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Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am a clumsy daydreamer who laughs a little too loudly, loves “Doctor Who” and doesn't know how to cook. There. Now you know all of the bad stuff. What follows seems to me a series of pleasant attributes, though you may choose to categorize them otherwise. At the very least, maybe I can peak your curiosity.
I am a city girl who was born & raised in the epitome of the country. I have not yet adopted a dog though I think there’s nothing closer to god than a canine (& there’s nothing closer to satan than a cat, yet I live with one of those whom I love with all my heart). Personal style and a beautifully designed home are important to me, but not enough to go broke over or discuss for any significant length of time. What I would like to discuss includes what we did with our day, how we felt when we listened to the news, what books we are reading, what we want to eat for dinner and where we will be travelling next. Ideally we will agree on political matters though the occasional debate keeps me on my toes. Admittedly I am very left-leaning and am drawn to people who share those values. My bookshelves are filled with biographies, history, San Francisco tales and leftover volumes of Beat literature and poetry from my Kerouac-fueled twenties. The music in my iTunes library consists primarily of jazz – especially bebop and gypsy swing (maybe you can introduce me to something that will make my feet tap as feverishly as Charlie Parker?!). The photos in my iPhoto library include a motley crew of friends and family from various parts of the world. I value old friends and my family more than I can express. I am emotionally solid, trustworthy and loyal to the end.
At the end of the day, a cold beer, lively conversation and an affectionate man is my idea of happiness. Simply put, this is what I’m looking for. He is someone I can trust and who trusts me. He is passionate, loving and adventurous. He will introduce me to new ideas and cultural experiences. He’s a storyteller and comfortable both in crowds and one-on-one. He has brains. He has a wicked sense of humor. He loves animals and is never mean to the wait-staff. He loathes drama as much as I do and though he might be competitive at work, he doesn’t feel the need to be this way with me. He is healthy and feels younger than the age printed on his driver’s license. He is looking for a woman with whom he can share his life – someone who he’s genuinely excited to see at the end of the day. I would love to be that woman for the right man. In the meantime, I’m ready to get out there and look until I meet him. Shall we?

Meet a woman from California, United States. I grew up and went to college on the East Coast and lived in NYC for many years, so I still have quite a few traces of my East Coast background, but most of the time, I now pass for a Bay Area native (which I take as a compliment).
I like being around people who truly like to learn and are interested in, or are passionate about, many different things. I studied science, literature, and economics in college because I couldn't pick just one main area of focus. I think I probably would have been happy in many different careers, but I ended up in finance. Someday, IРІР‚в„ўd love to go back to school and take a bunch of classes that I didnРІР‚в„ўt have the chance to take in college.
I especially enjoy jogging and hiking but am willing to try just about any outdoor activity with a little encouragement. IРІР‚в„ўve become a better swimmer over the past year, and I recently started going to boot camp classes and found, to my surprise, that I really like them. IРІР‚в„ўve discovered that I have absolutely no natural ability in tennis, but I wouldnРІР‚в„ўt mind trying to play with someone who has some patience.
I have a bit of a travel bug, with Angkor Wat and the Galapagos Islands among my destinations, but I also love staying close to home and discovering, and re-discovering, all the Bay Area has to offer.
IРІР‚в„ўd like to meet someone who is smart and accomplished yet grounded and sincere. HeРІР‚в„ўs intellectually curious (even a little geeky), active, and open to trying new things. He doesnРІР‚в„ўt take himself too seriously and doesnРІР‚в„ўt mind (or better yet, enjoys) being challenged. HeРІР‚в„ўs a caring, decent person who has spent his life so far learning and developing his career and interests but now wants to be in a long term relationship to share lifeРІР‚в„ўs ups and downs.

