Greetings! If you'd like to forge a good friendship or something long term, I look forward to connecting and learning more about you. I appreciate old-fashioned romance, so if you genuinely enjoy courting a woman, we would get along well. I'm a woman of integrity, who loves laughing, going to the beach, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, going for walks, playing tennis, doing ashtanga yoga, dancing, hiking, jogging, reading, writing, and editing. Although I love animals, I can't have pets due to my allergies. On the domestic front, I appreciate cleanliness, and I personally enjoy cleaning, which is pure Zen for me. I'm a very caring and thoughtful person, and I strive to bring out the best in others.

I'm an English teacher and a published author, and I recently started an online lifestyle magazine/webzine, which has the express purpose of empowering others through education. It provides a slew of resources that foster overall well-being, the underpinning of a purposive life.

I am good at tennis, Scrabble, teaching, writing, simplifying, and listening.

People notice my smile and friendly demeanor.

Books & Movies: Happiness Is A Serious Problem, Man's Search For Meaning, The Art of War, Frankenstein, Plato Not Prozac, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Candide, Lord of the Flies, The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient, The Lives of Others, Pan's Labyrinth, Curse of the Golden Flower, Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, and many more. Music: I can appreciate all genres. Food: I love good food!

I think a lot about my career, and how I can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I've also been thinking more about settling down and having a family.

If you have a good sense of self, which means you feel good about yourself and your life, you should message me. I prefer the company of guys who have always been into healthy living, which is essential. It's so nice when a guy knows how to take the lead and romance a girl, and he is very respectful, patient and attentive. It would be great if he appreciated good food, as I'm a real foodie. I also have profound respect for a man with integrity, which means his words and actions are in sync, and equally important, he has clarity about his purpose on earth and the kind of person he wants in his life. He is open-minded and a free/independent thinker, and he likes to bring out the best in others. He is active, and will get me out doing different activities. It would also be great if he enjoyed driving, as that's one of my least favorite things. Last but certainly not least, he loves to laugh as much as I do!