Date men from United States / Alabama / Troy, 47 year old

Date a soulmate from Troy, United States. What am I loooking for? ........the seemingly impossible :)
I am sure that I am no different than probably every other person on here in that I have my ideals - in my mind - and yet, finding that ideal is proving to be difficult.
I am not really sure that there is any point in writing anything here - does anybody read these things? Sometimes it seems not :)
For the woman who takes the time to read this...... I am a diamond in the rough. The cover may not be too pretty - but whats inside will knock your socks off :)
I think that if I am honest - I am searching for a woman who is like me - a lot like me :)
Very intelligent, unquenchable curiosity for people and for life, quick wit, sassy, very dependable, very loyal ; very loving and affectionate, very confident without the arrogance, loves to enjoy every moment of life and wants those moments to be filled with love and laughter...................................
Finding the right companion is difficult. I am not searching for quantity - I am searching for quality - I am searching for the one who will take my hand and walk beside me for a lifetime - helping me to create something incredible together.