Date men and women from California, United States. About Me:
I make friends with the woman on the barstool at the Chicago Westin. I frequently get stopped for directions by strangers. And I’ve driven 3 hours to see a close friend for just 1. My penchant for being friendly probably has its downsides – hitchhiking on a motorboat from Tiburon comes to mind – but, for the most part, it’s served me well. My friends are like family – if only my family downed cucumber margaritas on a girls’ trip to Cabo. As for my family, they’re exactly what you’d expect from parents in Rhode Island: they know people everywhere we go and summer trips home are filled with golf, beach and lobster. Here in SF, I like to explore. I’ll make my own tasting menu with friends at Town Hall. I’ll go to the Silver Oak release party, though I actually prefer smaller vineyards off the beaten path. I play DJ on the ride to Tahoe blending my collection of classic rock with my fondness for REM. Despite my taste for the outdoors, I’m kind of a nerd. I play Scrabble with my two best friends via iPhone. I bring a stack of crosswords on planes. I hold onto single socks in hopes that the mate will miraculously reappear. Please, don’t read into that last one.
About you:
YouРІР‚в„ўll mentor a student looking to get into your field. YouРІР‚в„ўll help one of my girlfriends move a piece of furniture. YouРІР‚в„ўll give me your jacket if I start shivering when the fog rolls in. YouРІР‚в„ўll play dress-up with your niece. You have a pass to Squaw, or are at least willing to meet me by the fire for apres-ski. You get a little competitive when playing Pictionary. YouРІР‚в„ўll go see CSNY at the Mountain Winery and donРІР‚в„ўt mind that weРІР‚в„ўre 20 years younger than everyone. YouРІР‚в„ўll get me rooting for your favorite team (as long as itРІР‚в„ўs not the Yankees). You use an airport delay to catch up on email. You want to ride elephants in Bhutan and stay in SwedenРІР‚в„ўs ice hotel. YouРІР‚в„ўd let your brother crash with you if he fell on hard times. You appreciate that IРІР‚в„ўll wait in line at Bi-Rite for a pint of Salted Caramel for you. You feel that the hassles of everyday life seem to go away when weРІР‚в„ўre together. You love the feeling you get when I walk into the room and the comfort you get when we wake up next to each other.

Meet people from California, United States. Admittedly windy but also prone to creating potent verbal nuggets in conversation. Give this prose a scan and let me know if you'd like to validate my claim.
I seek a kind, funny, soulful, athletic, intellect (maybe not quite "ual"). I love sports, literature, music (all kinds including classical and even some hard core rap), discussing current social and political issues, ongoing social and psych/spirituality topics, and talking about good old business (mine happens to be online retail).
Because I enjoy harmless opptys to be a contrarian I still use Pop to mean a soft drink. I am a business woman with an MBA and a seriously normal life. I also have an edge that keeps life and me in an interesting dance. am an Indiana born, UVA educated, MBA holding, business person. But I like the countercurrent. I identify with the angst of punk rock. I experience life richly and feel both its beauty and its brutality. I always seek to be fair. If I see a good hearted person being taken advantage of run to their aide. I love the beauty and the breadth of the sky. I am afraid of many things which I hope given how I live my life makes me courageous. In contrast to many of my friends I am not all that surprised that I am still single. I am looking for someone and a dynnamic that is exceptional. Absent it I am fine alone even though lonely at times.
A bit more about me if youre the type of person that is inclined to actually read on --
I love music but if I had to choose between never hearing again or never seeing again I'd choose the former. I'm a Hoosier by birth but traveled growing up and have lived several nifty places as an adult domestically and abroad so appreciate and respect many different ways of living. I love brussel sprouts. I am appreciative. I have loved and appreciated old people since I was a very little girl. I'm funny but realize there is no evidence of that here. I don't own a TV.
I love being on in and around water. I enjoy cooking but am not great at following recipes. I am a direct but sensitive communicator who doesn't shy away from tough topics. I appreciate sweetness in men. I read several books a month and am currently reading about 1/2 fiction and 1/2 neuroscience related non. I notice a lot. I love Mary Oliver's poetry. In heavy rotation on my ipod right now are The National, The Editors, less popular Rolling Stones (like "Heaven"), Bon Iver, Pete Yorn, Muse and Here We Go Rabbit. I'm a violinist but don't practice enough these days.
Fewer I more You and We-- I like quirkiness and playful irreverence (so do you). You will watch TV shows with me after they are out on Hulu or iTunes. You like that I'm loyal and have a wonderful family including parents who have been happily married for 51 years. We are both grateful that we were raised to want to be both happy and productive. We're both smart. And quick. We can't imagine being with a partner who didnt make us laugh. I swim (slowly these days) and run (decently quick at middle distance); we workout together -and alone. We enjoy being alone together, reading side by side on a couch. We love hiking, running, water skiing and going on boat rides up at the lake.
Lastly, we share a curiosity and engagement in the world that keeps us connected even when schedules and life in general challenge our time together. This is what I think has been at the root of my parents' successful marriage.
Drop me a note if this CA Hoosier with a bit of an NYCesque edge interests you.
-mec
Ps: listening to Lady by The Little River Band. "she made me think of things I never thought of... A love song is coming to my mind"
Are you freaked out or thinking "good bad stuff" as is the title of this playlist?!
Pps: a favorite line from a Mary Oliver poem:
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting --
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things

Date someone special from California, United States. While I definitely have a girly side, I'm a pretty down to earth person and always enjoy meeting new people. I'm as genuine as can be, loyal to those important to me, a romantic at heart, a bit of a (closet) adrenaline junkie, and an eternal seeker of laughter and love. I love to travel, both near and far, day trips outside of SF or long trips in Europe, but I also immensely enjoy the weekends that I can just unwind and wander around San Fran. My family and friends mean the world to me and I'm sure I'd be lost in life without them - so I always value my time with them. I grew up and went to college in Sacramento (too hot), spent about 6 years living in San Diego, returned to Sacramento (quickly remembered it was too hot), and relocated to the Bay area a few years ago. Aside from the frequent parking tickets and seriously high rent, I really love living in San Francisco.
I enjoy going to the pubs, wine bars, trying new restaurants, etc., but I'm definitely not a fan of the club or 20-somethings scenes. After living in SF for a while now, I'm a bit skeptical about the existence of good-natured, traditional men in the area (are you out there?), or at least meeting one naturally versus online. So I turn to Match.com in hope of some assistance in that regard.
Ultimately, I want a partner in life. Someone to share adventures with, the day to day events, life's highs and lows, passion, and a lot of laughter. It all starts with dating. Chemistry is an absolute must for me when it comes to relationships, but that's where the online banter can be misleading (in both ways) - you just never know until you give it a go!
About my "match"? What I can say is that I'm very attracted to men with traditional qualities, values, integrity, and strength. I want to feel safe with you and be treated with respect, but I'm also a big fan of (or perhaps sucker for) directness. I love a man in a suit, or at least a man with a business mind who understands and can keep up with the happenings in corporate America, but can also separate work life from personal life, be down to earth, and know how to work the grill.
Anything resonating? If so, take a chance and drop me a hello!

Meet a soulmate from San Francisco, United States. I've never considered myself a "city girl," but have lived in San Francisco for over 10 years, and I love it! I grew up in the mountains, and that is where I feel most at home. No matter where I am, I try to be active and outdoors as much as possible. I am a pretty easy going and happy person. I enjoy life and try very hard not to take anything for granted. I believe it is important to appreciate everything you have. I have been described as being down to earth, and I always try to see the "other side" of things. I am extremely lucky to have such wonderful friends and a great family. They are all a big part of my life.
I love my job, and I try my best to make a difference. Going the extra mile to help others who are less fortunate is important to me.
I'm looking forward to meeting someone who is honest, fun, positive about life, likes a little outdoor adventure and travel... Someone who can laugh at themselves, take a bit of sarcasm and can handle being joked with- and be able to give me a hard time when I deserve it (which is almost never, because I'm perfect, of course! :)

Date a woman from San Francisco, United States. I'm 41 years old. I have been separated for 5 years trying to work out a divorce. My 2 kids, 18 and 12 live with me full time. I work nights. Looking for someone to spend time with. I'm generally a quiet person, a foodie,reader,loyal to my small group
of friends, love the theater/arts and a incredibly stupid movie every so
often. I unfortunately can have a dark sense of humor..so if you get offended easily......

