Date men and women from United States / California / Imperial, 54 year old

Date a woman from Imperial, United States. I take care or myself, am a very active person and very family oriented. I am energetic, passionate, honest, caring person who would like to meet my Mr. right. I take pride in my appearance, enjoy cooking, spending time with friends and family, love a romantic night, dining in, dining out, movies, most sports. Any activity as long as its spent with that someone special. I am an eternal optimist, always believes in love. Also interested in meeting new friends.

Meet a soulmate from Imperial, United States. Who am I? I tend to answer that question by telling you what my job is, a college professor or that I am the mother of a 21 year old son but I know I am more than that.
I love to cook and entertain, bring friends together for food and great conversation are my idea of a good time. I am not into the bar scene, unless it's a dive bar, those days are long gone for me; I do enjoy going out for drinks with friends. I have a BA degree in Art; I am creative, emotional, artistic, intuitive and adventurous. I have an independent spirit; try to see the joy in life no matter what the circumstances. Come with a wicked sense of humor can be sarcastic but I can also take it if I dish it out. I am comfortable with my size, dress me up or down, flaws and all, I am happy with who I am.
I love my son, my parents, and my dogs, maybe not in that order, a little humor there. Teaching Psychology has opened my world and the students I teach to infinite possibilities for growth and improvement in my life and theirs. I love my job. I am fiercely loyal and protective of my family and my close circle of friends and value their love and trust them with my life.
Being a parent has been my first priority. I raised a son on my own and although it wasn't easy, he has brought great joy into my life. We have the best relationship I can't imagine life without him. I have learned to take care of myself and donРІР‚в„ўt mind solitude once in awhile. I donРІР‚в„ўt need to be entertained. I don't cling, not the jealous type and don't want that in a man either. I want someone who doesn't take himself too seriously and willing to go somewhere at a moments notice. I take risks, not timid or shy. I am a Navy Brat so I am comfortable with change and willing to move. I want a friendship that develops into a relationship filled with trust, laughter and love and yes sex. As one guy stated in his profile "sex is important to me I enjoy it and you should too" it made me laugh and I loved the bluntness of it. There is nothing better than a great kiss.
On line dating is not for the faint of heart or the thin skinned. You post pictures and write a profile hoping someone will look at it and be brave enough to respond to it. I have been on Match since December, the jury is still out on what kind of experience I have had. Still on it and hopeful, putting myself out there and sending emails because I can't expect the guy to make all the moves.I have no intention of being a spectator in my own life, sitting back and waiting for life to happen so heres to winking, haha.