In Her Own Words
About Her
I find humour in a lot of ordinary life situations, I bounce back from disappointments, don't carry grudges, and I generally believe the best of people.
I have lots of interests including cooking, reading (a LOT), writing (I've published) , theatre/ movies, exploring Cape Town and the surroundings, ....Love to spend my weekends out of doors as much as possible and I THRIVE in summer (Winter is admittedly a bit of a trial - I'm not a fan of dark mornings or the cold although red wine and open fires are a great solace). Love pretty much everything to do with being IN water but don't have sea legs!
Words I'd apply to myself : Intelligent. Optimistic. Good-humoured I travelled quite extensively before having family and want to do more! Pragmatic and enthusiastic about life, the universe and everything...
Faith is definitely part of my life - trying to live in line with Christian principles, so ideally I'm looking for someone who shares that belief and intent, HOWEVER - I appreciate we all have to find our own path and I'm not on a mission to convert anyone by beating them over the head with a Bible (It didn't work for me - why would it work for you?) I do believe in being clear and unambiguous about boundaries.
One daughter in London and one at home heading into a GAP year so my world is opening up again after the "mom" episode! If you've sorted out your own baggage and you are a stable and 'switched on' person open to friendship and the possibility of seeing if there's a spark that might catch - then contact me.
About Her Ideal Match
Must be intelligent and preferably have seen a bit of the world..... Someone who thinks deeply, but also doesn't take themselves or life too seriously. Need not be Mr Confidence / Extrovert, as long as you're comfortable and secure with who you are.
Definitely prefer someone who is a "glass half full" person rather than an "Eeyore": I don't have the patience for gloomy wounded types who need constant stroking! A robust sense of humour would be nice.
I like men who are good at and really enjoy whatever it is that they do, whether that's music, medicine, or mountain climbing. You get out of life what you put in...Chivalry, courtesy, and good old kindness are qualities that I really value in a man. (That old adage about how you treat children, animals and old people applies!)
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About Her
Country of Origin: |
Zambia | |
Location: |
Southern Suburbs (Pinelands), Cape Town, South Africa | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
60 | |
Star Sign: |
Leo | |
Height: |
175cm (5' 8.9") | |
Body Type: |
Curvaceous | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair Colour: |
Dark Blonde | |
Eye Colour: |
Green | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home Language: |
English | |
Other Languages: |
Italian | |
Religion: |
Christian / Other | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Open to possibilities; Long-term; Marriage | |
Have Children: |
Yes, living with me | |
Want Children: |
No | |
Daily Diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Non-Smoker | |
Drinking: |
Occasional Drinker | |
Education: |
Bachelors degree | |
Occupation: |
Executive / Management | |
Income: |
Comfortable |
About Her Ideal Match
Country of Origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in Western Cape, South Africa | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age Range: |
45 - 65 | ||
Star Sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
176cm (5' 9.3") - 210cm (6' 10.7") or taller | ||
Body Type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair Colour: |
Any | ||
Eye Colour: |
Any | ||
Has a Photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Ethnicity: |
Asian; Coloured; Latino/Hispanic; Middle Eastern; White/Caucasian; Other | ||
Home Language: |
Any | ||
Other Languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Christian / Orthodox | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have Children: |
Any | ||
Want Children: |
No | ||
Daily Diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Non-Smoker | ||
Drinking: |
Occasional Drinker | ||
Education: |
Some University / College; Technical Diploma; Associates degree; Bachelors degree; Postgraduate degree; PhD / Post Doctoral | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More About Her
Hair Style: |
Medium; Straight; It has its moods |
Eyesight: |
I've got 20/20 vision |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body Art: |
Pierced ears |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party Behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality Traits: |
Easy going; Funny; Intelligent; Optimistic; Outgoing; Outspoken |
Valued Qualities: |
Chemistry; Contentment; Friendliness; Honesty; Humility; Kindness; Moderation; Self-control; Tolerance |
Fashion Sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite Clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
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; Walking on the beach |
Reading: |
I love it |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Best-sellers; Crime; Fantasy; Fiction; History; Mystery; Non-fiction; Romance; Sci-Fi; Self-help; Travel |
TV Habits: |
There're several shows I watch regularly |
Movie Frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Movie Preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Cult Classics; Drama; Independent; Mystery; Romance; Sci-Fi |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Making Music; Meditation; Painting; Photography; Pottery; Reading; Sculpting; Singing; Writing books; Writing poetry; Yoga |
Sport Involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Camping; Hiking; Horse Riding; Rowing; Rugby; Running; Snorkeling; Surfing; Swimming; Walking; Weight training |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; French; Greek; Italian; Japanese; Seafood; South African; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Pace of Life: |
Hectic |
Time at Work: |
I work a standard 40 hour week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time Online: |
Once or twice a week |
Take Drugs: |
Never |
Family Size: |
I've got brothers and sisters |
Family Closeness: |
We're average |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Reptile(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Thrill seeking |
Religious Attendance: |
Once a week |
Dream Home: |
Beach house |
Politics: |
Moderate |
Retirement Plans: |
Backpacking around the globe |
Honesty: |
Extremely |