently live in Cape Town, South Africa and work for Chevron in Nigeria, Africa on a 6 week rotation basis. I am a professional high-voltage reticulation specialist and manage the 11 KV reticulation system in the main camp at Escravos, located in the Niger Delta. It is a huge energy extraction plant that is currently being built through a combined effort of Chevron US and Sasol SA.
My character? It's hard to describe one's self but here goes - I'm easy going, gentle, I'm attractive (so I've been told) I laugh easily and people tell me I'm funny! I love music, I am a guitarist and I've been playing in bands for the past 30 years, mostly for the love of it rather than the money. I guess passion has something to do with it too! I love food, I come from a family of people who love to cook and I was practically raized in a kitchen. Dining out and barbecues are some of my favourite things . . . . which is possible the reason for the "few extra pounds".
I've been to the US on a number of occasions, mostly on vacation. Been to NYC, Miami, Orlando, Daytona beach, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Dallas, Las Vegas, San Diego, LA, San Fransico and Napa amongst others. My favourites - probably Napa and it's winelands. I love San Fransico and Sausilito too but there's just too much wind and it can be freezing at times. I love red wine, seeking out lesser known wineries or wine estates, wine tasting and discovering wines that no-one has heard of before.
OK, enough rambling - WHO am I attracted to? The Million Dollar Question! Whatever I say someone will undoubtedly contradict, so in truth there is no single attribute other than that I prefer non-smokers! When I watch the movies I love actresses like Natalie Portman, Uma Thurman, Wynonna Ryder, Dianne Kruger, Kate Winslet, Halle Berry and Angela Bassett, so is there a line there? Probably not! In the end chemistry overrides physical attributes, but I value passion, confidence and elegance. Don't pretend what you're not. If you have a natural passion, energy and sexyness I will see it immediately. A companion, soulmate and lover probably sums up what I'm looking for. I know she's out there! Tall, light, dark, full figured or slim, in the end it doesn't really matter to me.
My dream is to move to Scottsdale to live and retire. I have scoured the Internet for great places to live in the US and Arizona always comes up trumps with Scottsdale in particular. Scottsdale looks like such a wonderful place with a lovely climate . . . . and even the people look like they're great!
I'll probably visit the US again towards the end of the year or early 2013 if my schedule works out.
OK, anything else you have to ask.
John.

Meet people from Scottsdale, United States. Self employed contractor,owns own home,has two small dogs,two grown daughters,a granddaughter that live in different states.
Looking for a person to share similar interests.
I live in phx az and have since 1972. I love building and fixing things,i like to camp,ride motorcycles,boating,flying.

Date a man from Scottsdale, United States. You can be anyone you want to be here except the real person you are!
Being brought up old fashioned, I am not good at determining from behind a screen who you really are...
come, lets meet, lets get to know one another. Never know who the other one might know in this world.
Not much into traveling abroad, so much to see here in USA and our country needs our money, first!

Meet single man from Scottsdale, United States. I have come by way of Massachusetts to sunny AZ. I have been living in AZ for little over two years, I came out west to help open a branch office for the firm. Before this move I lived in small town outside of Boston. I like my job but unfortunately I have to work and sometimes travel little to much. I enjoy all type of things to do, I can't pick just one. I played all types of sports until one old knee has stopped but still love to get out anf try. When I do get to travel I like the ocean/beach for vaction. I love going out to dinner because I also like to cook but never said I was any good at it. I do like to dance but again never said Fred Astaire was my teacher.
I am looking for a women to enjoy the free time I have and see if it can turn into special connection. I need to fine someone that can laugh at my jokes and also at themself every now and then.