Date women from United States / Alabama / Sterrett, 24 year old

Date someone special from United States. I am looking for someone who can make me laugh but knows how to be serious. Someone who can live in the moment but plans for the future. Someone who thinks family is very important and can deal with my sarcastic, if somewhat cynical personality. I want someone who doesn't take himself too seriously and isn't afraid to try new things. Also, I need someone who likes dogs or can at least get along with mine because she's pretty much my child. :)
Turn Ons: Intelligence, honesty, romance, a man who can cook, back rubs, understanding, genuine communication, sense of humor, dancing (or at least making a valiant effort at it), bubble baths, holding hands, having those comfortable silent moments of understanding where you can just "be" together.
Turn Offs: jealousy, insecurity, passive aggressiveness, drama, condescending comments, being excessively cheap, manipulation, infidelity.
Speaking honestly, I can be kind of guarded at first. I'm working on improving that aspect of my personality. However, once I do let down my walls, I am a truly caring, devoted person. I'm not looking for someone to put me on a pedestal and treat me like a china doll. And, aside from killing any insect that crosses my path, I'm not looking for someone to take care of me. I'm looking for an equal that I can learn with and from and do little things together like figure out a new recipe without setting the kitchen on fire. I think little thoughtful moments are a lot more endearing than big, showy ones. I like for a person to have opinions and goals and be passionate about what he believes in. If I wanted someone who just agreed with everything I said, I would get a parrot....