Date men and women from United States / California / Santa Cruz, 37 year old

Date people from United States. I'm cool, I like to hang out, I have a job and interests. I like living here in Santa Cruz and I want to meet a woman to share all that this area has to offer. A hike in the woods, a day at the beach, a bite to eat, some live music, a bike ride on the cliff, or some time in the yard.
I like to laugh, I make small jokes about ordinary things, but I like to think I see the big picture. I am sarcastic but real.
I like to garden, create and experince.

Meet single man from United States. Trying the online dating thing again after a long hiatus. I'm doing just fine being single, but I always feel like life is just that much better when there's someone to share it with.
Me? Well...
I'm pretty adventurous, but with a few caveats: 1) I like the buddy system, which is to say I am much more outgoing and daring with a partner. Sometimes I'll lead, sometimes follow. 2) I shy away from city driving, mostly because I have terrible parking karma and a lousy sense of direction. I tend to bike places when I can. 3) It takes an act of god to get me on the dance floor... that or a couple of stiff drinks.
I love to cook and would love to cook for more than just myself more often. My repertoire may be a tad limited, but I truly love being in the kitchen. Baking seems to elude me though. Oh, and I actually kind of like doing dishes. I also love a nice red wine and I shake a mean cocktail, but I must admit I never cared much for beer.
I'm pretty sporty, but have a hard time thinking of myself as athletic. I bike way more often than I drive and enjoy long weekend rides with friends. I've also done some overnight touring and would like to try an extended trip some time. And I recently completed my second 100 mile event! Mountain biking has been low on the list since a little mishap resulting in a few broken bones and an ambulance ride to the ER but I'm warming up the the prospect of giving it another go. Another favorite activity is rock climbing, especially bouldering. I'm at Pacific Edge often and have been climbing at the Pinnacles, Yosemite and Bishop.
I'm an avid photographer, or I was... I don't seem to shoot often any more. I'm not sure why that is. I do mostly landscape and nature stuff. The photography buisiness is also my day job, but on the back end. I'm a Photoshop addict anyway, so I might as well get paid to use it.
I have an over-developed sense of loyalty, which on the downside steers me toward being a workaholic (except that I value my personal life too much to cross that line), but goes double for family and friends. I still have close ties to old high school and college friends back east and even keep in touch with old girlfriends going back just as far. At the same time I'm a lousy correspondent. My mother will tell you I don't call often enough, and I don't talk with my brothers and far away friends as often as I should either.
I'm very easy to be around and generally get along with just about anyone. I'm the guy mothers love and friends would want their sisters to date. If only more of my friends had sisters :) I tend to be a private person to a degree, but with those I know I am unabashedly open. I'm sometimes soft spoken and reserved, but those who know me know I'm quite silly at heart and have a little mischievous streak. I like making people laugh, with me or at me. I'm a very affectionate person who loves cuddling and closeness, and thinks spooning is the best way to fall asleep.
I am long-winded. Actually I'm not. I'm more of a listener than a talker, but I do get on a roll when I write.
I really don't like to begin so many sentences with 'I', so enough about me.
The person I'm looking for has a smile that will make me smile in turn, eyes I can get lost in, and a warm heart. She is kind and playful and looking for a meaningful relationship.
So, if that's you and you think I am just too good to pass up (and I am) I invite you to drop me a note. Thanks!

Date a man from United States. Online dating is one of the strangest activities, it feels a bit like middle school and reality tv mixed together, but when you are teaching kids its hard to meet that right person.
I feel a bit egotistical writing about myself, but it is also a good exercise in self reflection
I am a gentleman, I believe in becoming friends before getting intimate. I treat others as I treat myself-with honesty and integrity.
I LOVE adventure: traveling, rock climbing, backpacking, surfing, I try and follow the advice advice of my grandfather: try something new wherever you go, and don't say no to something without seriously giving it thought.
A healthy life style is uber important to me: I eat local and and organic when possible. I love a good runner's high; a tired body and belly full of good food at the end of the day with friends near by sounds like a near perfect day.
I am looking for someone who:
is loving, knows herself and what she wants to do with her life. Someone is not afraid to explore the edges of a relationship and is willing to explore the unknown. Someone is athletic and intelligent. A powerful woman that realizes that a healthy relationship is balanced. Someone who does not rely on drugs or any other external vices to define who she is

Meet a soulmate from United States. O.k., time to talk about myself and let you know a bit about me.
I make my living in the performing arts...I travel around the world with a comedy show performing at a variety of places, some exotic, some not so much.
I have seen some crazy and fascinating stuff in this world of ours and I have pictures to prove it.
I am a HUGE fan of the Muppets, all things Jim Henson and also of ice cream, these are two of my FAVORITE things. I like all ice cream (at least that I have tried) except pistachio ice cream, which I think is an unnatural green and so I boycott that flavor.
My Favorite color is blue...royal blue to be exact, though all shades of blue are nice. Twilight would be a close second.
I am looking for someone who likes travel, fun and adventures in our city here or anywhere in the universe really...
I love to travel and try to do so fairly often, there is a whole world out there with our names on it, are you up for it?
Do you have adventure stories to share with me? I want to hear them.
My Match:
I would love to find someone who is silly and has a good sense of humor about life and who does not always take things so seriously (I CAN be serious when needed though).
Are you someone creative and independent, have a good or at least silly/goofy sense of humor?
What I am looking for is someone to explore this crazy thing called life with, to go out and have some fun, good times with good conversations and have someone to share experiences with.
I am looking for someone with potential to date and have a relationship with, maybe at the very least make a new friend.
if you write me, I will write you back!

