Recently UPDATED profile to include Anchorage Ak. I live in SF, but travel here to Anchorage often (usually for a month at a time) so I thought I would try my luck up North.

Friends describe me as positive/optimistic/enthusiastic most all of the time. Originally from the east coast I do have a bit of an edge (or so I'm told) and tend to be more direct than my west coast counterparts ;)

I have a good sense of humor and don't take myself too seriously, something I would like in a partner as well...I think laughing keeps you young at heart and helps to deal with all the stress of life.

I am competitive and like to win, but will admit defeat - not a poor loser, and will be ready for the next challenge immediately.

I take excellent care of my health in all ways, eat healthy, workout: cardio, weights, yoga, floss regularly - the whole thing. However, I can be convinced from time to time to camp out in front of the TV, watch movies and eat a big plate of nacho's, (twist my arm).

I will jump on a plane at a moments notice to fly off for an adventure, I get restless if I stay in one location for too long, that being said I have made the Bay Area my home for 10 years, but have had the opportunities to travel for pleasure often and "work" teaching yoga when I can swing it. Being in grad. school now I stay a bit more local (and grounded). Between school and work I don't have much time to go out and socialize in hope of meeting someone...so I thought I would give POF a try, at least for a little while...

I have devoted a large part of my intellectual effort to self-study and self-cultivation in the hopes of understanding not necessarily the "meaning of life" rather: "how to make my life more meaningful". Already having a great life, great family and friends I am hoping to find someone to share it all with, that is something I think would fulfill that desire.

I am interested in meeting someone who matches (by similarity or appreciation) all my "stuff", and has his own positive, healthy and productive "stuff" going on too.
I, being rather independent, feel our lives do not have to necessarily merge an become one. Rather, how about something like...we spend time in all the parts of one another's lives where it feels natural and enjoyable.

I checked the "dating" button above, because although I would like to eventually be in a long term relationship it all starts with dating right?

Thanks for reading! And best of luck to you!

maybe it's a cliche by this point, but we could meet for tea, coffee, or a glass of wine and see if there is a connection and then decide from there.