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Date someone special from San Francisco, United States. Since I wasn't sure what to write in this section, I asked some of my friends to describe me. here are some adjectives they came up with, some of which are weirdly on target:
"Monica is...patient, goofy, loyal, open-minded, attractive, funny, and a hopeless romantic....Oaktown meets the Upper East Side."
And now, here's my elevator pitch about me: I'm a travel addict and foodie who is very skilled at finding the silver lining of any situation and pretty easygoing. I get along with most people and am just as comfortable eating with my bare hands at a taco truck as I am having cocktails at a Michael Mina restaurant.
Like most things in San Francisco, I am local, sustainable, and organic. =P I grew up in West Oakland and am loyal to my roots and like to keep it real. I enjoy rooting for my hometown teams (A's, Warriors, and Raiders) but have been known to check out a Giants game or two--if you pay for the ticket (ha!). I am of Mexican descent and am passionate about my culture but am pretty comfortable with people of all groups, thanks to my life experiences and diverse group of friends.
I try to lead a balanced life as much as I can and often challenge myself to try new things. This past July, I completed my second half marathon in Napa with a group of friends (a big deal for me since my maximum run prior to training had been only 3-4 miles). I'm very social and have an awesome group of friends that are kind, loyal, and funny as hell that help keep me in balance. They enrich my life and make me want to be a better person.
I am looking for someone who is the cream cheese icing on the rich, red velvet cake that is my life...someone whose friends would describe him as a warm, kind, and giving person who loves to laugh. I would love to find a communicative and committed partner who can help me build a relationship filled with laughter, patience, understanding and mutual respect. I am a sucker for nerdy/dorky guys who are considerate, fun, spontaneous, funny, chivalrous, positive, compassionate, intelligent and have a big heart. As someone with an active social life, it would be great to meet someone who is social and can have fun no matter where he is or who he's with. Attractive would be a bonus. =)
Thanks for taking the time to read my profile and best of luck to you in your search!

Meet a soulmate from San Francisco, United States. I recently returned from an awesome vacation in South East Asia. While traveling mostly by myself during that month long trek to four different countries, I realized traveling is more fun with a partner! In fact, I believe life in general is more fun when journeyed with another person, so here I am looking for that life partner! Are you the one?
They say life is but a dash between two numbers on your tombstone. I like to believe my dash is colorful enough to fill several volumes of books. Furthermore, the chapters would be equally entertaining to read for people from Mars, Venus, Jupiter, oh and Earth too. Among other things, the readers will notice the paradoxes that fill the pages…
From a young age, IРІР‚в„ўve always been the outgoing one in the family (read: I was always the trouble-maker and ring leader in all things devious). Yet ever since I can remember, IРІР‚в„ўve always gravitated towards introversion (read: I prefer to engage in thinking over talking exercises).
I like to push the envelope and test the limits in many aspects of my life, yet I forever relish the comfort of the familiar. I am most at ease when I am at home, but I actively search for opportunities to travel – the more foreign, the better! I love surprises and actively engage in spontaneity at every twist and turn of my life, but I quickly become uneasy at the thought of not having a plan.
I am a career woman (and enjoy it) but find my true element outside the confines of a cubicle. I love city life but find myself savoring every opportunity I get to reconnect with nature. I admire simple beauty all around me but marvel at the natural complexities that exist in my life too.
Contradiction works for me because my life is all about balance, being open-minded, and experiencing everything at least once. As such, I am most attracted to men who share a little bit of my contradictions. If you are an outgoing introvert, call yourself a polymathic specialist, seek adventure and stability all at once, can see both joy and sorrow in life, and can act goofy yet be serious at the same time, we will probably get along just fine. ItРІР‚в„ўs a bonus if you are talented enough to make me laugh and cry at the same time!

Date a woman from San Francisco, United States. I am honest, strong minded, independent woman. And yet I'm warm, kind and soft. I love my family who are very close and dear to me. Travel is one of my passions, usually I get out of US twice a year. My recent travels took me to Thailand, Bali, Greece, Italy and Scotland. I love adventures and I welcome challenges , new experiences and opportunities.
You should message me if you like meeting new interesting people, you own a passport(s) , confident , you think you can make me laugh, treat me like a lady and not interested in playing games...

Meet someone special from California, United States. My personality: I am simple yet complex, laid back yet passionate, devoted yet independent...all at the same time. To my friends I'm an intelligent and wise soul who likes to be silly and playful at times. I am passionate about life and about my work, and always willing to learn new things.
My life in short: grew up in southeast Europe, came to SF eleven years ago (SF is my home now), proud to be a CAL graduate (love Berkeley) and an architect by profession.
You: smart, honest, open minded, in your late thirties (early forties), comfortable in your own skin and willing to share your aspirations, desires and passions with me; somebody who will enrich my life and be able to connect with me on different levels; somebody who is self-confident without being arrogant or depressed; somebody who wants to have a stable life full of new experiences.

