Date men and women from United States / California / Poway, 43 year old

Date people from Poway, United States. I repair my own appliances, program my own electronics, and kill my own bugs. (Although I reserve the right to ask for help with particularly large ones!)
I grew up in Virginia and lived there until moving to California four years ago. I don't regret my decision for a moment, mainly because I truly love the life I've created here. I travel quite a bit for work and am in Los Angeles and the Bay Area often - I have a base of friends in both areas in addition to my home of San Diego, so you might find me having fun in any of the three on any given free weekend. And when I have fun? I do so with an absolute vengeance.
I'm perfectly happy getting my hands dirty building an art project with friends during the day and then putting a over-the-top outfit on for the evening. My closet will never be big enough, but I promise I will fit in at any social occasion and I'll always have something perfect to wear.

Meet someone special from Poway, United States. I am growing comfortable with my ideas of what and who I'm looking for. I think Match.com is great--I am not returning to Match.com feeling bitter or frustrated. I'm sorry my last relationship (met on Match.com) couldn't continue, but geography is pretty important in relationships at this point in my life. If you're not in San Diego county, you'll need to show me how this can work.
We all have baggage from our past. Our present happiness depends on how we carry it. I am looking for someone who is happy with life, and not dwelling on the past. I could sit around and only be a mom for the few remaining years my teenage boys will be at home, but I think it would do them a disservice. I want them to see the adults in their lives involved in healthy, respectful, loving relationships as they grow into adulthood.
I am flexible and curious, and open to new thoughts and experiences. I think I'm pretty cool, and my friends think I'm awesome, but you'll need to make up your mind for yourself. I know I want to travel more in the future. I've traveled in Asia, a little in Europe, and all over the U.S...but there is so much to see and experience. There will be time, some day.
I'm extremely liberal, politically-speaking, but know and love some people who think fairly conservatively. I don't think they're evil, but conservative thinkers may find me frustrating. It also just occurred to me that the fact that I try to avoid meat may really bother some people. I don't judge people who are not vegetarians, and live with teenaged meat-eaters--we get along very well. My decision to avoid meat is probably best saved for a future conversation. I do occasionally eat fish and shellfish, and don't stress out about the possibility of chicken stock making its way into food I order when I'm out. I just try to avoid meat. :)
I have just completed my third marathon, and have started training for my fourth, so I'm a little weird about running, but not obsessive. In my ideal world, I will find somebody who will run with me (slowly) sometimes, but will cheer me on if he doesn't want to run. By slow, I mean I am extremely slow (the tortoise won, remember). I recently started climbing (indoors) with a friend, and would do it a lot more often, if I could find the time!
The most important relationship goals for me are respect and friendship. I am not lonely, and I'm busy, but life is short and can be even happier when it's shared with someone. Since I know Match.com works, I'm stepping back in to see who turns up.