Date men and women from Canada / Ontario / Orillia, 55 year old

Date a woman from Ontario, Canada. I'm lookin for someone that is out going and shares at least some of the interests I have. Someone that will accept me for who I am and not try to change me into who they want me to be. Accept me and all my faults as well as assets. not judge me harshly when I make a mistake. Someone that understands the job constraints I have and is willing to work around that.
I'm out going in my working life but very shy in my private life and when meeting new people. I would like to take things slow and get to know someone before I make any decissions or draw any conclusions. My partner has to be honest and trustworthy - no head games , lying or cheating. I want someone to grow old with - we can take care of each other. A best friend for life that I can laugh with, cry with and be there for each other good or bad. I work hard and expect the same from my partner. Retired or semi-retired is ok.
Friends say I think of others before myself and I'm always doing things for others but never ask for help for myself. They are right.
I sometimes make a bad first impression (due to nerviousness and being shy) so I never judge someone else based on first impressions. I have a great sense of humor and love a good laugh.
I have been single a long time and still not sure about these sites so may appear very cautious.
At the very least a travel partner would be great. I have done some traveling but its not safe or fun by yourself.
I'm an independant person with a strong will at times - translated I guess that means stubourn LOL.
I try to stay active but sometimes need a little encouragement. I ski and snowboard in the winter - also started snowkiting 2 years ago. Prefer to spend winter in warmer tropical climates but this is Canada so I try to find resaons to look forward to winter.
I enjoy music - listening and playing. Spent 7 years in music school as a kid. Just graduated college in performing arts. I'm also an actor hence I love live theater. I just started working on a new TV show that will air this fall.
I am a very creative person and have a couple of hobbies that reflect that.
We cant change what we are, but who we are never stops changing.

Meet a soulmate from Ontario, Canada. First thing I want to say is my future partner must be a dog lover. I'm at a good place in my life. I have been the responsible one for so many years (single mom raising 4 children). My children are now all successfully "launched", and great kids. I'm looking for someone to sweep me off my feet, sure of themselves, who can put their arm around me, allow me to lean into that arm, and know I'm not alone.
Want to meet someone who is my friend, and hopefully will evolve into my best friend and lover (not neccesarilly in that order) lol. Life is so fragile, I greet each day with optimism and hope of being introduced to all the fun and beautiful things life has to offer out there. I have a wicked sense of humour (laughing keeps you young). I can find a positive side pretty much to any situation.Although I am a blue jean, barefoot, dirt under the nails (working outside) gal, I do enjoy dressing up once in a while and be able to wear heels, without towering over my partner. If monogamy is not your intention, please do not contact me.. Whoever I meet, it will be my last relationship, who is with me through the rest of our lives. I am looking for someone who is well spoken, can carry himself well and is comfortable in crowds or comfortable just with me. I can be conservative if called for or a bit on the wild side. I find cooking together can be very romantic. Romance needs to stay alive throughout the years. In a room full of people, i see my partner look up at me from across the room and we lock eyes.. he gives me a wink or a little smile that lets me know he is as crazy about me, as I am about him...
My idea of a great date would be just sitting at a fire, ( wood not gas) sharing a bottle of wine, music playing and just talking.
My two favourite sounds??..The crackling of a fire or the sound of rain on an uninsulated roof
ie. cottage roof.

Date men and women from Ontario, Canada. what im looking for is some one how makes me smile and love life just like me and i love to laugh out loud and it's nice to have some one to do that with that's what i call a good life.and i'm so grateful for my friends