Meet men and women from San Francisco, United States. Are you ready to meet someone who is genuine, adventurous, and compassionate? Allow me to introduce you...
Her photos are all recent and document the varied adventures her life has taken her....along with demonstrating the different sides of her personality. This optimistic green-eyed auburn-haired feisty creature admits she is a bit of a contradiction as she grew up around horses, dogs, and even a pig (that was her brother's pet) where she hiked, swam in the lake, built forts, earned a few freckles, rode motorcycles, and learned how to dine on blackberries. However, urban life beckoned and she found herself living in SF and loving city life. Fortunately, she was able to to live in other parts of the country and travel abroad, which has given her an immense appreciation for this grand city in which we live. Hole-in-the wall venues appeal to her much more than chain restaurants ...staying active and fit are important, farmer's markets make her giddy, lively conversation energizes her, gestures of compassion make her weak-kneed, weekend brunches, and/or walking hand-in-hand are priceless.
Now before you decide if you would like to email, she does have her vices...eight years ago she started drinking coffee. She cannot stay out of bookstores without buying at least one book (run if she asks for help to move a bookcase)....she recognizes her lack of wine knowledge, but knows that she loves a spicy red wine (she may steal your glass if she does not like hers), baseball games make her eyes twinkle, small animals and children try to follow her home.,..she loves "creating" in the kitchen where she may just pull you into the fray (it could get messy)...dancing in the kitchen has been known to happen, and sleeping in on a Sunday could be a mandatory agenda item. Tragic...I know!
As for kids, she decided it was not for her (decided she did not want to be 60 when they graduated); however, if you have kids, she is completely open to that. She does have a two-year old niece whom she's just smitten with and who lives very close to her.
She would love to meet someone who is kind, generous, has that twinkle in his eye (mischief, perhaps?), who sees the absurdities of life without being too cynical, a man who has lived his life and plans to continue his adventurous odyssey (even if it means taking in a movie on the couch)...and above all has passion for his friends, family, work (yet does not let work consume him - knows his balance), and is ready to meet someone like well....me (I do know how to speak in first-person).

Date people from San Francisco, United States. I'm independent, loyal, and know what I like, but also like to balance my life with new experiences and adventures (who doesn't??!!).
I've had the good fortune to live in some great cities - NYC, Santa Barbara, LA, SF - all of which have influenced who I am today.
Family, good friends and my dog mean everything to me.
I love all kinds of music and small venues for seeing it live, especially blues, django/latin jazz and singer songwriters.
Travel makes me happy, and I aim to escape often, even if it's just for the weekend.
Being outdoors amongst its beauty soothes my soul.
I live to eat not eat to live and paired with that comes a passion for discovering and tasting great wine.
A smile, a good laugh and a thank you go a long way with me.
I'm looking for someone who appreciates where he is in life, likes banter, enjoys conversation and can teach me something new.

