Date men and women from United States / California / Mather, 60 year old

Date a soulmate from Mather, United States. I'd like to say that I look good for my age, but that sounds like bragging, and has to come from someone else, not me. This, from a guy with no picture. Good for you if you won't deal with men who don't post a picture. Right off the bat, a red flag. Actually, I've never seen a picture of me I liked, but mostly I'm intimidated by this whole process. "Chicken," is a word I'd use. So what am I doing here? Good question. Curious, not serious? What I do know is, beneath this deceptive appearance, I'm real. I understand that genuine, and sincere friendships begin slowly. A knowing smile, a slight touch of a hand, a warm embrace. When the mood is right, we laugh, and when we laugh, it comes from the heart, fills the room. Real.
I set a goal of getting the most out of my day, and the only way to achieve that is to wake up before everyone else and find that little space before the morning light. Mornings are the most productive and I'm anxious to get to it. Retired, but still working. Different kind of work, harder, much more fulfilling. I live by a simple mantra, healthy body, healthy mind. I need both to be in sync, to feel good about myself. Doesn't mean I'm all work, no play. I allow plenty of breathing space, just have to earn it first. For the most part, I consider myself normal, not perfect. I'm not good-looking, but not bad either. When it comes to family and close friends, there is no other priority, I make time, give unconditionally.
I don't think I make good first impressions. Never have. If I'm fortunate enough to get past that inevitable awkwardness, I'm really easy to be around. A sense of humor is big with me. Love to laugh. If there's a flaw, it's that I hate wasting time. Time is everything, my most valuable possession. Every morning I wake up, I'm inspired to do the very best, and do it passionately.
I'd like someone who shares a healthy outlook, takes care of themself. Doesn't have to be obsessive, just enough to make you feel good. Looks are good, but I'm not searching for the star attraction. Hard to describe really. It has more to do with a woman's confidence, and how she projects that ease from within. Sounds corny, but for me, it really is inner beauty, and she doesn't have to work hard at it, just be herself. If we can have an interesting conversation, then walk away wanting more, we'll, I think we've got something here.