Date women from United States / California / San Ramon, 49 year old

Date someone special from San Ramon, United States. After years in the corporate world, I decided to leave and pursue my dream of becoming a professional photographer. It all started with a photography workshop in Paris 6 years ago. Experiencing such a beautiful city and its people through the lens of my camera was truly life-changing. I found myself drawn to capturing people and telling their stories through pictures. I also love to write and have had a few features published along with my photos. I'm now a full-time pro, absolutely love what I do, and have never looked back!
I like to take life one day at a time, using each new experience as an opportunity to learn and grow. I love a great adventure - like going on a hike and finding an unexpected, and amazingly beautiful view at the end; or exploring an exotic travel destination for the first time, not knowing who or what I will find there. I would describe myself as honest, giving, playful, creative, curious, easy to talk to, and someone who just wants to enjoy all that life has to offer.
I have one 13-year old daughter who amazes me everyday with the person she is becoming. She's played ice hockey since about the age of 7 on a mostly all-boys team and loves it. Needless to say, between her games and being big Sharks fans, we've spent a fair amount of time at the rink! She's also a black belt in karate. No girly-girl here!
I'm looking for that special someone who shares my passion for living life to the fullest. I'm drawn to people who are genuinely happy with themselves, and have passions and interests of their own. I would love to find another "creative" or someone who appreciates them. Honesty and integrity rank high on my list. I love to laugh and appreciate a good sense of humor :) Things I'd like to enjoy with someone special... Traveling, dining out in the city, watching the sunset over a beach, listening to a great concert in a small intimate venue, road trips to the wine country, Lake Tahoe, the coast, or anywhere I've never been, hiking through a forest, and so much more!

Meet a soulmate from San Ramon, United States. I am easy going. I would love cooking dinner with someone or spend the evening enjoying wine, cheese and maybe a little dessert. I am very happy going out on the town or going fishing. I love having/attending parties. I am so lucky to live in the Bay area. We have so much available to us. Love to & want to laugh.
I have been blessed with 2 wonderful children. I am so proud of the kind, wonderful people they are growing to be. One is still at home. I love being a parent. I love going to my kids softball, or soccer games.
My friends say I am fun, kind, giving, caring and a good cook.
I made a French Apple Tart for a famous chef and he said it was great and he had made one with Julia Child, once upon a time.
I am a hopeful romantic. I want to look into your eyes and melt. I want you to feel that way about me.
I love to travel. My favorite vacation spot would be a beautiful beach somewhere. I have not yet been to Europe, but would love to go.

Date a woman from San Ramon, United States. I'm sweet, smart/wise, very goodhearted and giving, classy, easy going,
passionate and sensual, adventurous, often spontaneous. I strive to lead a
virtuous life, consistently work at personal/spiritual growth, driven and goal
orientated. I enjoy going on evening walks or just like going out exploring new
places, going to the movies, hanging out at home with a DVD. I enjoy
candlelight, fireplaces, music, warm conversation, lots of laughter. I also
enjoy family & friends, animals, the outdoors, being romantic and affectionate,
working out, photography, and interior design.
Would like to meet a gentleman I respect and admire. He should be trustworthy,
kind and a man that wants to be with me as much as I want to be with him. I want
to meet a man that knows what he wants and not be afraid to speak his mind. He
should be compassionate, romantic and affectionate, and a good communicator.
Would like him to have a good sense of life's priorities and a strong
appreciation for simple pleasures. Would like him to be supportive of my goals
and I, supportive of his. Hope that he is someone that has moved on from his
past and is truly ready to include someone in his life and start anew.

Meet someone special from California, United States. I am an independent woman who has a great life and good friends but between work and raising almost grown children, I have had little opportunity to meet other like-minded single, men. I feel absolutely no need to lie about my age, weight or post 10 year old pictures on my profile in order to get that initial date, so what-you-see-is-what-you get. The quickest way to my heart is a wicked sense of humor (reference point, Woody Allen’s “The Gossage-Vardebedian Papers) and your ability to not take life too seriously. You also aren’t the type of man that would be intimidated by the fact that I may be taller than you in heels.
IРІР‚в„ўm not in a hurry to fall in love but would really enjoy meeting someone who is intelligent, has an interesting story to tell and doesnРІР‚в„ўt mind wearing the occasional suit and tie but can also make me swoon by wearing a pair of button-down LeviРІР‚в„ўs and an old faded shirt. I do love dressing up when I attend evening events but I also like to throw on a pair of jeans and a baseball cap when heading outdoors for rollerblading, biking or fishing, and yes, I bait my own hook. Some of my other favorite pastimes are cooking, reading and trying out new ethnic restaurants.
Interested parties should inquire within. References available upon request. Sorry, my attempt at levity while trying to navigate this new way of meeting people.

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I'm looking for a kind and easygoing man with a great sense of humor (meaning we laugh at the same absurdities of life), who knows there's more to this life than what we can see. Hopefully you lean toward the outgoing side, like to stay in shape (but enjoy good restaurants, especially finding an out-of-the-way hole-in-the-wall), and like to travel - day/weekend/week long trips that may or may not require a passport.
I hail from Canada but hung up my snow shovel in the last millenium and have lived in the US over 14 years now, which is just a bit longer than the four year assignment I signed up for :). I love the outdoors, mostly running and hiking - but never inherited the gene that makes me want to throw myself out of an airplane. I have been fortunate to travel to several continents, but always look forward to coming home. Just moved back to the Bay Area after a couple of sweaty years in Houston, happy to be inhaling low humidity oxygen again :) .

Meet a woman from California, United States. Would love a smart guy, easy going. Down to earth, comes from a great family, smart family and friends most important. Must love dogs and cats and be easy going and confident. I have the best friends and family and grateful for the simple things in life. Grew up with wonderful parents, no