Date men and women from United States / California, 43 year old - page 4

Date single man from California, United States. I'm a single Japanese male with roots from Kauai, L.A., and Tokyo. Work took me to Asia and allowed me to see many cities & countries: Japan, Seoul, Manila/Phillippines, H.K., Singapore, Melbourne/Sydney among a few places. What's next? Someday Cuba?
I am a Native of Los Angeles. Typically, spend my weekends going to the gym, playing golf, watching Lakers, Clippers, or UCLA basketball games. Don't get me started with the Dodgers! Of course, enjoying the great restaurants this City has to offer. Yum Yum.
I'm pretty simple. I can unwind and just watch a video and listen to whatever jams on the itunes. I'm a former bartender who can mix up a drink in a hurry!! Martini? Maybe, teach me some cooking tips! U2 concert? I'm there.
Just looking for a cool gal with some spice who can continue to make me a better person and vice versa. Someone who can make me laugh is also welcome. If you like sushi/Japanese its a plus. This globetrotter is open and willing to experience your culture and experiences.

Meet a man from California, United States. I love to have fun and I'm curious by nature. I have a broad range of interests, extending through health and fitness, science, spirituality, community, technology, music, adventure, humor, art and business. I am passionate about the things I love, and would love to share them with someone who has an open mind and heart.
I love people - am extremely social by nature and can have a great conversation with almost anyone. Recently however, I can also be content not having constant interactions with lots of people. I do love entertaining and hanging out with friends and family - eating and drinking and having low-key fun. I'm hoping to do more of this in the near future.
I was born and raised in the mid-west, which makes me well grounded. I've traveled in dozens of countries, and lived in a few of them. I've been an internet entrepreneur for many years, starting tech companies, and love the potential of technology to change society and make people's lives richer and more rewarding. Also love the process of seeing an idea blossom into reality.
I have always been a very spiritual person, and recently have started to focus more on the process of understanding how to create a state of mind that leads towards a path of happiness and fulfillment. To this end I have starting doing a lot of mediation, along with the yoga and music that I have been practicing for a long time. For the last few years I've also gotten very interested bodywork and have been told I'm extremely gifted in this area.
I'm looking for someone who has an excitement about everyday life. Someone who is not afraid to dream big but can be satisfied with the simplicities of life and love. Someone who is not timid in experiencing the richness of life in all of it's unfolding layers and has a passion for living, learning and working to see dreams and visions turn into reality.
I ideally imagine a partnership where I can inspire, nourish, support, encourage and amuse someone and receive something equivalent in turn.
However, I'm open to what life brings my way, and generally feel that you can't always be too prescriptive or you limit your potential.
I'm also game to sit down for lunch with anyone and exchange thoughts on relationships or any other topic.

Date men and women from California, United States. About me- Im a laid back kind of dude who gives yet demands respect. I work mostly and don't have a lot of time for foolery but would like to spend what free time I do have with someone special. I would like to meet a person who is true to themself and those close to them. Soo if you would like to find out more hit me up.

Meet someone special from California, United States. Grew up in India and was lucky to have great parents who did their best. Did my undergrad in India and moved to Illinois for graduate school. Got a great job in Indianapolis after graduation and worked in Indy for 12 years and when our group got shut down I got a job in the valley and moved up here.
I picked up some great friends along the way and most of them are lifelong friends. Friends are part of my family and I visit them as often as I can.
I am methodical, self-motivated, organized, accountable and responsible, good planner and executes according to the plan. I am an intelligent man who can communicate my ideas/views/opinions clearly and concisely and crave for mentally stimulating conversations.
I believe being physically and mentally fit are required for mutual attraction. I achieve physical fitness by skiing, swimming, going to the gym. Mental fitness is acheived by reading/having a conversation about latest technology, economy, science, politics, social issues, healthcare and education.
I can be creative, spontaneous, playful, romantic, respectful, adventurous, considerate, thoughtful, funny and sensual with the right person.
I can make anyone laugh at anytime of the day and I enjoy doing it and no matter where I am there is always fun things to do and have a blast.
I am non-religious and believe in doing good to others.
I like traveling and have been to many Countries and like socializing with people from different countries/cultures.
I am looking for a girl who is optimistic, happy and have a positive attitude towards life. You look back at your life and say what a wonderful journey and you are looking for someone to have a similar or better journey with . You value your family and friendships. You have at least one good friend who you know and kept in touch for more than a decade. You value education. You are a flexible giver and a good communicator. You like to travel.
Send me an e-mail if you are looking for someone to connect with and share some/all activities to have fun with.

