Date someone special from Pacific Palisades, United States. I'm new to this site and am looking for new friends in my area. Divorced, no children, live in rural area of S. CA. I'm open to new people & ideas and am hoping to meet a nice person on match.com. My friends have recommended match.com, and I'm interested in meeting new people.
Meet a woman from Pacific Palisades, United States. OK - let's be real. When I was 26 I dreamed of my new life and thought I would live "happlily ever after". Now, at 45, I am happily recreating my life. I am kind, caring, creative and smart. I have been a devoted mom for 16 years and am now getting back into the working world. I am also launching a new company selling a custom home decor item on-line using my creativity and business skills
I am looking for a companion who is sure of himself but not cocky. I want a man who can make me laugh and can be playful and tender at the same time - someone who can talk about intellectual, philosophical and political subjects as well as silly and humurous stuff too. I enjoy art, theater and; music and would like to share this with my partner, even if it is not a big favorite of his. Good relationships must involve and "give and take attitude". Sports are not a big thing for me, but I do love the Final Four and (go Lakers!!). I am always in a Book Club and enjoy discussing that as well. Just read "Unbreakable" and could not put it down.
As for my free time, I love movies (out or at home), skiing, flyfishing, travel abroad, reading, painting, low level cycling (I am not a maniac biker), sailing, hiking, browsing a museum, cooking or just playing with my dog. Some day I would like to meet the man I will grow old with. I still have a few years left in me :)
Date someone special from Pacific Palisades, United States. Hey there Mr. Right....are you out there?
Feisty, intelligent, sexy, enthusiastic, fun, adventurous, sophisticated and athletic person who is definitely a work in progress. I like to tease and be teased and have fun with my would be partner in crime....What I really respect is someone who can listen and own up to their stuff....Everyone sounds so perfect on this site so I am here to tell you...if you are looking for some fantasy woman, keep on going. I am a real person not interested in the fantasy (well most of the time....there has to be room for some of that for sure) I am working at being a better listener which means interrupting less (when I get excited my mind goes about a million miles a minute:) and of course not sweating the small stuff.
A study in contrasts: I can be camping in Yosemite one week and fine dining the next....I am a girlie girl...I love getting dressed up but definitely not into the club scene....am bit of a foodie so I will go to Napoli if the pizza is that good.....it's all about the food and creativity....also love cooking a gourmet meal at home as well.
I love to go and explore new places and experiences--
I try to practice gratitude on a daily basis.
I appreciate someone who loves kids, athletic and has some spiritual component. Someone who is open to the silence, is comfortable in his own skin and appreciates beauty in all its forms.
Real intimacy starts with not only great chemistry but I am a firm believer that friendship, mutual respect and open communication is what really makes love last.
I love to laugh!!!! So if you have a wry or witty comment drop me a line:)
Meet people from California, United States. I'm considerate, unconventional, accomplished, intelligent, classy, adorable, spicy, gentle, generous, affectionate, captivating, confident, sexy, clever, reliable, well-mannered, naughty, thoughtful, spontaneous, carefree, quick-witted, sometimes absurd and almost always quite content with what I have.
Date someone special from California, United States. i enjoy life and make the best out of any given situation. i have great friends and family and am thankful for having them in my life. I work a lot but when I'm not working, you can usually find me outside doing something or just hanging with friends. I would like to open and share my life with someone who also enjoys life and people but also likes to take time out to be alone and do little or nothing...i believe that laughing keeps you young and you can never laugh too much.
