In Her Own Words
About her
I've lived a wonderful, full life, have wide-ranging interests and my friends & family tell me I'm great company (no bribery involved as yet!).
I grew up on a farm in Scotland, studied and worked in Edinburgh, lived for a year in India and another year in the US and over a decade in the South of England. My 3 grown up children are half-californian. I love to travel and want to explore more of our amazing planet.
I've been practising yoga since my early teens, love walking, dancing, swimming, food, reading, art, theatre, film, music, the life of ideas - (I'm not a buff but an appreciator of the arts). I'm also very much up for the new - and if your interests overlap with mine I'd love to share what's mutual and engage with parts of your life which will lead me into stimulating new territory
What else can I tell you? I feel I've lived through the good, the bad and the ugly in life - and as a cup half full person it feels as if it has all served to give me an ever deepening sense of how lucky I feel to be alive, to have my family and my lovely circle of friends. I've been married & divorced, had a beloved partner die of heart failure and spent lots of time as a fun single - so I guess I'm pretty versatile and resilient.
I've learned to be grateful for the small things in life - the early snowdrops & daffodils, the aroma of freshly ground coffee, walking the dog in the early morning, beautiful music and special moments with my favourite people.
I like to think I'm a good listener and love good conversation. I like to keep fit and healthy. I believe our body, mind and spirit need to be well cared for to flourish - like a well tended garden.
About her ideal match
You are just a joy!
Great fun - with a terrific sense of humour. Serious when the occasion requires it. We share values - integrity, kindness, prioritising family, health & happiness, You have energy and are a participator in life.
AND ..you are ready for something more:
Kahlil Gibran expresses some possibilities:
"Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips."
THEN
"let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow."
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
65 | |
Star sign: |
Leo | |
Height: |
5' 5" (165cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Auburn | |
Eye colour: |
Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Teaching / Education / Training | |
Income: |
Ask me later | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
50 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 9" (174cm) - 6' 3" (191cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian; Vegan | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Hindu; Jewish; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Stable; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels) |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Half full |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Body art: |
Pierced ears |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Attending a sporting event; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Country & Western; Dance / Disco; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Jazz; Latin; Opera; Pop / Top 40; R&B / Soul; Reggae; Rock; Scottish; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Best-sellers; Business; Fiction; History; Non-fiction; Romance; Science / Technology; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I prefer listening to the radio |
TV programmes: |
Action / Adventure; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Romance |
Interests: |
Acting; Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Meditation; Music; Painting; Politics; Reading; Shopping; Singing; The arts; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Cycling; Dance; Hiking; Horse Riding; Swimming; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
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 month |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work at home |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers and sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Power; Thrill seeking; Wealth |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Politics: |
Liberal |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful; Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |