About me: I'm sweet, healthy and have a great sense of humor. Pretty independent, I run my own biz but have room in my life for a special guy that might become a life partner. I'm looking for the real deal- a solid man, mutual respect and great chemistry. I love to travel and spending time in nature recharges my battery. Good conversation that can range from philosophical to political to silly is important to me. I like to cook, so staying home is a pleasure but I enjoy all the city has to offer culturally. I try to meditate regularly to tame my monkey mind. If I like you, I'm tactile and prefer an affectionate partner.

I just moved to Oakland and am having fun exploring the vibrant art scene, music, food and hiking available here. I try to keep a healthy balance of fun, physicality and relaxation along with all that it takes to run a business- which I enjoy immensely. I have a big family and lots of friends, so tend to socialize a fair amount. Exploring consciousness is a big pursuit of mine as well.

Connecting with you, adventure, curiosity, authenticity, easy laughter, comfortable silence.

My halo is crooked.

For fun: reading Homer's Odyssey-suprisingly exciting! The History of Love, The Savage Detectives, work by Michael Pollan, Malcolm Gladwell, Eckhart Tolle, A.H. Almas. Some poetry lately- Rumi.
Love all kinds of music from Badu and Adele to Getz and Gilberto, Beastie Boys to Morcheeba, Melody Gardot, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, 70's Ethiopian Jazz, Gotan Project. Netflix Queue: I Am Love, The Station Agent, Lost In Translation, Mad Men, Weeds, Tudors.
Fav restautants: Delfina, Foreign Cinema, Farm Table, Piccino, Range, Gialina, La Taqueria. So much amazing food in the Bay Area.

The bird's nest outside my window, a pulse quickening run, your snuggle when the fog rolls in, my wild family and wonderful friends, local honey, blue bottle coffee on a Sunday morning, a dream to work for.

Which incredible country I will visit when I finally take a vacation.

Sharing dinner with friends or checking out an art show, music, movie or occasionally a play.

I drive like an Italian.

You are a man who knows himself, is an independent thinker and is mostly happy in his life. A wicked sense of humor is a huge plus as are your great conversations. You know what it is to be in relationship and are up for all the pleasure and challenge that comes with it. Other qualities that make you a total gem are the kindness you show to others, your calm demeanor, and that you like to have a healthy lifestyle. You are confident enough to appreciate strength in a woman but also appreciate our sensitivity and softness. Best of all, you are honest and trustworthy and expect the same in return. Hope to hear from you!