Date women from United States / Alaska / Kodiak, 44 year old

Date someone special from Kodiak, United States. "I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught" Georgia O'Keefe.
My son has helped me find a perfect balace between work and play. After years of degrees, careers, University, self employment and moving up the pay scale I now know what my priorities are; self, family, health and humanity. I'm a career woman and mother of a little boy, who is a reminder for me to smile everyday. I would love to share in this smile and laughter with a man who is stimulating, healthy, honest and above all, compassionate.
My closest friends would describe me as strong, beautiful, independent, adventurous and talented. I give 100% to relationships and feel the value when it's reciprocated in willingness and communication.
I can be quite reserved at first meeting. However, later you would find me honest, open, fun and with a great sense of humor. Perhaps you're the one to bring me to that comfort level....and then look out!!
My health is very important and I take great care of it; physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Everything I do supports and encourages this. I surround myself with positive influences and in turn try to return that energy. I'm very active with some "get up and go". I enjoy sharing time with someone who has a "can do" attitude and is not afraid of big ideas. I admire people who have found their "true passion" in their work place, but I also really appreciate those that cultivate talents in their free time.
While I love to travel, I also really like hanging out at my pad; gardening, reading, sipping a wine/beer with a view, and photoshopping images. I love, love, love to get outdoors running/hiking, taking photos, exploring the library and taking my son out to play (whether it's on vacation or in the back yard making mud soup). My son and I also feel that anything with wheels is a goto (motorcycles, hot wheels, bikes, trikes, scoooters, convertibles, 4-wheelers...you get the picture)
I enjoy a good book and read a variety of novels. Music is an important backdrop in my life. I enjoy most current pop, alternative, live acoustic, Flemenco and most anything on world cafe. My goto oldies always include Van Morrison, Alabama, Fleetwood Mac-reminds me of my childhood. I listen to NPR and the BBC. I try to stay away from tragic news in the current media....it's a strategy of mine to stay optimistic about humanity.
I don't have any pets, although I babysit chickens (does that count?) If I were to get a pet it would be..........chickens. AND maybe a standard poodle or Blue Heeler (to round up the unruly chickens).
I'm looking for an energetic partner. One who is passionate and attentive with me. I'm interested in a man who will take me places....in more ways than one:) I want to be swept off my feet with wit and humor, have my mind stimulated and my heart taken care of. I enjoy a man who plans ahead and creates thoughtful surprises-no matter how small. It goes without saying that my partner be completely honest and trustworthy with me.
Come join me...together in companionship!