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Date someone special from Mountain View, United States. just a big teddy bear. like the outdoors and most anything to do with it. I have a job that takes up a lot of my time, so i like to be able to enjoy my time off outside or just watching tv or a movie.

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I am a super positive person who chooses to get busy really living life! I don't just want to plant myself in front of the TV or do the same old predictable things all the time. I try to spend my time doing things that I really enjoy: nurturing friendships, traveling to visit friends, and being involved in church. In the past year, I have taken a hot air balloon ride, driven from Arkansas to Florida, taken a beach vacation, and learned a little bit more about horseback riding. I also enjoy camping, boating, listening to live music, and exploring, but those are much more fun with someone else.
I'm a strong Christian and IРІР‚в„ўm looking for a man who is, too. Ideally, I hope to meet someone who really has a relationship with Christ.
A few tidbits about me: I would choose a wooded cabin over a 5-star hotel; something grilled over a white tablecloth dinner, and a country music concert over shopping. In other words, IРІР‚в„ўm pretty simple and looking for the same. I think its important for a woman to always look her best, but I can get ready in less than half an hour; you wonРІР‚в„ўt spend a lot of time waiting on me; early to bed, early to rise; I love pets but my travel schedule doesnРІР‚в„ўt allow for it. I hope to have a dog and/or a cat again someday.
While I do love both kinds of music (country AND western…okay, a little Christian, too), I have zero interest in clubs and bars. I don’t think I’m a strong conversationalist and I prefer small groups of people to larger ones; small churches, too. I am most interested in wholesome, family-type activities: attending a hometown parade, decorating the house on holidays, watching a high school football game, holding hands on a porch swing.
I am very loyal and appreciate being able to speak and listen openly with my partner. My friends would tell you that IРІР‚в„ўm strong because IРІР‚в„ўm not afraid to be by myself and that I will speak my mind without the best of filters. I donРІР‚в„ўt really place a strong value on political correctness and I wonРІР‚в„ўt hesitate to call a spade a spade, although I try to be careful not to hurt people's feelings.
Although my profile says I'm a social drinker, I am actually a very light drinker (average one a month or less) and could live the rest of my life without alcohol. I don't mind at all if my partner drinks, but it should be kept within reasonable limits.
I enjoy most any live sporting event and although I donРІР‚в„ўt know the rules of any of them, I enjoy learning. I love being around water, hanging out with friends, cooking out, country music concerts, and camping and hiking when the weather is just right. I walk a couple of miles every day and thatРІР‚в„ўs a priority in my life.
I love to travel and my idea of a fun adventure would be to rent an RV and spend a few weeks heading west, just seeing where the road takes us. There is so much to discover in this world, and I want to see it all. IРІР‚в„ўm a very curious person and IРІР‚в„ўm not intimidated to ask questions so that I can better understand something. I have a childlike appreciation for even the smallest things in life, and you will often see me literally stopping to smell the roses, watch a butterfly, or inspect a leaf close up.
IРІР‚в„ўm not looking for someone who hasnРІР‚в„ўt made mistakes in life, just someone who has learned from them. If I had to choose an ideal type of partner, IРІР‚в„ўm looking for someone who enjoys a simple lifestyle: A country boy who can build something, fix stuff, make something grow and isnРІР‚в„ўt afraid to work or get dirty. IРІР‚в„ўm not looking for a man who makes a lot of money, but I do want someone who has a respectable job and can manage the money he does make. Cowboys, farmers, and ranchers get extra points!
Send a wink or an email! It's not a committment. ;)
I believe that I have represented myself as accurately as possible, and all pictures posted are less than three years old.

