Originally from the midwest, I moved to the Bay area last year from Hawaii and have enjoyed it so far. I'm optimistic about life and feel that communication is key to any successful relationship. There's only so much you can learn from a profile or emails without actually talking with an individual. I guess what I'm trying to say is if my photo peaks an interest, then maybe we can converse and see if there's any chemistry between us. I wish you all the luck in your search to find that special someone....