Date women from United States / California / Palo Alto, 48 year old

Date someone special from Palo Alto, United States. Hoping to meet some wonderful people and build a mutually enriching relationship.
I have an international background, having lived in Hong Kong, Australia, England and now Palo Alto, which is my favorite place to live so far!
There are many facets to my personality. I am sensitive, empathic, intuitive, open minded, yet sometimes, opinionated and strong willed. I value integrity, humility and honesty. YouРІР‚в„ўll never have reasons to doubt that IРІР‚в„ўll have your back and will be there when you need me.
I love traveling and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. I'm talented (or I've been told often) in homemaking, decorating --anything to do with making a living space warm and inviting. I exercise regularly to stay healthy, and to stay in great shape! I enjoy fun and laughter and hope you do too. With the right company I usually find any activity enjoyable.
The essence of attraction is your attitude. You feel good about yourself and it shows in how you look, act and love. You are creative in your work and are rewarded well personally and professionally for it. You care about people, animals and nature and do your small part to aid and nourish all. You like to eat, drink, dress and live well without arrogance or entitlement. You are independent with your own interests, friends and activities which only makes our time together more precious. I am hoping to find my soulmate, and know that you are out there.....
To quote one of my favorite poems
The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love
for your dreams
for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon...
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow
if you have been opened by life's betrayals
or have become shrivelled and closed
from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain
mine or your own
without moving to hide it
or fade it
or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your
fingers and toes
without cautioning us to
be careful
be realistic
to remember the limitations of being human.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
If you can be faithless
and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see Beauty
even when it is not pretty
every day.
And if you can source your own life
from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure
yours and mine
and still stand on the edge of the lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon,
"Yes"!
I want to know if you can get up
after a night of grief and despair
weary and bruised to the bone
and do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn't interest me who you know
or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
in the center of the fire
with me
and not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom
you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
from the inside
when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone
with yourself
and if you truly like the company you keep
in the empty moments.
p.s. All photos are recent
p.p.s. My status is shown here as currently separated. I have been for almost 3 years. The soon to be ex lives in Europe and divorce is in process.

Meet a woman from Palo Alto, United States. Mystery, history and curiosity? What is your story? Mine is full of new beginnings, opportunities and appreciation. Gratitude for those who have touched my life, yet open to being touched even more. A combination of strength, courage mixed with complete humility knocks me off my feet. Charming, sensitive, honest, romantic in a stare, sweet simple seduction, you might be my perfect match.

Date a soulmate from Palo Alto, United States. Me: I'm an endlessly curious, playful, and fun-loving woman who admires any man with a sharp intellect, a quick wit, and a vivid imagination. I workout daily and live a healthy lifestyle---curvy, athletic and toned size 6. I love museums, photography, film, theatre, red wine, travel and being engaged in work that is intellectually challenging.
You: Available and communicative---able to engage in conversation about ideas and world events. Friends would describe you as intelligent, kind, smart, funny, well-educated, sophisticated, and at ease with your life. Open-minded and appreciative of the sensuous and the arts. You are healthy and active- you workout regularly for body and mind. Youthful in spirit with an unbridled sense of adventure. Ambitious and passionate about your work, your life and the future; work hard/play hard but able to relax when away from work. Ready to enjoy a new beginning. A nice smile is a bonus (for me).
Us: Intellectually, emotionally, and physically attracted....all three...no compromise.
Please...no one on the rebound.

Meet someone special from United States. After spending an inordinate amount of time and $ at my local coffee shop, and thinking I would bump into you. It suddenly occurred to me that you may not like coffee! So in the interests of expediting this thing that used to be a random twist of fate, apparently some self promotion may be necessary. But difficult. How about I describe you?
Adjectives that come to mind.. Positive (but not in a creepy Tony Robbins way). Energetic (not like you got jacked up on too much caffeine) Kind - to everyone. Especially me..and little old ladies..that just seems fair. Possibly offbeat, definately upbeat. Smart, strong, funny and loyal.
I like to think I am those things, and more.
I'm concerned with your outlook on life and how you treat those around you, not in your collections or obsessions..
Odd (?) things about me... I have a love affair with hats.
I have a really hard time spluttering out the word "juxtaposition". I learned that the hard way. Mid-sentence at a presentation. Now I tremble at the thought of ever uttering it again.
I am ambidextrous, and dyslexic with numbers..I would therefore make a really good secretary in theory..as long as you don't really care about returning a phone call.
Some random goals I have...
1. Kick my nephews butt in the pool - it is getting harder
2.See a polar bear up close.
3. Realize I don't want to be up close with a polar bear, and hence find a new #2 goal.
4. Walk across Spain (again)
5. Learn to play that little ditty from the "Flight of the Conchords". (You do like that right?)
6. Try not to use the word nice..long story.
Me?I am self employed. Artistic but then that is open to interpretation isn't it? Unconventional in a (mostly)normal way. Obey most laws..with the exception of a habit of never getting my seatbelt on until I am in 4th gear. I work hard and play nice. I like most people except the person that hit my car and drove off.
Added bonuses ..I will not call you 5x a day after we first meet, nor expect you to buy flowers on the 1 week anniversary of our first coffee together. But it would be nice.
So I know this Match thing is an odd proposition. ..in a different world we might have bumped into each other on a trail somewhere. You would offer me some manly advice, I would offer you some home made granola (true-and it's good!) - you would misconstrue nearly everything I say ( my accent never gets any weaker) you would ask me where I am from? Incredulous that English was my first language. .. you take my number, but get the numbers mixed up...and never call. So I guess I should be greatful that Match exists for those of us that are accent challenged.
Lastly, there is so much more to me than a trite profile.Lets face it, we can all write whatever we want here, or under the guise of "my friends say..."
My photos were taken in 2010 to 2012. I am averse to having my photo taken, not because I mind aging.. I intend to be making an impression for what I can do as I age, not what I look like..
Best to you in your search ...