Date people from Mountain View, United States. It's difficult to easily package myself and present it to others. I have strengths and faults, and don't feel bad about communicating both. I believe in being honest and as well. We're all busy, so better to give an idea up front of whether it makes sense to respond to me or not. So here goes:
•"Enigma wrapped in a riddle" - hard to figure me out? I come across as conservative, quiet yet outgoing, very serious - and I'm totally not, once you get to know me and I get comfortable with you. I guess an easy way to put it is, I'm weird but presentable
•Working up a huge sweat, carb bonking, and wearing myself out to the point of exhaustion on a long bike ride is pure heaven. I like to challenge myself physically
•Despite loving exercise and outdoor activity, I am not blessed with a great physique. And I sunburn very easily. Boo hoo!
•A little moody - I'm not a happy head. But I'm not Dr. Gloom. Just serious sometimes
•I can be cynical. Mom's a flaming cynic. I can also talk a blue streak - Mom's a hillbilly. Please pardon the profanity
•My sense of humor, when it comes out, is really out there, and quite strong
•Love to travel - then again, doesn't everyone?
•What a nerd - overeducated, love to read history, can bore anyone with loads of utterly useless facts. I write in bullet points!
•Humble - I am not arrogant, or at least try very hard not to be, and I don't handle "Master of the Universe" types very well. We're all water, carbon and calcium, right?
•Introspective - perhaps annoyingly so?
•I come from a very small (no cousins), non-nuclear family, which some probably find annoying
So who am I looking for? I think that is actually an arrogant thing to say. Everyone's a person, not a product we are trying to buy on a shelf.
Life is compromises and learning new things and how to learn with others is critical to happiness. So while the following is an ideal, I also recognize it probably does not exist, and it is hardly fair to expect someone else to be a perfect fit when almost certainly I'm not a perfect fit for others (and of course, we both would have "hidden faults" that are not shown in profiles).
My ideal match would:
•Be outdoorsy and enjoy physical activity. I thrive off a great workout outdoors - that's why I love it here so much. I cycle a lot - you don't have to, but tolerance of my love for this probably will be better for a match. I'm not a good match for those looking for someone who focuses on museums and fine arts
•Be somewhat geeky/brainy. I live for deep conversation - politics, religion, history. You'll be bored if you are looking for Joe Frat Boy. For some reason, I've always been attracted to those other people feel are dorky. Call me weird
•Be eccentric and open-minded. I don't do normal. How that is defined, is something we'd have to explore - difficult to do here. If you think of yourself as completely normal, I'll probably freak you out. Risks and pushing the envelope of conventionality are fun to me, as long as not illegal. Let's just say, I've never been to Burning Man, but I've always wanted to go
•Can tolerate some sensitivity. Hate to admit, I'm sensitive
•Have a soft spot for the "little guy", and have a solid liberal streak. I hate those that feel they are better than others due to money, education, whatever.
•Can be somewhat independent. I need "me" time - and I appreciate that others do too.
•The tough part - I don't do well with superficial types. I drive an Audi because it's comfortable, not for brand. I was just as happy with my 1997 VW Jetta until it disintegrated. Make-up detracts from natural beauty, glasses are sexy.
Is there a partner in crime out there?

Meet men and women from Mountain View, United States. Hi. I have a novel to write, but would rather save my stories for conversation.
I am looking for someone who has similar values as me, but is otherwise their own person. Optimism and curiosity make life interesting. Chemistry is important, but it's easier to see if it's there than to describe what makes it up. I am honest and unpretentious and I'm attracted to the same. Oh, and intelligence...and integrity...and a kind and generous heart.

Date single man from Mountain View, United States. I'm looking to meet someone special who will want to enjoy all life has to offer with me. If you are adventurous, fun, independent, and low key, I think we might make a match. I truly believe every first date has the potential to turn into a romance and a life-long commitment.
I enjoy spending time with someone who is friendly, relaxed, easy going, and happy. I do not have a checklist or a type. I like to get to know somebody first and then see where the relationship will go from there. My only requirement is that you are nice to people and animals. :-)
I'm going to describe myself as athletic, hard working, thoughtful, independent, loving, and willing to share with others. My friends would describe me as fun, giving, fair but stubborn, outgoing, too independent, but always willing to be there for my friends in times of need.
Having grown up in the Midwest, I can really appreciate what California has to offer. I love the Bay Area and traveling around looking for the ultimate vacation spots. Love the outdoors, especially Lake Tahoe, the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and small lakes in Northern Wisconsin.
My work as a software User Experience Designer for a start-up company is satisfying, but it does not define me or limit my options. I am grateful that I have a good job that allows me to enjoy life and spend time with good friends. But my family, friends, and close relationships will always take priority over my job or career goals.

Meet a soulmate from Mountain View, United States. Someone has once described my sense of humor as "very English". He was from Scotland though, so I'm not sure, if that was a compliment. ;) My friends would describe me as intelligent, thoughtful and considerate and they know that they can rely on me. When in the right mood and with the right person or people I can also be playful with a (sometimes) wicked sense of humor.
Originally I'm from Europe and I moved to the Bay Area about 13 years ago. One of the things I love about this area is the the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and different walks of life.
It is important to me that I enjoy my work and derive my own sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from it. My preferred lifestyle is a balanced one and I take the most delight in simple pleasures, a good meal, good conversations with a friend, going out dancing (Argentine Tango) or just a quiet evening at home. I am best at one-on-one conversations and prefer small groups over large ones. I can spend a vacation just as easily traveling to another continent as I can spending it at home.
I'd like to meet someone who also believes that living a good life and "being a success" are not the same things, someone who is warm-hearted, considerate and sincere, but also has a quick wit, a great sense of humor and perhaps a dose of sarcasm for good measure.
Do you enjoy stimulating conversations and heated discussions about everything and nothing? Great! How about quiet and thoughtful conversation about the things that really matter to you? Identical interests aren't important, in fact I'd enjoy to be exposed to new interests and experiences (with a few exceptions here such as jumping out of a plane ;) ). And hopefully you'd be open to exploring some of my interests as well.
Ease at conversation is important for a friendship to develop and a mutual physical chemistry to move beyond friendship. Not something you can determine by reading a profile, so if the above resonates with you, please take the next step and write.

Date someone special from Arkansas, United States. I'm easy going I like to be friends for everywhere I'm looking for happiness by the rest of my life I'm keeping a lot of love and waiting for someone who I can say I LOVE YOU it doesnt matter how hard I need to work or several things to do I just want to live into lovely relationship I hope the day arrives when can to sing happy songs and forget the bad and stay busy by the future

Meet a man from Arkansas, United States. The characteristic I'm attracted to in a person: intelligence, a sense of humor, honesty, kindness, someone with self-confidence and a zeal to try new things! I like someone with an open mind who can appreciate the simpler things in life.
As for myself, I can be described like a black lab, (very playful and yet laid back during those quieter moments). I’m a very directional person, who likes to finish what I start – yet flexible enough to know when to change. I’ve traveled extensively in Europe and Asia. I lived in Germany for almost four years. One of my vacations I really enjoyed was going to Egypt, seeing the great Pyramids, eating the local food and visiting the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo. I also like to travel to Maui for relaxations and snorkeling or hiking the volcano trails on the Big Island. Then there are times when I just enjoying staying in and cooking a nice meal and then doing absolutely nothing!

Date people from Arkansas, United States. It's difficult to describe yourself..I am passionate and love being in love..I am now separated and need someone to share my passion of life..Food, travel, friends, kids...
I have a huge heart!! I am loyal, honest and cannot tolerate lies!!!
I am looking for someone in a similar situation, friendly, intelligent..
Preferably someone who has traveled outside her country of birth ...I love international people ..I like natural people, not too much make-up, not artifical..
someone pretty but without the need of being a model..I just need to like inside and outside. At the end the inside is the most important...
Are you someone interested to share my passions or your passions (and may be ours)
kids welcome . I have 2 and love them so much....
I love vacation and travel..date, week end ..work is necessary but i do not live to work.I work to live a nice life that can be shared. I love crazy stuff and adventure :
I spent my honeymoon dog sledding, sleeping in igloo in the north of Canada above the polar circle..
In the relationship I am looking initially for friendship but with ultimate goal to move to a next step if things align well...

Meet men and women from Arkansas, United States. Ex-Wall Streeter returning to CA after a decade away. Move is part career reboot, part life style-related.
Looking for someone smart, sensual & sincere. Urbane, educated and well-traveled a must. Long hair a plus. Must love books, film, music, food and wine.
We may be a match if:
- You Are a Fully Formed Woman: I know that we are all a work in progress but I am looking for someone with substance. For me, this means a career, accomplishments, well thought-out opinions, a family that loves you, friends that will do anything for you, a balanced checkbook and zero credit card debt. I offer all of those things and would like you to do the same.
- You Have Been Tested: If - during all of the years that you've walked the Earth - Life hasn't knocked you flat on your bottom and made you question everything that you thought was true, then you are a very lucky girl. I envy you, but I don't want to go out with you. You probably don't have the emotional depth that I'm looking for.
- You Live the Examined Life: Whom did you reach out to when the chips were down? Family and friends are great. I'm sure they were there for you when you needed them most. After that though? Did you sit down with a therapist, spiritual adviser or mentor to dispassionately look at yourself? Did you learn something important about yourself - a lesson that you carry with you everyday? Do you understand your own journey?
- You Roll with the Punches: I know that I'm mixing metaphors here but life throws curveballs. Do you keep swinging? I want someone who doesn't give up and definitely doesn't sweat the small stuff.
- You Know How to Apologize & Compromise: Neither one of us has a monopoly on the truth or being right. How can we be partners if we don't know how to say sorry and bend for the other person?
- You Inspire Me / Are Inspired by Me: We need to make each other better, happier people. Otherwise, why be together?
Thanks for reading. Good luck on Match.com.

