In Her Own Words
About her
I'm an American academic who's been living and working in Oxfordshire for over a decade, researching issues pertaining to history, theory and politics, mostly on the radical left end of the political spectrum (anarcho-syndicalism). I'm an active trade unionist from a family of working class trade unionists, and I really love my job, although it admittedly drives me crazy, every blessed day. I love my research, but I also love teaching, and being with young people. I have three beautiful children, one of whom is still living at home with me (teenaged boy).
I enjoy reading, walking, talking and travel, although I don't get to do as much of that as I'd like. I don't drive in the UK (the left/right problem for me, although as I always drift left in every other realm of my life...); I'm a truly rubbish gardener; and I'm afraid I'm not musical myself (much to the amusement of my three very musical children, all of whom sing and play instruments at the Grade 8 level. My youngest hopes to do an advanced degree in music theory and composition). However, to make up for these flaws, I can curse like a drunken sailor in Neopolitan dialect if provoked, and name the odd kitchen utensil in the same (both care of my maternal grandmother).
I don't take many photos of myself (I don't have the time-- but will try to remedy this), but this is the most recent one that I happen to have-- my children bought me a sleeveless black leather biker vest (and faux nose ring) for Mothering Sunday, apparently because they think a proper midlife crisis might do me some good.
I've been separated for almost eight years and divorced for five. I'm interested in meeting new people because I spend so much of my time with teenagers and young adults (which I love), but it would be nice to get to know someone who's not a full-time student for a change.
About her ideal match
Kindness, sincerity, honesty, fun, friendship, enthusiasm, and someone who can teach me new things-- and I mean that in the broadest and most liberal possible sense. I've been happy-- and very busy-- on my own, and I'm not in a hurry for that to change. I don't play games with people, and don't have the time for anyone else who does. I work hard to try to understand myself, and to communicate clearly what I think I've learned thus far about myself and my life-- and at this point in my life, I only have the time and energy to have people in it who do the same.
Fair warning-- I'm miserable at text messaging, and I'm often busy and overwhelmed with work (and it goes in seasonal cycles, with May/June and October the worst times of the year for me)
What Her Friends Say
Felicità hasn't asked any friends to write a recommendation yet.
About her
Country of origin: |
United States | |
Location: |
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
61 | |
Star sign: |
Scorpio | |
Height: |
5' 6" (168cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Blue-Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, living with me | |
Want children: |
Maybe | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Teaching / Education / Training | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Chinese | |
Religion: |
Christian / Other |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 40 miles of postcode district OX2 (Oxford) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
40 - 65 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 6" (167cm) - 6' 6" (199cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Any | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
University / College student; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
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: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Rocket Scientist |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
A wallflower |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Loving; Loyal; Philosophical; Shy; Thoughtful |
Valued qualities: |
Honesty; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Patience |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
Anything, as long as it's black |
Favourite colour: |
Black |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
What glass? |
Hair style: |
Curly |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; Folk; R&B / Soul; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; History; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Drama |
Interests: |
Cooking; Healthy living; Meditation; Politics; Reading |
Sports: |
Walking; Yoga |
Pace of Life: |
Hectic |
Time at work: |
I always put in overtime |
Pastimes of choice: |
Reading a book |
Time online: |
Once or twice a week |
Family size: |
I've got a sister |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Only on religious holidays |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Travelling cross-country in a mobile home |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Nervous; Hopeful; Optimistic; Excited |
Honesty: |
Extremely |