Date a woman from United States. Looking for someone to have fun with, and I really mean it! Someone that has a life, been through it and has some scars is best--both emotional and physical make it more interesting. No egos please, self-absorption, i.e. saying "I' every other word makes my stomach turn. I love music, my (adult!) kids, work, my family, friends, cooking, chilling, partying....
I still believe you can have it all...not about to settle.

Meet a soulmate from United States. I would describe myself as someone who is independent, emotionally secure, open-minded, compassionate, affectionate, playful, youthful and fit.
Some of my interests and activities include working out, reading, listening to music, shopping, dining out, watching a movie, dancing, going to a pop concert or symphony. I work out regularly with circuit training, spinning, Pilates and yoga.
My match would be a professional who is educated, intelligent, attractive, fit, funny, positive, tolerant, generous, honest and kind.

Date someone special from California, United States. Life is short. time is valuable. I like to meet someone who is honest, handsome, attractive, intelligent, generals with integrity, loving, caring, giving, independent and good communicator, who believes in GOD, who is family oriented and looking for a commitment relationship. If you are the one who would like to share a life with me, please contact. I am a happy, loving, compassionate, caring, affectionate and independent woman with a balanced life. I have strong family value. I love to travel. I have been traveling to many countries such as Asia, European, Middle East, etc. I have made many international friends through my travel and work. I would love to share my travel adventures with you if you are the right one.
I am looking for a real good man for love, good quality and pleasant life and to share a happy life together and make it a better one.
I desire someone who is honest, happy, healthy, humorous, with good character, loyal, loving, affectionate and positive; someone who is fun, positive, sweet, smart, emotionally stable and mature; who has family values and likes to have good communications, who believes in sincerity, mutual respect, trust, understanding, beneficial, fairness and equality are the basics in any good relationship, who is supportive, tolerant and with a big heart. It is important to share common value, goals and priorities in life. He should have a good career and enjoy his work and financially independent.
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Meet a woman from California, United States. Hi! I enjoy: laughter, great communication, travel, singing (yes, performing when I can for fun!), dancing (love it), entrepreneurship (freedom to take off easily), finer things but joy in simpler things, playing music, comedy, outdoors and nature, snorkeling in Hawaii, working out, hiking, the beach, boating, billiards, I'm taking up golf... I even like Scrabble. If you can communicate and laugh easily, that's really BIG :-)
My pics range from June 2012 back to April 2011.
***I get along best with people who have also achieved business success in their lives; professionals who are well educated and can travel relatively easily, yet have balance (often entrepreneurial people)...so we can enjoy time together.
Lightheartedness is important to me, as life is short (unlike this "summary!") Since my son is grown, it's hard to date men with children much younger than 18. But I do appreciate parents of older kids who understand the sacrifice of raising a child (and those who have been a loyal partner or spouse).
I enjoy learning about my partner's business and having intellectual conversations, as well as being playful, even completely silly. I aim to get an LOL out of most of my e-mails. :-) Those who know me say I'm funny, smart and nurturing. I'm not a huge drinker and don't use drugs, but when out with friends, people think I'm under the influence of happiness :). Ultimately, I seek a long term relationship (once I've found the right person, of course!)
Oh yes, back to lighter stuff!...I do prefer nicer hotels over camping, for example, as a lifestyle thing. I'm excited about doing some leisure traveling...I would LOVE to share music and singing with someone as a leisure activity and common interest. If you play an instrument like acoustic guitar on the side...awesome!
I hope you find your match!