Family, love, and feeling grounded within ones self and the world we live in is what matters most to me.

I love running, biking,yoga, trying new and interesting cultural/ethnic food, meditation, and exploring by jet ski, hiking, camping, swiming and body surfing in the ocean, or walking through a strange new town. I also like simple things like playing cards, doing a crossword, talking about anything, something, and nothing in particular, or just taking a stroll around Swan Lake.

People who are honest and open draw my attention regardless of attraction.

I want to meet someone who truly understands what it is to love, nurture, or perhaps pamper oneself because they know how important this is in being truly loving, supportive, nurturing, and present with their significant other.

The subject of religion/spirituality deserves some clarification since I get so many questions about this subject. I am not religious, but i was raised catholic, jewish (culturaly not religious), and protestant non-denominational all at the same time. There are aspects of all of those religions as well as many others that I will carry close to my soul for the rest of my life. I choose to believe in a higher power, and I am a deeply spiritual person. I don't have a problem with my significant other being somewhat religious, and i may attend service a few times a year if it is something we enjoy together. I do not gel well with religous conservatives, but i respect their choice to believe and live in the manner they choose.

After meeting a couple of people on this sight, I thought I might add a few things. One, I think that expressing how you feel about nature, the environment you find yourself in, or the people you are close with, to be endearing and critically important in a good relationship. If you think saying I love you, or I am attracted to you, or any other positive things that may come to mind are corny, then we would not be a good match. Two, if you still believe that men ought to pay for every date, don't contact me. I think women should have evolved past this type of thinking by now. If I ask you out on a date, then I have made some plans for us, then it is on me. I don't consider grabbing a cup of coffee or tea with someone I don't even know as a date. A date is when I have already met you, and for some reason I want to find out more, so I call you up and ask you out. And three, you understand that relationships are an investment of time and energy that you are very interested in pursuing with the right person because you know the rewards out way the cost. If you don't have time to be present, willing to be open, and engaging, then I am not for you either. Oh yeah, I am not interested in moving to the suburbs with a white picket fence. I like being near the city and all that it has to offer. I only mention this because I know everyone has their dreams. That is just not one of mine.

I am trying to figure out how I can do what I love to do and am good at without having to go back to school. We will see... there is always a graduate program if I can't figure it out.

Listening, caring, communication, and putting people at ease. Crossword puzzles are relaxing and I am good with most any kind of puzzle, especially the ultimate puzzle (human beings). I am good at keeping my environment clean, cozy, peaceful, and enjoyable to be in. I am great at enjoying yummy baked goods (my weakness. Shhh. Don't tell anyone). I think bringing positivity and optimism to life, work, and pretty much most situations is one of my true gifts.

My eyes. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. I wish that were true. It would make finding that special someone much easier.

I absolutely love,love,love going to the movies. This is a simple pleasure I really enjoy. I would like to meet someone who feels likewise.

Books- Shantaram, The Kite Runner, Water For Elephants, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Bonesetter's Daughter, The Secret Life Of Bees. Movies - Forest Gump, Hitchcock, The Color Purple, Star Wars, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Harry Potter Series, Rocky, The Godfather, . Shows - I don't watch TV at all anymore (Netflix Rules). Glee, Survivor, So You Think You Can Dance, Law And Order CI. Music - Eclectic (depends on situation and mood) I don't like most country music, organ, or accordian music...anything I can dance to when i am in the mood. Food - Cultural/Ethnic Food from around the world. I love most asian food.

My Droid, Meditation, Yoga, Family, Love, Friendship, Purpose, Music, Sun.

My dream job, world peace, living in the moment, my future mate, and how to get as much sunshine as possible. My dream vacation would be to a Tahiti like island. I would love to stay in one of those beautiful bungalows right on the ocean.

Out to dinner, visiting friends or family, or looking for my significant other. Sometimes I crave a deep relaxation form of meditative yoga, a glass of very cold beer, great food, and someone to share it all with.

I love tender,sweet, caressing moments with the one I love.

You love being open and honest with your self and those close to you. You love physical and emotional openess and connection. You embrace, accept, and or respect people, cultures, races, religions, food, and ideas from all over the world. You believe men and women are equally gifted, challenged, and responsible for all aspects of a relationship. Hopefully you actually loved your father. I am finding that women who can not make peace with their fathers or have unresolved anger and resentment toward their father's don't make for good long-term relationships. Oh yeah, you find beauty almost every day. I also think having the ability to be present, mindful, and appreciative very important. You can relate to others who have experienced big changes, loss, and or challenges in their life. If you enjoy catnaps that's a plus.:-)