Date men and women from United States / California / Santa Monica, 28 year old

Date a boy from Santa Monica, United States. Laid back, but also very driven by my career. I love what I do and I want to share things with someone that respects it and has goals of their own. Love to be active when I am not at work and work never follows me home. I am very close with my family and am lucky that I have most of them here with me in California now. I am a sports fanatic so watching sports with me is a must, even if you are doing soduko while I watch. I am very open and want to date someone that is not my typical girl. I am fascinated by girls that know themselves and have a grip on their lives. That is who would compliment me right now, someone I don't have to take care of but rather be a partner with.
*You must have a sense of humor. I joke around a lot and am probably sarcastic 75% of the time. If you can dish it, EVEN BETTER. I like to laugh and so should you.

Meet people from Santa Monica, United States. I'm back in L.A. after leaving at age one - spent the last year in NC and the previous 4 in the (totally not) exciting world of DC law, where I worked in and around the Supreme Court.
I'm working my dream job. Quit the legal world of DC to manage a band in NC. Two years later I'm in L.A. and enjoying what is still the beginning of a very crazy and totally unreal ride. Great music affects every person on the planet and having a material role in helping to share that experience is a dream come true.
I've been on the road the better part of the last couple years so I'm excited to finally call a place home - though also just as excited about traveling the world. I know very little about the city bu (believe)t I have a really sophisticated mexican food palate - so there's a place to start.
Beyond physical attraction, sense of humor, and intelligence - I'm most attracted to curiosity and self-awareness - when women (and people generally) are as passionate and interested about what they don't know as what they do. I'm as much interested about "why" as "what." Strong personalities welcome. I'm absolutely wrong sometimes and I'm looking for someone to call me out. Bring it.
I'm a huge sports fan and still continue to play baseball (and hockey if I can find a team). I stay active every day and would love to know some great hiking spots. Also, I unabashedly do yoga and frequently talk about my hamstrings and mention that I wish my hips were more open. I totally understand if that's a dealbreaker

Date a guy from Santa Monica, United States. In all honesty, I never put much stock in these 'describe' yourself sections, not because I dont know what to put, but because do you really believe it? I mean I could put 'I'm a super outgoing, fun guys that loves to have a great time with the right person.' and if you believed that generic line then what the hell are you doing here... u should be at the bar lapping up that.
Ugh, that being said here is my 'description'.
I'm a southern guy with roots in Pasadena so I'm not one of those fish out of water. I went to college at the University of Louisville and had a great time traveling to see the teams play in the Final Four, Orange Bowl and College World Series. I find my biggest passion in life is music. There is just something amazing about the feeling you get when you hear your song, or see your band live. Music really is a powerful medium and I want a girl that will love experience that with me as well.
I love to joke and have fun, but can also talk about current events and even have philosophical/religious convos (if you can handle it..) I'm not very touchy feely in public, but will snuggle watching a movie.
After music my next obsession is sports. You name, I probably love either playing it or watching it. I want a girl that loves being athletic and that I could play sports with, run, bike, or even swim. I did the Malibu Tri last year and got addicted to biking the PCH, so I hope the girls would want to do that sometimes.
I also like to go to the beach on great weekends, so I want a girl thats not shy or afraid of the sand (I swear some are). I'm down to get to know her friends, if shes fine with hanging with mine.

