Dating for Grown Ups

long_lashes

Interior designer

I'm 61 and from 'London' - London

I'm looking for a man

I'm interested in: Friends, Romance, Short Term Relationship or Long Term Relationship

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Looking for that charming man ...

I am looking for magic through this website ... Anais Nin wrote: 'Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage'; so this is my attempt at being courageous... I am generally content, independent and hard working. Juggling work, family and friends and taking advantage of London. Well maybe suffering from fomo. But I stop for a good cup of coffee, to walk through a London park and to sigh at the perfume of a rose. Life is hectic and often includes walking up and down the escalators. I aim to be sensitive and caring, but can be annoyed and tired! I love living in London, which has the magical Thames, the best galleries, cinemas and restaurants. I also love France and Italy, and travel especially around Europe. It would be great to share life and London with someone special. Nothing beats good company and laughter. Let's see it together. I'd like to learn something new, maybe to ski, play golf or tennis and maybe you have a passion to share with me? I am looking for someone who is independent, but also wanting to be friends / more, to explore London and the countryside, a weekend break, travel, laugh and have fun, share a coffee or glass of wine while discussing the meaning of life and the next film to see! Someone thoughtful, calm and serious but who likes to laugh too.

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Basic Info

Marital Status	Divorced
Has Children	Yes
Would like children?	No
Hair Color	Light Brown
Height	5' 5'' (1.65m)
Religion	None Selected
Smokes	No
Dietary Preferences	Vegetarian
Star Sign	Scorpio

Orientation	Straight
Heritage	White
Education	Masters
Eye Colour	Green
Body Type	Slim
Politics	Centre-Left
Drinks	Social drinker
Like Animals	Yes

Occupation:

I work in a central London property firm. I use my professional skills to create a home I greatly enjoy.

Education:

I studied history at University. Then I studied for a post graduate degree in interior design. Maybe one day I will return to university to study classical history.

Heritage:

London born and bred; as I have grown older I have moved further into London, whereas most other people I know,seem to move further out. As they say; tired of London, tired of life ...

Religion:

I am not religious. Sometimes, I wish I could be ...

Politics:

As I have grown older I have become less enamoured with politics, but have stayed centre left.

Appearance:

Well, a picture is worth 1,000 words... I go to the gym as much as I can; it's addictive! I enjoy the classes and am slightly vain ... my hair colour changes, but will never go grey!

Languages Spoken:

French, Italian, I am interested in architecture and design. I love to visit buildings, exhibitions about architecture and designers. I love to travel abroad in search of; Le Corbusier in France, Frank Lloyd Wright in USA, Alto in Finland. I go to exercise classes every week, I enjoy cooking and am interested in nutrition, cinema, photography & horticulture. Great interests to share ...

Musical Instruments played:

Piano, alas, I cannot play musical instruments. I had paino lessons as a child and gave up after grade 2!

Music Enjoyed:

Classical, Jazz, Reggae, World Music, 60s music, 70s music, 80s music, 90s music, I like music, and am probably stuck in a time warp of 80's and 90's. I grew up with The Clash and The Smiths, don't like much of the current music. Probably due to my age ... but willing to be re-educated ...

Sports and exercise:

Aerobics, Gym, Aerobics, Gym, Ice Skating, Pilates, Swimming, My main interest in sport is exercise classes, several times a week. I like a mixture of weight lifting, pilates and toning up.

Interests and activities:

Cooking, Countryside, Eating Out, Ecology, Friends, Gardening, Health and Fitness, Photography, Reading, Theatre, TV, Cooking. Spare time is limited as I work full time and run a home. So I like to watch comedy on TV, and my favourse comedians and shows are by Steve Coogan, Jo Brand, Simon Amstell, Sharon Horgan, Jack Dee.

Animals and Pets:

A pair of ginger tom brothers.

Newspapers and magazines:

Guardian, Independent, Interiors, National Geographic, Telegraph, Time Out, The Times, Guardian, Independent, Interiors, National Geographic, Telegraph, Time Out, The Times

Books:

George Orwell, Iris Murdoch, Julian Barnes, Muriel Spark, Philip Larkin, George Orwell. I read a variety of books; factual, such as on health and nutrition. But equally novels, such as Persephone books, forgotten female authors of the 20th century, sometimes biographies, sometimes more classic books. My best read is The Bell Jar.

Favourite Films:

Kind Hearts and Coronets, Les Enfants du Paradis, Manhattan, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Les Enfants du Paradis, Manhattan, I like to go to the cinema, usually for a thriller or documentary. The ICA in London have great films, or documentaries on designers, and always Woody Allen. Best films: Duel, Red Road and Assault on Precinct 13 (the original version)

Enjoyable evening out:

Art Gallery, Cinema, Meal, Wine bar, Theatre, Art Gallery, Cinema, Meal, Wine bar, Theatre

Favourite Dishes:

Handmade Pizza, Mediterranean vegetables and Ricotta wrapped in Filo, Tomato + Mozarella salad, Lasagne, Mediterranean vegetables and Ricotta wrapped in Filo, Tomato + Mozarella salad, I like to cook, and never buy ready meals. I like Nigel Slater's recipes. It's fun to go to pick your own farms, come back with fresh berries and vegetables. Then I make some jam, freeze the berries for later.

Ideal Holiday:

Driving across the US, Most of my holidays have been in northern Europe, generally France. I lived in the south of France for 6 months a few years ago, and tend to revisit or go to Italy or Greece. That is why I have picked a driving holiday across the USA, as I have only been there twice. But I prefer the scale of Europe, and for short holidays travel is easier.

In another life:

Audrey Hepburn, as she was so elegant and gave her time to charity. Otherwise I would like to have been a doctor, as there can be no greater occupation than helping others and saving lives.

Personality:

Aware, Caring, Cautious, Courageous, Considerate, Creative, Humorous, Independent, Loving, Modest, Opinionated, Proactive, Reliable, Reserved, Sensitive, Serious, Shy, Strong willed, Thoughtful. Ha, but that's really according to me ...

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