Date single man from Arkansas, United States. Hi there, nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read about me. :) It's very humbling and difficult to try to describe oneself without bragging, but still getting across why I think I'm a good catch. So, with your indulgence, here I go...
I moved to Mountain View from Los Angeles in February of 2010. I've been learning the area and would welcome a "tour guide" to show me the sights. Care to share your favorite spot with me? ;)
I'm spontaneous, multifaceted, laid back and down to earth. I appreciate style and design, and have street smarts. There's much more to me than meets the eye, and I take it as a compliment when people tell me I'm constantly surprising them. I know what's important to me, who I am, and where I'm going. I'm a good guy you can feel safe around, but also have a fun edge that will keep you on your toes. I'm adventurous, creative, romantic, playful, secure, driven, and responsible. Definitely low maintenance and laid back, I'm very easy-going. I'm a keen observer and love people watching. I enjoy going out - bars, movies, concerts, shopping - I'm up for just about anything. But I also enjoy staying in on a rainy night, fireplace burning, with a DVD and a bottle of wine. The woman I'm looking for is a composite of personalities, like me. I believe that appearances do count without making one superficial, and I hope you're as sexy in casual wear as you are in that little black dress every girl has in her closet. But don't misunderstand me, I'm not looking for a Barbie doll, I just want you to have a uniqueness all to yourself and own your personal style! Personality trumps all - playfulness is critical, as well as understanding and an easy-going attitude towards life. I try to be non-judgmental of others in my life, and not take the little things too seriously. I hope you feel the same; life's too short to be stressed out. I'm looking for someone who's attractive physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Surprise me! I'm not looking for the perfect woman, just the perfect woman for me. Make me think, make me smile and excite me, and I promise I'll do the same for you. I'm a firm believer in chemistry. Will we have it?
PS. Here's a time saver... I have a 19 year old son who lives in Seattle. He comes to visit me for a long weekend once every 3 to 4 months. I'll be perfectly honest... I just can't see myself starting over; I don't want more kids. If this is something that is very important to you, then I'm probably not the guy for you. If, however, it's a match with your future plans, or if you simply like my profile and want to get to know me and possibly hang out together, then by all means, contact me! I just wanted to be upfront with this particular issue so that I don't waste your time. :)
P. P. S. Please send me an email. NO WINKS! I promise I'll respond, whether I feel there's a match or not, and I'll always be polite. I will never ignore a letter that you put time and energy into. Show me what you're all about; share what interested you in my profile; say something - anything... intriguing.
Also, please have more than a single, obscure photo of yourself on your profile. In this day and age of electronics and cell phone cameras, there's just no excuse anymore to not having current, up close photos of yourself. It's great to see your pet, the places you've traveled, and a group shot of all your friends, but what I'd really like to see is a nice representative photo of YOU! And while I'm venting, what's up with women contacting me on their last day of membership? Please don't wait until the eleventh hour to write; it makes your authenticity highly suspicious.
P. S. The guy in the photo with me in the Crow Bar t-shirt was my best friend. I was pimping him out on this site, trying to get him a date as well. On April 18th, 2010, though, he passed away. He was 45. I still miss him terribly, and leave his photo on this profile to share with

Meet a soulmate from Arkansas, United States. I'm an active, separated (amicably), devoted dad who has half his time (almost) to share exploring all that the Bay Area has to offer. Rather than diving too deep, I'll just mention some of my favorite times (hopefully, that'll give you a sense for me)...ducking into a tent to avoid the rain during New Orleans' Jazz Fest and discovering that Tito Puente can make a snare drum sing...taking a friend up on an offer to see Lyle Lovett play at the Mountain Winery, expecting no more than an evening with a good friend, and discovering that Lyle can sing (boy can he)...dropping down into Huckleberry Canyon on THE perfect day at Sierra at Tahoe into waist deep powder...coaching my kids and watching them excel at whatever sport is in season...listening to Native Elements on the month's last Saturday at Pier 23 with good friends...randomly picking a winery to try in Napa and being blown away...
If any of these sound like fun to you, let me know. There's plenty of great things to do around here. Let's check some of them out.