Date men and women from United States / California / South Oceanside, 30 year old

Date a soulmate from South Oceanside, United States. I moved to California nine years ago and absolutely love it here. I love to cook/bake, live with a crazy cat named Luna, and have an addiction to iced coffee. I'm a very silly and dorky kinda girl and love going to the comic-con (no, it's not all about comic books) and have dressed in costume several times. I'll watch anything from the History Channel to Sci-Fi (I really love the science channel).
I don't date to just have fun and move on. I'm a long term type of girl. All of my relationships have lasted years....not weeks. I truly believe that if you are not happy alone, you will not be happy with someone else. I know exactly who I am, what I want in life, and will not settle for less. That's how I know I am now ready to share my life with another person. I don't need to be with anyone but am at the point where I want to be.
Over the past ten years I have worked with children, and I very much look forward to having some one day, with the right person (when the time is right for both people).
I work hard at my job, and have goals in life that I am working towards. I put my whole heart into everything I do and what ever relationship I am in. I expect the same in someone I date. I'm not the type of girl to jump into bed on a first date, so please don't try. Be respectful of me and I will respect you even more for it. It's rare you'll find me in a bar, let alone a club. I am not a party girl and have no desire to date someone that lives at the bars/clubs every weekend.
As for what I'm looking for in a guy....Someone who is kind, open to ideas and beliefs of others. You have to know what you want in life. My cousin is gay, so if you can't accept that you're not for me. I like a guy who has manners (please, thank you, excuse me). A friend said a guy has to "B*E*L*C*H," and I agree.
Booze responsibly
Employment
License
Car
Home (not necessary own one, but please don't live with your parents)
I don't think that is asking a lot since I meet all of those requirements myself.