In Her Own Words
About her
Carpe diem - as long as it's not too outrageous. However, after all these years of living alone (dog & cat nothwithstanding) too close to the sun & imbibing red wine most Saturday evenings, people probably view me as slightly eccentric!
I have recently had a change of career - from educational management into private equity investment in corporate farming - what a learning curve! The downside of this move is that my once fairly hectic social life up in the Tz highlands has dried up. A bit of a shock to the system, leaving me on my own far more than I was used to. This certainly needs a good sense of humour and a need to live by the Monty Python mantra "Always look on the bright side of life".
Most of my friends would say that I'm good at identifying positives and dealing rationally with negatives, and have my feet firmly planted on planet earth. I suppose that's why I've survived so long in Africa.
My job is full time job plus, but do get time off for good behaviour, during which time I read, walk through the African bush with my dog, play golf (badly & with no hope of improvement) & squash (just about these days) and socialise. With the invention of the Kindle, my bedside Everest has shrunk in height yet expanded in choice.
Although my life seems full, I do miss having someone around to share the good times (& bad) and to discuss the ways of the world & put it to rights, even though I realize that this would have to be initially through email and Skype.
About her ideal match
A devastatingly rich, exceptionally handsome, supremely intelligent, convivial conversationalist - and any other positive traits welcome. Failing that at least one brain cell , own hair & teeth. Can't be too choosy!
I realize that distance may be a problem - but I enjoy putting paw to keyboard and would hope that someone may be happy to do that too.
What Her Friends Say
Laika hasn't asked any friends to write a recommendation yet.
About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Iringa, Iringa, Tanzania | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
67 | |
Height: |
172cm (5' 7.7") | |
Body type: |
Full figured | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Light Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Teaching / Education / Training | |
Income: |
Solvent | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Italian; Spanish; Swahili | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
50 - 60 | ||
Height: |
175cm (5' 8.9") - 210cm (6' 10.7") or taller | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Not important at all | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Any | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
University | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
French; Italian; Spanish; Swahili | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Optimistic; Outgoing; Outspoken; Sensible; Thoughtful |
Valued qualities: |
Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Self-control; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Outdoorsy (I'm usually dressed for the bush) |
Favourite colour: |
Purple |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Depends what's in it |
Hair style: |
Short; Straight |
Body art: |
Pierced ears |
Date activities: |
Attending a sporting event; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Folk; Jazz; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly |
Books: |
Crime; Fiction; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; News |
Movie frequency: |
Never |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Documentary; Drama; Mystery |
Interests: |
Card games; Cooking; Gardening; Reading; Shopping |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Backgammon; Golf; Rugby; Sailing; Squash; Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I love it! |
Food: |
Chinese; French; German; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Seafood; Sushi; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I should have a bed in my office |
Pastimes of choice: |
Socialising with friends |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
Get promoted |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Politics: |
Socialist |
Honesty: |
Extremely |