Date men and women from United States / California / Berkeley, 36 year old

Date men and women from Berkeley, United States. I've lived in the Bay Area for over nine years now and absolutely love it here! I always enjoy meeting new people and finding new and exciting things to do here. Of course, finding new and exciting things to do in the Bay Area is very easy indeed because there's definitely something for everyone here.
People would probably say that I'm a very motivated and determined person who sets goals for himself and strives to achieve them, but at the same time loves to have fun and try new and fun things. I love running, cycling, hiking, working out, going to a cafe to do some reading, going to a sports game, watching movies, and going out to a pub or restaurant on a Friday or Saturday night. I especially enjoy attending live music shows, museums, art shows, theatrical performances, and even just going to a random art gallery and viewing all the magnificent works of art there. I've really started to appreciate the arts more and more as I discover so many interesting places here.
I'd love to meet that special person in my life to hang out with and have fun! I hope to talk with you soon :-)

Meet people from Berkeley, United States. I like meeting new people and I love hearing their life stories. I travel extensively to meet people and learn about their culture. Just this year alone, I have visited Korea, Brazil, and Greece. I have not planned my next adventure as yet, any suggestions?
Mine is probably the oldest story in the book. I have a great education and a successful career. However, this success has come at the cost of personal relationships.
I am known as a mature, loyal, genuine, thoughtful, and knowledgeable person. I am quirky and I have goofy sense of humor. I like the simple things like, taking long walks through the neighborhood. A few of my favorite things: blossoms, fall colors, foreign movies, nieces/nephews, animals, playing sports, and Sunday brunch.
I am generally attracted to people who are authentic, open and like to share. I value heart over mind and prefer friends who do the same. I am looking for someone who has a large heart and an open-mind. Intelligence is huge turn on for me.
If you would like to view my pics from my trips, you can do so on instagram (same username)

Date a man from Berkeley, United States. I’m a hard working, down to earth, easy going guy, that says just about anything to make you laugh. Between work and finishing my dissertation for a PhD, I keep pretty busy. like to unwind with friends and family as much as I can. Whether hiking, rafting, snowboarding, boating, kayaking, cycling, camping, fishing or SCUBA diving, I love being in the outdoors. That's part of the reason I chose to pursue a career in natural resource management and work as a fishery biologist. I also enjoy city life, going to shows, bars and enjoying fine dinning. A movie marathon with a fire in the fireplace on a rainy night is great too. I’m open to new experiences and traveling.
I’m looking for someone with her own passions and interests. Witt, intelligence, common sense, motivation, a good sense of humor and a kind heart are all things I value. More than anything, I am looking for someone that makes me happy and vice versa. The rest is chemistry. If you’re interested, give me a wink or say Hi!

Meet a soulmate from Berkeley, United States. I'm just back from Gay Ski Week in Aspen. I had a fabulous time and might make it an annual event. And I did come away confident that if I were gay, I wouldn't need to spend my time at match.com, but it can be a dull straight world out there. I'm going to make the best of it though, so here's the latest from my team of profile wizards:
In a nutshell, I'm a fit, active engineer raised by academics and no matter what activities I engage in, I still seem to identify myself more with how I think than all the activities I do. I'm very close with my family, enjoy socializing, and would describe myself as friendly and optimistic even if my humor can be black at times. I'm looking for someone extra sharp, fiercely creative and productive, fit, ready to partner with me in activities and eager to share her own world with me.
All that said, let me still bore you with a few facts about my lifestyle that I have yet to weave in more smoothly:
I usually have some physical activity on the menu 5 or 6 days a week. My favorite past time is playing soccer -- I captain a team -- but an opponent crushed my ankle a few months ago, so I've been cycling and practicing yoga a lot lately. This spring, I have a share up in Tahoe and a season pass, so I'll be skiing, snowboarding, and wouldn't also mind doing some skate skiing, x-country or snowshoeing again this season. I took a cycling clinic the other day on ascending/descending, so when I'm not in the snow, I'm looking forward to putting what I learned into action.
I've had my job in the semiconductor industry for over 10 years now. [Actually, I just quit, and have a new job in SF]. It offers a comfortable outlet for my creativity and my work there provides a sense of accomplishment, although I make plenty of time for other activities. In the past, I've coached youth soccer teams and volunteered at a local school. Most recently, I spent a bunch of time earning a yoga teacher certification (it wasn't completely my chai latte but if you need your chakras realigned, I can recommend someone). Other ways I spend my time are reading, playing jazz piano and following the english premier league.
I also am an eager traveller, whether it's up to Tahoe, up the coast, or anywhere in the west. I've traveled in Europe, Asia and Central America and the Caribbean, although my passport hasn't gotten any interesting stamps in the last couple of years (sorry, Canada). [Update: I had my passport stamped in Indonesia recently. It's a great place for eating and diving, and probably some other things too, but that's all I got around to on my latest trip. ]
Also, I really am 5'10". Everything else might be lies, but bring a tape measure (or a ruler and a sextant) when we meet and find out for yourself. (Bring a polygraph machine to find out about everything else -- I'd love to see one).

