Date men and women from United States / California / Foster City, 49 year old

Date a man from Foster City, United States. Important update: My nephew's baby was born recently so I'll be leaving Match soon. I would still like to meet someone.
I'm looking for a warm, compassionate woman who likes to be close but also has her own space and allows me mine. She could be a chameleon; a girly-girl one moment, a tomboy the next, and in a few minutes some shade of gray in between. It would be nice to share interests, but also nice to have some we may learn about from one another. She'd be smart, articulate, and comfortable in her own skin and be looking for a long-term committed relationship.
I believe in opening a door for a lady or holding her chair. Does that make me a gentleman? Not in my eyes, but I have been accused of being one.
I'm kind of goofy. I have a bad habit of mimicking people, which sometimes keeps my co-workers in stitches. I tend to make fun of myself, but I also make fun of all sorts of things in daily life.
I've lived most of my life on the San Francisco peninsula. I love the quietness of the suburbs. I also like the simplicity of life in the central valley and some of the more rural communities. The funny thing is that a former colleague of mine who came from Alabama once told me that my neck was redder than his grandfather's (this was meant in a complimentary fashion - his grandfather was a true Southern gentleman).
The highest point in my life was probably when my Poodle puppy made his first hunting retrieves. I guess the second highest was when he finished his AKC championship a couple of months later. He finished so fast that I still didn't understand what was happening. :-) He's not with me any more, but I recently got my new puppy. Puppy showed some, but it's not in the cards for him.
One of my other passions is auto racing. I love the skill and knowledge it takes to put a team that performs together. It's fun to analyze what the cars are doing and what needs to be changed. I love the spectacle of the sights, sounds, and smells the racetrack brings. There's just nothing like an American V8 powered car powering out of a corner (but I've driven some little foreign jobs around corners before too).
When I was in college, I did a little bit of competitive martial arts.
I like photography. You'll find me behind the lens, not in front of it. That's why I don't have a lot of pictures of myself. I also enjoy leisurely bike rides and (surprise!) walking my dog.
What do I do for work you ask? I'm currently working for a non-profit that deals with child care and education issues. My previous life was as an engineer in a tech company. I try to learn something new every day (although I don't always succeed at that!).
The people I work with would describe me as "tall" and "slender" or "thin." Personally, I think I'm about average, but I've been living in this skin my whole life...
I've been described as awfully intelligent. A former colleague invited me to join MENSA. I declined after finding that it just wasn't my speed. I never really thought I was out of the ordinary in intelligence, but there you have it. I do think that smart is sexy. How sexy are you?

Meet a soulmate from Foster City, United States. I am a successful latin professional, in great shape who is looking for a young slender beautiful woman who has her life together, loves life and wants to live it to the fullest. I love a woman who is expressive, open minded, not argumentative, loves to travel, adventurous, romantic, sexy, hardworking, loyal and has a great personality.

Date people from Foster City, United States. sharp, affectionate, quirky, dorky, kind, sometimes sarcastic, crazy-weather loving, midwestern, intuitive, somewhat traditional but politically liberal, educated, spiritual, quick witted, romantic, passionate woman. mostly a girly girl as i enjoy being feminine yet am independent and strong. very family oriented. interested in creative & intellectual pursuits, self improvement and developing fruitful, meaningful & supportive relationships in general. being here on match, i am searching for the one... & friendship is a good way to start. i've experienced much good fortune and want to share my life with my best friend and love. passions include food/wine, music, dancing, creating jewelry, animals, ART & travel.
you're a dork who can make me laugh even when i'm mad at you. you're kind to animals, babies and little old people.. whether they're grumpy or not. you're more east coast than west coast.. but love living on "this" coast. you make me a better person just bc you pay me. ;) we make each other happy and nerdily content. you might be affectionate.. sweet.. ridiculous.. nutty.. generous.. maybe rugged. maybe a girlie man only bc you can understand and relate to women pretty damn well. you might have a tender side, romantic inclinations and hate online dating as much as i do.. things i'm not interested in: hunters, smokers, heavy drinkers, the angry or impatient, republicans, players, addicts, religious zealots, men from islamabad wanting to marry me tomorrow. not that there's anything wrong with any of these types.. it's just that i know.. deep down in my heart of hearts.. that i will not be attracted to you if you are included in the previous list. sorry. & best of luck to you in finding your hearts' desire.. :)

Meet a soulmate from Foster City, United States. Looking for someone who is as humble, committed, honest and loyal as myself. Ready to get serious in life and no time for games, broken hearts or someone who is not ready for the same. I am confident, successful but definitely not arrogant. I love to laugh, enjoy life and appreciate all life has to offer.

Date a woman from Foster City, United States. Thanks for taking a read. I am finding the more i read folks profiles, the more i learn about myself! There are some really interesting and entertaining people on Match.
I'm not one to talk about myself, so i'll just say i am pretty down to earth and easy going. Jeans n'T-shirts are my thing, but i do clean-up nice, and enjoy dressing up once in awhile.
Love the outdoors, love being physical. Have a pretty quick wit and can totally laugh at myself. I've learned not to take too much too seriously, life is too short.
I have two wonderful girls who are the light in my life, and an elderly Jack Russell Terrier that keeps me on my toes. My eldest daughter tells me i am very weird...in a good way. I take that as a high compliment
Being recently separated, i want to explore different people and situations.
What am I looking for? Humor, honesty and respect (not necessarily in that order). Someone who knows what they like, but still open to try new things. Definitely someone that can find joy in life in the simplist of ways, hang out, have some fun and LAUGH!!!
Only checking in once a week or so. If your winking or mailing, I'm not ignoring, just slow to respond. Enjoy the day.....

Meet someone special from California, United States. I want to come across as me and not some false creation, I work hard and want to spend time with people that laugh easily and don't create drama, life is too short. Looking for someone that loves to laugh, friendship or more if the chemistry is there, you can't fake chemistry. Whether we become great friends or more I want to surround myself with people that have a good heart and care about others, human or animal....preferably both. I traveled a lot when I was young, Army brat, I can speak German fluently, my parents were both very involved in the world of the museums, I like to stretch myself by doing things that might not quite be in my comfort zone, builds character. I love to sing, I have been known to do well @ Karaoke....I use a lot of .....in my emails....if you feel you want get to know me better please reach out, I will be adding some photos..Laters...Bella