Date women from United States / California / Wofford Heights, 44 year old

Date someone special from Wofford Heights, United States. I am looking for someone that I can feel connected to. I have discovered that I don't want to be alone in life. I want a partner and an adult not a child that needs to be taken care of.
I am old enough to know what I want and still young enough to have fun. I hate pictures of myself and agonized over the ones I uploaded, so do not judge this book by it's cover :)
I love my kids, my job and my life. I work hard, play hard and love hard. I am a happy, glass is half full kinda girl. I feel strongly that life is too short to be miserable. I can honestly say that the lonlienst I have ever been is when I was in a bad relationship.
I want some one that is adventurous, but doesn't mind a quiet night watching tv. I want a guy that looks like a bad ass, but is really a teddy bear. Not possesive or controlling, but strong, confident and fun to be with. A sense of humor is a must! I want a man that is not intimidated by a strong, independent woman; but who is strong enough that I can let my guard down and that I don't always have to be the strong one.
I like a wide variety of things and am usually open to suggestions.