Date men and women from United States / Arkansas / Oakland, 37 year old

Date someone special from Arkansas, United States. I am originally from DC born and raised; I moved to the bay from Denver in September 2011. I joined Match to meet a woman who is serious about meeting a man for initial friendship, dating, and possibly more. Don't worry I am not in a rush but I am not into playing games because time is our most important asset.
I am asked all the time why am I single, years ago I realized I was not ready to settle down and as I got older I focused on career instead of relationships. I really would like to meet the right woman who I can go on a date to dinner, comedy show, concert, etc. Dating and getting to know each other is essential to forming a healthy and lasting friendship which may turn into a relationship.
I am looking to meet a woman who is not afraid to date; she must want children and she needs to have a relationship with GOD. I hope to hear from you and who knows we may find ourselves on a date!

Meet a soulmate from Arkansas, United States. i've had luck on match in the past so, what the hell! i'm giving it another shot. maybe i'll meet someone i really vibe with.
a little bit about me:
- i am a paramedic who is currently expanding the ol' horizons and getting my prereqs out of the way for PA school.
- when i'm not studying or working i try to take it easy. i mix in few activities that stimulate my adrenal gland.
- i'm pretty mellow by nature.
- i like sarcasm, unless it's mean and directed toward me.
- my sense of humor is goofy and kind of absurd. wes anderson and the coen brothers films crack me up.
- i don't really care about politics, but most of my friends are liberals.
- i love my family.
- i prefer culture over ignorance.
- i'm not looking to get married tomorrow, and i'm not looking for a one night stand.
work and school are priorities for me. so the time we spend together (should we spend time together) will be full of quality! as opposed to quantity. at least 'till summer school's over. micro-bio currently. pretty brutal.
i'm looking for an individualistic woman. someone who has their own thoughts and ideas and isn't a blind follower of whatever it is they're following blindly. cuteness is up there too :)
if you are involved and/ or interested in two or more of following, we'll probably like each other:
the outdoors, bicycles, living in the moment, good beer, good wine, good sushi, oakland, slacklining, authenticity, rock climbing (i'm a newb), swing dancing, spontaneity, touching, medicine, sweating, art that doesn't exactly make you feel warm and fuzzy, snowboarding, good music, talking about the meaning of it all, some crazy awesome activity i've never tried but you're all into...
...and there you have it.
thanks for checking out my profile.
good luck finding what ever it is you're looking for.
unless you're looking for me, in which case, stop wasting time and give me a wink or an email for crying out loud!!
-B

Date people from Arkansas, United States. Novelisttherapist maverick who cares more about today than tomorrow seeks fun hang out homieloverfriend for the end of the world party that's bound to come down soon. All obligations to save the world are being shirked in favor of comfort, adventure, and good times. Former borderline lunatics encouraged to apply. Those still on meds for this that or the other know that this area is a trigger zone and will probably result in another trip to the hospital. Friendship is a must.

Meet single man from Arkansas, United States. I strive for a balanced lifestyle between work/ play, and have a deep appreciation for natural beauty. I cherish being in the mountains, desert, forests, ocean, and equally want community, family, friends and the urban existence to be a part of my life. Ok, maybe I could do without the urban existence some day, but for now it serves me well. Without giving away too much...I'm : Fun and Confident (non arrogant); Driven but Relaxed; Pragmatic and Spiritual; Laughter and Tears; Loyal; Affectionate; Creative. And Native to the Bay.
I'm looking for a woman who: Takes herself seriously, but not too seriously. Laughing at one's self, I find, is a necessity. Besides, humility is golden with me; Know what you want out of life (or know how to get there if you're not already there), but relish spontaneity; Is a whole-hearted giver as well as an appreciative receiver; Is emotionally, and spiritually present; A traveled mind seems the wiser...
Is this you?

Date men and women from Arkansas, United States. Thanks for stopping by. Before you get to the core of my profile ladies, let me give you something to ponder....A gentleman opposed to their enfranchisement once said to me, women have never produced anything of any value to the world. I told him the chief product of the women had been the men, and left it to him to decide whether the product was of any value.
I have a passion for sports, business and social interaction. I work hard and enjoy the fruits of my labor. I'm ambitious and humble. I enjoy the simple things in life and appreciate an open mind.
My parents have been married for 43 years and I would love to have what they have. It's so inspiring to be a witness to such a strong union.
I admire an independent, strong, ambitious, sexy, classy woman with substance. A woman that has a good heart and one that can be my friend. A woman that is playful, caring, has a sense of humor, great outgoing personality and doesn't take life so seriously. If you fit the description, please feel free to send me a message.

