Before I begin, I'd just like to preface my profile with a few observations about this site. I have encountered some of the rudest people on here. As if it takes a lot of courage to insult someone and then block them, so they can't even reply. I don't send nasty emails, but someone recently blocked me because they thought my response was boring to them... i'd rather be accused of writing a boring reply than a rude one... Anyway, I guess you get what you pay for...
I'm a fun-loving woman with a lot of energy and diverse interests. I love to dance and sing karaoke and laugh and have fun with friends and family.
I love to travel and learn new languages. I'm fluent in French and Spanish, and I speak and understand some Hebrew and Italian, and I enjoy conversing with people and learning about other cultures.
I enjoy dressing up for a night on the town, or I can be content to just relax at home or enjoy a low-key evening.
I have an intellectual side, but I'm not a snob and I believe that everybody has something special to offer.
I've been through both positive and negative experiences, but I prefer to focus on the positive, and I've learned a lot through both.
The person I'd like to meet should be happy with himself and able to laugh at life's little ups and downs. I would like someone who is supportive of me in all my endeavors as I would be supportive of him.
I would like a companion in whom I can confide and with whom I can enjoy everything life has to offer. I don't want someone who is jealous or controlling.
I believe trust and love and respect are the foundation of any relationship and I don't want to play head games with anyone. I prefer honesty and openness and a relationship based on genuine feelings and concern for each other.
I also appreciate a sense of humor and a person who takes good care of themselves. I strive to improve myself and to continue to learn new things, and I'd like the man in my life to take pride in himself and his appearance as well.
I know this is probably much too long, and if you've made it this far, maybe there is some potential there.

A first date should be an opportunity to get to know each other and see if there is any interest in having a second date or any potential for a friendship or relationship of some kind.
The place is not as important as the chance to connect in a relaxed atmosphere with no pressure or unrealistic expectations. Ideally, there should be a relatively quiet place where conversation can take place. After that, it would be nice to have some fun together, whether that involves dancing, bike riding, singing, swimming or just taking a long walk, getting lost in conversation.
I love a take-charge kind of guy who knows how to make plans and can make the ordinary seem special.