Playful. Grounded. Emotionally & Physically Healthy. Wise. Extremely social introvert. Looking for the same.
I'm thankful for my accomplishments, but more proud that they're out of the way and allow me the space for other things (I'm lucky to run, dance, and yoga every morning). Family and friends take priority over "work" - actually passions that I am lucky to be paid for.
People tell me I seem "Buddhist" - which I take to mean fun-loving (Buddhas are always laughing), and kind. To me, the main things that matter are being loving, compassionate, living life with meaning, and having lots of fun in the little things. All the rest is fun fluff - play hookie and come pretend to surf with me! or get lost in the awesomeness of a hiking trail in Marin/ the peninsula. Or help chop veggies while I pretend to cook. I can be assertive, focused & serious when things move me...Traveling was a large part of my life, as I spent 13 yrs working in post-conflict Africa. But more important than place is person.
My "work" sounds intense - it is not. I'm thankful to love what I do, and though I work with the most severely vulnerable/abused globally, I'm actually a fun and happy child at heart to balance the emotionally maturity. The "fire in the belly" passion surfaces now and then, but then I'll just go do fieldwork somewhere and return home to be with loved ones. I value connecting with people, and am comfortable being alone in a restaurant/party since I can learn something new from everyone.
I'm looking for a committed relationship to someone who shares similar traits - able to respect and adore a partner, with empathy, strong communication skills, and self-awareness. Bonus if you love your family! Also, I love to smile, so please be funny and happy at baseline. My priorities are pretty clear - to focus on building a best friendship into a loving relationship where we are committed to helping support each other to grow and have fun!
