Profile Review - F49

Over 160 views and only 2 men have reached out. Yes, I'm reaching too, but is my profile scaring them away? If not, it must be my photo!
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The one thing I am most passionate about:
Learning new things, whether it be about pop culture, high culture, history, technology, about myself, my capabilities, my desires, my interaction with others.

It's better to pick one thing and talk more about it rather than making a list. Someone who's read 500 profiles isn't going to remember your list, but will remember your paragraph about how much you love ... whatever it is.


The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:
I'd like to spend time with a man who is self-aware, is happy with who he is, takes care of himself and appreciates the life he's created. You like to participate in life rather than just observe and you enjoy intimacy. Your interests are varied, your humor is quick - or at least you love to laugh.

Occupation:
Director of Projects & Process Improvement at a small company.
Age: 49
Height: 5' 0"
Wants Kids: No
Kids at Home: Yes
Ethnicity: White, non-Hispanic
Religion: Spiritual, but not religious
Drinks: A few times a year
Smokes: Never

The most influential person in my life has been:

Both of my kids influence me greatly as they constantly reflect back to me my contradictions and oversights. They're bright and honest and bring out the best in me.

The three things which I am most thankful for:

That I no longer place value on my stories of things that have occurred in the past but instead I have a true appreciation for them. I don't really understand this -- can you word it differently?
The close relationship I have with my two kids, both young adults now, and how we still crave one and other's company.
My judgment and categorization of events in my life has fallen away. I'm eager and open to all things and my fear of the unknown is non-existent.

Three of my best life-skills are:

Creating a peaceful, beautiful home environment
Raising and/or caring for children
Finding pleasure and contentment in simple things

The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:

My lack of snappy conversation skills may make me seem shy or even disinterested (so I'm not sure how the whole dating and good first impressions will actually pan out here!) and I'm neither. "I'm quiet and shy" is one of the most common answers here. You've worded it better than most, but still, you're using the space to say mildly negative things about yourself. Try again!

The things I can't live without are:

The respect of my kids
Being in nature
Fresh produce, I love veggies!
Choices
Meaningful relationships

The first thing people notice about me:

I'm approachable and disarming, people seem to want to tell me everything!

Some additional information I want you to know:

Currently my interests are improving my physical fitness (maybe a muddy-buddy course or a 10k this year) and learning Spanish. I'm easygoing and comfortably fit in with a variety of people and situations although I don't consider myself a social butterfly. I do like to learn new things so I enjoy DIY projects, using tools and getting dirty as well as getting dressed up and going out -although my preference is home if I have good company. Our interests don't need to match if you're willing to teach and learn. I'm not a fancy girl, I don't do my nails but I cover my gray. Intimacy is important to me, a physical connection needs to be there.

Rather than saying "I want to improve my fitness" (as Tango said, it will get read as "I am out of shape"), just say what fitness interests you're currently pursuing.


I typically spend my leisure time:

Walking my dogs, gardening, watching movies and reading.

The last book I read and enjoyed:

I just finished another Patricia Cornwall murder mystery. Diverse personalities of the various characters and a smart heroine keep me interested in all her novels. I'm just starting a book called, "Shop Class as Soulcraft, An inquiry into the Value of Work," that is holding my interest thus far given that I've worked in the high-tech corporate world for much of my life and I yearn for getting my hands dirty gardening or building something more often than not.


My friends describe me as:

Warm
Happy
Perceptive
Passionate

I bet your friends are right. And for the most part I think your profile conveys these qualities pretty well.
Thanks for any advice that may help me see what's wrong with this.