Meet men and women from Santa Monica, United States. I am awesome. So would need to be too. Also, needs to love Disneyland. #justsayin.
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Once, there was an elderly man, who lived in a small fishing village in a small town, in a small part of the world. Now this man had travelled all over the world, seen all different kinds of horrors and fantasies. Beauty and disfiguration. Good and evil. Black and white - always two sides of the same coin.
Now his days were comfortably spent relaxing on his porch, listening to the waves gently lap against the thick wooden stakes that supported his house over the small outcropping of rock that it had been built upon. On certain days, the man would get out his old fishing rod, set it up over his porch, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. On lucky days he would wake up soft, frantic tugging on his line. A fish. Such a thing was a rare occasion these days. It seemed the fish had been all but extinguished from the sea, but that didn't bother the old man much. Food was food, and when there wasn't fish, there were other ways to find lunch.
Second Day. That's what day it was when the Man set up his rod on his porch, and began to roll tobacco up into a smoke. Second day. Right into the middle of the week. There was no going back for Sixth or Seventh day. Names, the man thought. These days all used to have names, but that was so long ago now, nobody ever remembers the colorful and creative names people would dream up for anything they could think to name. Things were simpler now, people would argue. The logic was there, clear as crystal: Why bother naming something with a name, if it doesn't serve a function? And things began to recieve new names. The days of the week simply became known as First Day, Second Day, etc. There were no more brand names, no more names for zany inventions, or even childhood names or nicknames. Everything had been reduced to a number, or a very reasonable name.
The Old Man had been given a reasonable name. But he couldn't remember it, nor was it that important to the man. In his younger years, maybe, but not now. Now, all the man cared about was his porch, and his fishing rod.
Until the latter made a very sudden departure from his life.
With a wooden creak followed by a sharp crack, the Man's rod bent over the rail, and then snapped out of its holster, and vanished over the side of the porch, with a faint little plop as it disappeared into the water.
Turns out, it was aliens.

Date single boy from Santa Monica, United States. I'd thought I'd give the internet dating thing a shot since my parents met online in an AOL chatroom and have been happily married for the last 32 years. I thought, "hey, if it can work for them, it'll work for me". Okay--well, maybe they didn't meet online, but it was a different time then--it's the 21st century now and we do everything from taxes to ordering pizza online, so I guess this the internet is he singles bar of yesteryear. So, just to come off like a total creeper...me? 28/male/santa monica (yes--that's an AOL reference)
Sooo...what am I passionate about? Hmmmm....where to start? I guess I'll just come out and say it-- I play golf. Okay, maybe I play like 3 times a week, but ya, I'm guilty. BUT, the truth is I only got into golfing because I LOVE plaid socks and I was getting some pretty awkward looks walking around the promenade with them hiked up to my knees. I'm not a one trick pony though, I enjoy cycling, hiking and pretty much anything active or outdoors. That's not to say that I'm not totally content to spend the day lounging and the evening busting a tear while watching When Harry Met Sally and drinking a glass of wine (just don't disclose that last part to my buddies).
Who I'm Looking for...
I'm not going to limit myself here, since I think chemistry is probably the most important thing here and the internet can't exactly tell if that chemistry exists. Occupation? I don't care too much, since I don't really feel like what you do for money defines who you are as a person. What I am looking for though is someone who has passions/interests that excite them. Someone active enough to go hiking for an afternoon or go for a jog on the beach in the evening.

Meet someone special from Santa Monica, United States. I'm warm, caring, funny and tend to keep myself and others on their toes. I like people with opinions. I love to have fun and enjoy my life. I'm driven and goal oriented. I'm looking for a like minded person with character and integrity. I've been a serial monogamist and would like to get married but mutual attraction, chemistry and everything else to start. I'm looking for a real connection, more than just running in similar circles, having similar backgrounds, education and career success.
I'm looking for someone who is authentic, balanced, stable, responsible, healthy, confident, happy, emotionally available, values family and is looking for a monogamous committed relationship. It may be a lot to ask :) I've always gone for someone I can have fun doing anything with - working out, socializing, doing nothing. I hope that you would love what you do, have other passions, have a great sense of humor and can roll with it. I'm attracted to someone who can hold their own, motivate and inspire me and loves for me to do the same. I'm caring and supportive and I tell the truth. I offer genuine advice when asked and look for the same. I'm looking for a man I admire, respect, and trust to ultimately build a meaningful relationship with.
Lets both be our selves and see how it goes! :)

Date people from California, United States. The best way to describe my lifestyle is that I tend to wear three pairs of shoes a day: running shoes in the morning, flats to the office, and high heels out to dinner and drinks. I have a great job, a close circle of friends that I hold very dear, and my life is a healthy mix of going out and staying home to cook and lounge.
Random info:
I'm a fast walker.
I smile a lot-- especially in awkward situations.
I was a swimmer for 10 years, but a volleyball player in high school and college.
I'm a southern California native.
I travel a decent amount for work and have mastered the art of packing.
I don't like lipstick-- I'm a chapstick girl.

