Date someone special from California, United States. I love the following quote a dear friend shared with me recently and think it’s very true…
“Kindness is more important than wisdom and, the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.”
The natural question now is how does one apply that quote? On my journey, my answer will always be, “I still have much further to go in gathering wisdom so, it appears I need to be more kind.”
I know… what the heck does that have to do with dating, divorce, who I am, what I’m looking for and, match.com? I guess, I just really like that quote. What’s more, I like that attitude...
The “practice of kindness” is a trait I’m attracted to in others and, something I strive to be better at myself. After nearly 9 years of divorce and, a few relationships along the way, I’ve learned kindness sure beats the alternative.
That said, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. I try to learn from them and move on… my journey of self-improvement is life-long.
Definitely not my first time at the Rodeo which is match.com. So far, it's been a better means of meeting new friends than meeting the love of my life. Heck, I have no complaints because some of the people I have met here are steadfast and true friends I wouldn't have otherwise met. Actually, I think that's the best way to start and, if need be, the best way to finish... friends first, friends always.
Now, for some of the basics… I own my own business, love what I do and, work hard. I feel blessed to have great people working for me and, amazing clients in both CA NV.
My sense of humor and ability to laugh at life and, at myself, are my most obvious traits but there's more than meets the eye... Healthy living is an important part of my life. I try to eat well, practice yoga almost daily and enjoy being active outdoors. My favorite things to do are skiing in the winter and boat camping on Tahoe in the summer.
Of course, I have certain qualities and character traits I'd love to have in a partner but, regardless of how many "boxes I can check" off my list, chemistry and that "certain something", that "je ne sais quoi" rules supreme! It's elusive and very rare. I wish I knew what caused it and, unfortunately, there's no "search category" on match for it.
As far as what I'm looking for? Beauty, brains, humor, compassion, confidence, competence, class, chemistry and, connection. Yeah, there's more but, that's a good place to start.
Thanks for taking the time to read all this. If you're interested, don't keep it a secret.
KB
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Date people from California, United States. OK, for the short version about me, I am happy, fun, fit, heathy, and finding myself in a great place in my life. I've learned to maintain a strong balance between life's responsibilities and play. I've succeed most of the time, but my openness for spontaneous adventures and activities can distract me…usually in a good way! I love the time I spend with my 3 beautiful kids (12, 14, and 17), and when they aren't with me I make the most of my "grown up" time exploring eating/drinking establishments with fun friends,exploring on my bike, or enjoying a little downtime at home while listening to a great variety of music.
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Date a soulmate from Livermore, United States. My ideal match would definately need to be family oriented, hard working, fun loving and make me laugh.
He needs to be considerate, friendly, tall and happy.
No crazy exes would be appreciated and required.
Meet men and women from Livermore, United States. I am new to on-line dating, but thought it would be a good way to meet new people. My divorce was finalized in December 2009, after being separated for a few years. My kids have been my top priority, but now I am ready to look for someone special to share my life with.
I have a thirteen year old son and a ten year old daughter. They are both involved in sports so I spend a lot of my free time being their #1 fan. They are my greatest blessing. Family is really important to me, and I want to find someone with similar values.
I am very career orientated, but enjoy relaxing and having a good time. I have worked really hard to achieve my goals and now I am ready to reap the benefits. I hope to find someone that is also self-motivated and successful, but likes to have fun. You could be that person if you enjoy scuba diving, then a nice romantic picnic on the beach with a good bottle of wine, travelling to new and exotic places, dinner and dancing, snuggling on the couch with a good movie, or playing with my kids.
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I would love to hear from you if you think you might be Mr. Right!