Date men and women from United States / California / Palo Alto, 35 year old

Date someone special from Palo Alto, United States. About you: There are three sort of general things that I look for in a guy. The first is sensitivity/emotional intelligence. I really appreciate it when men have this, when they feel comfortable showing it. In general I like people who are in touch with their emotions, and can sense and understand how other people work on an emotional level. If you can see the beauty in various things in life and share it with others, with me, you are someone I could like a lot. The second thing is just plain old intelligence. IРІР‚в„ўm a total sucker for intelligent guys, engineers, scientists (for e.g. it doesnРІР‚в„ўt have to be one of those). Can you explain complex things, fix things, build things? I love that! That said I really struggle with intelligent people who are condescending or arrogant, who needs that really.. Finally, I love people with a great sense of humor, that smile and laugh a lot. Life is just more fun that way.
BTW, If you are really strong in two out of three, I can totally accept better than average in the third thing, ;).
About me: I would say that I can offer all three of the things above, so I think itРІР‚в„ўs fair to ask for them in return. In general I think people would describe me as a very sincere and genuine person. I like to be honest and kind with people. I love to joke around and laugh. Here are some other more random things you may be interested to know about me:
IРІР‚в„ўm not a big sports watcher (except for the Olympics and possibly soccer), but I really enjoy playing a lot of different sports and games. I have played at some point in my life: badminton (in hs), golf (I once got a birdie, :), volleyball, and softball (those just for fun). Currently I do pilates, aerobics, and yoga for exercise. I do like to be competitive. I would like to try to find something to beat you at, ;).
I love nature and animals and most activities that involve either of those. There are two categories of things that find me irresistible, 1) cats - they love me, I don't know why, and I am allergic, :( sucks!!!!!!!!!!). 2) Mosquitoes - I guarantee if I go anywhere with mosquitoes, the other person does not get bitten. I either have very sweet blood, or I exhale a lot (or both).
I LOVE to dance, all kinds.. IРІР‚в„ўll even line dance. It is definitely a bonus if you like to dance, or at least are not embarrassed by it, ;D.
I also like to do sedentary types of things: board games, cards – love them! I could play games for hours. I like to lie around and listen to music and watch my fish tank.
I love to read, particularly novels, but I also try to read non-fiction for self educational purposes. I love a good movie, but IРІР‚в„ўm picky about what I watch.
I love to cook and I like to learn different things. I prefer to eat in on most nights, though of course I love a good restaurant. People often think IРІР‚в„ўm a vegetarian because IРІР‚в„ўm picky about meat and I rarely order it in restaurants. But itРІР‚в„ўs not true, I just prefer meat home cooked. I can make really good meat balls and meat loaf. I also make really good pies.
I love my family, my daughter is a very special person to me – that probably goes without saying. I love being a mom, more than just about anything.
I love my work. I lucked out (in a way, I also worked hard!) and landed on a career path that I feel is perfect for me. I think the work is challenging and meaningful, and I hope to continue it as long as I can.