Date people from Normal Heights, United States. Words tend to not adequately describe my quirkiness and sense of humor, it's a must experience sort of thing; so I will forgo the list of standardized adjectives and keep it simple: I'm a good, caring man who loves to make you laugh, hold you when you need to be held, give advice when you want it, or listen if that is all you really need. Certainly sensitive but brooding enough to keep you guessing. I especially like to make you a meal that brings a huge smile to your face. Cooking is a way of expressing my affection, it is a way of showing that I care about understanding you, your likes and dislikes, and putting that in action by making your favorite foods or creating new favorites.
My career requires that I workout and teach people how to care for themselves through nutrition and exercise, which I enjoy thoroughly, especially the life's little and sometimes large triumphs I get to experience with my clients. As a Director at an Integrative Wellness Center, my life and work tend to move towards the same pursuits; a healthy and a full life. I try to enjoy everything I do, even when things get stressful. Like most people in Santa Cruz I love the beach, surfing, riding a cruiser or my road bike on those frequent, gorgeous days we get. I'm very open and honest and look for the same in the people I choose to be around. I'd love to meet a girl that is beautiful, athletic and health conscious. I really like to spend lots of time with the girl I'm with; cooking, going for walks, or just sitting in the sun on the beach and running into the water to catch a wave from time to time.
I enjoy the company of inquisitive, bubbly people who recognize the needs of others around them. Also I find myself very attracted to thoughtful, caring, well intentioned, women who are intellectual and outgoing. Confidence and communication are a must because I have a big personality that needs to be balanced with someone that also has the same energy and love for life in general. Basically, I've found that there is a lot of distrust in relationships in Santa Cruz/Bay Area, the women I have dated tended to have a series of walls built up that needed to be carefully brought down before I actually get to the real person/personality inside if I ever did really reach that place. I'd like to find a quicker way through those walls and get to the good stuff, the mutual trust and understanding and especially the goofy stuff.
Huge points for me are people that love the water; I enjoy lakes but it's hard to take me out of the ocean. An intellectually sharp wit is truly endearing as well as a strong desire for knowledge. I'm always on the lookout for someone who will go backpacking with me and not freak-out when they finally figure out that we really are in the middle of nowhere. I enjoy spontaneity and I love that quality in others.
If you can cook that is a another bonus, but I don't cook well with others. I tend to kick everyone out of the kitchen but if you can't just sit back and have a glass of wine while I treat you to meal, I'm sure I can learn to be more inclusive. I take care of everyone, whether it's meals, advice, workout programs, nutrition, or just someone to talk to; I'd love to find someone who can be that person for me as well as me being there for them, taking care of each other equally.
One of my favorite things to do is spontaneously drive down the coast and hit all of the literary landmarks, Tor House (Robinson Jeffers), The Steinbeck Museum, The Henry Miller Library and finally finish it off with a glass of wine at Nepenthe. That is a great day and I'm not just saying it because I think it is what a woman would want to hear. I'm not even sure if many people would find it as fun as I do but as far as descriptions go, if that sort of thing really does interest you then we might get along famously.