“Sometimes nice girls DON’T finish last”

Originally , I’ve been living in the UK for a long time and also just because I love the surprise of the unknown. I love to learn about new places, people and cultures. I’m the father of a grown girl who is 13. I like to be in harmony with the world around me. Wow, that sounds new age, but I’m very down to earth ;-) I like to read a lot and keep up with many things–politics, social issues, culture, travels, people. I especially value humor, being able to laugh at yourself, being able to communicate, culture in general, social issues, staying healthy, and the freedom to think out of the box. I also like hearing people’s stories, and simply talking with people. I’m looking for a companion–somone with her own life, with a strong personality, yet also able to make the compromises that life sometimes requires. Someone who isn’t too thin and who is able to laugh at herself. No smokers, please.