Date women from United States / Alabama / Odenville, 40 year old

Date a woman from United States. I have always gravitated towards men who are outgoing and confident, smart and witty, loving without smothering. I am not a needy person, and the biggest turn-off for me is someone calling me every 5 seconds. I want someone to have fun with, who can hold up their end of the conversation. I am not a rabid football fan, though I don't mind going to the occasional game. I prefer sports where someone gets beaten up, like hockey or any kind of UFC, boxing, martial arts, etc.
Small kindnesses go a long way with me, those everyday things that show you care. I think that's because I have always been self-sufficient, and when someone does something nice for me, it stands out. I can hardly resist the urge to help someone if I think it is within my power to do so. I suppose this is projected somehow because random people regularly come up to me and tell me things that should be reserved for a therapist.
Up until my last job, I have always had an active job. My most successful and fulfilling job was running a fitness center for years, and all that goes with that (selling, personal training, teaching kickboxing, step classes, Body Pump, etc.). I was such a fantastic motivater! However, I got out of that a few years ago because the hours were just too grueling. I miss it, though. I have thought about teaching a few classes again, or maybe resurrecting my martial arts training. I got to first degree black belt in Kung Fu, but then college and social temptations made me stray. I still got skillz though, and have yet to be pinned by anyone in a friendly wrestling match. I have a secret weapon though - legs of steel. That is my 15 yr old son's favorite thing to do with me - pillow fighting (only face hits count) and wrestling, though he despises it when I totally incapacitate him. He is, however, an expert in dodgeball as a result. Sometimes we play online games together. Ah, but the days are gone where he would have me get him past a hard level on a video game, as he regularly destroys me at just about any game now. Except fighting games.
I am particularly adept at clever wordplay. I have written poetry since I was 6, and some short stories. Inspiration tends to come to me in a flood in times of great sadness or joy. I have a knack for putting a person's thoughts into just the right words, and I delight in editing other people's work. Once upon a time, I thought I would be a writer for a living, and it may happen yet. I can play piano, was fantastic on clarinet in younger years, and am typing now with sore fingers from trying to learn how to play the guitar. I am not a fan of reading music, but I have the luxury of being able to play by ear. It's more fun to figure out the music than have it handed to you anyway. I am looking for an outlet for these songs that I have swimming in my head, and I am looking forward to when I know my way around a guitar like my dad (who is phenomenal).
At the risk of rambling into Chapter 2, I will end this and say that I do hope that I meet someone I thoroughly enjoy spending time with, and can't imagine life without.

Meet someone special from United States. I am a very open mined person. I also connect with just about anyone who can make me laugh. However, I cannot stand crudeness. It is a total turn off. If you are crude or disrespectful to anyone do not respond. None of us asked to be brought here. In closing CANT WE JUST ALL GET ALONG??? THERE IS ENOUGH TO GO AROUND SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!