Date men and women from United States / Alaska / Chugiak, 38 year old

Date someone special from Chugiak, United States. I am at a point in my life where I am happy and content - I feel like I've arrived - and now I finally get that this moment right now - the present - is the only moment. So I'm smelling the flowers more (literally, I really love flowers, ok, yes, I'm a girl) and enjoying my kids and my work and my friends and pretty much everything I do (I even like doing laundry - ok I'm a little sick).
I'm looking for a guy that isn't intimidated by my strength but understands my vulnerabilities. Yes, I am quite capable of a happy, full life all on my own but I want and need a man in my life (why is that so hard for a woman to admit, it is the way life was intended to be lived after all), someone that will hold me when itРІР‚в„ўs time to cry, laugh when life is silly and catch me when I fall. And for the record, I spend most of my time on the laughing part.
Look, I probably have at least one (or maybe a lot) of the traits you are looking for. I'm not looking to be supported, I'm funny (ok, maybe more smart ass), I love the outdoors but also love to hang out; I'm healthy and happy but not a freak about it. I'm a wild woman, a business woman & a homebody. I have lots of things i enjoy but I'm not obsessed with any of them.
I am definitely the girl that you'll love to take fishing, the one you'll need to get dressed up &; take out on occasion, the woman all your friends will be envious of you over and you won't be able to wait to get home ;-) & still the woman you'll be proud to introduce to your Mom or kids. I'm absolutely not perfect and that is what I like most about myself :)
Although I'm a very independent woman, I do like a gentleman, someone that really knows how to treat a lady. I am honest, loyal, I don't do drama, I have a life & goals & I like to take care of the people I love. And I am looking for all those same things in my partner. And no worries if you don't ride. I have a few friends I ride with but mostly enjoy being out on my own. I dont think we have to have everything in common. If you like to snuggle, you are probably up my alley.
I think following traditional dating rituals is very important at the start of a relationship. This isn't exactly a traditional way to meet people but I think it's great when the man makes initial contact. So please do so if you are interested. Even though they make you list all these preferences about what you'd like in a mate, the bottom line is that I've been attracted to all different types. Confidence is a very attractive quality. So take a shot and drop me a line. I will at least be courteous enough to respond if you email.