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Family and friends would describe me as fun and humorous, loves the simple things of life, but very driven, independent, go-getter, reasonable, real - I'll tell it how it is, no greys here. I love being outdoorsy, yet loves to dress up and live up to what SF night life offers; I feel most comfortable when everyone else is comfortable and having a great time - so yes, I'm a giver. Feels great to take care of my peeps. I love to laugh and make others laugh. I'm passionate about what I do for a living....cooking, entertaining and all the great stuff that comes with it - family, friends, laughter, and great conversation. Life moments. Im all about making it happen! I'm
adventurous, so when I do get an opportunity to travel, I'll go where the locals go, and learn their culture and simple life.
Im born and raised in San Diego, and I just moved to SF. Im attracted to the energy, the culture, the beauty, and what it offers. I look foward to one that I can venture out with... Whether it's an awesome nature walk, an afternoon at the museums, a stroll through the Ferry Building, or dining out at the coolest SF restaurants or at hole in the wall mom and pop cafe. I love it all. I will embrace it with you. Walk with me so we experience it together. I know I haven't even touch the surface of what The City offers...I want to explore...
painting the town red with a new cocktail dress, or just a watching a movie at an outdoor park - they gotta have them here, right? Pizza, movie, comfy couch at home, with my jammies, I'm content either way.
Well gentlemen, I can't give it all away in one intro...
So what you do see is what you'll get but much more I do offer...just gotta wink... send me an email...whatever you're comfortable with...it's just a start...if I sound interesting to you..you want to know more about me..go for it! Be honest, and I'll do the same with you.
Lastly, what am I looking for? A gentleman with intelligence. Sense of humor. Confidence. Leadership. Sporty and athletic. Independent. Traveler. Strong family and friend values. I want to learn from a partner that can offer balance and enhance life even more...that's all. Simple.

Meet a woman from California, United States. I think I'm a hopeless romantic, but I don't demand it from my partner. Let me explain, like most girls, I like the romance but my true idea of romance is "love conquers all" through thick and thin. Once a love is developed, habits that are annoying about my partner become habits that I admire most. Let the differences that surface become a learning experience that make us grow closer together.
I am looking for a kind, loyal, generous, witty, intelligent, loving, and well-mannered man (and the list goes on).........

Date someone special from United States. I'm a nerd-at-heart with a heart of gold...curious and tenacious, sweet with a bit of an edge, kind and playful. At a party, I'd be the one drawing out the shy folks to be sure that everyone is having a good time (incidentally, if there are any board games at said party, then I get alarmingly competitive and have been known to make up rules!). On the street, IРІР‚в„ўd be the one that the elderly would stop to ask for directions (they also tend to assume that I speak Cantonese; sadly, I disappoint every time). At work, IРІР‚в„ўm in my element and truly love what I do, applying my knowledge and collaborating to solve complex problems. With my family and friends, IРІР‚в„ўm at my happiest, mischievous and dispensing good advice and bad puns in equal measure.
I immigrated to the US with my family when I was little. Like many others, through hard work, sheer will, and pure faith, IРІР‚в„ўve been blessed with a rich, full life here: family and friends who add meaning and laughter to just about everything (I love them with every fiber of my being and they always come first in my book); a rewarding career that draws upon my natural strengths; varied and passionate interests that keep me engaged (writing, community service, learning anything new, hiking). I also live with a small furry woodland creature, who loves to chase me around and challenge the natural order of the food chain.
My life philosophy is a curious blend of “carpe diem” and “always prepared”: I say the glass is half full, so let's enjoy it while we can, but also hold onto that map to the 3 nearest wells!
I also believe in service as the rent we pay for being here, and IРІР‚в„ўm a grateful tenant who is committed to leaving this place better than I found it. When I find myself falling into the craziness of bay area life with its striving and self-absorption, some soup kitchen volunteering time never fails to nourish and to make me realize that really, IРІР‚в„ўve got no problems.
Why Match? Well, I have found my grail but am always embarking on new quests and am seeking a great trailmate. Why is he? I melt for vanilla ice cream…and brainy, kind men. Together, we can be either silly or deep; the world is our oyster and life is a great love story, a choose-your-own adventure book, and a running inside joke.
Ultimately, I'm looking for my best friend, partner, and true love--but to start, a casual meeting would be great to see if we click as potential friends. Good luck and happy dating!

Meet a soulmate from United States. As for me, I'm smart, playful and loyal. I'm genuinely curious about the world, both in a serious and silly sense. I read a lot, and consider myself a pretty decent conversationalist on a few topics - from art and design to global economics and technology.
I love a good discussion, tossing around new ideas, witty banter, constantly learning and geeking out from time to time. I have strong opinions about a lot of things, but I love to laugh at genuinely silly things too (including myself).
I'm always up to throw my stuff in the back of the car and head out on an impromptu road trip or remote backcountry adventure - if the sun is shining, there's a good chance that I'm out exploring. The Pear Lake Ski Hut is always pretty high on my list. I recently bought my first carbon bike, which I'm very excited about too. I try to stay in good shape, but I'm not obsessive about it.
I'm definitely guilty of trying to pack way too many activities into my free time outside of work - but I'm typically the person my friends come to for restaurant recommendations, a good novel to read, or off-the-beaten-track travel ideas.
I'm a Bay Area native (fourth generation!) who has lived in New York, London, Washington DC, and Los Angeles (essentially in that order). I loved my time in each of those cities, but deep down I always knew I was coming back to San Francisco. Lately, I've been thinking more seriously about buying a place (Dogpatch/Potrero? Marin? East Bay?) and really establishing roots here.