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. I'm a genuine, balanced woman looking for a genuine, balanced man. I live my life for Christ, first and foremost. I delight in small moments, I am a positive and encouraging person with a healthy dose of cynicism, and I have a sharp wit and a big heart. I'm extremely loyal and would do anything for those I love. I have opinions and strong values, but am very understanding and interested in different points of view - I will never judge or criticize others if we disagree. I'm a good communicator and listener, and I'm educated and successful. I can talk religion, social issues, politics and the way of the world - but I can also quote most of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
In terms of what I'm looking for: my companion and best friend! Someone to experience life with, someone who challenges me...we bring out the best in each other and we exist peacefully together (no drama, no games). I'd love to find someone with a strong prayer life and who spends time in the Word. I've been through a lot in life, and the only reason I can stand here with a smile on my face, joy in my heart, and peace in my soul is because of God.
Some other things about me:
- my favorite way to work out is yoga - you'd be surprised at how hardcore it is!
- In elementary school I didn't want to play softball with the girls so I joined little league. I played second base (and still do during a pick-up game)
- I welcome any opportunity to wear a dress
- I love theater, any kind of live music (if they are good performers I will enjoy it!), comedy shows, art walks, festivals
- I don't have a favorite sports team so that means I'll help cheer for yours. Live sports games are always fun!
- I have a season pass to disneyland
- I love running around and throwing a ball, or just spending a saturday at the park or the beach reading. Life balance is a priority!
- I really like to cook and try to buy local and organic. I'm a vegetarian (though have no problem with others eating meat - to each their own) and eat healthy. However, I do love chips and salsa every now and then, and I just baked brownies from scratch with peanut butter frosting... ;)
- I don't have cable but stream Netflix through my blu ray player. I also have surround sound - there's no going back!
- I love anything pixar, but also love epics like LOTR and Gladiator. I'm a storyteller for a living so I appreciate any movie that tells a story well
- I really enjoy doing manual labor as a way to serve. I don't mind getting dirty!
- I love a good microbrew, and Guinness of course
- I really enjoy traveling, even just a quick weekend road trip. Within the last year I have spent time in Haiti, Italy, Seattle, Portland, New York City and San Francisco
Who you are: intelligent and can carry a conversation (both substantial and unsubstantial), you live a life for Christ and serving others, you have a solid job, you're NOT a flake and you follow through with your commitments, you call sometimes and don't always text, you can goof off and can make me laugh, you're family oriented and loyal, you believe in chivalry and respect women, you are strong in your convictions and passionate about life, and you appreciate a strong woman with a kind heart. I'm ready for a guy who has it together - someone who is on the same level as I am. I know who I am and what I'm looking for. I have an established career that I thoroughly enjoy, amazing friends and family, and I live a great life. I have a lot to offer the right person. If this sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you!

Date a girl from California, United States. Well, lets see...I'm easy-going, honest and goal oriented. I'm at a point in my life where I'm already established in my career. I enjoy working out and playing soccer. I like going to concerts, festivals, sports events, bars, watching movies, dancing or just relaxing at home. I also like to take mini roadtrips and traveling internationally when I can. I'm looking for a guy who is honest, confident, smart, can make me laugh and enjoys traveling. I'm looking to date and if things go well an exclusive relationship.

Meet single girl from California, United States. Well, I'm new to LA and really enjoying it so far. I grew up in Orange County and was looking for a change of scenery. I'm in Advertising so I work long hours but like to make up for all the hours in the office, outside on the weekends. I think if my friends were to describe me they'd say I'm pretty easy going, fun to be around and an optimist. So optimistic, in fact, I signed up for Match with hopes I find a cool guy to spend some time with. I'm looking for someone who will make me laugh, someone I can have fun doing anything with (whether it be out at a bar or in line at the DMV) and most importantly someone I can have great conversation with.