Date men and women from United States / California / Sherman Oaks, 47 year old

Date people from Sherman Oaks, United States. I'm the reliable, one-woman man type, a rare gentleman, also interesting and fun to be around. If you enjoy exploring the cultural and natural world and sharing your thoughts in conversation, I'm interested to meet you! Bad manners, shallow people, or being overweight are not my tastes. Foreign-born and smarter than I am are both BIG pluses!
I especially appreciate sincerity, intelligence, healthy living, and a sense of humour. You are smart enough to realize you can't know someone from these profiles. It's all about character, yours and mine. I'm looking for a genuine relationship and best friend.
More info.: UCLA graduate, CPA, finance professional, easy-going, funny( ! ), down-to-earth, well-traveled. A few of my passions are cooking, reading, music, current events, nutrition, skiing, the beach, hiking, museums, history, animals, nature and wide open spaces. I'm told I look better (and less serious) in person. Favorite foods: sushi, italian, chinese, korean, seafood, anything spicy and healthy, vegetable and wine lover.
My work location is downtown L.A., regular hours Monday to Friday.
I'll be really impressed and charmed if you send me a note!

Meet a soulmate from Sherman Oaks, United States. Is it me, or do these profiles all sound alike? Does your choice come down to looks, job, hobies? It's impossible to know if you click simply by reviewing a profile. I wish us all luck with this silly game. Here's mine, I hope you get a laugh, at the very least.
Happy, funny (not because I'm bald), sort of fit, energetic, self confident, outgoing, and many more adjectives. But here's the best part; I'm me, and NEVER pretend to be anyone else.
True story; A sweet old lady walks over to me at Gelson's and says "You have such lovely curls. Too bad you're bald." I laughed and gave her a giant hug, then stole the bell peppers out of her cart.
Don't be too quick to judge me. No, I'm not clean cut, but I am clean. I was a suit and tie guy for many years. I was an executive manager for one of LAs biggest car dealership groups. I left it and opened my own biz. I had a shop with close to 30 employees for 10 years. I walked away from all that maddness two years ago, and haven't looked back. I'm in the process of starting something new, and am very excited about it. My hair doesn't conform to the business world. But I like it. 90% of my friends are clean cut entrepreneurs, often telling me to clean up. Nope. I've discovered freedom, peace, and a strong sense of what's important in life.
I'm goal oriented and often achieve what I set out for. That's why I'm optimistic about this attempt at an online match. I stay physicaly active, but can't escape the foodie inside me (and neither can my belly). I get overly focussed in business, but goof off more than most kids. I'm in for anything adventurous, fun, or challenging. Yes, I can come out to play. I hold doors open, nice to waiters, have many friends, keep a clean house, children like me, parents like me, I like me, I'm potty trained, and bathe at least once a week. I am very social, and I get along well in any circle. I'm often the one to start a conversation with total strangers. Few things are more fun than exploring new places (hiking trails, travel, restaurants, road trips, etc.). My flaws: I pack too much for trips, I speak too openly, and my hair is falling faster than the economy. I prefer: Stereo over TV, entertaining at home over the club scene, dogs over cats, outdoors over indoors, casual over dressy, Dexter over Houswives of, spicy over sweet, face to face over email. My looks? Well, some don't care for my hair style (what style?). Some do. Long curls with a nice giant shiny spot on top. Similar to a clown or Gallagher. I've got a personality that works well in any circle, and a character that keeps people close. I'm well known and respected in my community, well traveled, smart, good in business, involved in community affairs, and I love adventure. Few dares have been refused, and new challenges are always welcome. I want to meet someone real, intelligent, who enjoys life, figured out what truly matters, at peace, and isn't caught up in the whole "list of dating criteria" bullet points. We all have some baggage from the past, let's just learn from it and leave it in the past. I hope technology doesn't make magic and romance obsolete. I posted pictures to help describe my personality. I have several "cleaned up" shots (suit tie, tame hair), but they're old and boring. The only possible reason you'd pass on me would be my wild hair. Get over it, live a little. It'll be fun.
I am truly unique, in a very good way. I'm at peace, and living a pretty good life. Man, I feel like I'm trying to sell a used car.
Feel free to make the first contact, favorite me, or just wink. That's pretty damn cool!!!
This has gotten way too long. Thanks for reading it. Sweet dreams.

