Date men and women from United States / California / Belmont Shore, 55 year old

Date a soulmate from Belmont Shore, United States. Still trolling? I am a native Californian, and a native to Long Beach. My diaper days are long gone as well as counseling a teen. I single handedly raised my daughter who is now on her year long residence program in the medical field. She is married to an amazing guy who just happens to be an eye doctor. Bonus ! ! I am a woman who does't necessary care if other people like me; I know who I am and am comfortable with life. I am a woman who dresses to please myself. I have my own distinct style and wear what I feel best in. I am always up for new experiences and adventures and don't turn anything down without considering it first. I am a woman who can enjoy the experience of whatever we are doing together instead of planning what we're going to do next. I am aware that you have a mother so I do not need to tell you what to do. But I will tell you exactly how I feel with grace and style. My taste in men has always leaned toward the outdoors, sporty, baseball cap on the weekend kind of guy, but I am open to persuasion. I am a relatively happy person all the time. yes . . . . all the time! I laugh on a daily basis at life and its absurdities and I laugh at myself. I can be a goof at times and I completely own it. I have been told that I am caring and thoughtful, but will allow you to step on me only once. I applaud friend's successes or cry with their failures.
If you ask my closest friends, they will tell you that I love love love music. I love all kinds of music and I have a lot of it. I easily lose myself to composition, melodies, lyrics, acoustics and arrangements. Music is life and it breathes life to me. I am the one blasting rock and roll in my car during my morning commute and then listen to easy contemporary jazz or classical flutes for the drive home. My all time favorite music venue is the Hollywood Bowl with a group of friends. Who would I lilke to meet? someone who truly wants to be in a relationship and reach beyond the dating scene; someone who wants to enjoy all the wonderful things there is to do outside the normal 8 to 5 grind. I would love to meet someone who enjoys the company of a woman; someone who embraces our gender differences with openness and ready to conquer challenges together. Someone to walk down the path of life together side by side; someone to grow old gracefully with; someone who still holds hands in public or that tender glance from across a crowded room (or sports bar...) haha
I realize that everyone has a past filled with hurts, damaged emotions, private pity parties and moments of sorrow. However, what I am most interested in are your goals, your passions and pursuits, your aspirations and talents. YOU. Most men I have met bring their injured hearts and damaged emotions to the table never realizing that their doom and gloom of conversation leads to their own downfall. I am not the slightest bit interested in who got the house, who got the pets, or subscription to the wine of the month. I am interested in who you are. I'm listening . . . . .