Date women from United States / California / El Segundo, 44 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. My closest friends describe me as an independent and strong woman, intelligent and stubborn.
See a sunset or a nice baby make me smile.
I am proud that I took Series 7, Series 66 and Health and Life Insurance Licences and passed at the first intent each one.
I am grateful for my family, my health and my job. That I continue looking for being happy everyday.
The type of person I would like to meet is someone nice who like to travel, go to the theater, movies, for dinner, etc. I want a partner to enjoy the life.

Meet someone special from California, United States. I've been very focused on my career for the most part of my life. Advertising Art Director turned Youth Services Librarian, the perfect combination of my love of children's book writing and illustrating as well as my passion for working with kids. They inspire me every day.
I have reached the point where I would like to share the rest of my life with someone special and am taking the steps to find whomever that may be.
Kind. Thoughtful. Trusting. Honest. Creative. Hard-working. Responsible. Sincere. Romantic. Those characteristics represent me well and are also what I'm looking for.
I am a loyal friend. Friendships and family to me mean a lot - still best friends with my friend from the 2nd grade and enjoy spending time with her kids. I am easy going and do not argue, but that doesn't mean I will not express my own opinions or feelings about any given subject. Communication is very important. To me, it is also important to be respectful of others opinions.
The simple things in life I enjoy. A thoughtful gesture to let someone know you are thinking of them. The anticipation while planning a surprise. A picnic in a park. Holding hands. Spending time with friends and family.
Places I enjoy visiting include The Getty Museum (great garden and views), The Huntington Garden, Newport and Laguna Beach (The Pageant of the Masters is a must see!), Santa Barbara, The Rose Bowl Flea Market, and old architecture tours. I also enjoy rummaging through second hand stores or salvage yards in the hopes of repurposing.
Places I've yet to visit but would love to see include South Africa (in a tree house), Savannah GA, New Orleans, France and Italy.
In any relationship, a strong friendship first is most important to me with the interest in seeing what may develop.