Meet someone special from San Francisco, United States. According to the Wu-Tang Clan nickname generator, my real Wu warrior name is Arrogant Prophet, but donРІР‚в„ўt let that fool you. IРІР‚в„ўm quite friendly & the only message I bring to the people is to be kind, tip generously & think for yourself. Although if thinking for yourself means stiffing someone or being an ass, well, who am I to condemn? Get down with your bad & genuine self, though in that case, IРІР‚в„ўd probably prefer that you do so a fair distance away from me.
So...hi! I have a profile up on okc that is much more irreverent & feels like a pretty accurate reflection of my personality but being new here, I’m compelled to be more conventional & expository. I’m not even sure if I can swear—the "approval" thing is hanging me up some (as are "winks"--I mean, wtf?) but maybe as I get used to the culture of this site, I’ll loosen up with the full range of my expression. In the meantime, here’s some rambling to get me started. I’m a Bay Area native, born & raised in the East Bay, who has lived in SF for my entire adult life. Sometimes I mull over the idea of where I’d like to relocate if the circumstances were right (Portland, Montreal, New Orleans & Boston are top choices—great food, progressive politics a thriving music & art scene is a priority for me) but SF is in my blood. I like running lazily along the cliffs, always looking out for dolphins or lost tourists as a handy excuse to slow down & taking long, stony, urban hikes that tickle me the next day when I find presents that I think I sorta remember buying along the way (“Oh look, I have chocolate covered bacon &...Enter the Dragon? Yay yesterday’s me!”) & relishing live music in intimate venues & enjoying fancy foods from trucks & down-home cooking from bistros & fussy, molecular gastronomy & wheat-free, organic hot dogs & delicious, dairy-free ice cream & rare burgers and well-done fries & salty plum things & dark, dark chocolate. I don't drink alcohol but only because it doesn't agree with me, not because I have some Carrie Nation thing going on.
I tend to be attracted to men who are playful, smart-ass brainiacs. We don't have to love all the same things but it's nice when I don't have to explain every reference or idea or joke. A fairly healthy lifestyle is important but so is self-indulgence and joie de vivre. GAH, this sounds so generic but I guess what I'm seeking is an experience that is mutually delightful & opens up both our worlds a little. It's a good start anyway.
Besides the perplexing winks thing, this site is also stripping ampersands every time I make a quick edit. If I missed re-entering any on this go-around, throw one in & see if that helps the sentence flow.

Date a soulmate from United States. I like sightseeing ~ luv the ocean. I enjoy hiking, long walks, working out at the gym, other outdoor activities, meeting people as well as trying new restaurants and getting together with friends for socializing. I may not be perfect but strive to be the best I could be and I do know my limits.
I grew up in the SF Bay Area and really like it here. I don't plan on moving anywhere else but wouldn't mind traveling a bit and exploring new places.
It's hard to describe who I'm looking for here but the usual honest, trustworthy, respectful, intelligent, sense of humor and more.... I think when the chemistry is there, you just know it. There is a saying that "if it's meant to be than it's yours". If you think about it, sometimes that is so true.
I'm interested in finding the right person for friendship/companionship and eventually a long term relationship if things work out.
If you're interested, feel free to drop me a line. Hope to hear from you. Thanks.

Meet a woman from United States. I moved to the Bay Area after living in Los Angeles for 18 years. San Francisco is a super fit for me. I'm an independent and hard-working person. I am passionate about what I do and find pleasure in doing well at work.
I have a Golden Retriever, Toby, who brings me immense happiness and is a wonderful companion. I have a plethora of truly spectacular women friends who have been in my life for years (in some cases decades - crazy). My family is very important to me - IРІР‚в„ўm as entertained by my Dad telling amazing stories of yore from the 40РІР‚в„ўs as I am by my nephew Nate who likes to sleep in a tent on his bedroom floor.
I really like playing golf - especially the 'Best Ball' format – so that I don’t have to blow out my back trying to hack my way out of the woods. In short - I’m a poor golfer, but I find myself shaking my head incredulously when I’m on a course because of the beautiful views, smells and stillness.
I live in the Financial District which is nice and convenient and often very hopping (read – sirens and horns). I go to Chrissie Field often and venture into the Marina. I’m a big fan of fantastic dinners out and delight in finding new, awesome restaurants. I love a delicious and dry glass of wine or an icy Coors Light. I do indulge in garbage reality television because I enjoy inane entertainment after a long day at work. Above all, humor and good-spirited sarcasm reign supreme for me.
Overall, IРІР‚в„ўm a happy, bright, and grateful person who would like to meet a smart, great guy with a sharp wit, a good attitude, and a considerate spirit who is accepting of me and my occasional foibles. Look forward to talking with you.