Date people from California, United States. I'm a hard working professional that has decided that it is time to explore life with a partner. Although I work a lot, I also enjoy having a good time. I don't club and hang out at bars, but am definitely not a home body. I am hardly ever home as I enjoy dining out and being with friends. I'm a sports lover so you might get jealous with the tv on Sundays, but at least I'm being honest about it! I enjoy spending time riding my bicycles (road and mtn. bike) and a monthly round of golf. Other activities that I enjoy include attending gathering with friends or going to a concert. I'm into bands from the 80's. My favorite artist is Bryan Adams and favorite band is Chicago. I have seen both over 100 times in the last 20 years. These days, I wouldn't mind seeing Cold Play or Avril Lavigne, or Carrie Underwood. A perfect date for me is dinner at my favorite Thai restaurant or a steakhouse. Then, a hit movie, followed by a stroll on the beach. I believe that loves starts with a spark, chemistry and lots of romance. I was married once for less than a year (no kids) That was a long time ago when I was 27. I hope to find someone that is caring, family oriented, kind, and sexy in my arms and eyes, and most of all, a good honest heart. I believe in second chances so if you have been married before, it's fine with me. I want children someday, but am also willing to adopt or love your children. What is most important to me is loyalty, integrity and compatibility. What I am looking for now is someone that has old school values but is willing to try anything with me. (since I don't drink or have ever done any drugs, what I mean is live a little and produce our own high! Most importantly, have passion for life and for each another!!
I want to find my soulmate, no drama queens, and most of all, let me spoil and treat you like a princess! This should be fun so email me if you are cuter than Eva Longoria and sexier than Shakira! I'm only kidding. Please just be yourself and let chemistry works its course. Cheers!

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. I am hoping to meet someone who's up for trying new things (something different from just dinner), and has a quick sense of humor. I like a girl who us easy going, but strong in her convictions, and can express herself in different ways. If she's artistic at all and likes to read (and reading aloud is kinda cool) it's a big plus. Hopefully she'll love the outdoors, and likes fish on the grill.
It would be great if you love to ski or surf (or would like to give it a shot). If you are up for biking, looking for a belay partner, or just hanging out for starters, maybe we can talk some more. No mega-triathletes or uber-bloggers, please :)
The long distance thing? I think anything is possible, but I am looking for a serious relationship. I like to think I am a pretty chill guy - trustworthy, ambitious, and who appreciates dry humor, Frightened Rabbit, iced coffee, indie films, a good yoga session, and all things new and intriguing.

Date single man from United States. I'll tell you where I am, and you can decide if you want to say hello.
Currently I'm in Afghanistan. Probably the most interesting place I have ever been. The experience thus far has caused me to alter my perceptions of.... Well, pretty much everything.
So what to tell?
I have confered with my women friends and key words were; be honest, be funny, be driven, be tall... etc. etc.
Oh and I was told, have correct grammar! apparently women look for this.
Generally speaking, my grammar is spot on, all the rest is interpretation. ;)
It would be nice to meet someone. Lets keep it light. There is so much intensity out there and not enough enjoyment. I like all the standard stuff and I'm open to just about everything. I don't judge harshly but I will give my opinion. I love debate.
Who is truly an adventurer? And I don't mean Hawaii at Christmas or Europe on a summer vacation. Although both are in my future plans. ;) Perhaps, Hawaii is not in my future. For some odd reason it just doesn't do a thing for me. I learned to scuba dive but on a reasonably deep dive I looked up and realized there was no way I was going to be able to hold my breath for that long. Common sense eh. I digress.

Finally two things that do motivate me...
The future
And my boy. I just really like the kid, he tells me kid stories. ;)
It's quite simple. Someone is out there, and Afghanistan won't last forever.

