Date women from United States / California / Oceano, 24 year old

Date a girl from Oceano, United States. I am Melanee, I don't know if there is any better way to describe me. If my friends that know me best could compile all my traits and create a noun and call it Melanee that would make this a lot easier. But I don't really try to be anyone else but me, which is...
a person who loves to smile and make others laugh. It brings me joy so see others happy, call me selfish. I will do most anything to get someone to smile or make them feel better about their selves. I am proud of my accomplishments and the person I am becoming in life's uphill battle at times. I enjoy being active, hitting the gym or soaking up the beauty of nature in the hills or at the beach. But I also don't mind spending a day of watching re-runs on the couch either every once in awhile.
I was born and raised on the central coast of California, but I love learning about others and the world around me. I am hungry for travel and experiencing different cultures, I just got my passport and have been to 8 different countries this last year and ready to take on more of the world...when I get a budget for it.
Growing up I learned to love reading, art, dance, animals and helping others. And I try to keep up these passions on a day to day basis.
My ideal match would be someone who is also compassionate, outgoing and willing to push me to be a better a person. Someone that wants to go see what the world has to offer. Who is also striving for growth intellectually, culturally, and more. Similar tastes in views about life, music and movies is always nice but not always necessary. Also someone who wants a relationship. Dating and friendship is always nice but right now I am looking for a relationship. With that I'm not going to expect or demand a relationship after the first date ;) I am all about taking the time to get to know some one and taking it a good pace.