I'm fun yet responsible; intelligent, independent, and out-going. I believe that two people can have a beautiful relationship while remaining two individual people...Like two great oak trees growing side by side, one cannot over-shadow the other or neither will grow to their full potential. I want to share life and all the wonder it has to offer with a smart, action-oriented man -- a man who will be supportive of me and my dreams as I would be of his. I do not need to be joined-at-the-hip with another person to feel whole and complete. In fact, I would love to have a life partner who believes in vacations together as well as vacations apart, with mutual trust and without jealousy or insecurity. I would really like to share some of my hobbies and activities with you, and partake in some of the ones you want to share with me; However it's OK, and actually healthy, to have interests or activities you do with your guy friends and don't want to include me in. I'm looking for a new best friend, lover, and partner...but that all takes time to develop. - First let's make sure we have common core values and beliefs, good communication skills, and of course, chemistry!

Our first encounter would probably be something brief and simple such as a cup of coffee or a cold beer. - If there was a mutual desire to connect again, then ideas for a "real first date" may include:
A beach walk followed by a light lunch at a funky outdoor cafe;
A bike ride around the bay followed by a couple of fish tacos at a local eatery;
A sunset dog walk at Fiesta Island followed by some sushi and sake.