Meet a man from United States. Whatever God made Johnny Cash, I'll adore.
Whatever politics Mark Twain praised, I'm for.
Whatever wisdom Bob Dylan sang, I'll heed.
Whatever bar fight Bon Scott's in, I'd bleed.
Lookin’ for a lover who’s down with all four.
A book’s cover’s just a cover,
Seek more.

Date men and women from United States. I've been on here 2x's, with a bit of trepidation--I'm sure I'm the only one :) --and have yet to go on a date ....('match' date that is). I love the idea of meeting someone who I already know is single and a few other tidbits about them (i.e., are you cute? a raging alcoholic? born again Christian? carnivore? ...canibal? etc. ...btw, even if you don't write it, I can tell from your pics and various profile tid bits ;)). And you have no idea how much better you have it on the female side of this site.
So, with my little bit of experience on Match, I've learned to keep it brief.....
Me:
- ridden a bull...a motorcycle...a jet ski...a horse...fast!
- written play, pilot and a poem...or two.
- cried during a Simpson's episode (ok, maybe just leaked a lil outta my right eye :)
- changed my name to Fonzie in the first grade (lasted a year, before my mom made me change it back....).
- thought a deep thought...felt a deep feeling...
- might NOT be the most interesting man in the world....but could play him in a beer commercial.
- farted in front of my girl friend's mom in the 8th grade (they still invite me over for Thanks Giving).
- interested in what make's people tick.
- do this a lot :) in emails and texts.
- graceful.
- I'm google-proof (thanks to my last name).
- honest, loyal, committed....think boy scout.
- care a lot about what goes into my body, mind.... and the ocean.
- will sacrifice myself for a laugh...if I must.
- never been beaten in arm-wrestling :)
- must hold hands if I like you....all the time (so hopefully you have 2).
- tba.
You:
- relate to some of the above....and have a profile with cool words like "compassion", "honesty", "healthy", "commitment", "loyal", "affectionate", "Maui", "funner"... ;)

Meet someone special from United States. Hi energy life lover/gulper. Always on the go, but chill. Motivator of many. Motivated. But real. Genuine spark
Not defined by someone or something else. But inspired by many. A light many naturally gravitate to. But not a manipulator of such. Rather, simply a giver. Looking for someone of same. Intellectual/ humor
Very in tune with the dark side of life, but finds a way to make it light for everyone. Would rather occasionally fall, go splat on the pavement, scrape oneself up & learn internal lessons from it than always fall on a bed of feathers & learn nothing. & be able to crack a good insightful joke when appropriate
Takes personal responsibility for own happiness. Expects the same in an independent partner, & the willingness to openly receive gifts of happiness as well as give.
Consistency, reliability, & knowing oneself are essentials, & lack thereof a deal breaker.
Thinks deeper than most. Realizes that most don't think
Makes people laugh... hard. In many ways.Invokes thought in others. Deeper
Runs, bikes, hikes, swims, whatever. Understands the need/nature of energy burners, & the fiercely individualistic nature of life lovers/gulpers.
Insanely creative - let's the mind be unfettered, & therefore increasingly life unfettered. The best comment from others used to be feared, & is now appreciated, "Where did that come from? Do you always think that way?"
Conflict avoidant but steps up to the the discussion when needed, having first researched the facts & gotten the silly internal festering & imaginative non-reality out of the way so as to treat others right.
Likes kids. Is a kid.
Likes adults. Is an adult.
Likes leaders. Is a leader.
Likes reliable followers. Is a willing and helpful follower.
Understands the concept of one’s or another’s domain and respects it.
Likes animals. Is an animal. Woof Woof!
Likes mud. Becomes it during rainy season while hitting the trails.
Appreciates & strives for being surrounded by 10000 people & making things happen for them - & connecting people who don't even know each other (with no ulterior motive) if it will simply benefit those people.
Appreciates & strives for being "10000 miles away" from the nearest person after a long long run or bike ride... hours... hours.... of thought... & energy burn....nothing less. Solitutde & reflection is a good thing.
Understands the inherent control dynamic in all relationships, but has transcended through overt commitment to a better existence. Knowing one's needs & being willing to articulate them is a cocktail for fun & growth. Not interested in controlling or being controlled. Very interested in just being real, & playing the game we are all in fairly as we all should.
Understands the dynamic of the fragile inner child caveman. & knows how to deal with, even laugh at it. Yet still enjoys a good chest beating "Me man. Me have brain, but temporarily misplaced it so me can beat chest." moment.
Am quite happy being single & a life lover/gulper...& very much understand the dangers of the "click/next" phenomena the internet & these dating sites with 10 million possibilities presents. & thus the sit down, look in the mirror, needs/wants assessment, & eventual result being seeking out a woman who has thought these things out too. & who is solid, not still lost & looking for herself (nothing wrong with that, just seems that today it happens a lot longer for many of us, well into the 20s, maybe into the 30s). Lots less confusion, ambiguity, &, well, inconsistent play & baloney.
Please figure yourself out & be comfortable with who you are before approaching, even if it takes ten more years. Much more give, learning, & fun, regardless of outcome.
For your own benefit, go back & re-read the last few paragraphs as if you are not on my profile but just reading something sent to you by a friend. We may never meet. But you may benefit anyway. That is a good thing.

