Date men and women from United States / California / La Jolla, 41 year old

Date someone special from La Jolla, United States. How do I start to describe myself! I have a broad range of interests, for starters. I love the ocean & have a sense of adventure. Put me on a sailboat, and I'm a happy camper! I like being out there on the water; it really brings out the passionate, romantic side of me. However, I also enjoy the luxuries of life. I love dressing up and going to the symphony, opera, or ballet. I play the violin, so music has always been one of my passions. But all sorts of music and venues appeals to me. As long as it's live & there is a spark of genius behind the music. I also enjoy cooking & having good company over. That's one of the delights of life...sharing a good meal with friends. Especially when I catch a nice fish to share! What else...I'm used to being pampered. Not that I'm spoiled, but I like affection and being taken care of. I try to be the same in return. I know, I'm not perfect, but I think I have a good heart. I sometimes go by my intuition or gut-feeling, and that sometimes gets me in trouble! But I think we need to trust this feeling which is instinctive! Hard to say what I'm looking for. It's so much easier to chat and explain. However, intelligence and classiness are important factors. Someone who values good things, but also has the wisdom to see beyond materialism. A person whose sweet & understanding, yet witty & with a bit of fire. I need someone to challenge me & keep me focused on what's important in life! I've had my experiences, and am now ready to settle down when the right person comes my way. I'm in no rush, but am looking for something quality & meaningful. I'm not into games & don't want to rush into anything without really getting to know a person and what they stand for. Relationships are tough! But being lonely is tougher...we all need that special someone. I'm ready to work at being a better man. I hope to find my soul mate someday...to share life's good and bad days! We'll see if I find it here!

Meet a soulmate from La Jolla, United States. If there’s a contest for “Who Hates Having Their Picture Taken The Most?” I WIN!
Ridiculously Long Profile!
About Me:
Who am I? – I'm Robin Hood. Wait, that’s not right…is it?! I’m stable in my career with a keen self-sense. However, that’s a result of a long history of globetrotting, extreme risk taking, and a thirst for pressure under fire (a hint about my past). The only thing sexier than smart is funny (if you’re both, I’M IN!). I love making people laugh (and nothing is better than making you laugh til you cry). I know what I like and don’t like, and I pursue the things I like with passion! It’s dorky, but I care about others (yet I’m still a brat at times). I love to read yet never have time. I work out in the morning bcuz I hate going after work! I'm pragmatic but spontaneous. Sarcastic but considerate. A big giver but need reciprocation. Sometimes I get up early even when I don’t have to. I definitely have an adventurous streak, just ask my friends at Orbitz and Priceline. I love my dog. My dream trip is either a year sailing the S. Pacific on a catamaran or riding the Orient Express across every continent (except the Antarctica, they don’t go there). Are you in?
How do you just say you're a nice guy looking to share life with his future best friend? Huh, I guess that would do it.
The One I'm Looking For:
Must be able to laugh at yourself. I admit, I like a bit of attitude – not the mean, b#tchy kind, but someone who’s going to challenge me and not let me get away with too much. I love sensitivity and passion, an ability to laugh til you snort, and a combo of confidence and innocence. We push each other to be better people. If you believe truthfulness is paramount in a relationship, aren't afraid to expose your flaws, and accept that every time I see you in that little black dress we’re definitely going to be late (if you don’t know what I mean, that could be a problem), I'm sure we'll get along great. I believe mutual physical attraction is crucial. Being fit and caring about your appearance are important, but if you're in the gym 7 days/week that's crazy. Someone to laugh with, be spontaneous with, travel with, be silly with, be romantic with, relax with, have fun with…basically have a blast together! Oh, but if the fact that I consistently volunteer my personal time to help others is a problem then we probably won't get along (yes, believe it or not some people have a problem with that).
Our Perfect First Date:
Wow, so many ideas for this one. Let’s just say it definitely involves you, me, and a long, drawn-out moment where we don't want to say goodbye.
My Ideal Relationship:
Complete and utter trust. We can be ourselves w/out feeling judged. The thing I miss most when traveling is hearing your laugh. We only have eyes for each other and communicate this emotionally, verbally, physically, and often. Down and dirty, warm and comforting, furniture breaking, and thoughtful romantic passion are ever present. Some days we wake up early just to spend more time together (I told you I sometimes wake up early). Unparalleled attraction, unmatched friendship, unprecedented generosity and unconditional love are the foundation for a long-lasting relationship.
What I've Learned from Past Relationships:
Flossing is vital...and although I think I could stop there (LOL), I guess I should add a couple of more things. Laughing is essential. Perfection is impossible (perfection is two imperfect people who are better together than apart). It's better to understand than to be understood. Laughter can save a relationship; lack of it can kill it. Honesty solves almost everything; dishonestly destroys pretty much everything.

