I have been living in a northern suburb of Beijing since August 2012, although I'm switching jobs and moving to Chaoyang in a few weeks. I have found it difficult to meet and socialize with Westerners whom I don't work with. At the insistence of a girlfriend, I reluctantly agreed to register for an online dating website, so here it goes. . .

I work as an instructional coach at an elite K-12 Chinese boarding school. I spent 12 years as a management consultant, where I climbed the corporate ladder, but felt unfulfilled. Shortly before I turned 40, I decided to take my own Eat, Pray, Love journey. I resigned from my job and took off for about two years to "find myself" and reevaluate my life goals. I took two solo trips to Colombia and Peru and Namibia and South Africa, respectively. Soon after, I interviewed for jobs in the UAE and China, put my house on the rental market, and accepted a position here in Beijing.

I enjoy international films, trying out restaurants and lounges, traveling, playing volleyball, watching Washington Capitals hockey and tennis, concerts, plays, and clubbing, on occasion. I speak Spanish and enjoy opportunities to use it. Although I am half Chinese, my Chinese is shameful. Over the next few months, my goal is to work less and dedicate time to learning enough Mandarin so that daily activities, such as eating out, transportation, conversing with neighbors, and calling the maintenance office, aren't stressful.

I have been divorced for about 14 years, and I have a 15-year old son.

I like a man who can be decisive and make plans. I also appreciate someone who doesn't show up for dinner wearing a hoodie and sneakers. I don't know how long I will stay in Beijing, so I am looking for someone who can "play it by ear and see what happens. "