I am very sure that I don't want to start a family. I just wanted to put that first to save anyone looking to have kids the time and trouble of reading my post! Thanks :)

I currently love: my cat, when it stops raining and the sun comes out, being comfortable talking with genuinely nice people who have a great story "...this one time I..." to tell that gets me thinking about the world and what the people in it are up to. I tend to laugh at stuff that isn't always the most PC, but don't want to offend anyone and will respect other people's views and boundaries in conversation. As I mentioned, I am in a vegetarian (practically vegan) phase right now but am looking forward to eating a steak again. I'm kinda big on buying free-range / organic stuff to cook at home, but am much more relaxed about that stuff when out. Don't worry, though, I wont prosthelytize or try to convert anyone to a certain way of eating! I love reading, motorcycle rides and drives in a convertible, going to the beach or sitting on a hillside and just staring at the view, being up late and then sleeping in, and conversely, getting out for an adventure like a day trip. I tend to dress casually but will doll up for a date, I'm just not a shopping mall kind of girl; I'm more up for an outdoor activity.

I love to try new things, but I'm not seeking casual sex! I love trying out new restaurants, etc. I even went to Psychic School for a while and learned about aura reading and healing thru psychic meditation in Berkeley a couple of years ago. Politically, I lean left and am relieved Obama got elected. I did think it was interesting, though, that McCain reprimanded his audience for booing during his concession speech-I thought that showed a certain class and character that his handlers didn't let shine through during the elections.

Anyway...
I am interested in what makes people tick, or at least how they ended up where they are, and doing what they are doing today. It's interesting to hear about people's paths and the choices that they have made.

I still meditate once in a blue moon...I am questioning everything, yet don't care quite so much now, as it all works out in the end. I buy cage-free n' organic when I can, but as a busy student tend to eat out way more often than I want to. I'm very sure I don't want to have kids, tho I may consider adoption or foster parenting in the far, far future. I am looking for a stable partner who is able to give & take in a healthy relationship. I was recently paid a nice compliment...was told me I was "sweet, smart, honest, thoughtful and real". That matters more to me than being complimented on looks. What aspect of a woman matters most to you? I have worked in many fields and am in school to secure a great future independent of any love relationships.

I am not at the point where I want to date men currently in recovery, reeling from their divorces, going thru midlife crises, etc. As for a match: Confidence is more attractive than****ness...quiet reflection often hides intense emotion. Slightly dog-eared around the edges is preferred to shiny. Take responsibility for yourself and I'll be impressed. Qualities I will be looking for: Flexible, patient, determined, driven, enjoys sleeping in late and yet is also willing to get up early for an adventure... Men are wonderful creatures, even better are the ones comfortable w/their own sexuality and thus not homophobic. It's great when a person has a close, supportive circle of friends &/or family & welcomes a new friend into their tribe.

I appreciate good manners and tact, honesty, integrity and loyalty, sincerity and a sense of humor. An intellectual/physical chemistry balance is really important to me. I am at the point where I won't settle for less - I am hoping to meet a man who has worked / is in the process of working on himself and his life and wants, but doesn't need, a companion to share the journey with. I enjoy my own company and hope you are comfortable with yourself and your relationships as well.

My ideal match is passionate about at least one thing in his life, independent, willing to talk, listen and compromise. He appreciates me as the strong, intelligent , sexy woman that I am...not jealous of other men because he knows that I am faithful. He loves animals and cares about the planet...knows his own mind yet is open to lifelong learning. He is self-assured enough to accept a compliment and give them, too. My match already has a life he loves, and is now ready to find that lifelong partner. He doesn't simply want to meet a woman to have kids with...he really wants to know, love and cherish a partner. I really don't care if you gain or lose some weight (or whatever else men trip about these days!) - I don't want someone "perfect". I just want to get to know someone real...

Since I (currently still am) and have spent so much time in school, I am really re-thinking what I enjoy in life these days. I used to really like reading novels instead of textbooks, matinee movies, chats over tea, hiking trails & also backpacking, flea market shopping, matinee movies with lots of popcorn, going to fun places with cool stuff to see like aquariums and planetariums and relatively inexpensive adventures of just about any type. I am looking forward to making time for doing these things that I used to do again.

I would love to get involved with swing dance or some similar physical activity; in the past when I have gone out to socialize I have done more of the bar/shooting pool and throwing darts thing but since I don't really drink, it's not as much fun for me as it might be if I liked to drink and chain smoke!

I love doing lots of things, but I'll probably prefer to go out rather than watch movies with you at first because I am wondering who you are, and how you relate to people. I'm not making a big secret out of the fact that how you treat other people in public will be a really big part of whether I think we'd be a good match or not!