Meet men and women from Pacific Palisades, United States. Don’t touch that dial (or iPod, these days) … this song is just beginning. Give it a listen; you just might like what you hear. I’m like a song that lingers in your mind long after the lyrics have ended/that stays in your mind that you never forget/ that gets better with each listen. the kind that reminds you of the dreams you once had of the ideal woman for you. Sure, there are plenty of songs that begin the same way, but how many of them would you be willing to play for your mother? I’m that song with the melody that you hum until you hear it play the next time. The one that you long to listen to day after day. I’m the song that loves to play, that loves what she does and is happy with who she is. I’m that song that creates excitement and energy wherever she is. My friends don’t plan parties –we’re all so busy enjoying life- but we tend to have the most incredible spontaneous gatherings. We’re not restricted by the FCC or limitations of the airwaves. My children are the love of my life and my body is strong, energetic, and youthful. I’m that timeless song that remains forever young,
When IРІР‚в„ўm not writing or playing music, IРІР‚в„ўm experiencing the passion and awe that life has to offer. Whether gazing up at the Empire State Building from an outdoor balcony bed in New York or walking Regents Park Road in London, or getting down home in the Palisades, there isnРІР‚в„ўt much I wonРІР‚в„ўt try at least once. Every day I wake up and enjoy my life a little more. I still recall that morning walk in Connecticut when I was little, with the sun piercing through the trees, creating diamonds and freezing time just for me. I seek out those moments every chance I get and they are always out there, just waiting to be found. I want someone special to share them with. Do you?
My ideal man appreciates that good song, loves children, and has a healthy zest for life. HeРІР‚в„ўs confident and successful in life, and appreciates that he doesnРІР‚в„ўt need to be right all the time to be happy. He wants to spend time with me but also understands the power of solitude from time to time. HeРІР‚в„ўs thoughtful and a great kisser. Ideally he already has school age children like me and wants to form a strong blended family together. He loves when I run my hands through his thick hair or gaze into his eyes. HeРІР‚в„ўs strong and tall, but not towering over me. He has a great sense of humor, perhaps with a warm spot for Woody Allen and great turn of phrases. His charm is authentic and infectious. HeРІР‚в„ўs considerate and knows how to appreciate a great song when he hears it.
So tell me…are you ready to collaborate on “A song in the key of life”?
Date a soulmate from Pacific Palisades, United States. We will know it when we meet. We share a lot of things in common yet are comfortable apart. I like to laugh and be silly sometimes. Will add more later. Obviously you learn a lot when you meet someone!
Meet people from California, United States. I've been told that I'm imaginative, pretty, fit, slender, honest, funny, incredibly silly at times, dependable, intuitive, intelligent, creative, and musical. I can be passionate as well as introspective. I'm affectionate and playful but take things seriously when appropriate. I believe that the best medicine in the world consists of genuine love and a good laugh, and I strive to have a good deal of both in my life. Looking at the glass as half-full (or entirely full, on a good day) and remaining a child at heart and open to surprises has served me well.
I am fortunate to work in mind/body medicine at a major university among fantastic colleagues, along with my private practice. Not much of a TV viewer (other than "Glee", "Smash", and news -- and re-runs of Cheers and Seinfeld), I enjoy movies and some cable, of the intriguing, educational, romantic, blockbuster, or special-effects varieties. I suppose that covers a lot of ground. I enjoy musical theater, as both an attendee and performer (not so much of the latter these days), along with concerts (rock, pop, blues, soul, classical), the aforementioned movies, dining out, long walks, comedy acts, talking about all sorts of topics -- the company is the important thing.
Additional hobbies of mine include hiking, yoga, travel, baking (cheesecakes are my specialty), meeting new people, singing, and reading. I'm also an avid daily power walker/hiker and practice some serious weight-bearing yoga every day. As for holidays, I love them (especially Christmas!), as well as any opportunity to celebrate. I'm hoping to do more traveling in the near future, either local or far and wide. Experiencing different cultures and styles of living always expands my perspective.
I am a romantic at heart, loyal and devoted. Perhaps it's old-fashioned, but I do love roses and candlelight. I stay in touch with the child as well as the woman in me. I'm looking to meet an upbeat, honest, kind, and energetic man, with whom I feel connected on emotional as well as physical and spiritual levels. I've experienced this before and know it to be possible. To me, life is best when shared.
Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am a witty and warm, sweet and sexy, intellectual woman of integrity looking for her equal in a man who is emotionally healthy, likes women and is physically functioning. (Is that too much to ask??) I have two wonderful (most of the time) sons, ages 18 and 15, who live with me (the 18 yr old is away at college). Aside from my family and friends, I love Faulkner, Woody Allen (pre-Soon Yi), Monty Python, Tom Lehrer, soap operas, crossword puzzles, Israel, and a good miniseries about British royalty (in no particular order). I am a part-time working professional.I have a deep love for reading and I belong to 2 book groups, one that I started almost 18 years ago, and one that reads "ridiculously long classic novels". I try to "get out into the world", and serve on 2 boards: the Cancer Support Community (formerly the Wellness Center) and am the VP of Ways and Means at University Synagogue. The man I'm looking for is not necessarily an exact replica of me (actually, that probably wouldn't be the greatest idea), but is a person of substance, humor and class. It would be wonderful to find someone with whom to share values, interests, love and laughs.
Meet a woman from California, United States. Originally from New Zealand, spent three years in Australia and now living in sunny California.
I'm a free spirit ,with a loving heart with a zest for life. Understood fully only by those who have been brave enough to take the steps, to get to know themselves. I love the outdoors, boating, swimming, skiing, hiking, yoga and almost any sport that helps keep me fit and healthy.
I love to cook and have done so for some of New Zealand's finest people, The New Zealand Prime Minister, Keri Te Kanawa (famous opera singer) and many more government officials. Dining out is also fun and there are many great restaurants in this town to enjoy a good meal and a fine glass of wine.
I'm a lucky person and to give you an example of that, I managed to win my green card through the US green card lottery program. I'm optimistic, ambitious and love to travel and explore new places.
Currently I work as an International property Manager and I'm studying for my Real Estate License. Travelling is something that excites me and some of the places I'm wanting to spend more time in are Spain, England, Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, and France, just to mention a few.
Would love to meet a man whom is thoughtful, successful, enjoys life and all it has to offer.
Date men and women from United States. My idea of a perfect night is snuggling on the couch with a lovely human and some lovely canines (though "lovely canine" is surely a redundancy) watching a good movie or HBO show, or reading a wonderful book. I am blessed to have a beautiful home on the bluffs and most nights there are not all that many places I would rather be than at home (though perhaps at your home). That doesn't mean I never want to go out -- an easy dinner in the neighborhood is a joy. So is a day at the beach with the dogs -- or a road-trip. But I am not much for constant travel or the loud party scene. Dinner parties at our house, however? Nothing gives me more pleasure than gathering together warm and interesting people for a night of conviviality.
More about me: I was a semi serious musician for a while, and I worked in television news for a while. I have hosted radio talk shows. Now I write about animal rights - I have a blog, newspaper articles and a beautifully reviewed recent book on the issue. It is nice to feel that I have found my calling.
While I have that serious side, I am also warm and poised and friendly -- definitely a smiler. And super playful -- love to giggle and be merry, perhaps over a lovely Cotes du Rhone or Hendricks martini, and embrace the joie de vivre. If my date doesn't drink I am just as happy with a near-beer.
My perfect match is smart, beautiful, accomplished and kind. I write "accomplished" because as I am accomplished and well-known in my field I have noticed that I tend to be both attracted to and attractive to men who are similarly so. But I am not sure that's a deal-breaker. So many unexpected variables go into making a relationship work -- or not.
I do think his interests probably lie beyond having a good time -- there is a good chance that he is actively involved in trying to make a difference in this world. Or that idea appeals to him, even if he isn't doing all that much yet. If offering me loads of warm support and encouragement in my quest is his way of contributing, that could work too.
He'll be romantic -- now and five years down the line. I will never wear flannel pajamas and he'll never treat me as if I'm wearing them.
He'll love that for the sake of our earth I often shop at the Salvation Army yet generally look like a million bucks. If he wants to buy me an occasional gorgeous dress at a beautiful boutique for the pleasure of showing me off in it I am open for that too.
He is funny.
He is affectionate. After the loving he'll wrap me in his arms and hold me close all night long. He will sleep best that way. And he'll love sitting and having coffee or tea together in bed in the morning, and laughing and talking and whatever.
He takes care of his body.
If he has kids I will be thrilled and will hope to consider them part of my family, and I know he will feel the same way about my canine kids.
