Date men and women from United States / California / Berkeley, 32 year old

Date a soulmate from Berkeley, United States. Here we go:
1) I would love to meet someone who is older than me. I am more mature than guys my age. I have had three serious relationships and I was fortunate to live with my girlfriends for more than five years.
2) Loyalty and honesty mean the world to me. I tell it as it is and please be real. Fake people are a waste of time.
3) I respect a lot people who take risks, follow their passions, and don't back down. Getting out of my comfort zone is the key.
4) I grew up poor and learnt to appreciate the little things in life.
5) I enjoy doing stuff (especially hiking, biking, and camping) and being active.
6) I used to volunteer with children for many years. Helping others is a big part of who I am.
If you want to hear more or have any questions, please don't hesitate to say Hello!

Meet people from Berkeley, United States. Here is my updated and, surely, vastly improved profile. I used to have a profile that rambled on and on and on, only partly because Match gave me 4000 characters, and it felt like a mitzvah to fully appreciate this space and use it to its full potential. But apparently it scared people, and it failed to make clear what I really want from a relationship: love, affection, dedication, mind/spirit-expansion, and the joint capacity to care for a dog, a garden, and my over-stocked bar. So I went out and hired a professional, who similarly failed. Yes, here is what you can get written FOR you if you hire a dating consultant (take this profile with a grain of pepper...):
"Before getting to me, I think a more important topic is YOU. You are happy, bubbling with positive affect, and you are a fantastic kisser. You value your family. You are more thinker than believer, except when it comes to matters of love and basic goodness-- if Dark Helmet was right that "evil will always win, because good is stupid," you would rather lose. You care about your career and think it is more important than mine. You are bossy, demanding, and are willing to assign chores to your significant other because, dammit, you are important and busy and sexy and ultimately deserving. You are a deviant in more ways than one, and you dabble in each of the following philosophical frameworks but never sell out to just one: nihilism, anarchism, transcendentalism, existentialism, ismism, buddhism, feminism, you-ism. You understand what Tom Robbins meant by the "Infinite Goof." You have a hard time joining any group that would accept you among its ranks. You are not too busy to be available, even to a complete stranger, because you freakin' love the Void. You are as interested in the Void itself than in what fills it.
Okay, enough about you.
Me. Me. Me. Me. If you are still reading this, let's face it, it doesn't really matter what I say at this point. Only a complete fool would be interested enough to read this far, yet still not write me. Why am I still writing, then? I think I like to see myself think and hear myself talk. Sure, that may be vile, but enough other people join me in that sentiment that I get away with it.
I used to have a really great fart joke here. But(t), since I am not really wed to fart jokes, I have deleted it in hope of recapturing (dutch oven-ing?) my anti-bathroom-humor constituency
If I had a point when I started this rambling essay, I have thoroughly lost it now. Oh wait, there it is. Me.
Exactly half of this paragraph is true, including this preamble, but I recommend just enjoying it, so you don't need to worry about which is which. My middle name is an exclamation point. I am a drummer without a band...literally and figuratively. The header to this section should say "whom," not "who". I cry; but only after intercourse. I have a gay alter-ego, because leading a double-life is more exciting than leading a single life, which I have done for quite some time now, despite being open to being "not single". I am independent to my own detriment at times. I am manorexic. I am not afraid to use emoticons, I kick puppies and eat kittens, and I am a karaoke star. I've met over 200 people on dating websites, been proposed to 4 times, and have had 2 abortions. Your mother will love me, you will open up to me without even meaning to, and I will always make you laugh. I am neurotic. I am not neurotic. I have a cat with a drinking problem. I have a dog with a drinking problem.
That was fun."
I just paid myself $5.

Date someone special from Berkeley, United States. I went to a concert a few months ago and people were enjoying the show and yelling out requests in the middle of the set. It seemed like an appropriate time for the lead singer, who had only said a few words prior, to banter with the crowd a bit, but I think he felt otherwise. He angrily said, "We're not taking any F'ing requests." Then they started the next song. It was kind of awkward and I was really glad I was not the one yelling out requests as I pointed at my friend.
I thought the random story would be a more interesting introduction. Here's the bullet point details:
Me:
- Fun.
- Midwestern. I have some values and am loyal to family and friends.
- Enjoy rec sports, but won't be running a marathon. I'm happy to wait at the finish for you though.
- Cultured. I have done some traveling and known some people. I take people for who they are.
- Concerts. Love going to them. Hopefully you will, too.
- Employed. I like to put in a good effort and enjoy the work.
You:
- Good sense of humor. I like to think I have one myself. It's dry, sarcastic, and subtle, but usually seems to get the job done.
- Enjoys cooking and attempting to eat healthy. I'm trying to focus on that myself.
- Cares and listens. I'll do the same.
- Up for trying new things.
- Ok with watching or kind of watching a soccer or football or basketball game from time to time.
- Independent
- Laid back. Life's too short for unnecessary drama.
Us:
When it comes down to it, nobody has great memories of anything they were doing by themselves. I think I have a lot to offer and would like to share it with someone. These profiles like to focus on interests and activities, but when it comes down to it, you are going to spend most of your time with a significant other doing mundane things like watching a bad show on tv, waiting in a long line, making dinner after a long day of work, etc. You need to find someone that can make those basic interactions fun. Someone that can send the random email or text to brighten your day. At least I think that might be the case. And at least you know I did not pay someone to write this profile for me!

