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EdenParker

31 / F / straight / Single

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ethnicity
White
Height
5' 3" (1.62m).
Body Type
Looking For
New friends, Long-term dating
Smokes
No
Drinks
Rarely
Drugs
Never
Religion
Buddhism and laughing about it
Sign
Taurus and it’s fun to think about
Education
Graduated from masters program
Job
Education / Academia
Income
$20,000–$30,000
Kids
Likes children
Pets
Owns dogs
Languages
English (Fluently), Spanish (Fluently), French (Fluently), Catalan (Okay), Italian (Poorly)

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I am intelligent, affectionate, and neverending.

My Self-Summary

There are so many things to say about me... I haven't even finished discovering myself. I am now at a point in my life when I am radiant with happiness, I am satisfied, learning everyday. Now everything seems possible, because now I understand. I can value myself, respect myself, love myself and so now I am ready to value others, respect others and love others.
There's someone out there who is meant to meet me. Well, I am here now: happy, learning, teaching, being aware of my own nature, being helped on the way, helping others, bursting with love and joy.

What I’m doing with my life

Right now I am working on two different goals: pursuing a satisfying career and gaining awareness of myself.
I have been offered (and accepted) my dreamt job: teaching at the university level.
On the other hand I achieved tranquility, happiness, confidence... these emotions I thought I would never feel. Now I want to learn more, know myself more, develop an acute perception of my own and of reality.

I’m really good at

Making people laugh. My friends and relatives know I can make them laugh a lot, cheer them up when they need it, some told me I should try a career as a comedian.
I am a very supportive friend, I am available when my friends need me but I don't just stay there while they're in pain, I try to give them a glimpse of the whole picture so that they can go through their suffering knowing there IS a way out.
I'm a good teacher, I help my students improve and I pass them on all my knowledge. From time to time the seeds I plant in their minds flourish as new interests or passions.
Finally, I am really good at cooking. Spanish traditionnal dishes, some French specialties too... I can promise, it's delicious!

The first things people usually notice about me

My sense of humour. Even if I can be seating some place, with a serious look, spacing out... I am generally a smiling person. I can think of many ways to tell a story (real things that happen to me) in a comical way. When I go through something sad of stressful I try to wait, calm down and then see (or tell) the funny part of it. My phone conversations with friends and relatives are full of laughters. Obviously, there's lots of laughters in my "live" conversations too.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food

It's funny how, even if I teach Spanish literature, my favourite literature is probably the British. I love Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, Dracula by Bram Stoker and last but not least my adored The Lord of the Rings (I'm a huge fan) by Tolkien. In Spanish I love Borges' short stories, Isabel Allende's books and the great Arturo Perez-Reverte (he's fantastic!). I also enjoy some poetry: Miguel Hernandez and Gustavo Adolfo Becker are my favourite poets. I like French classics too, particularly Stendhal and plays by Racine. I wish I knew more about the American literature.

Concerning movies, I like all genres except horror movies. I tend to prefer those movies which are filled with emotions (not necessarily love stories). I like Argentinian cinema (El hijo de la novia), Spanish movies (Todo sobre mi madre, Abre los ojos...), comedies (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, How to loose a guy in ten days...), French movies (Amelie), Clint Eastwood's movies (Mystic River), Ridley Scott's movies (Black Hawk Down...).

I have to say I am a huge TV shows fan. I love and watch regularly: Heroes, Prison Break, House, Fringe, Bones, Grey's Anatomy, Life, CSI, Wihout a trace, Life on Mars, Supernatural. And I intend to discover new and amazing shows like maybe Lie to me.

In music I like almost everything. I prefer rock, pop, soul. I also enjoy movie soundtracks. Lately I have been enjoying Dido's last album, and Jason Mraz.

Food, everything, except spicy food. I am a very good cook and I like to discover new things and challenge myself. I cannot eat spicy food but I can try the same recipes if they're cooked really mild. My favourite is Spanish food, Italian, some French and Greek recipes. Here in the US I love Thanksgiving recipes!

The six things I could never do without

I could never do without books, friends, internet, music, food and meditation.

I spend a lot of time thinking about

I spend a lot of time thinking about learning more, being more in touch with myself, making the choices that would honor myself and those around me. I think about enjoying every single moment of my life, discovering the small and simple joys and opportunities that I find in my life. I think about being grateful to others for the positive influence they have on me.

On a typical Friday night I am

In my pajamas watching a movie!
Well I started this "movie club" in which I have my friends gather at my place, cook something altogether and watch a good movie so that we can talk about it later.
When I'll find this special person I will agree on making him join the team or take turns: one Friday friends, the next Friday with him.
I also enjoy going out for dinner and have long conversations.

The most private thing I’m willing to admit here

I admit the same here and in my everyday life.
The most private thing to admit is: I am ready!

You should message me if

You feel you choose your path. If you think you are responsible for your own happiness, if you think you can deal with you bad moments too, if you do not need me to be happy, then, message me.
If you know you are ready, message me.
I am finding someone who is happy, satisfied, calm and aware. I would love to share interests (literature, movies, cooking...), activities, dreams, projects, thoughts...
I find someone who is up to the same standards as me.