Date women from United States / California / Cameron Park, 45 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I've begun dating again after more than ten years. I was widowed 2 1/2 years ago when my husband passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. I have a great 16-yr-old son who shares time between his dad (my first husband; we divorced 14 years ago) and me, and I have a chihuahua who is my little fur baby. My family is important to me, and so are my friends.
I have a wide variety of interests. I love learning new things and experiencing new adventures, but I'm also a bit of a homebody who loves to putter around in my garden, cook a gourmet meal for someone special, and do all sorts of crafts. I like going to movies, theater, walks on the beach or in a park, concerts, live sporting events, dancing, dining out, taking day trips, and enjoying time with friends and family. I'm into things that are real, that speak to my soul, and that inspire me to be a better person. I am a Christian, but that doesn't mean you need to share my beliefs; religion and spirituality are very personal things. I appreciate diversity and am open-minded. I'm intelligent, goofy, and a girly-girl... loyal, independent, and stubborn... creative, romantic, and sensitive. Humor is important to me and I can be somewhat of a smart-ass at times. So if that bothers you, you've been given fair warning. I am a flirt and just as much of a geek. I like a guy who knows the difference between YOUR and YOU'RE, and intelligence is a big turn-on for me.
I believe that a good relationship starts with friendship and thatРІР‚в„ўs where IРІР‚в„ўd like to start. I'm looking for a guy who's the right fit for me. Not looking for Mr. Perfect... just perfect for me. The one who complements me, the one who makes me want to be the best I can be, the one who makes me laugh, the one who curls my toes! I am looking for someone who makes me say, "I like me best when I'm with you." My time is important to me, so don't waste it by playing games and IРІР‚в„ўll respect you enough to do the same. Be real, be honest, be yourself, and let's see what happens.