Date women from United States / California / Manhattan Beach, 37 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. The simple things in life make me happy really. I can be a little old fashioned when it comes to dating, but I'm pretty open-minded in life. I've been called warm, genuine, easy-going, caring, honest, loyal and down-to-earth. Since I'm looking for quality over quantity, I wouldn't settle just to be in a relationship. I'm not on here looking to date a bunch of guys, just trying to find one. If I could meet someone real, honest, affectionate, down-to-earth and easy-going, attractive (to me of course) with a sense of humor and realistic expectations, that would be great!
So I actually just turned 44. I changed it because based on my real age I seem to get a lot of responses from people that look like they could be my dad!
Timing can have a lot to do with relationships. I have no ex's or past relationships hanging around, so my timing is great ;). I'm independent but know how to let someone take care of me. No one is perfect so I try to accept people as they are instead of trying to change them. I'm looking to have the kind of relationship where we share the same morals and values, have great communication, mutual respect and attraction for each other, and want the same things in life. For me, the best kind of relationship is where I'd rather do nothing with you than do anything else with anyone else! We don't necessarily have to share the same interests as it's more important to me who you are as a person :).

Meet someone special from California, United States. Ok - I know, I don't have any bathing suit pics, or something else showing how sexy my t and a are, but dont you worry, I've got it.
On to more important things now. I'm a smart, quirky, witty, cute girl who wants what everyone on this site wants, to spend my money on a dating site and get nothing out of it. Hahaha. Just kidding around. More about me -- I'm genuine, I know how to say "oops my fault". I know how to be sexy and sultry, smart and sassy, and sincere and sweet. I love to laugh, and make others laugh. I like to be spontaneous, I love to learn and try new things, and I love being a great friend -- trustworthy, considerate, and non-judgemental.
Im a hard working gal, love my job but that means I get fairly intense about it. I make meds for babies/kids (No I'm not a drug dealer, I work at a hospital), so I take it very seriously. I'm currently applying for my Masters in Public Health at UCLA, keep your fingers crossed for me. (Update as of 4-25: I was accepted!!)
I'm looking for a normal guy, not saying he can't be quirky himself, but normal, as in not selfish or not into game playing or control seeking. A nice, mature, emotionally available, responsible man with a great sense of humor that knows who he is and what he wants. I prefer a man that knows how to fix things around the house, can cook more than just use a microwave, is healthy, smart, has a good upbringing, and is as comfortable with going out to a fine restaurant as he is hanging out at a local hole in the wall bar. A casual dresser that has some style, but not metro or a slob. He should know how to take care of me and know how he wants to be taken care of, afterall a relationship is a two way street. He must know how to communicate, deal with emotion, and be open to new opinions, thoughts, ideas, and things to do. Just as much as he is open, I will be open to what he has to show and teach me.
I think I want what everyone wants, the real thing, true love, and a best friend -- all in one!
Oh, since it seems to be the email topic I keep getting, I promise, if we get to chatting, the strawberry will make sense. :)
Talk soon....