Date a woman from United States. I just recently moved to San Francisco from Santa Monica where I had lived for the past 12 years. Needless to say, I needed a change since I didnРІР‚в„ўt see myself living there long term. I do miss my friends, but have absolutely no regrets. San Francisco is an amazing city! And I was born and raised a 49er and Giants fan, so itРІР‚в„ўs fantastic to finally be in the same city as my teams.
To stay fit and calm, I love yoga, running the Lyon Street Stairs and going to the gym. I eat very healthy most of the time so that I can splurge some of the time. But I donРІР‚в„ўt eat meat, yet I do eat fish, and canРІР‚в„ўt live without broccoli, kale, apples and French fries. Oh, and wine.
My job can be consuming with my time when it gets busy. But I love it. I thrive on the stress. And I work with amazing people who have become my close friends. So being at work, doesnРІР‚в„ўt really feel like being at work.
I am a romantic. Not because I can be a sucker for love stories, but because I like the idea of being with someone who gives me unconditional love, and knows me better than anyone else in the world. He can easily make me laugh, makes me feel like I can be myself, challenges me and enjoys my very large, fun family. He understands the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, yet enjoys going out and doesnРІР‚в„ўt mind the spontaneous dance party. He likes to hang out with groups of people, but knows when it's best to have quality time alone with just the two of us. He takes initiative to plan dates. And he likes affection.

. I am a person with integrity, one who is honest and straight to the point. I believe that sincere communication is the key to understanding one another. I am authentic with my presence and with my words. I am a strong woman who is aware of what I want for myself. I have a solid foundation and have bounderies. I know when to say NO. I am down to earth, funny, open minded, driven to explore what life has in store (whatever that may be), compassionate, patient, empathetic, spiritual, and I am ernest. I dislike drama and I do what I can to stay away from it. Good energy attracts good energy and I put my energy forth to be on this flow.
I am in search of a man who is free spirited. A man who is patient, respectful, responsible, aware, mindful, romantic and who likes to explore with what life has to offer. A man who knows what he wants in life. I like a mature man who is kind, gentle, preferably attractive and one who can communicate thoroughly and knows how to express himself regardless of any situation that may arise. Just be yourserlf... Good people knows good people - they usually meet eye to eye. We will know if we are compatible with one another the first day we meet - don't you think? I certainly do. So, until then take care of yourself and good luck on your search.

. I love life and believe the meaning of life lies in perspective - good, bad, or ugly, this is all we've got. perspective for me also means cherishing the fact that i am alive to be here and check it out. and to watch the transit of venus without going blind :)
I am outdoorsy and love to hike, camp, picnic, swim, take road trips, roll around in the grass, you name it. I do a lot of yoga
I also love music and dancing when the music suits - and love a man who isn't afraid to dance along with me every now and then, even if he's no good, because it is just super fun.
Overall I guess I'm looking for someone who will lift me up, not weigh me down - and who feels that same way about me.
What else? I am very into volunteering, primarily for environmental causes, but also to use my geology degree, and also doing some tutoring/working with kids who need some attention and support. I feel strongly about the stuff I believe in, and want to share that enthusiasm with others and spark their passion too.

. I thought I would share the blueprint of my ideal life. If this is the kind of routine you can see youself settle into perhaps you could reach out? :)
• Sit down to have breakfast with him and see him off in the morning
• Go to campus to teach twice a week
• Write, research and publish from home office otherwise
• Consult for firms when the project is interesting or we need extra income
• Take dog for a long walk@3pm
• Prepare for dinner while listening to NPR
• The sound of footsteps on the hall way; dinner on the table, fresh cut flowers from garden
• Walks, three of us. Listen to him talk about his day
• Catching up on emails/evening news/call to parents/go to bed by 11pm
I realize the kind of life I want: somewhat reclusive, peaceful with slow rhythm (yet productive) is not for everyone. The only thing I don’t enjoy at business school is too many mandatory parties (is there such a thing?) Unlike most family members or my peers, I don’t have a lot ambition in life. My hope is to live a peaceful life yet do something good along the way. That being said, I reckon I am ok bright, so if you give me a stable & nurturing environment, I might very well make it – as your American will say:)
So if you are kind, and are ok with a somewhat quiet, diligent, socially inept but otherwise ok partner, tell me what you want - if you know :)
ps. Best luck with your search!