Date a man from La Jolla, United States. I am a down-to-earth, funny, outgoing, business professional with an edge. I am originally from California and love it. Things I like...keeping in shape, learning new things, accomplishing goals, the beach, pizza, chinese, japanese, indian foods and pop tarts. I enjoy traveling, being active, spontaneous, renting movies, going to the movies, going out for dinner, cooking, cuddling up on the couch on a rainy day with the fireplace on, nice glass of wine... I took up spinning about a year ago and love it! I love to keep in shape both physically and mentally.Whats important? I think it's important to develop and shape your own style of humor in a relationship. It can be fun and romantic. I come from a family of 4 and have one sister. I am very close to my family and value them very much. My parents have been married for 45 years and are still very much in love. They have given me a strong foundation, drive, good morals and the will to be the best person I can be. I'm quite selective, maybe too selective, but believe it's important to wake up the next morning with a smile and truly looking forward to spending time with the one you love. Quality is super important to me as I do need a girl that has brains, beauty and can carry a conversation. I am very driven at work, but at home, my style is laid back and fun. I'm looking for someone where we can shape our future together, something functional, authentic and a relationship where we can count on each other for everything and anything. I typically like girls that are educated, know want they want, are confident in themselves while having their own sense of style. Confidence, communication, trust and good always nice to have. She would need to be honest, trustworthy, my best friend, lots of laughter, humor, romance, doing the little things that make each other feel special, and working together as a team; Someone where we would have a deep understanding and appreciation for each other.

Meet men and women from La Jolla, United States. My friends call me Sami the Bull because I go after what inspires me with a laser-like focus and an unwavering determination. I'm about internationalism and balance. Between my very intense work and jet-setting personal life, among the four cultures present in my family, between self-discipline and flexibility, and between the structure I know I need to succeed and the instinctive spontaneity that is my nature.
Having been born and raised in the great city of Rome, Italy (known as "THE BOSS"), I am crazy about soccer, Formula 1 racing, great food, and high fashion. At the same time I deeply appreciate mother nature and like to spend time outdoors or away from the city or the TV...When travel is not an option then dancing, cooking (especially Italian food), or driving to an improvised location along the beautiful California coast are valid options as well.
I am a feeler and love to spend time understanding people and their behavior, their feelings, and their points of view. At the end of the day what that means, above all, is that I enjoy listening to people and really absorbing what they have to say by putting myself in their shoes, at all times. This is something that I find women tend to naturally have an easier time doing than men, i.e. to LISTEN first and speak their minds or voice their opinions later.
I am a very passionate and visual person and appreciate craftsmanship in many fields, from fashion design to architecture to engineering to art. This attention to aesthetics probably originates from my having grown up in Italy, known for that matter as 'Il Bel Paese'.
I am an entrepreneur and work best when I can chart my own destiny and have the freedom to explore and find my way. Fortunately, I have been able to make this formula of organized chaos work well for me. I tend to see much further down the road earlier than others, and then push to turn that vision into reality.
My background is very international - a unique combination of Middle Eastern, Italian, and American that affects virtually all that I do and reflects just who I am and how I think. It makes me very warm emotionally yet rational and even-keeled at the same time. I speak several languages and enjoy having friends from all over the country and the world, as well as traveling to Europe several times a year. I am very close to my family, especially my six nieces and nephews.
My match should be a woman of class, integrity, and strength. Sexy and sweet at the same time, and not necessarily in that order. If she sees reflected in me her unique combination of high intensity and yet real inner serenity, then she might just have what it takes to handle Sami the Bull.

