Date women from United States / California / Berkeley, 43 year old

Date someone special from Berkeley, United States. I am the proud mother of an amazing teenager who just went away to college. I have a fulfilling career, close friends and family, and a busy schedule. I am looking for a kind, caring, easy-going man who is both dependable and flexible. My ideal match would be someone who likes going out and sharing new experiences as well as staying in and relaxing together after a long day at work.
Like all complex people, I am full of contradictions. I love challenging discourse about issues of race, class, and gender as well as laughing and joking about anything and everything. I am painfully shy at first but bold and outgoing once I get to know you. I am highly intelligent and educated, yet I confess to secretly enjoying some really bad TV shows (I blame this on my teenager!).
I also appreciate different qualities in different people. I tend to be drawn to people who are outgoing and charismatic, although some of my dearest friends are calm and sensitive. Although I admire people who are highly organized and structured, I prefer a man who is laid back and can go with the flow. When I screw up (yes, it's happened once or twice), I do what I can to set things right, and I appreciate people in my life who also try to learn and grow from their mistakes. Integrity is non-negotiable. I have no time for people whose actions do not match their words.
I wish income didn't matter, but I'm not broke and you can't be either. In other words, you need to have a decent salary and be comfortable enjoying dining, shows, and travel. We don't need to have everything in common, but it would be best if you enjoy at least 4 out of 5 of the following: sarcasm and laughter, dancing, dogs, fun in the sun, dining out, travel. (Having a secret taste for trashy TV is a bonus, but not essential).

Meet a woman from Berkeley, United States. Here are a few adjectives that sum up who I am - loyal, outgoing, talkative, adventurous, affectionate, and inquisitive looking for a nice guy with the same qualities.
I enjoy cultural arts, fine dining and great burgers!
Well-rounded and fun loving.

Date a soulmate from Berkeley, United States. I am grounded, thoughtful, playful, adventurous, dependable and kind. But perhaps a list of adjectives doesn't shed much light on who I am. I create things out of paper, paint, clay, film and found objects. I spend every Tuesday night at the Farmer's Market with my best friends-- we cook together after we shop! I LOVE good food! I maintain relationships with people that nourish, support, inspire and calm me. I love to travel to new countries and explore-- reminding me of the boundless beauty in this world and how fortunate I am. I only work 4 days (though I work 9 hour days) because I value my time more than money- and life is too short. I love to laugh and can be quite silly if I feel completely comfortable with someone- initially I can be a bit shy. I learned the importance of being kind from my amazing father. I cherish my family. I want one of my own. I am ready to meet the man of my dreams and commit to a loving, nurturing, inspiring, and fun life-long relationship.
I'm looking for someone who is kind and honest. Someone who is confident yet humble. Someone who likes to laugh. Someone who is thoughtful and compassionate. Someone who wants to have children and values family. Someone who appreciates/respects nature. Someone who can be silly but is reliable and responsible.
If you are interested, please send a message~ I don't really get the point of winking~ unless it's done in person!

Meet someone special from United States. After two days I think I've figured this site out. I like to laugh and have adventures. An adventure doesn't have to be complicated...it could be trying a new restaurant or new type of food. I love to travel and see how people live all around the world. I have a great love for Italy but also have the goal of seeing the 7 wonders of the world. I think I'm more than halfway through, but they keep changing the list!! I want to learn how to snowboard and ski (water and snow); maybe you can teach me or we can learn together.
I 'm big on socializing -- going to parties and having them. My latest parties have centered around themes: World Cup, UEFA Europe 2012, Wimbledon, The Oscars, March Madness...sunny days and even -- I want to try out a bunch of new recipes and invite people I love and enjoy over --- as food guinea pigs --- just kidding on that last part...I love cooking!
I am a sports fan and am passionate about the teams I love and those I don't. Yes, there are some teams that can disqualify you, but let's have a cappuccino first. I am a Bear and Blue Devil alumnus.
I am looking for someone who is fun, loves to try new things, willing to laugh at themselves and me. But it's not just about the fun - I believe in love and romance and someone who is looking for relationship. I can be your best friend, companion, advocate and motivate you when you need it. I also can stand quietly beside you when life gets crazy and there are no words. I 'll hold your hand and you while the world spins crazily around us. I believe in commitment and am not interested in any players. I just want to be honest and good to each other...and save the games for the arcade -- where yes, I will probably beat you in every game...air hockey, Foosball, Pac Man (and Ms.), Centipede, Galaga -- and yes, even pinball.
Are you willing to put in the time and effort to build something magnificent?
Wanna see the world with me? Let's put our list together and go! Andiamo!!