Meet a man from Berkeley, United States. I'm just an easy going chill guy that likes to just have a good time and be myself around whoever where ever I may be. When I'm not chilling and having a great time I'll probably be sleeping because sleeping is raw.

Date men and women from Berkeley, United States. Off to Asia traveling this summer..back in August..ciao y besus..m
I am a guerilla artist/academic/entrepeneur by profession but also quite traveled...over 45 countries and lived in five:Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and now the Bay Area. I am good looking even without makeup as many girls have told me. I'm a natural, easy going on the eyes and emotions, fun loving, dependable man who will remember your birthday every year. I'm Buddhist by nature so I get into one argument every two years on average with my previous relationships. Having traveled extensively and lived abroad have given me a happy go lucky dispostion. I'm Pisces and Dragon if that makes it helpful for compatability. I'm a dreamer and traveler.
At this age, I should have found someone and I did but in my foolish pride and unbridled youth, I thought love would never leave, but it did. Life happens, and life without love is no life at all. So I hope to find someone real special here who is kind, generous, polite and romantic to be serious with for life. So come on someone out there, let's have a baby.(jk)
I'm looking for an adventurous woman who likes to travel and not too much tied to work. I've been blessed by the internet and housing bubble(by luck and timing) to do alot of things I've always wanted to do in life like do economic development projects in developing countries through microfinance and travel. Now I have alot more time to do the things I've always wanted to do in life and would like to share that with someone. I only work 9 hours a week so if you are a woman who needs alot of attention and high maintenance, I can handle you. If you are independent, I can handle that too since I travel abroad 3-4 times a year. I'm very flexible with people; it comes from all my years of traveling and living abroad.
I like tennis, basketball, running, walking and jumping rope which I do every day to stay in shape mentally and physically. On the weekends, I like to go dancing to salsa, samba, or even ball room dancing like tango.(it comes from parents and a culture that likes ballroom dancing).

Meet single man from Berkeley, United States. I am a cool and nice guy. Always myself. Love to mix with people
I look forward to meeting a nice girl who we can talk and share things together.
just being casual with no strings attached. I am a sincere guy in all things

Date men and women from United States. Describing yourself is hard! Here goes.... I am a busy mom and teacher who is looking for a relationship that adds something wonderful to my life. I want someone in my life that I look forward to spending time with and who understands that we may have to be creative because of time restraints. The most important thing in my life is my children so they will always come first, but I also know I need to balance my life. That said, I love to spend time running, doing yoga, reading, throwing sometimes really pretty (and sometimes really ugly) pottery:) My hope is to find someone that is considerate, possibly a father (this would be ideal as sharing similar life experience always helps when trying to relate), loves the outdoors (i.e. you do not particularly like staying locked up inside all day), is generous and kind and maybe if I am really lucky you cook! I love cooking and will spoil you to death with some really wonderful meals, but truth be told I am pretty sure that the man I will fall for someday will be able to return the favor.

Meet a woman from United States. “To be or not to be...That's not really a question.” ~ Jean Luc Godard, French filmmaker
“My beard is not a fashion; it is all about me and what I am. I haven't trimmed or cut it in six years.” ~ Kimbo Slice, MMA fighter
Deep stuff. Could you imagine these guys meeting up in a local coffee shop and hashing out the nuances of their existential world views? It's a silly scenario to fantasize about, but I woke up one day and realized that today's Internet technologies facilitate these kinds of freakish connections all the time, and all over the world. So, it's with a spirit of respect and intrigue that I've decided to check out this sprawling online community, and I'm excited to see who's here.
As you may imagine, I can be a daydreamer, and I have been for as far back as I can remember. Growing up in a quiet semi-rural town on the American River, I may have looked the part, but I wasn't exactly a model student. In class I spent more time, for instance, masterminding schemes to jar the wig from my unsuspecting English teacher's head than deciphering Shakespearean sonnets, and far more hours envisioning and designing the perfect air-pressure spitball launcher than absorbing algebraic equations. I might not have been anyone's star pupil, but out of necessity...I did learn to run, cut, hide, and vanish faster than just about anyone else.
To this day, I continue to relish a physical challenge, and especially that of learning to make the most of my smaller stature. Relatively recently, I've discovered the pleasure of using my size and maneuverability to my advantage against guys twice my body weight in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. (I've also been amazed at how efficiently one can slap a triangle on an opponent with a beefy neck, even with stubby little legs.) Off the mat, I'm learning how to salsa dance, albeit very badly.
When I'm not icing an injury or making a dance partner giggle to mask (or amplify?) his disdain, I'm occupied full-time with research in a field that most closely resembles literary studies, and my current work engages the intersections between memory, violence, biotechology, and urban landscapes in Las Vegas, LA, and San Francisco. Teaching is also a big part of the job. So, if I'm not in the library, there's a good chance I'm in a coffee shop comforting a flustered 19-year-old and convincing her that an A- on her essay is not going to crush her dreams of going to Harvard medical school.
While I dig lots of different personality types on their own terms, I tend to gravitate towards sweet and goofy over hard and edgy.
Chances are we'll connect well if you're the kind of person others accuse of being too modest, if you enjoy the nuances that distinguish different kinds of silence, and if you're generally good to old people even if you find them downright annoying. If you genuinely like who you are, you're grateful for what you've been given, and you're committed to making the world a better and more just place for others to live in, then fantastic. Shoot me a note. :)