Date people from La Jolla, United States. I'm a happy person that does his best to make life livable for myself and others around me. I'm generous and understanding, and supposedly, smart. I try to find interesting all that I do and experience. Although I'm seen by others as an intellectual, I don't think that is my defining characteristic. Basically, I try to understand the world and attempt to make it a better place. I seek a woman with similar characteristics. I'm a happy person that does his best to make life livable for myself and others around me. I'm generous and understanding, and supposedly, smart. I try to find interesting all that I do and experience. Although I'm seen by others as an intellectual, I don't think that is my defining characteristic. Basically, I try to understand the world and attempt to make it a better place. I seek a woman with similar characteristics.

Meet single man from La Jolla, United States. I currently live in California but am relocating to Chicagoland. I recently sold my consulting firm and have taken a position with one of my previous clients. I have been in the military defense field for 15 years and have enjoyed the challenges. I am a divorced father of 2 amazing girls and I have full custody of them. They are both straight students and I am truly blessed as a father. They are as excited as I am for our new adventure in Chicago.
With this new move I am also hoping to find the love of my life. My divorce was over 7 years ago and while I have dated since then I have not really met a woman that captures my complete attention. Part of my problem probably lies in the fact that I really didn't relate with the typical California woman. My parents were both brought up in the midwest and I have always found those values to be important to me. I went to undergrad at Northwestern and have always loved the Chicago area. The winters may be a little tough to deal with at first but thats why they have airplanes! Easy to get away.
So what type of woman am I looking to hopefully meet? I know it may sound cliche but a sense of humor is so very important to me. I love to be silly and am also quite sarcastic. Never mean or judging but I like to have fun. I am an attractive man and of course am attracted to a beautiful woman. I want someone in my life though that can enter a room and turn heads but she has no interest as she is so happy to be with me. I live my life without jealousy and negativity so us being completely into each other is important.
I love to be on the go and really enjoy traveling. I hope to meet a woman that is open to those adventures as well. Surprise weekend getaways or a short trip to Paris. Life is short and I really want to make the most of it now. My daughters are old enough that I can leave them (I have always had a nanny for when I travel) or they are at a great age to come along. They love adventure as well.
I work out daily and am looking for a woman who finds being healthy an important part of her life as well. I love to play tennis and golf. Am an avid mountain biker (that one may be tough as there aren't too many mountains in IL) and love water sports. I have a wake board boat that I am bringing with me and will have to find a lake to keep it on. May need some help in that regard.
In the end I am really looking for my partner in crime and soulmate! I have never tried internet dating before but I figured why not give it a shot. Seems to work for a lot of people and I am willing to give it a shot! Best of luck to everyone on here.

Date someone special from United States. 3-2-1... go!
more curious than apathetic
more smile than stoic
more experimental than “by the book”
more bike than car
more tones of grey than black and white
more documentary than blockbuster
more open than closed
more canoe than speedboat
more boutique than all-inclusive
more critical thinking than blind acceptance
more handcrafted than mass produced
more fresh than frozen
more cerebral conversations (with wine) at a small restaurant than dance club...
Do you want to know more?
i'm fairly light and easy going and try to live a zen-like existence when possible. i'm very open-minded and prefer to give than receive. i like working out. business. nice relationships. cold coffee in the summer. hot coffee in the winter. green tea anytime. restaurants (my oven is for storage). healthy food. nice wine. multi-coloured sprinkles. jiu jitsu. boxing. kickboxing... i've done 3 charity fights and have one more in the fall. i love going to the cottage. waterskiing. my vespa. travelling - to boutique spots. scuba diving. spicy food. animals and wildlife. and, i love dogs.
i'm well-traveled. i have lived overseas and plan on doing it again one day. i follow world events. i'm a bit quirky. or, maybe a lot quirky.
i don't like chocolate sprinkles, arrogance or people who are showy.
ok. enough about me talking about me... why don't you talk about me... :)