Date single man from Berkeley, United States. I settled in Berkeley in 94' while in college. I'm a tech entrepreneur with worldly experience and an adventurous soul. I take a balanced approach to work, play, and health, I love music.. I have a sarcastic but kind sense of humor ;) for fun, I play records and mess around with audio equipment which I used to do for the SF Symphony. My background is in engineering and finance. I like to improvise while on vacation and outings in general. I run a solar power design and installation co with an office in Berkeley.
Here are some of the places which have helped to shape who I am:
Key West, Hollywood, Jamaica, Bahamas, Coral Gables, Bombay India, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, New York, and Venice beach. I have both a bohemian and conservative back ground which gives me chameleon powers.
My iPod has a mix of garage, break beats, 80's disco.
I am looking for a well balanced, worldly, beautiful, naturally nice woman.

Meet someone special from Berkeley, United States. I'm looking for a smart, fun lady who likes to explore, be outdoors, travel the world, and actively works to make her dreams come true. A great match would be someone who values the beautiful place we live, and seeks to make things better -- while maintaining a sense of humor and balance over life's ups and downs. And if you're not prone to some sarcasm and laughter, things probably won't work out :)
I live in Berkeley and work in San Francisco -- which to me, is the best of both sides of the bay. My house is near Tilden, and I'm frequently hiking or wandering about this beautiful place we live. I'm working, exploring, and learning (hmm, that sounds like Anthony Bourdain). I love to travel, enjoy the outdoors (hey, it's camping season -- time to get out there), and really enjoy my job building great entertainment technology. I'm passionate about my friendships and social relationships. I put a lot of time into what I do, so I pick what's important and leave the rest behind. I love my family even if they drive me a little crazy some times. And I make a mean curry, gazpacho, and can throw down some champion BBQ (and due to years of living in Berkeley -- I also end up cooking a lot of vegetarian and vegan snack). I usually maintain a general sense of optimism regardless of the situation -- I tend to think people's perspectives on things drive a lot of their happiness.
Travel has been central to my life, though I'm trying to spend a lot more time at my home these days. I've lived in Mexico and Thailand (in a non-creepy way, thanks for asking), and have visited upwards of 50 countries. I travel for work and for fun, and love finding (and sharing) some unique corner of the world (especially places with Scuba!). I like to try and cook dishes from my travels -- living in the Bay I like finding the one corner with great ramen noodles, or Oaxacan quesillo.
I'm a big reader -- I loved The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and the Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet were awesome books. I like Neal Stephenson, Richard Russo, Vonnegut, and Philip Roth. I loved the Famished Road, and really enjoyed a lot of the classic novels I've read: Madame Bovary, Anna Karenina. and the like. My sister and I keep a pretty solid book exchange. I have a soft spot for the 3 Musketeers (Dumas is awesome), and don't understand why someone can't make a decent movie about it ( just saw a new poster for another attempt at it -- and it looks awful). I'll also tear through a sci-fi or fan-tasty series (Game of Thrones! Night Circus!) on a long trip -- guilty delicious pleasures. Oh, and I like Spanish lit a lot -- magical realism such as Marquez and Allende. And Borges is a deity who should be allowed to rule.
I love all sorts of music (from indie rock, to hip-hop, classical and jazz) and love spending time at concerts, festivals, or other live music venues. Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Cut Copy, Yacht, Belle & Sebastian, the Dodos, and many others come to mind. I've recently been listening to a lot of Dawes, Allo Darling, Destroyer, Black Keys, and I went to the Rufus Wainwright show recently.
I'm comfortable in my skin, and happy to lead or support depending on the situation. I'm a good planner, but don't get to stressed out if plans change -- those are usually some of the most fun memories overall. So if you're a a smart, fun lady who knows how to balance her personal and professional life, drop me a line. If you're a little bit fiesty and/or geeky, that's definite plus. And if you want to explore, want to be with someone who makes you laugh, and you're open to more -- I could be your guy.

