Date men and women from United States / California / University Heights, 29 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Let's see. I grew up in the midwest and believe that where someone comes from can truly have an impact on one's personality and values. I love to laugh, the smell of spring rain, finding a good read, and pursuing new hobbies. I have a lot of energy and am a very upbeat, happy person. I was in a sorority in college and truly cherish my female friendships but also can be one of the guys when it comes to football season and craft beer.
I received my degree in Environmental Policy (econ, history, public policy, and science all in one!) and loved every class I had. Really, I just love to learn. I worked in environmental education for two years and worked with kids in the woods. The hikes, the a-ha moments when they saw photosynthesis in action, and the ability to just get kids in the woods was an amazing experience. In the end I wanted to work more in my degree field and found myself out here in San Diego working as an Environmental Planner.
With that said, I love my work! I have a fairly large project right now and love the intricacies involved with it. My quiet/sane time is on a yoga mat, at pure barre, or immersed in a good book. My friends and family keep me grounded. I have a good base of friends here in San Diego, but my true anchors are mostly back home in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Really, I do not know what I would do without them and I take every possible opportunity to see them. This means the occasional trip to Boston and NYC to see my two best friends and flying to Central IL to see family.
I love sports. Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, UIUC Fighting Illini when they are decent. Really, I just enjoy giving my Mom crap because she is a STL Cards fan. :) I am the captain of my kickball team with WAKA, which is similar to VAVI but a national league.
I find food politics fascinating... Yes, I did say food politics. With that said, I am a huge fan of Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma. He is one of my favorite writers. Mark Bittman's articles in the New York Times are a close second.
I guess this is the most important: I am looking for someone who is easy going, intelligent, sensitive, kind.. I have always been attracted to intelligent men who know what they want in life. I love a good debate and I am very open-minded. I guess dating is about learning about yourself and what you want in life and your hopeful partner, right? :)