Date women from United States / California / Windsor, 42 year old

Date a woman from United States. Me? I have a few for various moods...
Exploring, having fun, and stopping to appreciate the amazing things in my life is my MO... we get through the tough times to enjoy and appreciate the great times.
I'm a working professional with two wonderful assets (my kids) and believe hard work and perseverance always pays off. I'm driven, while being easy going, creative, and strive to balance it all (work, family, play). For fun... traveling, hiking, skiing, beaches, mountains, water, entertaining, BBQ'ing (tri-tip, rack of lamb, yum!)... I have a great network family and friends that support me as I travel for work and have "me" time.
As someone who is engaged in life, I see myself with someone social, outgoing, and confident. A partner who is comfortable in their skin and knows what they want. I believe strong, mutual physical attraction is really important. Romance and passion go hand in hand with commitment and communication. Nothing is sexier than a man who takes charge without being cocky; knows how to make decisions as he considers others needs/feelings, knows how to push the limits with integrity, and is sensitive while being strong (and can fix things like MacGyver, lol). I don't need someone to complete me (sometimes I can fix things myself or hire a handyman); I would like someone to compliment me. Looking for an authentic guy who can have a lot of fun; someone active, creative, and can keep it all in check.
Random thoughts: I love the color fuchsia, fun is my middle name, I love creativity, can't play anything musical (other than the radio, lol) but wish I could and admire those who can play an instrument; always wanted to go to Bali or Thailand, yes I get the "Helen" reference a lot, my kids rock, where's the snow? I enjoy searching for life's true purpose. Out of the fire, through the smoke, enjoying the bright sun, trying to live the best I can; for the most part happily with grace and honesty. And you?

Meet someone special from United States. I usually will not talk to someone that I do not know. I like to meet people but have a hard time starting a conversation. i am really interested in finding a true friendship at this time and seeing where it goes from there. I am a very simple person and money and material things are of no concern to me. I wish to be respected.