Date someone special from United States. I feel like I have changed a lot these past few years. I am just now starting to understand and like the person I am becoming. I am constantly finding new strengths and weaknesses within myself.
I have always been a highly creative, fun, and emotional person. I am constantly in shock at how beautiful, tragic, and insanely funny life is.
I also think I probably have a lot of strength, wisdom and maturity to bring to a relationship. I care deeply about the people close to me.
Music is my life. It is an essential aspect to who I am and what keeps me going. I play jazz and rock mostly. It is my life's passion, and has always been what most of my time goes towards. I am looking for someone who can understand this and encourage me to grow creatively and musically.
I am also very passionate about social issues creating change in the world. I am looking for someone who can share this with me. Please don't write to me if you are a republican or simply don't care.
I am looking for someone who is kind, caring, genuine, honest, and reliable. Someone who is willing and able to be there for me when I need him and who is brave enough to reach out when he needs me. Someone with a crazy sense of humor who sees life for the surreal adventure that it is and who is eager to share this with me.
Ideally he would have a creative side, be socially conscious, love children, animals, nature, music, people, and himself.

Meet people from United States. IРІР‚в„ўm originally from Atlanta and move to the Bay area in 2006. Since then I have live in SF, LA, Napa, SF, and now Berkeley. Lots of moving for work, but I think IРІР‚в„ўm finally settling a bit.
I love trying new things especially anything anything outside. I have 5 year old cocker spaniel that I rescued a couple of years ago. IРІР‚в„ўll be the first to admit that sheРІР‚в„ўs a little spoiled but she spent 5 weeks in the pound before I rescued her so I think sheРІР‚в„ўs aloud to be a little spoiled. I love to cook and try and hit the farmerРІР‚в„ўs market every weekend for some fresh produce. I'm a former wine specialist so if you like to drink wine then that is plus but not required.
I am from the east coast…so I have some of that east coast sarcasm. So you have to be able to get my humor and not take yourself too seriously.
About you: good sense of humor, slightly sarcastic, traveler, silly, passionate about something (work, hobby, anything), animal lover, spontaneous (I come up with all kinds of ideas on a whim…so you gotta be game), equally comfortable getting dressed up for a night on the town or in some comfy clothes going for a hike or a walk. I’m an eternal optimist and tend to “walk on the sunny side of the street”. Oh and if you like coffee that's a plus. I work for a pretty well known coffee company. If this sounds like you drop me a line…

Date a soulmate from California, United States. i love to be crazy,wild and fun. i enjoy laughing and having company of funny outgoing people. im looking for someone whos passionate,nice,sweet,funny,serious,and loving. im good at softballand i love to sing even though i dont kno how too, i like to stay healthy, but sometimes dont eat like it. i like to make new friends. i also love to cook and to play with kids and animals. i cant stand ignorant people and im not afraid to stand up for what i believe in

Meet men and women from California, United States. I am a very easy going and energetic person. I love to dance, and take several classes a week. I work out, but don't really enjoy it. But who does? Keeps me healthy though!
I eat seafood, but no other meat. I'm not super finicky about it, and don't mind other people eating meat.
I am generally happy with my life. Family and great friends all local, a job and hobbies that I love. The only thing missing is the man! Not looking to jump into something for the sake of being in a relationship, but I am looking to meet someone with the potential to lead to a serious relationship.
I run a family daycare. I love kids and love being my own boss. It's a hard job, but super fun and worth the work. The kids keep me entertained every day!!!
I'm also into photography. I have not made any plans, but am toying with the idea of taking classes towards a degree. I'm a terrible student though!!! School has never been for me! Never going to be ready to give up my daycare career, but photography is such a passion of mine it would be nice to add it into the mix more.