... Essex Girl (can you say 36 and girl in the same sentence?) although I wasn't born in Essex but East London. I still find it hard to believe I'm 36 - I'm sure I'm only 26!

I'm self-employed but based in a fast paced, young office in London, I have got to the place in my career where I can go no further and where my work has merged into my social life, therefore there is little stress in my life. I live on my own, I'm independent and uncomplicated. As much as I love my g...(more)

... about myself but I suppose that's what this is all about so here goes. I'm not a typical girlie girl as I'm not a fan of shopping and don't care if I break a nail, but I'm 100% women. I'm honest, sometimes too honest for my own good. I enjoy keeping fit and like to get out and about so would like to meet someone like minded to enjoy that with. Don't worry I'm not looking for a bodybuilder or fitness freak either. I'm fed up of spending nights in and would love to...(more)

... Looking for friends first and see what happens.

... to earth guy, enjoys most things going out, staying in looking hopefully to meet my Mrs Right

... very new to this type of thing

... my life is my family and friends.I have grown sons both of which are happy healthy and leading thier own livesbut we remain in close contact I amproud of my freindships that Ihave made over the years and my abilty to make new friends across a spectum of of people .My friends can rely on me and I on them in good and bad timesI am also a keen fitness fan and run often and go to the gym this helps me to offset the calories from my social life as I admint to being a foodie and...(more)

... can have her serious moments. An intellectual blonde.... I can decline my latin verbs but it might take a while to choose what colour to paint my toes! I like new stuff and old stuff.... not adverse to trying anything once! I'm good company, can talk to the cow's come home and comfortably sit in silence. I like nothing more than a night out having dinner, going to the cinema or sitting at home with a dvd or a good ps2 game. I'm passionate, loyal and sometimes a litt...(more)

...and unselfish.

... time to look at my profile. I think those who know me would describe me as an easy going individual, but tend to be a bit reserved around new people.

Having spent some time living and working in different places here and abroad between degrees I now work in London - the commuting's a bit tedious but I work with a good group of people and the social side's good with the city's choice of bars etc. It's a decent balance.

I guess the reason I'm here is the...(more)

... who has lost his wife and is not a natural socicaliser.
Do not suffer fools gladly but am easy to mix with once comfortablë.
My children take preference over all else since the loss of my wife through cancer albeit that is now 3 years hene me coming out of my shell a bit.