Date women from United States / California / Santa Barbara, 48 year old

Date a woman from United States. Hmmmm....This can be tough or challenging,boiling down likes,dislikes,interests and turn offs all into a nutshell. An East coast born and bred woman,I now comfortably call Calif. home. With many travels in between,I, for a period of time, lived outside of the U.S.I love to travel near and far and still have a few places I want to travel to.My friends would most definitely describe me as being friendly, outgoing,compassionate and kind. I would add curious,adventurous,fair and open-minded. Reading,learning,traveling and staying active are just some things I enjoy.Skiing,the Beach(very important...deserves Caps)Mountains(real ones w snow) and the desert are also thingsplaces I love. Not a woman who feels she needs a man to complete her,I treasure my time spent with close friends.Fairly new to dating online, I find it interesting that some are able to detect instant chemistry. I definitely know when there is NONE but it usually takes me time to know someone and though I am not described as shy, I can be on a first date. Chemistry,is a combination,a mixture of things and In my experience I have found it to be not purely or even mostly physical. For me itРІР‚в„ўs brains, humor and kindness. Ideally,I would like to meet a man who is intelligent yet humble,successful yet gracious,and in possession of an ability to relate to varied people. Traveling,dining out, dining in,a good movie,a nice beach walk or time spent w friends are all things I would like to enjoy w another. Sharing your interest and preferences is always welcome as well. An open mind is very important to me and I place much importance in loyalty and fairness. Good communication is also key. A tall order? Hope not, but mine none the less!

Meet someone special from United States. The adventure is just beginning!
I can't answer ALL the questions about myself, my likes/dislikes, hobbies etc. because I simply don't know everything (my life is still evolving) ~ then again, having no constraints limiting me from defining and creating this next chapter in my life is more exciting than I can put into words..
I am thankful to have a new lease on life. A "do over" if you will. Don't get me wrong, my life is good and I have a lot to be grateful for...I just get to make my life better and that starts by trying new adventures. Having been a devoted wife and raising a family all these years has kept me busy taking care of them. Now that they are teenagers and more independent, I have some time to focus on myself, my desires. I am a one man woman so quite honestly, venturing into the dating world is a bit nerve racking but fact of the matter is I'm ready to find the right partner to share all these new experiences that are in my near future...what ever they may be. I'm not rushing, just moving forward.
For me, a true "friend"ship has always been the basis for any of my past relationships...it is why I still continue to have good relationship with my ex. Closed minded, self centered and controlling men do not fit with this Libra girl. I'm pretty low maintenance, low drama and am looking for the same mindset in a man.
I am a young 48 year old who THANKFULLY still gets carded (what? I drink???) I am a self sufficient woman who does not need to be taken care of financially. I'm looking for a successful, caring, compassionate, light-hearted, adventurous, funny man. I do like conversation where both sides talk and both sides listen. I love fine dining just as much as a whole in the wall Mexican restaurant. I am not a materialistic girl in the least bit. I am sweet, caring, shy sometimes, outgoing other times, petite but mighty, and I have a fun-feisty side ;) I want to do things together whether it's cooking, hiking, surfing (or pearling), kickboxing, chillin, movie-going, traveling, or simply being bored. It can't always happen with our busy lives but when it does, that's what sounds nice to me. It's important it's someone who can appreciate other peoples opinions. It's all about balance and keeping it simple and for me, it's time to start smelling the roses. I am not looking to "date" around. I am looking for chemistry with the right loving, giving man- because that is what I have to give back.
If you are a positive caring person that naturally treats others with respect and kindness, I look forward to what ever the next step may be.
Happy:
A smile
Eye to eye contact
My door being opened
Opening the door for you
Holding my hand
Sunset
Romance
Good Music
A Candle being lit
Wrestling
Boxing together (I go first ;)
Dancing
A kiss on the cheek
And of course...Laughter

Date a soulmate from United States. Goldfish that are confined in small aquariums stay small. Those that spend their lives in ponds get much bigger. The size and growth rate of goldfish are directly related to their environment. I am looking to surround myself with broad-minded, uninhibited people who have worked hard to heal their wounds.

Meet a woman from Santa Barbara, United States. Been there, Done that! Life is too short not to make the most of it.
I enjoy good times and good company. I suround myself with people I can learn from and those who make me laugh. I like adventure and doing new things but there are those times when staying home, is the best thing ever!
I am an old fashioned girl when it comes to dating and I feel chivalry is under rated. I am looking for a man who know what he wants in life. A man who knows how to treat a lady like a lady and is not afraid to do so. Someone who enjoys having a good time but also knows his limit.
I think that is enough for now...a woman can't give away all her secrets! Maybe you will be the one to discover what those are!

Date someone special from Santa Barbara, United States. You've got that manly thing that drives me wild.I like learning about what you like be it music, writing, photography, film or something I know nothing of like business or mountain climbing. As good as you look in those jeans it's your soul that rocks my world.
After ten years in NYC and twelve years in LA, I got a horse and galloped to Santa Ynez for some ranch living. Chickens, stars, cutting cattle, writing in solitude. Too much solitude, help me out of these chaps!
I'm ready to sacrifice morning tea with hawks and owls nest evenings for coffee shops, jazz, theater, lectures, art openings, boots that aren't cowboy, velvet jeans, bohemian scarves, bellydance, Salsa, African drums, shells and sand and softness and shade. Clinking glasses at night and laughter, laughter, laughter.
I ride, write, dance, act. I love a life of the mind as well as the body. I want to be read to and sung to. Oh c'mon pleeease let's be crazy, a little Shakespeare and Barry White, Don DeLillo and Tammy Wynette.
Cooking for, caring for, devoted to, I'm that kind of girl. Nutty to a fault. Artistic and irrepressible. You'll be wild about me forever cause my waters run deep and I love and adore and respect my man.
I like yoga and whiskey, Sufi whirling and cowhorses. Miles, Martin Simpson, Babel Gilberto. I have German Shepherds and a big appetite. I want the real things in life and I want the trappings too. I'm breakfast at Tiffany;s and a Zen Goddess in my dreams. In real life I have a John Deer tractor and you can drive it if you're nice.
Please forgive if I don't respond, I'm not inside on the computer much and even if you seem great, I only reply if it feels right on.

Meet a soulmate from Santa Barbara, United States. I'm a professional woman who enjoys life to the fullest. I am woman that respects the ones I love and care for. I am conscious person who is serious about having a relationship. I am a honest person who you can count on in times of needs, someone to laugh with someone to cry with, to share your hopes and dreams in good times and bad times. The man IРІР‚в„ўm looking for must be able bring me joy and lots of love, must have good sense of humor, and must be down to earth. I am looking for someone to enjoy life and to spend the rest of our lives together.