In Her Own Words
About her
I am a rocket factory worker turned author, a sensual woman. A proud mother of two beautiful Euroasian daughters. A Chinese with Latin blood. And a dreamer.
Hailing from a poor working-class family on the banks of the Yangtze River, I was taken out of school at 16 and put to work at a military factory. Learning English has changed my life and brought me to England more than thirty years ago. It's been a long journey and I feel extremely fortunate to get where I am now: to be able to pursue my passion for writing and many of my interests. A full-time writer (in English), I write both fiction and non-fiction. Yet I am not the most prolific one: I’ve long decided that it is more important to live an interesting life than to achieve highly. I'd like to think I am kind, curious, empathetic, and a lifetime learner. I am also feminine.(except when I laugh too loudly) Comfortable in my skin, I get along easily with people and I have many friends all over the world. A caring and giving person, I take pleasure in helping others. A seasoned traveller, I've tasted the golden peaches from Samarkand, watched the mass games in North Korea; trekked in the Tajik mountains; camped in the Mongolia steppes; danced in Cuba; and hiked up to Mount Everest. I also lived in Uzbekistan and America. A nature and outdoor lover, I enjoy taking long walks and hikes. I am fit and sporty, exercising daily and eating healthily but adventurously.
The challenges I've experienced have taught me to appreciate what I do have, and I am very good at squeezing little joys out of life. I have so much to give. And I always make people laugh.
An excellent and creative cook, I have a big appetite for food and indeed, for life.
About her ideal match
A man with a sharp and curious mind; a gentle and warm heart; and a decent-sized ego (i.e, not oversized), well-educated, well-read, literary and cosmopolitan. He is reasonably easygoing, not too set in his ways, I hope, and he is not too emotionally constipated. Someone with a few interests or passions, hopefully, in literature, current affairs, the theatre, world cinema, or some other creative activities or intellectual pursuits. I find the drive and energy in a man most attractive. Please be a keen reader. More importantly, please be nice. I value kindness more than anything else.
It'd be great if he is also interested in traveling and exploring other cultures. (ps, someone doesn't rely too much on package holidays!)
His location isn't that important to me: being a writer, I can be anywhere as long as I have my laptop with me.
If you bother to write, I'll always reply. Those who don't read, please look elsewhere.
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About her
Country of origin: |
China | |
Location: |
Croydon (London), London, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
59 | |
Star sign: |
Taurus | |
Height: |
5' 5" (165cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Black | |
Eye colour: |
Black | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Never | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
Asian | |
Home language: |
Chinese | |
Other languages: |
Russian | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in England, United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
53 - 66 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 7" (169cm) - 6' 11" (210cm) or taller | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Average | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Slightly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
A cruiser |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Outgoing; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Jazz; Opera; World |
Movie frequency: |
It's a weekly ritual |
Cooking: |
I love it! |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a week |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
What's work? |
Pastimes of choice: |
Exercising |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother and a sister |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
For the right person, to the moon! |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Flirting; Showing affection in public |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
House in the suburbs |
Politics: |
Liberal |
Retirement plans: |
Backpacking around the globe |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Optimistic |