Date a woman from United States. My best days combine work in a 14th floor office in the financial district where there is too much to do, with the simple joy of riding a quarter horse named Rebelde in the early morning mist as it burns off the East Bay hills. My job is interesting and challenging, and lets me collaborate with clients who I admire, so I treat it as a privilege. It is a big part of my life, but I don't let it take over my life. I can be serious and driven when I need to be, earnest and silly when I donРІР‚в„ўt. I am happiest outside in a beautiful place but wouldnРІР‚в„ўt be content if I weren't spending at least some of my time fighting for the underdog, even if it keeps at my desk a little too long.
IРІР‚в„ўm not all balance, though. I fall squarely on one side of some divides: sincerity over sarcasm; a dinner party instead of a club; west coast over the northeast; books over television.
Pleasures include watching the plants bloom in my backyard every spring; going to matinee movies by myself; spending a lazy afternoon lying in the grass with a good book or a rainy Sunday morning with strong coffee and the NYT; buckling on my spurs and pretending to be a cowgirl; exploring places not overrun with tourists (e.g., a high valley on the border of Mongolia and Siberia that is easier to reach on horseback than in a truck); hiking in the sierras in summertime; cross-examining a dishonest witness; the smell of homemade bread rising; the half-read pile of books by my bed; the color of ripe peach flesh; sharing a Fuji apple with my horse; music at Freight (I have a soft spot for Berkeley's hippie heritage); knowing that after many years of moving around the US and beyond the East Bay is my home; the comfort of long-time friends and the excitement of connecting with someone new.
I'm looking for someone who is sincere, curious, patient and energetic. Someone who likes to do things spontaneously. Someone who can have serious, probing conversations and who can also laugh about silly things in the same evening. Someone who shares enough of my interests so we can connect but has also some different ones he wants to share to keep it interesting. Someone who has a busy life -- busy because there is more that he wants to do or try than he has time for.

Meet a soulmate from United States. Hey now!
If you don't mind I prefer to write a list vs. the usual paragraphs. I'm a list maker.
Caveat: what you're about to read is mainly just my humor. Don't be scared off. I'm not high maintenance. More like medium maintenance.
ME:
1. I date white guys. Always have, always will.
2. I talk really fast and I can talk A LOT. Can't help it. At this point it's probably not gonna change. But it's definitely not dull conversation so you'll at least be entertained.
3. I have tattoos. Many. But nothing crazy like a big tiger on my face or anything. I'm a biz professional and sometimes have to play the part.
4. I'm a night person. If you are in bed before 10 PM, I probably am not your girl. 4-5 hours of sleep work nicely for me.
5. I love my dog. He's beyond cool. And he was here first so he kinda has seniority.
6. I have a beautiful daughter who is a junior in college. No, you cannot date her if things don't work out between us. Unless you wanna pick up part of the tuition. Then it's negotiable. (Kidding.)
7. I'm constantly told I look really young and in all honesty I have pretty much dated guys in their 20's. But, this dating the young is kinda getting old (no pun intended). They tend eat too much, never have money, drink all my beer and don't know how to use a coaster. I am really looking for someone more in my demographic(ish). But I will go as young as 35. OK, 30. But seriously, if you're tipping the scale on the senior side, I'm pretty sure we will have nothing in common. Sorry.
8. If you hadn't noticed. I am REALLY sarcastic. I have my master's in Smartmouth.
9. I'm blunt. But not mean at all. I just suffer from a "lack of a filter" at times.
10. Sometimes I'm a go for a hike girl, sometimes a dive bar girl, sometimes a get in the car and just go girl and sometimes a stay at home and chill girl.
11. I curse. But not like, "Please pass the (bleep) salt." It's all about time and place.
12. I may talk about you (positively if applicable) on both Facebook and Twitter. :)
13. Do I sound difficult? Oh yes. Am I? Nope.
Far from it. I absolutely love who I am and I laugh waaay more than I cry. I believe that relationships are supposed to be fun and if they're not then why be there?
YOU:
1. White (under "ME" see #1).
2. I know you can't control this but if you are at least 6' tall that would be so sweet. Not a deal breaker though.
3. If you happen to look like Caleb Followill, Jared Followill (if you have no idea who they are- Google), Johnny Depp (if you have no idea who he is you clearly have not turned on a TV since 1987), or Ashton Kutcher I will more than likely make out with you. I will also let you drive my car, my dog will be demoted to #2 and I'll add you to my medical insurance.
4. Please have a sense of humor. But you cannot be funnier than me. Deal breaker. :)
5. If you're shy or quiet we probably wouldn't be a match. I would drive you nuts and vice versa.
6. Camouflage is the official attire of the devil. If you are a fan- I just ask that you keep it to a bare minimum. Like never let me see it. :)
8. If you send me a pic of you doing the shirtless "cell phone bathroom shot" I will totally laugh at you. Sorry. If you are shirtless and flexing, I may forward it to my friends so we can all laugh. Kidding.
9. Please don't expect me to call you/ meet you after one or two cryptic 2-3 line emails. I have no desire to be the subject of the Lifetime Movie "Match dot com Murder".
10. Beards = very hot.
11. Beards with crumbs in them = so not hot.
12. Tattoos are hot.
13. You totally score 2 points if you play an instrument. 5 points if you're in a band.
14. Common sense is pretty awesome too.
Summary:
I am just your every day, ordinary (shaaa right) girl next door who has never lacked confidence or the ability to make people smile.
And I can quote almost every line from "Step Brothers".
Boo ya.