Date people from Sherman Oaks, United States. ME:
If you were to bump into me out and about, you probably wouldn't notice me right away, but if you ended up talking to me (mostly because I'll strike up a conversation with just about anyone), you'd discover IРІР‚в„ўm smart and I'm funny. I'm honest and upbeat, maybe not an optimist, but a realist who makes the best of any situation. I donРІР‚в„ўt aspire to be anyone other than me. I masquerade as a responsible adult but my sister's kids would tell you IРІР‚в„ўm as much fun as any of their friends. I believe itРІР‚в„ўs healthy to break (some) rules; that itРІР‚в„ўs good to do things that scare you as long as no one loses an eye; and that getting older isnРІР‚в„ўt the same thing as getting old.
I've come to realize that disagreements can be good, but fighting is counterproductive and I've absolutely learned to choose my battles. I've run 26.2 miles for a Tiffany necklace - four times (aah, motivation), but I'm not the sort of girl who expects a guy to buy one for her. IРІР‚в„ўll tease you if you donРІР‚в„ўt like roller coasters, but it's OK if you make fun of my irrational fears. I think getting lost is funny and only sissies read directions before assembly. I know that education and intelligence have little to do with degrees and academia, and everything to do with being open-minded and intellectually curious.
I am seriously funny, a slacking overachiever, a haphazard perfectionist, a gregarious wallflower, a pragmatic dreamer, an early-rising night owl, a responsible procrastinator, a generous spendthrift, a junk-food-loving health nut, an adventurous creature of habit, a frequently barefoot shoe freak, a marathon-running lazybones, a slang-loving grammar fanatic, a patron of the (low-brow) arts, a discerning beer-lover, a savvy naif, an old soul with a youthful heart, a gen Xer whose spirit and mind belong more to generation Y. I have a hot pink (suede) tool belt, and I know how to use it. I'm open-mindedly selective (which is entirely different than being selectively open-minded), older than most people guess, more sensitive than I let on, more attractive than you'd expect, but probably not nearly as hot as you hope I am.
YOU:
You're literate enough to read between the (above) lines, analytical enough to understand that the sum of the parts is invariably greater than the whole, and you have the intellect to grasp that sometimes the thing you never thought you wanted turns out to be exactly what you need. You're not clinging to a past decade, your socio-cultural interests likely skew younger, but you occasionally find yourself sounding like one of your parents ("damn kids get off my lawn....")
You are balanced and happy with who you are and where you are in life. You vote. You don't smoke. You don't drink beer in cans. You (hopefully) like stupid movies. You wonРІР‚в„ўt share all my interests but will support my enthusiasm for whatever inspires me. You keep your word. You're active - not a couch potato, but not a gym rat either.
You recognize the importance of balance and moderation (in all things, including moderation). You realize there's more value in imperfection than perfection, that success isnРІР‚в„ўt always measured in material things, and living a rich life doesnРІР‚в„ўt require money. You know the ugly truth is better than a pretty lie. You're responsible but not uptight; you are a big kid at heart but definitely know how to act like a grow-up when it counts. You get that being a couple doesnРІР‚в„ўt mean doing EVERYTHING together. You're not perfect and donРІР‚в„ўt expect me to be; but you strive to be a better person and will help me do the same.

Meet a soulmate from Sherman Oaks, United States. OK let me start out first by saying,.I look exactly like my photos. I live in the SFV. I'm a happy go lucky person. I enjoy all the usual things, going to the movies, cooking, renting movies, dining out, bowling, roller skating, snow skiing. I'm a pretty easy going person looking for the same in someone else.

Date a woman from Sherman Oaks, United States. I'm a Mid-West gal that has been living in LA since 86...I would say, and feel friends would agree, I'm funny, always trying to find the humor in most situations, sweet, smart, multi-talented, out going, little to no baggage, caring and loyal. I'm a bit private, so I'd rather share more about myself when we chat or meet. My favorite things are travel, giving to others, making a deal, and cooking for my friends and potential lover. I'm looking for a committable, charismatic, charming, successful, cherishing, hilarious, flexible, grown up man, who knows how to treat a woman. I love an ambitious man with a laid back nature, and a desire that makes our relationship a priority. I love children and am very open to being apart of all that entails. I'm ready to get out there laugh and enjoy life with a great man!..No one's perfect, however, two people can be perfect together.

Meet men and women from California, United States. I am recently single looking for a relationship that is fun and could lead to a serious commitment.
Looking for someone who enjoys the outdoors, hole-in-the-wall to fine dining and weekend travel.
I always have a great joke to share, and my golfclubs are ready to go.
How about yours?

Date someone special from California, United States. Hmm...
I am extremely playful, pretty resourseful (I can fix many things), well-educated, down-to-earth (now there's a hackneyed expression), sentimental (tear up when I come across my kids' baby shoes), very affectionate, impulsive, and creative (professionally and recreationally). I am very active, preferring to spend most of my free time outdoors (hiking, sailing, exploring, touring, traveling, skiing, and snorkeling).
I am just now realizing that I seem fond of using parentheses.
My life is dichotomous, as it is for most of us with shared custody. For half of every week I am Mom to my two sassy but lovable children. For the other half, (after I have recovered from the first half), my free time is my own. I get to live like a single person again, enjoying adult conversations and activities. I have grown to love this dual lifestyle, although it did take awhile to appreciate it's benefits. I am also returning to a career in architecture after a very long child-centered hiatus.
I am a bit of a novice to both online dating and dating in general (which probably explains my optimism).
I suppose meeting someone who understands the pleasures and the frustrations of raising children would be a plus, since parenting plays a big role in my life.
I would love to meet someone for a long-term romance who is passionate, emotionally healthy, enjoys witty banter as much as I do, is up for big adventures (e.g. travelling to exotic places) as well as smaller ones (e.g. exploring unfamiliar parts of LA, or checking out a recently opened art exhibit or play), and who finds himself, at this stage in life, also surprisingly optimistic.