Meet a soulmate from United States. So, this is a another remix of my profile, been on match for 2.5 months or so and I have met some very nice people. Like most profiles I read, I am looking for that spark with someone.
About me... I am not simply funny or adventurous nor am I simply high on life... ... I am thoughtful, maybe at my worst rather obtuse (truth in disclosure), so thoughtful is a buzzword for me, I can think a lot about what things mean and have a wonderful time doing so, I like to talk with people, especially those with depth and passion to talk about something.
I work hard, probably too hard right now and I am working currently to balance my work with my newly found single life... now I have the time and impetus to explore again, something that has fallen by the wayside over the last 15 years.
I do enjoy being active intellectually and physically. I run, bike and swim regularly. A winter does not pass without snowboarding and a summer, well a year does not pass with multiple days in the surf. I love music of all types but I am an electronic music junkie at my core, so if you know... Calvin Harris, Benassi even Chilly Gonzales... plus!!! I like to cook and love it most when it is for others.
About you... you must like to talk, endlessly yes, beat topics to death (at least that is my ideal!!!). You should love food and flavor, be a foodie or a wine lover, again not a snob but love the experience of taste. I hope you are passionate about your work and want to share it, I love what I do. I have kids so it is a plus if you do too, the commitment of parenting is a unique one that can be understood and shared. Growing little ones is probably one of the most important things one can do in my opinion. You should want to nurture another person and prepare to receive the same, I am not a one-sided relationship kind of guy, been there done that, I would like mutual give and take. These are pleasures. Of course there is so much more but I hope this is a good start.. now to let the censors approve my fourth rewrite...

Date a man from United States. Thank you for stopping by! My friends say I have great style, positive energy, always have patience and love to give surfing lessons, teach fly fishing and guide clients, or mosaic art. I was luckily taught "responsibility" growing up, and thus I will ALWAYS be on time for any event, respect other's precious time, and value those that have made a sincere effort to help me in a beneficial way. I am dynamic, and definitely live my wide range of passions, especially surfing, photography, fly fishing, ART- designing abstract mosaics (see picture of mosaic bed just finished), collecting contemporary and abstract art (benefit mom's a professional artist!), world travel, going to modern, classic, alternative rock concerts especially good "old school" LA/NYC punk I grew up with; Ramones, Social Distortion, The Clash, Bad Religion, X. I have seen everyone live in concert from Elton John to the English Beat, Dave Mathews to DEVO, Steely Dan to Steel Pulse, Paul McCartney to the Police...love the variety. I have never wanted to be average. I am goal driven and focused, which has led to success, especially with my career and clients. Definitely not gonna find me that often at the bars, grown out of it, especially that big hangover the next morning. I would rather get to the gym in the morning. Season ticket holder at La Jolla Playhouse, premier theatre for developing plays/musicals prior to heading to Broadway....LOVE live theatre. Past grad of the University of California, Irvine; received a Masters from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, from the School of Architecture and Environmental Design in 97/98. A true gentleman with impeccable manners and etiquette, luckily cultivated from two cultured and refined parents. Yes, I do practice chivalry, and, can always handle myself with class at any dinner table, especially great posture, skill with silverware, and eating properly! Please join me to see....lol While I grew up in Southern California, I am often gravitated to the big cosmopolitan cities - New York, Chicago, San Francisco and traveling to exotic locales - Bali, Costa Rica, Mexico and Europe. I just like the culture, architecture, energy and nightlife there is so much to do, often after midnight. I also thrive on outdoor adventure, especially hiking, camping and four wheeling to get to special spots few know about, even in the backcountry of San Diego and Los Angeles. In regard to my perfect match, she would be playful, spontaneous, supportive during the highs and lows in life, loyal, and wonderfully romantic! I am VERY serious about finding the right one, get married and ideally have children.

