Maili, 44

Cycling Buddhist I'm a workaholic but I also keep myself entertained with hobbies like salsa dancing, long distance cycling, collecting world music and playing the piano. I just started playing after deciding that I had to realize my dream now and not later. I'm generally very calm and like my alone time to regenerate, read, meditate or just think about things. However, I also have a pretty good social life and get along with everyone I meet. As I write this I realize that I'm a bit of the extremes and never gray with most aspects of my life. On that note, I'm extremely loyal to my family and closest friends and appreciate others who also exhibit this trait.
Fundamentally I would like to meet someone who I can learn from, someone who will challenge me in every way possible. In the past, dating someone who was like me was very satisfying. Not because I love myself…but let me explain. I would like to meet a person who has a life of their own, their own friends and hobbies; a job that they look forward to going to; a passion for life and for learning from other people and cultures; generally calm and collected (no road rage); and spiritual (don't care what spirituality you practice just be into something- be passionate about something). It's very important for me that the person has his/her own identity and is a solid person.