Date someone special from United States. Hi there! I moved to Santa Cruz last year and I enjoy what I do and my lifestyle here. I love sailing and watersports, having done them a lot growing up in the Bay Area. I travel for leisure frequently -- I have visited New Zealand a number of times to visit family. I am looking for a companion that is active, travels, enjoys art, and stays positive. I am quirky but solid, sensitive but in a relaxed way, and open to to exploring new things. My sense of humor isn't too shabby -- laugh you make can I.

Meet men and women from Santa Cruz, United States. This and that. I'll fill this in later from a computer. My thumbs are not good for typing. Other than this ands that there is that and this. I like dogs, bike riding, food both fancy and sweet. Love the beach and palm trees in Mexico.

Date a woman from Santa Cruz, United States. Paddling and learning to surf in the ocean, painting quietly with water colors, and laughing with family and friends are snapshots of my life. I feel joyful to plan and take trips to ancient and nature-infused places like India and Costa Rica. Wherever I go, people come up to chat with me and in a few minutes, I have a new friend. I love hearing people's life stories. I emanate a listening ear energy as people often feel instantly comfortable to share their family stories upon first meeting me.
With friends, I enjoy going on photography vagabonds and hiking through old growth forests. I enjoy my Canon for sharp photos and my iPhone for the delight of Hipstamatic square shots. In India, I started a door number project that I will eventually turn into a book. Now I need to return and finish collecting the numbers I need (e.g. 2, 7, 24, 37).
My close friends describe me as a loyal, compassionate, nurturing and inspiring woman. I am self-reflective and believe that kindness is integral to creating communities that thrive. I've been known to bring friends soup when they are sick and make them artwork and cards to help them ease through a tough time or celebrate life's joys.
I love the work I do with children as an education specialist. I appreciate the profound difference I can make teaching young children language and social skills to empower their independence. I feel satisfied supporting children's creativity through art, movement, and music-making. I love being silly, storytelling and dancing with my young students. While drawing with a two-year old boy he suggested the first thing I put on my self-portrait was, "A smile, Ms. Lisa!"
I feel grateful to be living near my sister and her family, for having a loving brother and parents, and to be settling in the Bay Area near the ocean. After having lived in Maryland (1997-2000), Oregon (2000-2011) and Asia (2011-2012), I'm keen to foster new friendships in Santa Cruz since I'm a fresh face in town. Living where I can surf regularly and boost my skills fills my heart with joy. I'm looking at Costa Rica or Hawaii for a winter break surfventure!
I'm good at sharing my feelings and needs, creating a cozy and beautiful home, growing flowers and vegetables, travel planning, and being a devoted friend. My yoga, meditation, running training, and writing practices are dear to my heart and wellness. I have a thing for clawfoot tubs, woodstoves, and old, classy homes. I'd like to design and build a simple eco-home with my partner and family.
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Who I'm looking for.......you.......
You are truly seeking a committed, loving, loyal, life-long partnership that inspires both of us towards becoming even better people. Our best friendship, fun adventures together, and passionate connection are the glue of our connection. We both have shared and personal pursuits and enjoy telling each other our experiences. You are a self-loving, good communicator, spiritually conscious, serviceful, emotionally stable and available, a bit old-fashioned and self-reflective man. You value being affectionate, active, healthy and chivalrous. You exude a quiet confidence. You are happy with your life and looking forward to sharing it with me.
Your family and friends know they can count on you and enjoy your sense of humor. You have a spiritual practice that helps you navigate life's ups and downs. You feel passionate about having children and a joyful family who loves laughing and exploring life together. You like to spend time in the sun, at the beach, beneath the canopy of old trees, eating out, seeing art and live music, dancing, and enjoying down time peacefully relaxing. You value sharing activities and friendship then seeing where chemistry and time will take us...

Meet people from Santa Cruz, United States. I'm a sports nut...did that catch your attention? Are you afraid you're reading the wrong type of profile? Well, you're not. I'm an avid sports fan, run a fantasy football league and follow my teams passionately. I'm a SF 49ers fan, a Minnesota Twins fan and a Sacramento Kings fan. I like to play basketball for fun. I hope to find a guy who is as into sports as I am!:)
I like to have fun, but that can be accomplished as easily as having a good conversation with a friend. Quality time is important to me. If you've read The Five Love Languages you'll definitely know what I mean. My friends can count on me and I am looking for someone I can count on as well. I like to read, to cook and bake (my grandpa was a chef so I come from good stock!), listen to music, be outside walking by the beach or hiking, watch movies.
After working with emotionally disturbed kids for 13 years, I have a pretty strange sense of humor at times, but I love to laugh and try to do it often. I've been told I have a great smile, so go with your strengths, right?
I'm looking for a relationship that will begin as a friendship and lead to marriage and family. I want a partner to walk through life with and share the good and bad times. I'm looking for a man who loves God and lives his life with integrity.