Meet men and women from United States. I am a funny, open-minded Aussie lady living in La Jolla. Lived in Singapore for 5.5 years in my 20s then back to Sydney for a few years then to Tokyo for 4.5 years. Moved to San Diego 3 years ago and only recently to La Jolla. Loving living by the beach and the whole laid-back vibe of LJ!
I'm looking for an authentic, honest, funny, quirky guy to spend some fun times with. Someone who I could enjoy surfing, running, cycling, dining out, dancing with and just generally having a blast. I am a big kid at heart and really don't take myself that seriously. I guess that I'm looking for that in a guy too. I am very down to earth and grounded and appreciate that in others too.
My friends would describe me as being creative, witty, trustworthy and intensely loyal. I love to laugh and to make others laugh. In fact, I'm always laughing.
I am a self-confessed foodie and love to cook and throw lush dinner parties with friends and loved ones. I also like to eat out. Doesn't need to be a fancy place but the food does have to be GOOD. It's all about the flavours and sensations for me - oh, and a wonderful wine to complement the food... I love trawling the farmers markets for amazing, fresh produce which I turn into my yummy creations...
I run at Windansea most days and love to surf, though I haven't been out much recently as I was moving house and traveling to and from Australia and NYC over the summer. I am a budding yogi and fit in as much yoga practice in my week as possible. It grounds and centres me and is so great for my body and mind.
I love to have massages and to give massages. Bliss. Bliss. Bliss.
My biggest vice is COFFEE.... that's my religion...
I'm really looking for someone who I have a unique and intense chemistry with. I'm definitely not interested in players or someone just interested in a quick hook up.
I studied Communications in Australia and also Fine Arts Photography at a Photography Institute. I had my own photography company in Tokyo for 4 years and still love to get out and shoot as much as possible. I'm currently in the grueling process of starting my own art-based business with a friend. Lots of work ahead but all very exciting.
(Oh, and I use British spelling! ;)

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I love to laugh and have fun when I'm not working. Being silly is always a good thing. I love to work and have fun. Doing different things is always a good adventure. Explore new things in life is a definate item in a man I want. Who cares what strangers think of you when life is short. Being around caring and loving people is a joy. Never think your better than others no matter what you do.

Meet someone special from California, United States. Adventurous, spirited, loyal, respectful and dedicated is how my close friends describe me. I'm very happy as am; however am looking to meet new people and still hopeful that I'll find someone on Match.
I grew up as a Tom Boy (in the garage with my father, on construction job sites with my uncle, working in his hardware stores, lumber yards, and helped manage his pre-fabricated and stick build housing businesses all through high school and college). Sandblasting is not fun, but playing in the sand at the beach is?
I try to make those around me feel comfortable and at ease. I've been told I'm really easy to talk to.
I laugh easily and sometimes I'm funny when I don't try to be. If I trip when I'm trying my hardest to be sexy for you in stilettos, I hope you'll laugh and tell me it only makes me cute (and catch me before I completely crash). Sadly, it's happened! :)
I'm equally attracted to brains and brawn. Somewhere in between is probably best for me, but hey, I'm willing to test the extremes. I'm a very passionate person, so if the chemistry is there, the sky is the limit, and you'll be able to tell. I do believe in getting to know someone and taking it a bit slow to make sure there is a good foundation though. If you're willing to take the time necessary for us to figure it out beyond the passion, then you're my kind of man. If you're looking for insta-relationship, then I'm probably not going to be it for you. I'd like to know someone more than a week to know if we're going to be compatible - I'm putting this in because this seems to happen quite a bit, and is a point of frustration.
Currently back to sailing. I was training for a marathon with one of my closest friends, but she's on the injured list, so we're taking it slower for now. There is always another race, so when she's better, we'll hit it even harder. I feel incredible with the accomplishments so far, but since so many ask, I refuse to run a race without my friend - it makes me feel disloyal to her dream of doing it together. If you're someone who can understand that and me getting up to go to the gym without thinking I'm insane, we may just be a good fit. If you're someone who is going to get up and go along, then you just might be my type.
I'm hoping for someone mature and professional. Someone who is ready for a relationship if it happens to go that direction. I know not everyone is a good fit, but making friends along the way doesn't seem to hurt. I am at a point where I'm ready for a commitment, but only with the right person.
I hope that gives you an idea of who I am and what I'm looking for. If you have more questions, please ask, I try to answer everyone. Good luck with your search. :-)