I am balanced and happy and find life exciting. At the core, for me, it might be the quest for beauty that lives in so many forms – that sexy smile oh so close, the power of a rock and roll guitar riff, dancing sunshine sparkles on the water or the connection we share to those close to us.

I love traveling, cooking, being outdoors – hiking, kayaking, swimming or just sitting on the patio feeling one with that grand whole universe. I also enjoy art, music, great books.

Strive to be fair and objective, avoid negativity and accept What Is. I am a Russian American (in US from early 90s, US citizen for over a decade), accomplished, affectionate and caring. Amicable divorce after a long marriage, two successful adult kids…

As perhaps many of us, hoping for that elusive mix of emotional connection, intellectual excitement and physical chemistry that helps make both extraordinary and simple life moments even more precious and delightful.

Seizing the day, enjoying my work, thinking, reading, flirting :), ‘dissolving’ in the moment, hiking, exercising, volunteering, traveling, exploring, growing…

Understanding and appreciating people, making them feel comfortable, cultivating my friendships and family relations, perfecting professional analysis and concoctions, cooking, being positive, having a thoughtful conversation, seeing good and beautiful in the world and humans, keeping my word, dancing...

Smiling intelligent eyes...

Some of the recent books that stood out: "The Dead" by J.Joyce, "The Rainbow" by D.H.Lawrence, "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami, "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse, "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle. Eclectic tastes music-wise from rock, to blues, to classical. Love ethnic food. Always open to new adventures...

Family, friends, affection, laughter, sunshine, dark chocolate (music, books, new ideas, our growth etc, etc. left unmentioned - pity:))

This question implies a one-track mind :)… One recurring theme – is how much “artificial” negativity surrounds us. Opting out…

mostly out enjoying life. The format varies...

Ha!

you enjoy meeting an intelligent engaging warm woman :)...