Meet people from California, United States. At some point in time you look at your life and say to yourself,"this makes me happy" or "this is not right for me". It takes some time to get there but when you do - you have reached the sweet spot in life. Everything is in balance and you know who you are and what you want. Well...I'm there. Good friends, my children, lots of laughter, a career I am very excited about and adventurous travel tops the list. However, life is best enjoyed with a partner and someone who loves the ocean, (diving, kayaking, boating) and downhill skiing is going in the right direction. I am happiest surrounded by nature and find a balance in my life there. I am looking for someone that is spontaneous yet grounded.
My interests are too varied to list here-suffice it to say-I try to make the most of every experience be it an evening at the Hollywood Bowl or a class V rafting trip.
Chemistry, passion, physical attraction-we all want it and it takes two to keep it alive. I know I am capable of taking care of myself but I do love a gentleman, someone that treats a woman like a lady.
Good luck to all of you in your search and enjoy the journey.
P.S. Gentlemen, I am receiving quite a few e-mails with no pictures attached to your profiles. I do not respond to profiles without pictures. We are all in this together. If I have the guts to basically "publicly display" my life on this site-I certainly want a man with as much chutzpah as I have. We all have reasons that this may be uncomfortable for us but isn't most of life about taking risk? Buck it up!

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am looking for someone who is easy to hang out with. Someone who is confident and strong, and loves people. Easy to talk to, and laugh with. Someone who likes to chill and watch a movie while I cook dinner, but is not the least bit hesitant to go out and listen to music or meet friends for a drink.

Meet a woman from California, United States. I am fun, friendly, strong and independent. I'm comfortable and confident in the woman I've become, but also acknowledge that I am a work in progress. There are always lessons to learn and room for improvement. I'm not the kind of girl that spends hours playing with my hair and make-up. Life is too short to be staring at myself in the mirror.
I prefer the ocean to the mountains. Hunting for seashells and cool looking rocks is a hobby IРІР‚в„ўve had since I was a little girl. I like to watch sports more than participate in them. Primarily because I suck at any sport that requires coordination, and that rules out most sports. At least I can laugh at myself. You should watch me bowl ... if you can call it that! Heck, IРІР‚в„ўm lucky I can walk and talk at the same time! There is definitely a reason why my mother didnРІР‚в„ўt name me Grace!
I am a special person and am looking for a special person. I'm looking for someone who can make me laugh til I think I'm gonna pee in my pants, have a good conversation, let me cry when I need to (remember, I'm a girl... we do that sometimes) and talk me down from the ledge on rare occasions. I promise to reciprocate. I like doing things and hanging out with someone that I can be completely comfortable with. You know when youРІР‚в„ўre tired, donРІР‚в„ўt really feel like going out, and just want to veg in front of the TV in your sweats and not even talk to each other, but it is totally ok because you're together?
Well, enough about me. If any of this info has peaked your curiosity, send me an email.

Date men and women from United States. Here I sit, in front of the computer thinking... "What should I write???" I know I'm supposed to sell myself, but I've never been a used car salesperson, or worked in the lingerie department at Nordstrom, so it is difficult, but I'll give it the old college try! I enjoy close relationships with my friends and family and like to hang out with them as often as possible. I love all the "foot sports" hiking, skiing, skating. You might have seen me recently at The Fox and the Hounds, a sushi bar in Studio City, The Getty or hiking and camping in beautiful Yosemite. I also completed The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk in November 2010. This was my 6th time participating and I reached my goal of raising $2300.00 to help fund breast cancer research and find a cure. My friends tell me my best features are my beautiful, shiny red hair, sparkling green eyes, and bright smile. I am comfortable in jeans and hiking boots, capri pants and sandals, or a little black dress with killer stilettos. Oh, and by the way, did I mention I'm a teacher? And can you tell by my photos that I like dogs? Did I also mention that I can whip up something yummy in the kitchen at a moments notice? I am a bit of a girly girl so I do like a bit of make-up and to smell sweet for a date. I'm amazingly witty but also intelligent, irreverent and silly. If you are lucky enough to get my number, this will become immediately apparent.

Meet someone special from United States. I'm a proud mom of three teenagers (well mannered and polite teenagers). They are the center of my life and I won't compromise on that. I need to find somebody that will share that with me and still be able to focus on me. I have a cynical outlook on life with all I've been through, so a strong man is a must... As you can see, I say what I feel even if you don't want to hear it. I don't like jealousy, secrets, lies. I don't know what I want in a man, since I haven't been looking for the last 30 years! I haven't traveled but would love to with that right person. I'm out of shape, but working on that, I love to laugh and do things on the spur of the moment... As my friends all tell me... you can't say there's nobody out there for you if you don't take a chance and look.