In Her Own Words
About her
And I had a lot of accidents – repeatedly. I never knew why. But then, aged 59, I discovered why. And that led to a whole new WHY.
The why was dyspraxia, a life-long inherited neurological condition that affects balance, co-ordination, memory, and speech. I could have felt sorry for myself, but I didn’t. I was too delighted at finally being able to make sense of my life thus far. I was even more delighted when, in 2013, my neuroscience professor told me:
‘Whenever there’s a deficit in one part of the brain, there’ll be a compensating abundance in another.’
Bingo: my compensating abundance is my gift with words. I’ve been a writer all my life, and I’m currently developing into a talented public speaker.
Armed with the knowledge that we can rewire our brains, I decided in 2014 to see what I could do with my weirdly wired wits. So I embraced long-distance hiking. What more suitable activity could there be for a woman of a certain age with a history of back problems, bad balance, and no sense of direction? Bizarrely, walking as therapy worked. During the four years that followed, I walked over 5,000 kms, including over 2,000 in one go: from London to Santiago de Compostela on medieval pilgrim routes.
These days, I’m a happy, healthy hiker who can distinguish right from left, has a firm grip of gravity, and can make some sense of a map. Woo-hoo! As for the new WHY, I now use my gifts with words to help others understand that they can be more than they think – whatever their deficits.
Six things I couldn’t do without
1 Purple Pentel pen: magic marker of creativity
2 “Winnie-The-Pooh” books: a solace in childhood and beyond
3 Vivobarefoot hiking boots: taking me beyond my comfort zone and into adventure
4 Pana raw chocolate: healthy AND delicious – who knew?
5 Tigger soft toy: my companion in adventuring, and a reminder that my Eeyore days are over
6 Butterfly pendant: symbol of transformation, transcendence, pilgrimage, and joy
About her ideal match
My ideal match would share some of my interests, especially a love of the great outdoors, and would be kind, generous, and understanding of my introversion and creativity.
I like the intimacy that flows from being in rapport with someone who is sensitive enough to spend time in silence with me, loving enough to accept my quirkiness, confident enough to pursue his own interests without me and allow me to do the same, and romantic enough to express his feelings both verbally and physically. Hugs, holding hands and humour are all appreciated here. If you think you could be my soul and sole mate, please get in touch. If not, good luck elsewhere.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
69 | |
Star sign: |
Libra | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Above Average | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Spanish | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in Europe | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district SW17 (London) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
60 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 10" (177cm) - 6' 4" (194cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
Further education; University | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Latino/Hispanic; White/Caucasian; Mixed; Black/Caribbean descent | ||
Home language: |
English; French; Spanish | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Buddhist / Taoist; Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
Pleasure |
Party behaviour: |
An impartial observer |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Daring; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Quiet; Thoughtful; Trustworthy; Wild |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite clothing: |
A leather biker's jacket |
Favourite colour: |
Red |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Attending a sporting event; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Instrumental; Latin |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
Crime; Fiction; Non-fiction; Self-help |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Game shows; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife |
Movie frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Black & White / Silent; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Healthy living; Meditation; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Hiking; Swimming; Tennis; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Gluten-free |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got brothers and sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Dislike): |
Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Erotica; Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Skinny dipping; Wealth |
Turn-offs: |
Long hair; Power; Sarcasm; Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
Eco home in the countryside |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Backpacking around the globe |
Feelings about using Classic FM Romance: |
Hopeful; Curious; Optimistic; Excited |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
