I grew up on the Peninsula, but just returned recently after 8 years in New York City. I never thought of myself as a city person growing up and I had a love/hate relationship with NYC (mostly love). Now its hard to separate myself from a city and having things at my fingertips; although I do really love the idea of a quieter home with a yard to grow my own vegetables and flowers.

I work in healthcare and appreciate that I get to do something meaningful everyday, but do have other interests I'd like more time to explore also.

I love to travel and would like to do more of it. I'm planning to go back to India for a few weeks this winter to visit my sister who lives in Mumbai. My dream would be to take a year off work and travel extensively!

I like to ski and didn't get the chance while in NY, but can't believe I missed 2011 winter storms! Hopefully next year will have more snow.

Empathy
Singing loudly when alone in my car (or with someone who doesn't mind or sings along)
Talking about any bodily function (I'm in heathcare remember)

My smile and then my shyness in certain situations maybe, but I get past it when I'm more comfortable.

TV-I've never paid for cable, and I'm always considering getting rid of my TV. I usually just watch something on local stations or watch Netflix. I'm probably fairly out of the loop on new things, but I've watched Breaking Bad, The Simpsons, The Office, Arrested Development, Flight of the Conchords, True Blood.
Music - I like a variety of music and would love someone that could introduce more. Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Smiths, Colin Hay, Thievery Corporation.
Books- I love to read and I don't do enough of it (my family are voracious readers). I'm behind and just about to start the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.
Food- I didn't eat redmeat for 15 years, but went back to it in NY. I'm always intrigued by becoming vegetarian or vegan, so I'd be interested in someone who is, but I'm just not sure I want to say "never" again. I'd love to have an evening of sitting outside with a beer and a plate of oysters, would you?

Family/friends, sunglasses, animals, relaxation- hopefully near an ocean, lake, river, chapstick, good food.

Either out with friends listening to live music with a beer, dinner out or relaxing at home cooking a meal, curled up on the couch or in bed reading, or take out and a movie.

You just want to say hi or know anything more. If you want to help me re-explore San Francisco. If you want to find a partner to take a roadtrip with or travel with or go skiing or try something new together. Or if you just want someone to relax at home together with.