Date men and women from United States / California / Menlo Park, 42 year old

Date people from Menlo Park, United States. I see myself in the mirror and I smile. I think the most important part of who I am is a person who is not afraid of living, leaping and making memorable moments. I am grateful for all that I have learned and the people I have met along the way. But there is something missing. The puzzle that fits the other half of me. I am selective, patient and picky. But time is passing and makes me feel there is more to come. And I am waiting.
When will it happen. Time is magic. Time will tell.

Meet men and women from Menlo Park, United States. Hello, here you have one velvet-voiced, confident, funny, intuitive, outdoor-ish girl who loves family, romance, community, good energy, friends, comedy, animals, travel, blank sheets of paper, cooking, foreign languages, piano in any style of music, flamingo guitar, and helping others kind of dame. If you love kids, we will get along nicely. I think children are the best and most honest, people on earth.
I am searching for the right balance of what I call CCC - Character, Chemistry, and Connection. It's July7th and I just made this up so tell me what you think.
To me, what really matters is a person's character: everything else I seek generally falls in line with good character. Imagine you are driving into this beautiful, historical park with clear streams and lush greenery. Flowers beckon, birds are singing, and roses stand sealed in perfection with dew drops. Suddenly you notice the teeth claws on the road and a sign that says "if you drive in, your tires will be slashed and your car will be shredded...but isn't it pretty here?" This is the character gate check. Some people will drive on in and waste a lot of time there wondering how to get out or call AAA to get a ride then buy a new car. I prefer to back the car up and move on to a place that won't cause me ruin, stress, or drama of any kind.
Alongside character is chemistry. If there is no chemistry, there is no desire to stay in the relationship. I cannot be talked into chemistry or attraction.
Finally, there is the Connection: shared interests and shared values. Many people in California share the same outdoor interests but a few focus on specific ones, or dangerous ones, or avoidance of other ones (like the people who don't like the snow or the beach). I'm an all-around California girl who can dress up for diner and dancing, or dress down for athletics and hiking. I stay away from extreme sports and click-clack road warrior cyclists who scream "share the road!" every two minutes.
About Match and the other sites:
Who are you *Today*?
The first picture I saw of him was of a healthy looking, handsome, athletic man with a terrific smile. About the fourth picture down, here comes reality. This picture is about 10-15 years older, with a bizarre haircut, sporting unkind years of drinking damage...this puffy man is definitely not in shape like the first picture. It almost looks like father and son. So who is this guy, really? And if he didn't post the fourth shot, he definitely would have shown up much older, much more puffy, and just plain creepy since I was expecting the guy in photo number one. So here's the deal. Post what you are Today. Otherwise, you will have many first dates and not many second ones. No one likes to be fooled into meeting you. When in doubt, use a picture from the last six months.
Cheers,
NCalifornia101

Date someone special from Menlo Park, United States. Simply said, I own my business and spend a lot of time with family and friends. Meeting someone to add more enjoyment to my life is a big bonus! I am incredibly loyal to my family and friends and treasure each of them. I am honest, independent and fun. I love going to wine bars and great restaurants. I work out 3-4 times a week and have been kickboxing for a year and a half. Interior design is one of my hobbies.
Who am I looking for: A man who is honest, fun, educated, hardworking, loves his family and friends and just down to earth.