Date women from United States / California / Merced, 51 year old

Date someone special from Merced, United States. I am the "girl next door. Funny, spontaneous and slightly sarcastic. Looking for someone to laugh with, hang out with and exchange friendly banter." .
I'm unable to tell you the names of many actors and identify the plots of even fewer movies. I prefer to be outside experiencing the world around me and it is paramount that my companion enjoy the outdoors as well.
Only time will tell where this "friendship/relationship" will lead. I have met some very nice gentlemen from this site. I'm not looking for someone exactly like myself in the way of hobbies, activities, career, etc. I enjoy meeting new people who have life experiences and followed paths different than mine. These differences give us something to share, discuss and learn from each other.
I am canceling my subscription to this site in August 2012. I have been asked several times over, "What is it you are looking for?" Most of you have a grocery list in your head that you are able to rattle off. I don't. I enjoy the company of several different types of people with different personalities. I guess I'm "looking" for the one who "clicks" with me. My mantra should be:
"You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes well you just might find
You get what you need"

Meet a woman from Merced, United States. I value family and friends, honesty, and character. I enjoy a night on the town or dinner and a movie at home. I'm up for trying new things.
I'm not a mind reader. Tell me what's on your mind and I'll do the same.

Date a soulmate from Merced, United States. I would enjoy having male companionship in my life...I am hoping to attract a man who likes cats ( I have 2 cats)..a man who likes to watch movies..go for walks...as for myself I get out a couple times a week with groups of friends...I am looking for friendship and if it becomes more ...the feelings would be mutual...I am looking for an honest man who is in touch with his feeling..I have everything i need except male companionship..I would like a man who likes to cook...I like to cook too...I like someone with a sense of humor...someone to have fun with..I am not much for sponteneity...i like to plan things

Meet someone special from United States. My youngest just graduated high school, now they are both in college.I am very, very close to them, they are my pride and joy, but it's time for Mom to do something for me.
I like to be active, may be 51, but sure don't feel it. I love the outdoors, would rather be outside, even if its just on the patio during a bbq, which are great. I love camping, my two favorites are Yosemite and Pismo. I must admit, I am not a primitive camper, I like a bed, raised off the ground and a bathroom nearby, so National and State Parks usually fit that bill.To be honest, I like to do just about anything, day trips, road trips, sitting by the pool, horseshoes, family and friend bbqs, going out to dinner, making dinner at home with a movie, staying up late laughing and sharing drinks, sleeping in the next morning, or waking up early to go on a bike ride. Love boating and spending time at nearby lakes. If I haven't done it, I will probably try it.
I love to laugh, I enjoy people and try to see the good in everything and everyone, some people call that naive and I have been burned by it MANY times, but it's just me and I haven't changed yet.
Looking for ??? I already have friends, but believe firmly that you have to be friends before anything else. I guess I am looking for someone that smiles when I walk into the room, unconditionally, opens the door for me and reaches for my hand when walking. I in turn want to smile when I see him and appreciate the fact that he is going home with me.

Date a woman from United States. Don't tell me "I can't". I have a year at least to earn my B. S. at UCMerced. I may go to Europe for my masters degree. (I don't want to go to UCSD even though Cog Sci is huge there.) Don't tell me I can't. I can. My daughters are independent. I have no grandchildren. I have a 1929 baby grand that I can not keep dragging with me. I will cry but it will go if I get to finish my education abroad. Hopin' a daughter will keep my fat cat. As you can see, I am not looking for a white picket fence type of relationship. I am in a very boring place for the sake of school and need a life! Merced may have a new UC but...there are no mountains. The only trees...were planted. Any substantial amount of water is faar awaay. Can someone hike Tuolumne Meadows with me? Kayak Cherry Lake? (I don't have my own kayak anymore but I'll rent one.) Or search for a secluded Northern Cal beach to explore?
Even coffee and conversation with an intelligent person my age would be a welcome reprieve from rubbing elbows with 20 year old fellow students who study AND party AND make it look easy. It's not easy. I'm crazy enough to study cog sci at 50 but I'm not happy stuck in Merced buried in schoolwork. There are bike trails everywhere. Anyone for a bike ride? I will even share my new found 'muscle reintegration' massage person. (He's reintegrating muscles that didn't know how much they needed reintegrated.) See...I'm going crazy. I am infering that my muscles are sentient.
I took myself to Mariposa a couple of Sundays ago to get-out-a-town. I enjoyed the drive and the museum. I am very familiar with the countryside of San Joaquin, Calaveras and Amador counties and somewhat familiar with surrounding counties. I miss the drives to the mountains up there. I would love to continue west from here with hiking shoes, my camera and a picnic basket. sigh
Not that it is important but I do not own any furniture other than my computer armoir, a twin bed, a file cabinet and a baby grand piano. Oh yes I have a night stand. This is good for a university brat cuz we tend to move often and far. Anyone want to keep a piano for a while? It's a thought.
By the way, cog sci is NOT psychology. Well. Psy is part of it but not the part I'm interested in. Seen too many therapists in my day and I am not going there. Think that's odd to admit? Try leaving home at sixteen, getting married right away. Can't conceive for 5 years (his friends lost the bets.) First son stillborn. Second (all girls after first) dies at age 5. Twins born 1 lb each. See if YOU can manage without a drink, a couch and a divorce. When I say 'It's all good', I mean ALL. I have 3 awesome grown daughters. I'm done with the manual labor jobs and going to school to be able to bring something to the table without breaking my back. And thank goodness I am not married. I'm probably too crazy for anyone right now and that's fine with me. I only want friendship without the facade, bologna, etc. NO huge effort to impress. (Can humans pull that off?) I want to be at ease with a friend who is also at ease with himself.