I consider myself to be a smart, witty, honest and open woman. To be perfectly honest, i would ultimately like to find a life partner but am realistic about the journey to get there. As part of the process, i would like to find someone who i connect with both emotionally and physically and truly enjoy being with. I have a great career, friends, family and am missing an intimate relationship to complement my life. I consider each person i meet, each relationship i have, to have value whether it ends up being that life long partner or not.

I am attracted to guys with a vibrant personality, someone who is also honest and sincere, open minded and enjoys fun and witty bantering, can tell me all their life's funny stories and wants to listen to my funny stories, make me laugh and be able to have easy conversations. Gut wrenching hysterical laughter is so important as a release of any pent up feelings of any type. Of course serious conversation is equally important!

i am attracted to people who care enough about themselves to take care of their bodies but are also able to let go and eat that hot fudge sundae or whatever their weakness might be. i am looking for a guy that is open, sincere, intelligient and affectionate. But its the eyes that get me everytime. Nothing sexier than smiling eyes and great lips. i am very affectionate and i am not shy. dont mistake affection for clingy. I have been down that road before and if you find affection to be clingy than we may not be a match.

We dont have to have everything in common, we dont have to be attached at the hip. i dont expect you will be going to horse shows with me, unless of course you want to, and you may have hobbies that i am not into. thats ok. i am pretty independent and you should be ok with that. i am looking for a guy who is open wih his feelings, ok with PDA's and always lets his partner know where she stands. no guessing games. i want to feel connected to someone both emotionally and physically. i want to long to kiss you and know you are thinking about kissing me too. i know it may be alot to ask and i iknow i may not find everything but it doesn hurt to put it out there.

i love my animals, i have two cats who are my babies, and now just one horse that i ride in dressage ( google it!) i love the city, i love the mountains and the beach, Tahoe, Cariibbean, SF, NY. i have a sometimes very busy work life but because i work at home for myself, i have some flexibility. i am committed to my health and exercise regularly, cardio, yoga, hiking.... i have a weakness for dark chocolate, and ice cream, I do love to eat and do so with gusto. i also love my wine, red and white. White before dinner or when its really hot, red with dinner or when its cold. Now you know why i work out so much :)

i want to meet someone who wants to have fun, do things, explore. Lets see if we can be friends and lovers. one without the other just isnt enough. Lets go with the flow, see how it progresses, have fun, be happy. Please dont email me if you are not local to the Bay Area of California. thanks.

i work hard, i play hard, i love hard, i ride horses, i hike, i think alot, i read, and maybe spend too much time on this website!

Writing good profiles, making people feel comfortable, letting people know how i feel, having a really fun conversation with lots of laughter, my work (CPA- finance consultant) eating and drinking, making desserts, entertaining my friends for dinner. Brushing my teeth, snuggling and kissing (so i have been told!)

my smiley face. my fit upper body (which i am still uncomfortable about when people comment on it). So if your first comment in am email is "nice guns" you may not get a response :)

Movies - pulp fiction, fargo, airplane
shows - Modern family, Daily show. Stephen Colbert, Glee ( yes i admit it!)
books - anne lamott, secret life of bees, ya ya sisterhood series.
food - anything but mushrooms, eggplant or fishy slimy stuff. no calamari, oysters, etc. Definite yes on pasta, chocolate, ice cream, Italian food, Thai, pizza, big salads
Music - JACKSON BROWNE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, love most music other than heavy metal, rap. love music to dance to. Love my pandora!!

my family and friends, my animals, beaches, affection, love, being touched, travel, (ok i exceeded the six, but that is such an arbitrary number!!) and icing on my cake!

what i am going to have for dinner...should i have dessert? red or white? should i take my horse for a trail ride or train him? how can i keep my cat from escaping from the yard? did my DVR tape Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert or did it screw up again?

usually pooped, but up for a cocktail and a bite to eat, maybe a movie and always some some good snuggles

I can't function without coffee. I was in jail in Mexico. I come from a normally dysfunctional family that has grown to be functional over the years. I am afraid of getting old and being alone and of having no one to hold my hand in the dementia ward. No one wants to put anything in this box so I thought I would share some (not all!) of my private thoughts. I do have more :)

you think we would like each other and could meet each others needs at least partially, and you are local to the bay area, you are really interested in getting to know someone, dont always base your decisions on first impressions, you are outgoing and can make me laugh, and are not judgemental. you should not message me if you are a very religious person or are allergic to cats or have lied about your age in your profile - still find it difficult to believe how many people do that. I really try to respond to all genuine emails and hope you do the same.