Date women from United States / California / Hermosa Beach, 51 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am a energetic, happy type person who strives for balance in my everyday life. I try to see the humor in most situations. I can be very silly at times.
I think in life my biggest passion is just to be happy and have fun! Not that tragic things do not happen and I have had my fair share...its that I try to make my way back to feeling good again and not dwell in the past. So many good things to look forward to.
I am actually one of the few people here in California who was born here. Grew up in Rolling Hills back when there was a lot of open fields, I used to bring home frogs and lizards...my mom just loved that! ha-ha
I have cleaned up a bit since then, though I do have 2 little pet frogs and still have a great love for the outdoors.
I value all my friendships with all the special gifts each person has to offer. I have a 9 year niece that I love to spoil. I strive to understand other peoples thoughts and opinions that differ from my own.......
I like sports, soccer was my favorite to play in college. I like to hike, ride my horse, bike on the Strand, tennis now and again, enjoy the gym and Yoga. Like snow skiing in the winter and even just enjoying the snowy mountains. I tend to be a pretty active person. And I even dance alone in my house when the mood strikes me! I love music. I like to spend time with my horse and sometimes I sit in his stall and read/listen to music whiling it is raining outside. I enjoy gardening (My tomatoes are getting ripe now...yippy) and I try to paint once in awhile. I enjoyed going to museums too.
I am looking for a man who loves the outdoors and animals (I can not live without all my pets)
I would like to meet someone who has an adventuresome spirit and is kind hearted. I enjoy people who have a good sense of humor and like to laugh a lot and even better if they can make me laugh.... : ) He must love to travel and to try new restaurants. There are so many places I have yet to visit.! I would like to be in a serious relationship where we just adored each other!!!...life is too short to not be happy with oneself as well as their partner : ) On a superficial note, I really do prefer someone taller than me. (and it's fun to wear heels and still be able to be at least eye level with my date!)
If you think we have some things in common I would love to hear from you!