Date women from United States / California / Portola Valley, 57 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Hello - Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and if after reading it you would like to know more about me please send me a little note (not just a wink or interest). I am...a happy, healthy divorcee of 18 years, with a wonderful 21 year old son. He is my total joy, and is now on his own journey living in Oregon allowing me for endless free time. I'm enjoying my empty nest however I do miss him.
My friends would describe me as fun loving and caring, yet one who can be complicated to understand at times(at least I'm not boring). I would describe myself as someone who is easy to know, responsible, caring and ready to meet my new best friend. Family and friends are extremely important to me.
I love to travel when time permits and you will often find me planning the next adventure. Care to join me? I just returned from a week in Alaska visiting friends, fishing, grizzly viewing and enjoying the beauty. I hope my next trip will not be traveling solo :-)
I am looking for a caring, kind and gentle man who is not afraid to work hard or take some time off to play hard. If you have children that would be great and if not please know that my son no longer 'needs' me but I am still very involved in his life. It is time for me to have fun :-)
Be open to the thought of a relationship with someone who can take care of herself, but does not care to go through life alone. I am looking for that special person -- one who is emotionally finished with past relationships and truly does have the time and desire to cultivate a new friendship and perhaps more. Please have minimal baggage (I have mine down to a small carry-on :)..) and be looking for a new best friend and a partner in all that life has to offer. A friendly smile is a plus and a good sense of humor is a wonderful bonus!
Please do not send a wink as I find them impersonal and it only puts the ball in my court. Rather it would be nice to receive a few words telling me why you choose to contact me! Again, thanks for reading this and have a beautiful day!