Date women from United States / California / Mar Vista, 34 year old

Date someone special from Mar Vista, United States. Chemistry" is like Italian wine. Just when you think you've figured out the rules you realize there aren't any. So Cheers to all of us!
I grew up in Northern CA, went to college in L.A., spent the past 9 years in Seattle and, as of 1/1/2012, it's L.A. round 2. My path has been more winding than straight, but I wouldn't change a thing.
Things I do: Manage an amazing new restaurant, help run two non-profit dog rescues. In Seattle I made my living as a stage actress (very wary to admit to being an actor in this town, and not sure whether that will play a part in my life here). I drive a stick shift, think too much, make lists and then lose or forget them, smile at people on the street even if I'm in a snarky mood, break rules when they don't make sense...
Things I am: sensitive, intense, compassionate, curious, honest, energetic, silly, goofy, bright, crude, smart, smart ass, passionate, loving, loving, really loving...
Things I love: wine, thrift stores, live music outdoors, dawdling, smart movies (preferably ones made with little money and lots of heart), lazy mornings, coffee, carbs, red meat, unexpected connections, being generous of spirit, animals, figuring out how to fix stuff, my pup, dirt roads, a great jukebox, classic country music, laughing so hard I snort, people who ask questions, people who really listen, feeling comfortable and confident being myself, seasons, looking amazing in a $20 dress, live sports, going to the gym, gardening, BBQ, punctuation...I recently discovered Kundalini Yoga and I think it might change my life...
Things I'm not so fond of: pretension, f**ked up distribution of wealth, fundamentalists of any kind, greed, make up, malls/department stores/shopping in general unless it's for groceries, techno music, technology problems that can't be fixed by unplugging and plugging back in, oysters/olives/pepperoni/melted cheese (I know, deal breaker for some people), people who talk and don't listen...
I think we're all a little crazy. The trick is finding the crazy that works with your crazy (think Rib Eye and Syrah, or jeans and Chuck Taylors). And then having some crazy sexual attraction to round things out.
I grew up in a small town (Boonville, CA) and it shows. I care more about who I'm with than what we're doing. I've never been motivated by money or status. If you're turned on by a woman with a title and a desk, I'm not your girl. If you're excited by someone whose biggest priority has always been connecting with and taking care of others, you might think I'm swell. I want to be half of a healthy partnership and hopefully have a family (not immediately-don't worry I won't demand that you spooey in a cup on our first date). Sometimes I'm surprised at how conventional I've turned out..
I could list all the usual cliche "wants" in a partner, but the reality is it all comes down to chemistry and there's no logic or reason in that. I'm a sucker for salt and pepper hair, a well trimmed beard and a man in cowboy boots...or a suit...could those work together? I want to create a life with someone, not just live parallel lives. I want to be someoneРІР‚в„ўs biggest fan and get the same in return. I want butterflies. Here's to the adventure.