Date men and women from California, United States. mmm.........Trying to figure out the best way to sum up who I am and what I'm looking for as honestly and succinctly as possible. I have no desire to misrepresent myself or mislead anyone, in words or photos. So here goes...
Things most important to me (in no specific order):
nature
wild birds and other critters
clean environment
minimizing my impact on the earth
conscious living
protecting nature
music
friends n family
my dog
eating clean and healthy
living in the now
simplicity
the now
a comfy bed
drug-free
alternative thinking
sustainable living
peace and quiet
laughing
freedom
exploring
wandering
I prefer:
moonlight over neon lights
mountains over highrises
activity over TV
raw food over processed food
herbal tea over coffee
water over alcohol
peace over war
calmness over adrenaline
one-on-one over parties
canvas over paper or plastic
quality over quantity
function over fashion
sandstone over diamonds
glass over plastic
walking or bicycling over driving
bare feet over high heels
birds singing over alarm clocks
quiet meditation over church
responsibility over blame
consciousness over herd mentality
wildflowers over roses
vegetable gardens over lawns
forests over freeways
What I'm looking for in a partner:
a sense of humor (very important)
honesty (very important)
an equal
a pal
a confidante
a fellow adventurer
a free spirit
a conscious consumer
playfulness
intelligence
mindfulness
flexible (I don't mean physically)
willing and able to travel
spontaneousness
easy-going attitude
drama free
resourcefulness
child-free
environmentally conscious and considerate
kindness
Things I cannot tolerate:
drugs
drama
Vegas
cigarettes
self-centeredness
dishonesty
egotism
TV addicts
materialism
wastefulness
meaness
over consumption
pollution
mindlessness
jealousy
shopping malls
possessiveness
clingyness
So for now I'm just looking to meet someone new and interesting that falls somewhere in the realm of the preceding lists. Let's start slow. Go for a hike, listen to live music, play some board games. Just hang out and have fun and see where it leads us. One day at a time. No pressures, no obligations, no drama. If we never advance beyond the first date, or the second date, or beyond friends then that's okay. No harm done. We will have shared a moment of time and hopefully learned something new. Or, if we wake up one morning and find that we have shared a series of moments that added up to the rest of our lives on this planet, well that would be okay too.
A favorite quote: "Any activity which is not grounded in 'to love' or 'to learn' is a waste of time" ---- Anne Rice
Please don't bother contacting me if you have children under the age of 18, or if you want children. Or if you consume copious amounts of alcohol and/or drugs.
Thanks.
BTW, I'm not the pain-in-the-arss , as my username implies. but picking a username was....
Okay, how about another list (why not. they're easy and fast).......
Miscellaneous things you should know :
I've had a tubal ligation (now do you see that I'm serious when I say no kids)
I can be stubborn at times (comes with old age I think)
I'm pretty independent (but I'm not a fem-nazi, and I do like chivalry)
I'm self-employed, so I have considerable flexibility
I'm not perfect (so you don't have to be either)
I've never been unfaithful
I don't have a TV (so if you talk about TV shows I will probably have a blank look on my face)
I wear many hats (literally and figuratively. No, this doesn't mean I'm schizophrenic. It just means I'm very well rounded. I can be a carpenter, musician, gardener, scientist, artist, athlete, cook, counselor, computer geek, plumber, lazy bum....... What ever the situation calls for....)