Date women from United States / California / Vallejo, 44 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. We go to Hawaii at least once a year. We are busy with work, but make time to go out to dinner, biking and kayaking. We can spend our nights watching stupid TV or just reading, but every night we go for a hot tub (don't worry, I already have one). We have a group of friends we see regularly. On a raining Sunday we play cards and do the crossword. We love our dogs (pets). We can be super busy all week, but always have a date night planned. Sex is important. We are constantly working on (and usually not finishing) projects around the house. We would like to be neater than we are. We NEVER eat at Olive Garden.

Meet a woman from California, United States. Unique, loquacious, successful, articulate, sensual, witty, warm hearted, multi-talented, outgoing, affectionate, kind, giving person. I have an broad sense of humor and am not afraid to use it on strangers. I love to find comedy in life, and I laugh and smile often. I am extremely funny (many people have told me over the years that I should be a comedian.) Comedians commentate on life. "Life is a comedy to those who think and a tragedy for those who feel." - H. Walpole - btw, I looooove quotes and epigrams.
I (think) I am highly intellectual, (which probably explains the comedy) extremely playful & friendly, spiritual, down to earth. I am drama free, very well rounded and grounded, and thoroughly in touch with my inner child. (would you blow bubbles with me??)
I enjoy the theater, ballet, concerts, fine dining, exotic foods, festivals and travel. I believe in enjoying life to the fullest. I have many hobbies and I read quite a bit. I am always aspiring to be a better...friend, soul mate, professional and lover.
I like playing pool although I am not very good. I would like to start playing a bit more. I also enjoy playing Backgammon and other games like Scrabble. But my favorite game is dominoes. I would love to meet someone who enjoys playing; I mean getting beat at any of these games. ;-) LOL)
I am a devout music lover; Seal, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, The Chili Peppers, Antiono Carlos Jobim, Sly & the Family, Vince Geraldi, Enya, Chicago, The Rolling Stones, Sting, Prince, Alanis Morissette, Pink Martini, Sinatra, Janet Jackson, Nina Simone, Lenny Kravitz, Astrud Gilberto, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, Jamiroquai, Gil Scott-Heron, rap, deep house, reggae, some techno, all lounge, classical, opera, and my all time favorite is live funk cover bands. I have over 10k songs in my iTunes library and 6 ipods. I seldom watch TV.
Ideally, I'd like my match to be attractive, nice, honest, attentive, witty, sincere, playful, who likes romantic evenings, talking until the wee hours, about life, the world, humanity, inhumanity (more so these days . . . ), great food, fascinating places, interesting books, film (domestic and foreign), your dreams, your realities, and my (our?) love of music. Race is not an issue, integrity is. (read: No married men please!!) Not afraid to be yourself around me, even if you feel like being silly, and is secure and happy with your life.
I would like to meet a man who shares some of these traits and is looking for an uncomplicated friendship that may lead to something serious . . . we'll see. We can go to dinner, stay in for movies, dancing ( I would love to find a tango teacher/partner) to travel near and maybe far, go to concerts and festivals, or you can pretend not to hate my flute playing (although I have played for 10 years), to cook dinners from time to time. Don't be afraid, I am somewhat of a gourmet, and have impressive culinary skills . .my friends call me Emril-lina or you can cook for me, and making each others toes curl sometimes :-) No stress. You know kinda like a "boyfriend lite." My post here has a "friendly" tone, because the basis of any worthwhile relationship has friendship at the core. I am not opposed to something serious developing from a mutually great friendship.
We might know each other for 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 days, 5 months, or 5 decades, it doesn't matter. We are not searching for happiness, because we were already happy when we met. So our meeting is just that little something extra that a good life tosses in. One thing is true; no matter what happens we'll both be better people for the experience, and have enjoyed the experience with no regrets because for whatever length of time, we followed our bliss!
Does this resonate with anyone?