Meet a man from Arkansas, United States. Hello ladies.
-Raise your hand if you are looking for the next (and hopefully best) great thing in your life...keep reading if your hand is still up.
-Now keep your hand high if you feel you are worth the weight of the earth in gold...still up?
-keep it up if you consider yourself caring, loving, friendly, sympathetic, amazing, well rounded, funny and full of life! Still raised huh? Let's make this a little harder...
-reach for the stars if you love being treated like a lady...with respect, passion and doors opened for you (not because it is expected, but because it is appreciated)
-If you love to cook with the man you are dating (yes, I said WITH ;-))
-If you love great wine, great people, great sunsets, walks and hikes in the woods, days at the beach, GREAT wine (did I say that already?), riding bikes, entertaining friends and loved ones, dancing, concerts in the park, great food, sports (playing...anybody can watch, but maybe going to baseball games, basketball and football isn't so bad), scary movies (if not, you can bury your head in my shoulder) and festivals...farmer's markets...etc...
-Still here? Okay, a little about me...
I was born and raised in Oakland, CA and love it here. I do tend to gravitate toward a little more coastal areas though...like San Diego, San Rafael/Larkspur area, etc...I received a scholarship to Boston University for music and lived there for a few years enjoying all it had to offer (including its close proximity to Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island New York and yes...the Jersey shores...not so bad back then...lol). From there, I came back and began school out here for sports medicine...great experience, but needed something else. I have worked all my life and wouldn't have it any other way. I have traveled...mostly to lands connected to the good old USA...Canada, Hawaii, Mexico...but would love to visit the following...Italy, Greece, Spain, Ukraine, Ireland...and on and on.
I like sports, camping, hiking, going out with that special someone, cooking, great wine, concerts.......etc...! I can have fun doing almost anything and usually do! I think some of the best times in life are spent with great friends, great music and great conversation. I would just like to meet a person who is willing to build a relationship from the ground up...taking the time it takes to get to know each other, but not afraid to fall in love in the process of doing so. I am a hopeless romantic and believe that true love is an attainable bliss (but I am aware sometimes bliss takes hard work and effort to achieve)
I am a one woman man and love to show the person I am with every bit of that attention as much as possible.
I have always said, if you want to hear the truth, simply ask me a question. I believe honesty is a forgotten art form!
Be yourself, be kind, be aware and all will fall into place.
Take care and good luck in this adventure.
Joe

Date someone special from Oakland, United States. I'm trying to balance corporate life with my favorite activities. I want to buy a house and renovate it, because I have a lot of energy and creativity. I want to figure out how to stop killing house plants. I don't need my partner to do any of the sports that I do, but it would be fun if she did at least one of them. Are there any cyclist, runners, mountain climbers, or surfing girls out there? What about tennis or sailing? I'll show you my dancehall moves, and we can work on some ballroom maneuvers for when we get old. But mostly, I want to wake up, make some nice coffee and just enjoy whatever. Only kind, loving, and genuine persons welcome!

Meet a soulmate from Oakland, United States. I'm a college graduate, funny, great personality, honest, adventurous, along with enjoying finding new hidden dining locales, exploring new hiking trails from Mount Tamalpais to the Rainforest in South America, I always treasure pushing culinary skills with trying a new recipe, and I always like to bring my camera along when I travel to expand my photography collection of exotic new places.
I looking to find someone is lighthearted, likes to have fun, lives every day like its their last, having a sense of humor is a huge plus, someone that enjoys good food coupled with good conversation, I hope that you are physically active and enjoys the beauty of the outdoors, and that can laugh a lot....laughter is good for the soul.
Don't be scared....its easy...just send me an email...you'll be surprise we probably have more in common than you think ;)

Date people from Oakland, United States. Hello Ladies,
Let me be different and jump into how I see match would work for me.
For those with short attention spans(LOL) I'll throw out a
Acronym.
G - Get to know you
D - Dating
R - Relationship
(G)et to know you. Pretty straight foward don't you think. I can tell you about me online but I feel that's more like a resume. I'd like to think of myself as a person than as words.
(D)ating. To me dating is getting together and getting to know each other in person not the person on paper and spending time with each other. I have no expectation and neither should you but you already have the basics handled like being happy and optomistic great head on her shoulders or uses head and shoulders for her shampoo..J/K, a lady that likes to laugh.
(R)elationship. Ladies, that's why
I put up the Acronyms in order. GDR. If we have the first two handled then it's possible to move to the Relationship. See there's a method to my madness.
I would tell you more - but it I'll stick with my GUNS and stay with the first part of my crazy acronym.
"(G)ET TO KNOW YOU..."
Don't be shy - if you would like to meet, please feel free to write me and lets see if we "connect"
Who knows? I might like you too. At the very least, maybe we can be friends.
Signed
-Me

Meet single man from Oakland, United States. Description? These first-impression, best-foot-forward e-intro's are always kinda quizzical...but ok. I'm basically back on the scene after a year of tremendous personal and professional growth, interested in meeting someone who has a positive outlook on life, can laugh at the punchline...and enjoys making the most of out otherwise trivial situations. If you lean towards ambivalence when it comes to holding commitments on any level, then I'm probably not the right fit; I'm old enough and have dated enough that I'm pretty discerning in 2012.
I'm a somewhat introspective, mixed brotha who loves to travel (who doesn't, right?) and experience all things serendipitous, sip a good cocktail and reflect on what's making the world go 'round.
If you're reading this, you're probably here because you share the same compass trying to navigate the SF/Bay dating scene.
Hopefully you: smell good, don't have ex issues, won't look at me with complete contempt if I bust out into a cheesy, circa-late-90's shoulder bounce when seeing (or eating) something that really excites me...
I'm serious, "professional" and mature about a lot of things, yet have an inherently nerdy side also -- aka if you need a line recited from any of the six Star Wars films, I'm your guy.
Thanks for reading.

Date men and women from Oakland, United States. What friends say about me: “you’re compassionate, understanding … passionate, driven … insightful, caring”. I’m also healthy and adventurous, and I’m studying business and nutrition. Meanwhile cooking and keeping fit are a big part of my life
You’re smart, you’re sensitive, and you’ve travelled to far off places. Art, movies, culture, as well as good food, good wine, good company, good laughs – you love these things in your life. And good health – you look after your mind, body and spirit
I fell in love with the Bay area whilst visiting travel buddies last year (who christened me “Huguru”!). Exploring and living my passions enticed me to leave the UK, leave Brazil and move here. Now I’d love to explore the city with you and see ... where the moments take us!

Meet a man from Oakland, United States. Spent most of my life in the deep South. I have a fond affection of simpler times and lives. I consider myself an old soul but know that I still have the childish humor of a teenager.
I would like a lower maintenance, higher IQ, sweet girl who can consistently remind me that she is smarter than I am.