I am lost. Can you give me some directions from Once Upon a Time to Happily Ever After?

If fishing was easy, we would call it catching...

I believe that life without challenges would be very boring.
Family and friends are very important to me and I love to spend time with people I care about, but I also enjoy the ME times.
I enjoy creating graphics on my computer, also like the outdoors, music and dancing.
I love cooking for and/or with someone who appreciates my effort but also enjoy dining out.
I am independent, stubborn, and sometimes sarcastic but pretty easy going.

I am looking for someone who is active and not a couch potato; likes the outdoors, camping and fishing; likes going for a ride without a planned destination; likes music, live bands and dancing; likes to go out to see a movie instead of lying on my couch clicking thru the channels; can sometimes appreciate a good chick flick without putting me down for watching "that kind" of stuff; appreciates and participates in a good conversation; likes to go to flea markets, country markets, art shows, car and boat shows; is not a complete idiot but playful and loves joking, and knows when to be serious; respects me for who I am; likes children and when the time comes willing to include my kids in outings; likes animals and willing to put up with my dogs and cat; is willing to give me space to be independent and respects my ME times; who wants a real relationship.

We don't have to like the exact same things to get along.

My Bedtime Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man who's not a creep.
One who's handsome, smart and strong.
Who's not afraid to admit when he is wrong.
One who thinks before he speaks.
When he promises to call, he doesn't wait six weeks.
I pray that he is gainfully employed,
Won't lose his cool when he's annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages my back and begs to do more.
Oh send me a man who will make love to my mind.
Knows what to say when I ask "How fat is my behind?"
One who'll make love till my body is itchin'
He brings ME a sandwich too, when he goes to the kitchen.
I pray that this man will love me to no end,
And never compare me to my best friend.
Thank you in advance and now I'll just wait,
For I know you will send him before it's too late.

A roller coaster ride sounds like fun, but a nice cup of latte will do as well. Walk and talk seems like a good idea for starters.