I am a fun-loving woman with a child-like wonder about all the beauty and amazing things in the world. Personal growth and self-awareness are a very important part of my life. While I am a very creative and feeling type person I am also very intellectually oriented and curious.

I am seeking a long-term relationship with a man who would be my best friend as well as lover and romantic partner in life. I believe that truth and honesty in all things is a vital part of developing a deep and gratifying as well as joyous partership.

I believe that the health of the relationship leads to a more passionate and meaningful sexual life. In turn, a happy sex life feeds a happier emotional life outside the bedroom. I realize I am saying nothing new here but just what is important to me.

I seek a deep emotional and sexual intimacy with my partner as well as conversations on all levels. I need a partner who is willing to talk through issues until resolved.

I work as an epidemiologist/statistician saving money for retirement. Meanwhile, I believe that living a balanced life is very important so while I am seeling that special someone, I am sure to include lots of fun activitites with friends such as dinner, movies, dancing, hiking or just chatting. I also need sufficient downtime with my cats, reading good books and writing in my journal. Lately, I've found I love to scan in photos, edit photos, espesically crop them and such. A new hobby of mine.

Decorating and designing my home, arranging things in space; friendship and listening with 100% free attention when needed; companionship; cooking; organizing anything ...laughing, being playful, having intellectually stimulating conversations... cheering people up. Bringing a smile to people's faces. It doesn't take much. Even a small compliment can go a long way to brightening someone's day. I've learned that people like to be acknowledged in a positive way. Anything artistic, keeping committments...giving apprecations..

my friendly and warm nature, I take good care of my body, I'm easy to talk to...my solidness..People find it very easy to open up to me and share what's on their mind. I like to cheer people up. For example, if I come across a distraught looking cashier, instead of feeling annoyed, I say Hi and ask them how they are. Soon enough they open up and share with me what's troubling them. I am very empathetic and leave them with a smile on their face. I do this everywhere I go and it does my heart good to make people feel good when they are having a bad day.

I eat a very healthy diet on a daily basis....on a special occasions my favorite food includes Indian and Italian. I do have quiet a sweet tooth, however! I just love cake but save that indulgence for special occassions.

I enjoy classical piano music and classical rock among others such as the good old Beatles! There is some newer music I also enjoy such as that by Noah Jones in her soft and sultry voice.

As far as movies go, I love romantic comedies, movies about human relationships, adventure movies, historic movies. I abhor violence based movies. Some of my favorites include Armadus, Doctor Zhivago, Reds, SlumdogMillionaire, American Graffiti, When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seatle among many others. I also love the old back and white classics. I like movies that leave me thinking.

Among my favorite books are the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and the biography of Thomas Jefferson. I enoy classic novels like "Anna Karina' by Tolstot. Then there books like "Blink" by Malcolm Galdwell. I also enjoy some personal growth books and novels set in historic times.

a good cup of coffee in the morning when I first get up,
conversation,
exercise,
my cats,
my best friend and other close friends,
a good book

All the things I'm grateful for... Human relations... Working on improving myself and treating myself with love and respect and becoming more conscious of it. The more I love myself the more love I have to give others. It's said that you can't really love someone unless you trully love yourself. I suppose that means the depth and quality of love. I practice being in the present moment which I find can be quiet difficult at times unless I'm doing something I love... feeling my feelings, how do I really feel about certain things. Sometimes, I have a feeling and I'm not sure what it is...focusing on what I want in my life vs. what I don't want.

Of course, I think of other types of things too, like how will we get medical care for everyone in this country, politics, what is really, really true about our government, in politics. There is no news station that broadcast truth in the news. I often wonder what it is! I think about how our government and country is run by big corporations and big money, what to do about that????!!!

generally, I am so happy the work week is over and I am at home I just want down time. I love my Friday nights at home watching a good movie on TV or reading a good book, going for a walk, talking to friends on the phone, writing in journal ....

There are times when I have something planned and that's fine too. It may be a date or meeting friends for an activity or such.

I don't like people to know that I feel vulnerable at times. I tend to want people to see me as strong which I am. But I have other feelings too.

intellectually curious, willing to stretch and grow, enjoy conversations and like to laugh.