Date people from California, United States. I'm well-educated and love to enjoy and explore life. Pretty out-going, active, and good at socializing. At the same time, I like quiet and peaceful time with my partner. I enjoy the company of my friends and family and try to spend much time to nurture the relationship. I'm looking for someone I can share laughter and stories, have new experiences together, and enjoy each other. I am sporty (tennis, skiing, walking, yoga), artsy (ceramics/pottery, photography), and homy (love cooking, gardening)...and very affectionate. I love what I do professionally (educator/trainer/consultant) and I am quite adventurous in many ways.
I recently finished my graduate degree, and moving to SF area for a job at a university (Yes, I love university environment!). I'm a little nervous about the transition to a new place, since I don't know many people in SF. My positive thinking says "It'll be so much fun to venture into something new!" To be honest, I recently got divorced, so my wound is still new. I am not the type to sit still and wait. So here I am, introducing myself, hoping to slowly start feeling tingly again. New career, new place, new circle of friends...it will be fun!
I prefer someone who likes weekend cafes/brunches, art galleries, jazz bars, cozy movie nights (Italian and French movies!), salsa dancing (not a good dancer, but like to go out from time to time), fine dining, happy hours, sharing recipes and cooking (I find this very intimate.), tennis (Love it!), skiing (used to not miss a season), beach time (Miss those beaches in Hawaii), and traveling around the world. I know...this is a long list... Looking for someone to explore some of these together :-) But the bottom line, what I really like is an honest, cuddly, smiley, passionate, sensual, and adventurous person, who likes to spend cozy time and explore new things together (and build family together, if we click!). I am also open to making new friends in SF area, since I am very new here.
This online thing is new for me, so I donno if this really works. Feel free to drop me a line!

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. Never thought that I would, but I have. Completed a profile on Match.com, that is. I can now quiet those that continue to use the ever so classic cliche with me, "Don't knock it until you try it".
While I can be a creature of habit and routine, I love to do new things that I have not done before or visit new places I have not been. Somewhat of a contradiction? Yes.
I am an East Bay Area native. Fled this incredibly unique place after high school and lived my version of "Different World" in Atlanta for seven years. Landed in the gulf inferno of Houston for four years before moving to the postcard city of Chicago, where I have resided for the last six years.
An engineer by academic training and early career, I recently took a leap of faith and joined the education reform movement. I believe I have found my professional home.
Not being one to ever wait for things to happen or magically appear with anything that I sought to accomplish, I have decided to take a stance on my relationship status. So here it goes and here I am, taking a leap on this site.
I love to laugh incessantly. Music, sun and water are my therapy. Love for my family is an understatement. Exploring this world is what feeds my spirit.

Date men and women from California, United States. I am witty, empathic, smart, independent, educated, adventurous; easy going, swimming and flying; down to mother earth and looking for similar. Sense of humor is a huge plus, close to being a must.
--- Added by popular demands distilled to:
why oh why thy profile is so short? ---
It's hard to describe yourself in your own words without sounding either as L'Oreal commercial "Because I worth it" or as a self-deprecating sardonic jellyfish. So, let's go with a soothing hum of middle ground: Blah-Blah-Blah, aka Brain-Beauty-Boo... -ks? Ts? Ps? All the above?
If Jungian action figures were made, I would probably be a combination of 2 archetypes: the Maiden and the Mother with a dash of the Hero.
Rather smaller than larger than life creature is looking for someone bigger - kinder, wiser, gentler, smarter than herself. In return she'll embrace all your imperfections in high return life deposites.
I know it sounds not too good to be true, so it must be true.
PS: I am a movie buff.
PPS: To prevent you from getting crow's feet wrinkles, please no "winks".

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