Date men and women from United States / California / Aliso Viejo, 36 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Sushi lunch will have me bouncing off the walls. I live for going to 'normal' places like Target with someone who's company I enjoy, because window shopping or bargain hunting becomes fun as hell! Essentially there's rarely anything I don't do full-bore. If it's not fun or exciting or invigorating I don't keep it in my life. I don't need to go naked shark diving to be stimulated, but I DO need someone that knows how much fun nearly everything can be. I work hard so I guess the 'play hard' philosophy just winds up coming with that.
Looking for someone who's *similar* to me in terms of taste, but can challenge me and is better than me in those areas I'm not. (Or even those that I am) I've not gone out much in the last 3 years, and really don't like the online dating thing, so if you don't either, than we're already on the right track.
If you get my sense of humor and actually laugh at my part-geek, part-sarcasm, part-obscure reference 'technique' (for lack of a better term) than we can just go ahead and set the wedding date because that's HUGE for me- I save serious for when it's necessary (work, the 'big stuff', etc.) so the rest of the time I pretty much live for seeing the most attractive part of a woman- Her smile. Lots of "close seconds" in that category, don't get me wrong. ;)
Specifically saying what I'm "looking for" is a bit limiting to me but I'll give it a try. Um, be NICE (at least to me, screw everyone else! lol) for starters! Don't kick dogs or worship Satan, be reasonably healthy. I'm not from OC originally, so I guess I don't *quite* fit into the "Gym is my Life" mentality, (and hell, my dumbass still drags off a smoke occasionally) but if you have a job that requires sitting for 8 hours or more a day, I'd say that yes, I'd prefer someone that figures out some way to stay in decent shape. I'm not quite ready to give insulin shots to my diabetic date before we head out for a night on the town-
Finally, be able to communicate. Or to be more specific, communicate better than me. I'm a guy so I have an excuse! ;)
** EDIT - It was noted to me by a concerned friend of mine that my *obviously funny as hell* (my observation, not hers) "sarcastic wit" doesn't play well with online messaging and that if I'm serious about meeting someone I should "Knock that S**t off", so, believe it or not, I've kept it to a minimum. For the full, unadulterated DeSoto, you're stuck having to actually meet me in person. (Hmm, maybe that's what she intended all along!)
If you're this far in, then I definitely need to be sincere when I say sorry... Err, I mean, THANKS for reading about me... ;)

Meet a woman from California, United States. I'm currently experiencing writers block! I have so much to say, but nothing comes to mind...
Let's see. So, I'm single and I'm looking. Hoping to find the someone awesome.
I'm a midwestern transplant, now living the dream in beautiful Southern California. I'm creative, down to earth, funny at times (okay so, I pre-warned you) fun to be around, warm, caring and truly genuine. I give my 110% to the people I love most. My family is very important to me. I have two amazing parents who are still married after 30 something years.
I would love to find someone who shares the same values. Who is thoughtful, caring, affectionate, respectful, and fun to talk to. Being a bit romantic won't hurt either ; ) Knows where's he's been; but more importantly is certain about where he is headed. The past is the past, let's enjoy the present and work on the future...