Date people from United States. Where is it that love can be found? A buffet perhaps, with serving spoons that have exposed the bottom of the meaty dish and tongs communing with the disheveled salads? Or in the inbox, labeled, "For your eyes only."? Nobody writes that anymore, except cagey spy-people. Perhaps Love is found in a box, on the reception table nearly invisible among all the other ornately wrapped boxes, boxes, and simply inscribed: "For: You." Who-mmmm? "You!" "From Kris Kringle!" And there's the rub. It's all so intriguing and far fetching.
Personally, I hope it (Love) is found at a picnic where friends and friends of friends bring their best: poppy salad, roasted peppers, vermicelli lots of sesame oil, baked siti w/ eggplant, the chicken smothered in tarragon butter, calabrese salad, the curried pork chops, the Louisiana links and, of course, the designer cupcakes.
He smiles, "Where'd you buy these?" She raises a kind eyebrow, "Buy?!" What could be an awkward moment is savored by both. She says, "Wha'd you bring?" He says, "The chicken. . . and the coleslaw. . . no, the one with raisins" etc. . .
That fact that she also climbs and dances salsa and is a Zen student and loves Istanbul will unfold with the afternoon. Better yet, their amazing differences will come out as well, and the fact that the start of their friendship, their romance is contained by the setting of friends, family, good food and laughter is just perfect for both of them.
As one friend put it, "The whole online dating thing is like a buffet" not a picnic, "so many choices." Be that as it may, I'm willing to bend the metaphor a little bit, not 'cause breaking rules is cool or edifying in a relationship, but flexibility enables one/me to overcome the occasional bumps in the road that are inevitable in every relationship and in every life. ttys!

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Meet a soulmate from United States. It's so hard to reduce yourself to a few lines of text in any accurate way. And yet the ironic thing is that I'm a writer. Go figure. Let's just say I am a truly nice, honest, funny, laid-back person, and yet I am also not merely what I seem to be. Mild-mannered on the outside but seething underneath with a desire to experience life and love with intensity. I love to laugh and make others laugh. I do random impressions. I know too much about too many trivial things. I'm sarcastic but sincere, loyal, devoted, a great listener, and a great friend. I am dependable; I do what I say I'm going to and like it when others do the same. I mean what I say and say what I mean. (Forgive me if I sound like Lewis Carroll.)
I consider myself a cynical romantic. I'm a bit of a dreamer but also very practical. I'm trying to finish my first novel. Bars and clubs are not really my scene. I prefer spending time with someone alone or in small groups; cafes, museums, bookstores and movies are more my speed. A couple of people have called me mysterious, which I take as a compliment while still being slightly baffled by it. (Me? A mystery?) Well, you can find out for yourself if that's true or not.
I'm looking for a smart, funny, down-to-earth but unconventional woman to spend time with; I'm open to whatever kind of relationship develops. Opposites do attract, at least for me! If you're an artist yourself, or just appreciate art and literature, that's great - but not essential. Just be open, caring and real, have a good sense of humor, and be into more than just shopping, TV and going out partying. I want to meet someone who'll be a best friend as well as a romantic partner. Thanks for reading.