Date men and women from Canada / British Columbia / Qualicum Beach, 37 year old

Date single man from Canada. Looking to meet new people and make some new friends as much as anything else. I may be slow to warm up to some people but once I get to know someone I'm comfortable talking about pretty much anything. People often feel the same way towards me, a lot of times I have people tell me things that I'm completely shocked they would tell anyone(sometimes its even more then I really want to know about them haha). I'm a bit of a dare devil, I'll try almost anything once, you only live once I figure. I'm the kind of person that if I have to hear bad news I want it right now so I can figure out how to fix things, or if they can't be fixed get over it and on with life. In general I try to live life by my own values and what makes me happy. What are those you may wonder? Belief in myself and my abilities and that I'm able to accomplish anything I really want to. So I tend to trust my own judgment and make up my mind on things for myself, even though the decisions I come to aren't always the norm, or what others expect me to do. I'm fiercely loyal and protective of people I'm close to, particularly women, its just the way I am.
I love learning and experiencing new things. Being challenged and working towards a goal keeps me interested. I really enjoy exercising(for lack of a better word), seriously I do, but I do go through lulls when its difficult to find the time or the place to be active. I've always been athletic though I have slowed down some in the last couple years due to injury, I'm working on getting back into it though. What's going on in the world and specifically what's happening closer to home are things I try to keep up on. I enjoy talking about what's going on around us, not debating so much, but hearing others view points and feelings on all sorts of subjects. Making people laugh is one of my main goals whenever I open my mouth, so I'm usually goofy and joking more often them I'm serious. Some people have this crazy notion that I have a dirty mind because of some of my jokes, I have no idea where they got that idea, but be forewarned hehe.
I can't say exactly what I'm looking for. There are all sorts of things that make women attractive to me, and certainly not all are physical. Mostly I'm looking for someone I enjoy being around, have a good time with, think of as a very close friend and is beautiful to me. Someone I feel comfortable talking to and they feel comfortable talking to me about anything is very important. That's all down the road though so to start I'd like to meet some new people and see what happens.
If anyone actually read this far I'd be surprised, but stranger things have happened haha. If any of this sounds interesting feel free to contact me, I'll be friendly, I promise.

Meet someone special from Canada. Me:
-Intelligent and Creative.
-Enjoy love!
-Love to see people hit milestones...and definitely love when I do
-I absolutely believe to my core that I want to develop myself consistently (and lovingly) to support myself, my life and this world (in any way that makes sense to my skills, strengths, gifts and character).
-I am absolutely loved by those in my life and I am equally in love with them too.
-I am a well balanced woman who values her life and her children (and their development into amazing strong individuals).
-I have worked hard to become the woman I am and I am seeking a partner who is working his path just as well as I am working mine.
-I am honest, reliable and sometimes quirky
-I am a bit of a contradiction as I can be quite shy but I can present in front of large groups of people. To add a loop to this more than one sided contradiction I can be quite outgoing and can also hold my own in a conversation (whether one to one or in a large group of people).
-Appreciate my life
-I am up front with what I do and do not need (I practice this with grace and dignity).
-I have integrity and am beautiful (inside and out.....and another cool aspect is I can truly seen beauty as well..whether it resides in a song, smile, or a great man, etc..). P.S. footnote to this clause/thought...hard as heck to see "true beauty" on here.....so sorry if I miss one of you gorgeous men (not just noting the physically appealing ones).
-I am emotionally and financially self-sufficient
-Love great kisses!
-Deeply enjoy great partners (individuals that work their own lives and let me work mine).
-I am fully capable of deeply loving someone (great at playing house from bills to truly enjoying large laughs).
-Absolutely melt for good humoured men (wit is absolutely sexy and quick wit is even better...I love to tussle with words so if someone can keep up it would be a match made in heaven)!
-Love to write and learn
-I truly believe and know who I am as a woman which aids in all my relationships (family, friends, work, my children, etc...).
-Physically active and love/adore men who are too! If you are my match (or to be) I need you around as long as possible to enjoy this beautiful life that we will create together (so health/wellness is a cornerstone to that).
-Truly enjoy my life but am ready for......humm...the next part to it (well..to share..)
My match:
-I kind of outlined them up above And.....I am also open to be surprised! I truly believe I will know him when I see him (whether it hits me like a bolt of lightening or is one that grows gradually over time). And like a lot of you on here I can wait it out. I am seeking a partner who I absolutely adore, who can compliment my life, who will have the capacity to giggle at himself, who can hike a mountain (when needed or desired), sit beside me in the camp light, who can pack wood (I truly do not want to out work you buddy), who can sit beautifully in his own skin (and lovingly see me do the same), and someone I can learn and growth with.
Oh....great communication based on trust. I am also realistic that perfection does not exist but I am also aware that when two people love, adore and most importantly respect one another communication is an honour (except when sleep deprived then no one should talk ). :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my profile and good luck in finding your compliment/match.
P.S. Unfortunately I will not respond to a profile without a picture.