He is probably well read and there is a good chance he has high-brow taste in literature and films and art. But that is not a must.
There is one must -- he must be kind. Compassion is the measure of a man.
It would be lovely if he were vegetarian or vegan. He'll certainly respect my vegan lifestyle and enjoy sometimes going out for hot sake and avocado rolls at the local sushi bar or gorgeous middle Eastern platters or veggie Thai food. And he'll be delighted by the vegan gourmet feasts I conjure up for him -- and for whomever we are entertaining. If he is so committed to meat that he needs it at every meal then I worry that we might not work -- it would take a lot of physical attraction to overcome that one!
Speaking of physical attraction: All of my photos were taken within the last three years and three pounds.
Please let me know that yours were too.
Meet someone special from United States. I like to make play from most anything given half a chance. I'm athletic lite but soft and feminine, high energy but love slowing down, cozying up in front of the fire with my sweetheart...and then, well, makin’ our own fire together. I'm grateful for and savor the simple things, am affectionate, comfortable with myself (selves) and genuinely enjoy sharing my life and home w/ my treasured family and close friends. My main attention goes to the man I adore, receiving his love and care, and giving him VIP treatment in every way. I'm wired for monogamy – still, I find that heaps of freedom in a partnership make for happy partners. In work, play and love, I tend to do things that make my heart hammer – the adventure keeps me open and verrry humble. I have strong creative and practical sides. I'm more of an “idea” person than a “thing” person, relishing music, the arts and mind-bending conversation over shopping of any stripe. I cycle to the beach and meditate at the ocean many mornings, with a yoga chaser. I crave the outdoors and am puppy-happy at the ocean or mountains. I am hooked on weekly salsa and tango dancing, and on sketching live nudes – spellbound by the human physique. I'm breathless before art that shows love, sweat and skill; thus, Firenze. Avid fan of film, theater, live jazz and world music. My down-time default is reading – fiction, history, philosophy, just about anything that breaks the mind’s barriers or just makes me lol. I'm charitable, tho' allergic to the board/committee thing. I enjoy travel and free-falling into different cultures. I'll try most anything new so long as I look only slightly foolish and come out mostly alive. I am authentic and gently direct. And personal growth? It's 1 step forward, 2 steps back. In stormy weather, after the panic, I try to get thru with compassion, forgiveness, heartfelt support and trustworthiness - it’s just how we were raised. I practice some Jewish traditions and mainline Jewish and other spiritual learning. The real-life wisdom that has shaped me most, though, has come from my own false steps, a few priceless people and a few gemstone universal truths..which I get and forget...over and over.
IF THE WEB-FAIRY GRANTED MY WISH
You can laugh at yourself – at least as much as you laugh at (with?) me. You're at home with yourself and truly want a loving, playful, life-long intimacy with a woman.You're an inner-strength, naturally protective kinda guy, inspiring my respect and tenderlovin'care. You're responsible and still take the meaningful, heart-racing risks in life – personal, creative and financial. You are mostly a curious, joyful person who has a yen for learning and experiences of any sort. When you get hit with life’s hardships, you rant, grieve and still move on. When the disagreements come, you get it out and then get on to the peace and the understanding - you're not very interested in grudges or guilt. You are accomplished and financially well-established. You spend time on good health and regularly slow down to smell the roses. You have invested in knowing yourself – good and bad, and stay open to change and growth. You get that there is a Being way bigger than we, and have a knee-bending, mystified respect for that force - which casually trumps us at every turn. You've got juicy love in your life with family or friends. You're honest and take pleasure in giving. Your compassion and conscience nudge you to do the right thing...mostly. You like that we each have full lives with plenty of time both together and apart so that we get a chance to miss each other. You’ve surrendered to the fact that girls really are planets apart from boys and therein lies the magical attraction. Still, we’re both made from the same stuff as stars and so have universes in common. But when you get down to the nitty-gritty, you love - just hangin' with your honey, yummy meals at home, back rubs, belly laughs, a good listener on a tough day and affection plus-plus run amok.