Date men and women from United States. I like bright colors, sheer honesty, absurd humor, spicy Thai food, genuine kindness, Brazilian jazz, and realistic optimism. I love the pioneering spirit and freedom of California, which has made me more relaxed and creative. But IРІР‚в„ўve kept my East Coast ambition, strength, and values: I work hard, show up when I say I will, and am there for my friends and family no matter what. I try to live a meaningful, fun and creative life. As a therapist, IРІР‚в„ўve worked with kids in Oakland Public Schools and homeless women in Berkeley. IРІР‚в„ўm honored to help people, and I love that thereРІР‚в„ўs no such thing as an ordinary day--IРІР‚в„ўm continually surprised, humbled, and in awe of peoplesРІР‚в„ў life stories.
My passion for music makes room for Jeff Buckley, Suzanne Vega, Thelonius Monk, the Shins, Allison Krauss, Bob Dylan and Brahms, to start with. I love seeing anything live, whether it's at YoshiРІР‚в„ўs, Davies Symphony Hall or a hole-in-the-wall in the Mission. Have been playing piano and singing for years, and am starting to write some tunes.
I also love going to museums, movies, dance performances, and plays. I’d like to be fluent in Spanish one day, but for now I try to pick up what I can by reading Borges, watching Almodovar films or listening to “La Calle.” Enjoy being outdoors--staircase walks in SF, hiking in Tilden, last-minute road trips on Sunday, despite the laundry piling up. I’m adventurous in the sense of trying new things and exploring the world. Not a big physical risk-taker, although I did burn out the soles of my sneakers hiking an active volcano in Guatemala. I also have a reflective side to me, which I nurture by playing music, meditating, or reading.
My hope here is for a spectacular and supportive relationship. WeРІР‚в„ўll see success in each otherРІР‚в„ўs futures and help to achieve those goals. WeРІР‚в„ўll make each other laugh. IРІР‚в„ўll know our love is deep and true when your struggles and shortcomings are as dear to me as everything else about you. But letРІР‚в„ўs start by having a great first date.